Maryland Statutes
Subtitle 2 - Franchises
Section 14-215 - Applications for Registration

(a)    Except as otherwise provided in this section, an applicant for registration shall:
        (1)    file with the Commissioner:
            (i)    an application in the form that the Commissioner requires; and
            (ii)    a prospectus for the franchise; and
        (2)    pay an application fee of $500.
    (b)    Instead of the application for registration and prospectus described in subsection (a) of this section, the Commissioner may accept an application for registration and prospectus that:
        (1)    are found by the Commissioner to include disclosure requirements similar to those of this subtitle; and
        (2)    are:
            (i)    required by a unit of the federal government or another state government; or
            (ii)    approved by an association of administrators of state franchise laws.
    (c)    The applicant shall sign and verify the application for registration.

Structure Maryland Statutes

Maryland Statutes

Business Regulation

Title 14 - Business Opportunities, Franchises, and Multilevel Distribution Companies

Subtitle 2 - Franchises

Section 14-201 - Definitions

Section 14-202 - Legislative Policy

Section 14-203 - Scope of Subtitle

Section 14-204 - Subtitle in Addition to Other Law

Section 14-205 - Delegation

Section 14-206 - Regulations

Section 14-207 - Publication of Information

Section 14-208 - Investigations

Section 14-209 - Interpretive Opinions

Section 14-210 - Civil Enforcement of Subtitle

Section 14-211 - Criminal Proceedings Authorized

Section 14-212 - Miscellaneous Powers

Section 14-213 - Privilege Against Self-Incrimination

Section 14-214 - Registration Required; Exemptions

Section 14-215 - Applications for Registration

Section 14-216 - Prospectus

Section 14-217 - Escrow Requirements

Section 14-218 - Issuance and Effective Date of Registration

Section 14-219 - Term and Renewal of Registration

Section 14-220 - Amendments to Registration

Section 14-221 - Grounds for Issuing Stop Order

Section 14-222 - Notice; Hearing; Vacating or Modifying Stop Order

Section 14-223 - Copies of Documents to Franchisees

Section 14-224 - Records Required

Section 14-225 - Advertisements Offering Franchises

Section 14-226 - Release From Liability as Condition of Sale

Section 14-227 - Civil Liability

Section 14-228 - Offer or Sale of Franchise Without Registration

Section 14-229 - Fraud or Deceit; Untrue Statements or Omissions of Material Fact

Section 14-230 - False or Misleading Statement or Omission in Prospectus or Amendment

Section 14-231 - Untrue Statements or Omissions of Material Fact in Applications, Notices, or Reports

Section 14-232 - Failure to Notify Commissioner of Material Change

Section 14-233 - Short Title