Maryland Statutes
Part I - Licensing Conditions
Section 20-1603 - Prohibition Against Chain Stores, Supermarkets, Discount Houses, and Franchised Establishments

A Class A license may not be issued for, transferred to, used in conjunction with, or used at the location of:
        (1)    a chain store;
        (2)    a supermarket;
        (3)    a discount house; or
        (4)    a franchised establishment:
            (i)    that is operated under an agreement between a franchisee and franchisor that permits the franchisee to conduct a business or sell a product or service under a name or mark, in accordance with the methods and procedures set out by the franchisor; and
            (ii)    for which the franchisor assists the franchisee through advertising, promotion, or other services.

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