§ 14–123
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Bus. Reg. § 14-123 (2026)
Title 14. Business Opportunities, Franchises, and Multilevel Distribution Companies
Subtitle 1. Business Opportunities
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In connection with an offer to sell or sale of a business opportunity, a person may not use the trademark, service mark, trade name, logotype, advertising, or other commercial symbol of a business unless:
(1)
the business controls the ownership interest in the seller;
(2)
the business accepts responsibility for each representation that the seller makes about the business opportunity; or
(3)
it is clear from the circumstances that the owner of the commercial symbol is not involved in the sale of the business opportunity.