# Business Regulation (GBR)

## Title 14. Business Opportunities, Franchises, and Multilevel Distribution Companies

### Subtitle 1. Business Opportunities

#### Section 14-123

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.

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Md. Code Ann., Bus. Reg. (as displayed at mgaleg.maryland.gov, October 16, 2026)