# Business Regulation (GBR)

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

### Subtitle 2. Franchises

#### Section 14-208

The Commissioner may:

(1) investigate in or outside the State to:

  (i) determine if a person has violated this subtitle or a regulation adopted or order passed under it;

  (ii) adopt regulations or forms under this subtitle; or

  (iii) enforce this subtitle; and

(2) require or allow a person to submit a written statement, under oath or otherwise as the Commissioner determines, about the matter being investigated.

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