# Business Regulation (GBR)

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

### Subtitle 2. Franchises

#### Section 14-211

(a)

  (1) The Commissioner may refer to the State's Attorney evidence of a criminal violation of this subtitle.

  (2) With or without the referral of evidence, a State's Attorney may bring appropriate criminal proceedings under this subtitle.

(b) A criminal proceeding may not be brought more than 3 years after the alleged violation.

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