§ 14–215
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Bus. Reg. § 14-215 (2026)
Title 14. Business Opportunities, Franchises, and Multilevel Distribution Companies
Subtitle 2. Franchises
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(a)
Except as otherwise provided in this section, an applicant for registration shall:
(1)
file with the Commissioner:
(i)
an application in the form that the Commissioner requires; and
(ii)
a prospectus for the franchise; and
(2)
pay an application fee of $500.
(b)
Instead of the application for registration and prospectus described in subsection (a) of this section, the Commissioner may accept an application for registration and prospectus that:
(1)
are found by the Commissioner to include disclosure requirements similar to those of this subtitle; and
(2)
are:
(i)
required by a unit of the federal government or another state government; or
(ii)
approved by an association of administrators of state franchise laws.
(c)
The applicant shall sign and verify the application for registration.