# Business Regulation (GBR)

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

### Subtitle 2. Franchises

#### Section 14-218

(a) The Commissioner shall register an offer of a franchise if it meets the requirements of this subtitle.

(b) Unless a stop order is in effect, registration of the offer of a franchise automatically takes effect at:

  (1) noon on the 30th business day after an application for registration or the last amendment to it is filed; or

  (2) an earlier time that the Commissioner sets.

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