# Business Regulation (GBR)

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

### Subtitle 2. Franchises

#### Section 14-225

A person may not publish an advertisement offering to sell a franchise subject to registration under this subtitle unless:

(1) the person submits a copy of the advertisement to the Commissioner for review at least 7 business days before the first publication of the advertisement unless the Commissioner by regulation or order allows a later submission; or

(2) the advertisement is exempted from review by regulation of the Commissioner.

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