# Business Regulation (GBR)

## Title 17. Miscellaneous State Business Licenses

### Subtitle 11. Laundries and Dry Cleaners

#### Section 17-1101

In this subtitle, "license" means a license issued by the clerk to do the business of cleaning, dyeing, pressing, or laundering on-site at the location stated on the license.

#### Section 17-1102

A person must have a license whenever the person does the business of on-site cleaning, dyeing, pressing, or laundering, other than hand laundering, in the State.

#### Section 17-1103

(a) An applicant for a license shall pay to the clerk the applicable license fee.

(b) In a county other than Baltimore City or Baltimore County, the license fee is:

  (1) $15 for a business that employs not more than 10 individuals;

  (2) $50 for a business that employs 11 to 20 individuals; and

  (3) $100 for a business that employs more than 20 individuals.

(c) In Baltimore City or Baltimore County, the license fee is:

  (1) $40 for a business that employs not more than 10 individuals;

  (2) $125 for a business that employs 11 to 20 individuals; and

  (3) $250 for a business that employs more than 20 individuals.

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