# Business Regulation (GBR)

## Title 17. Miscellaneous State Business Licenses

### Subtitle 16. Restaurants

#### Section 17-1601

(a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.

(b) "Restaurant" means an establishment that:

  (1) accommodates the public;

  (2) provides seating; and

  (3) is equipped with facilities for preparing and serving food.

(c) "Restaurant license" means a license issued by the clerk to operate a restaurant or other eating place.

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