# Business Regulation (GBR)

## Title 17. Miscellaneous State Business Licenses

### Subtitle 17A. Chain Stores

#### Section 17-17A-01

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

(b) "Chain store license" means a license issued by the clerk to operate two or more stores under the same general management or ownership.

(c) "General management or ownership" means a common or shared management, supervision, or ownership of more than one retail store, regardless of corporate form, purpose, or structure.

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