# Business Regulation (GBR)

## Title 17. Miscellaneous State Business Licenses

### Subtitle 21. General Prohibited Acts; Penalties

#### Section 17-2104

With the approval of the Comptroller or the Executive Director, as appropriate, the chief license inspector, an assistant license inspector, or an agent of the Field Enforcement Division of the Alcohol and Tobacco Commission shall begin proceedings to prosecute each person who:

(1) is required to get a license from a clerk under this title; but

(2) fails to get the license or to pay an adequate license fee.

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