# Business Regulation (GBR)

## Title 17. Miscellaneous State Business Licenses

### Subtitle 3. General Business Licensing Provisions

#### Section 17-305

(a)

  (1) Except as otherwise provided in this title, a license is effective on May 1.

  (2) Whenever a person begins business after May 31, the clerk shall issue a license that is effective on the date of issuance.

(b) Except as otherwise provided in this title, a license expires on the first April 30 after its effective date.

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