# Business Regulation (GBR)

## Title 19. Miscellaneous State Business Regulation

### Subtitle 8. Mining Companies

#### Section 19-801

(a) A mining company formed or organized in the State may not own, operate, hold any interest in, or receive profits from any store.

(b) This section does not prohibit the employees of a mining company from forming a cooperative store.

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