# Health - General (GHG)

## Title 21. Food, Drugs, and Cosmetics

### Subtitle 3. Food Establishments

#### Section 21-307

(a) To qualify for a license, an applicant shall:

  (1) Comply with the requirements of this subtitle and the rules and regulations adopted under this subtitle;

  (2) Agree to permit access to the food establishment for the purpose of any inspection permitted or required under this subtitle; and

  (3) Pay the license fee assessed under Sec. 21-308 of this subtitle, unless exempted from the fee under this subtitle or any rule or regulation adopted under this subtitle.

(b) Before issuing a license, the Department may inspect the food establishment identified in the application to determine if the food establishment meets the requirements for a license.

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Md. Code Ann., Health-Gen. (as displayed at mgaleg.maryland.gov, October 16, 2026)