# Health - General (GHG)

## Title 21. Food, Drugs, and Cosmetics

### Subtitle 3. Food Establishments

#### Section 21-310

(a) Within 30 days after the Department receives an application for a license, the Department shall issue a license to any applicant who meets the requirements of this subtitle and all regulations adopted under this subtitle.

(b) While it is effective, a license authorizes the licensee to operate the food establishment identified on the license.

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