Md. Code, Alco. Bev. § 20-1603

Current with changes from the 2024 Legislative Session

Section 20-1603 - Prohibition against chain stores, supermarkets, discount houses, and franchised establishments

A Class A license may not be issued for, transferred to, used in conjunction with, or used at the location of:

(1) a chain store;

(2) a supermarket;

(3) a discount house; or

(4) a franchised establishment:

(i) that is operated under an agreement between a franchisee and franchisor that permits the franchisee to conduct a business or sell a product or service under a name or mark, in accordance with the methods and procedures set out by the franchisor; and

(ii) for which the franchisor assists the franchisee through advertising, promotion, or other services.

Md. Code, AB § 20-1603

Added by 2016 Md. Laws, Ch. 41, Sec. 2, eff. 7/1/2016.