Md. Code Ann., Alc. Bev. & Cannabis § 20-1603
Prohibition against chain stores, supermarkets, discount houses, and franchised establishments
Effective Jul 1, 2016Added by Acts 2016, c. 41, § 2, eff. July 1, 2016.State of Maryland
- (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.
A Class A license may not be issued for, transferred to, used in conjunction with, or used at the location of:
Added by Acts 2016, c. 41, § 2, eff. July 1, 2016.