Section 20-1603 - Prohibition against chain stores, supermarkets, discount houses, and franchised establishmentsA Class A license may not be issued for, transferred to, used in conjunction with, or used at the location of:
(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.Added by 2016 Md. Laws, Ch. 41, Sec. 2, eff. 7/1/2016.