Maryland § 14-215
Full text of Maryland Maryland Code § 14-215, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 14-215.
(a) Except as otherwise provided in this section, an applicant for registration shall:
(1) file with the Commissioner:
(i) an application in the form that the Commissioner requires; and
(ii) a prospectus for the franchise; and
(2) pay an application fee of $500.
(b) Instead of the application for registration and prospectus described in subsection (a) of this section, the Commissioner may accept an application for registration and prospectus that:
(1) are found by the Commissioner to include disclosure requirements similar to those of this subtitle; and
(2) are:
(i) required by a unit of the federal government or another state government; or
(ii) approved by an association of administrators of state franchise laws.
(c) The applicant shall sign and verify the application for registration.
Frequently Asked Questions About Maryland § 14-215
What does Maryland Code § 14-215 cover?
Section 14-215 is part of the Maryland Code, the codified statutory law of Maryland. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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