Maryland Code, Business Regulation § 14-220

(a) If there is a material change in the information that a registrant previously filed with the Commissioner, the franchisor shall:

(b) The registrant shall sign and verify the application to amend the registration.

(c) The Commissioner by regulation may state:

(d) If the Commissioner approves the amendment to the registration, the amendment takes effect on the date the Commissioner sets after considering the public interest and the protection of franchisees.