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Current as of December 31, 2021 | Updated by FindLaw Staff
(a) An applicant for a chain store license shall pay to the clerk a license fee based on the number of locations in the State.
(b)(1) This subsection does not apply in Baltimore City, Baltimore County, and Cecil County.
(2) The license fee in each county is:
(i) for 2 to 5 stores, $5 for each store;
(ii) for 6 to 10 stores, $ 20 for each store;
(iii) for 11 to 20 stores, $100 for each store; and
(iv) for more than 20 stores, $150 for each store.
(c) In Baltimore City and Baltimore County the license fee is:
(1) for 2 to 5 stores, $12 for each store;
(2) for 6 to 10 stores, $50 for each store;
(3) for 11 to 20 stores, $250 for each store; and
(4) for more than 20 stores, $150 for each store.
(d) In Cecil County the license fee is:
(1) for 2 to 5 stores, $10 for each store;
(2) for 6 to 10 stores, $30 for each store;
(3) for 11 to 20 stores, $100 for each store; and
(4) for more than 20 stores, $300 for each store.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Maryland Code, Business Regulation § 17-17A-04 - last updated December 31, 2021 | https://codes.findlaw.com/md/business-regulation/md-code-bus-reg-sect-17-17a-04/
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