Terms Used In Maryland Code, BUSINESS REGULATION 14-223

  • state: means :

    (1) a state, possession, territory, or commonwealth of the United States; or

    (2) the District of Columbia. See
A franchisor may not sell a franchise in the State without first giving a prospective franchisee a copy of the offering prospectus and a copy of each proposed agreement that relates to the sale of the franchise at the earlier of:

(1) 14 calendar days before the execution by the prospective franchisee of any binding agreement with the franchisor;

(2) 14 calendar days before payment of any consideration that relates to the franchise relationship; or

(3) a reasonable request by a prospective franchisee to receive a copy of the offering prospectus.