Md. Code, Business Regulation § 17–17A–01

(a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.

(b) “Chain store license” means a license issued by the clerk to operate two or more stores under the same general management or ownership.

(c) “General management or ownership” means a common or shared management, supervision, or ownership of more than one retail store, regardless of corporate form, purpose, or structure.