{"data":{"id":"us-md/md.-code-business-regulation-14-202","jurisdiction":"us-md","citation":"Md. Code, Business Regulation § 14–202","heading":"","body":"(a) The General Assembly finds that:\n(1) the widespread sale of franchises has created many investment and business problems; and\n(2) franchisees have suffered substantial losses when the franchisor or its representative has not given complete information about:\n(i) the franchisor-franchisee relationship;\n(ii) the franchise agreement; and\n(iii) the business experience of the franchisor or its representative.\n(b) The intent of this subtitle is to:\n(1) give each prospective franchisee necessary information about any franchise offer;\n(2) prohibit the sale of franchises if the sale would lead to fraud or a likelihood that the franchisor’s representations would not be fulfilled; and\n(3) protect the franchisor-franchisee relationship.","path":["Article - Business Regulation"],"source_url":"https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Laws/StatuteText?article=gbr\u0026section=14-202","current_through":"2026-01-01","vintage":"","retrieved_at":"2026-09-14T19:56:23Z","sha256":"e72b14a2034f876592ec5080c4580de6101a86f30044d78dcbeea68a0c682c2c","source_id":"us-md","stale":false,"prev":"us-md/md.-code-business-regulation-14-201","next":"us-md/md.-code-business-regulation-14-203"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}