Comptroller of Maryland. Serving the People. Peter Franchot, Comptroller
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Chain Store License Fee

The fees listed below are in addition to the fee paid for a trader's license.

The license year runs from May 1st through the following April 30th.

All counties except Cecil and Baltimore City

  • $5 for each store for 2 to 5 stores;
  • $20 for each store for 6 to 10 stores;
  • $100 for each store for 11 to 20 stores; or
  • $150 for each store for more than 20 stores.

Baltimore City

  • $12 for each store for 2 to 5 stores;
  • $50 for each store for 6 to 10 stores;
  • $250 for each store for 11 to 20 stores; or
  • $375 for each store for more than 20 stores.

Cecil County

  • $10 for each store for 2 to 5 stores;
  • $30 for each store for 6 to 10 stores;
  • $100 for each store for 11 to 20 stores; or

$300 for each store for more than 20 stores.



 
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