Maryland Health - General Section 21-307
§ 21-307.
  (a)   To qualify for a license, an applicant shall:
    (1)   Comply with the requirements of this subtitle and the rules and regulations adopted under this subtitle;
    (2)   Agree to permit access to the food establishment for the purpose of any inspection permitted or required under this subtitle; and
    (3)   Pay the license fee assessed under § 21-308 of this subtitle, unless exempted from the fee under this subtitle or any rule or regulation adopted under this subtitle.
  (b)   Before issuing a license, the Department may inspect the food establishment identified in the application to determine if the food establishment meets the requirements for a license.