City of Baltimore
Baltimore City Code

§ 6-4. Persons eligible for license.

(a) Owner of on-going business.

Any person who has owned a wholesale, jobbing, pawn shop, manufacturing, or retail business for 6 months prior to the date set for the proposed sale is eligible to make an application for a "Going Out of Business Sale" license.

(b) Purchaser of goods or business.

Any person who purchases goods, wares, or merchandise, or a business from another may apply for a license to conduct a "Going Out of Business Sale" at any time after the expiration of 6 months from the date of the aforesaid purchase.

(c) Successors to deceased owner.

Provided further, that if an owner of a business dies, his or her heirs, devisees, or legatees may apply at anytime for a "Going Out of Business Sale" license.