Legal Question in Business Law in Maryland

Keeping a customer fro patronizing my restaurant

I own a small restaurant. Is there anything illegal about telling one particular customer they are not welcome in my place of business and they are not to patronize my place of business any longer?


Asked on 3/24/08, 7:26 am

2 Answers from Attorneys

G. Joseph Holthaus III Law Offices of G. Joseph Holthaus

Re: Keeping a customer from patronizing my restaurant

As a private business held out for public use you can deny any person access to the premises as long as such denial is not based on race, gender, and other prejudical bases. If you are encountering issue with a particular patron and are frustrated with excluding that individual then contact me to discuss.

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Answered on 3/25/08, 1:50 am
Robert Sher Wagshal and Sher

Re: Keeping a customer fro patronizing my restaurant

No, as long as your actions are not based on the race, sex, disability, etc., of the unwelcome patron.

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Answered on 3/24/08, 4:28 pm


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