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MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  3-103 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division I - General Provisions Affecting Multiple Jurisdictions|Title 3 - State Licensing|Subtitle 1 - Applications for State Licenses|Section 3-103 - Names and Addresses of Applicants Required

    An application for a license shall disclose the name and address of the business entity on whose behalf the application is made and the name and address of each individual applicant.
MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  3-104 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division I - General Provisions Affecting Multiple Jurisdictions|Title 3 - State Licensing|Subtitle 1 - Applications for State Licenses|Section 3-104 - Application on Behalf of Partnership

    (a)    (1)    If an application for a license is made for the use of a partnership, the license shall be issued to three individuals.        (2)    Each of the individuals shall qualify as:            (i)    an individual general partner; or            (ii)    if a general partner is a corporation, an officer of the corporation as an individual.    (b)    (1)    If a partnership has fewer than three general partners, the names of each general partner shall be on the license.        (2)    Each of the three general partners or corporate officers shall:            (i)    be a resident of the State at the time the application is filed; and            (ii)    remain a resident of the State for the duration of time the license is in effect.
MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  3-105 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division I - General Provisions Affecting Multiple Jurisdictions|Title 3 - State Licensing|Subtitle 1 - Applications for State Licenses|Section 3-105 - Application on Behalf of Corporation or Club

    (a)    This section applies to:        (1)    a corporation; and        (2)    a club, whether incorporated or unincorporated.    (b)    (1)    Except as provided in subsections (c) and (d) of this section, a license on behalf of a corporation or club shall be applied for and issued to three officers of the corporation or club as individuals.        (2)    At least one of the three officers shall:            (i)    be a resident of the State at the time the application is filed; and            (ii)    remain a resident of the State for the duration of time the license is in effect.    (c)    If a corporation has fewer than three officers or directors, all officers or directors shall apply for a license.    (d)    In a close corporation, at least one individual stockholder may apply for a license if:        (1)    the close corporation does not have officers or directors; and        (2)    there is an affirmative vote of a majority of the stockholders.    (e)    An application for a corporation or a club license shall include:        (1)    the name and address of each officer;        (2)    the name and address of the corporation or club; and        (3)    the signatures of the president or vice president of the corporation or club and of the three officers to whom the license shall be issued.
MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  3-106 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division I - General Provisions Affecting Multiple Jurisdictions|Title 3 - State Licensing|Subtitle 1 - Applications for State Licenses|Section 3-106 - Application on Behalf of Limited Liability Company

    (a)    (1)    A license for the use of a limited liability company shall be applied for and issued to, as individuals:            (i)    all of the authorized individuals, if the limited liability company has fewer than three authorized individuals; or            (ii)    three authorized individuals, if the limited liability company has three or more authorized individuals.        (2)    At least one of the authorized individuals shall:            (i)    be a resident of the State at the time the application is filed; and            (ii)    remain a resident of the State for the duration of time the license is in effect.    (b)    An application for a limited liability company license shall include:        (1)    the name, address, and signature of each authorized individual to whom the license shall be issued; and        (2)    the name and address of the limited liability company.
MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  3-107 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division I - General Provisions Affecting Multiple Jurisdictions|Title 3 - State Licensing|Subtitle 1 - Applications for State Licenses|Section 3-107 - Disposition of Fees

    The Comptroller may retain from the license and permit fees that are collected an amount to pay for:        (1)    the cost of refunds issued in accordance with § 3–108(b) of this subtitle; and        (2)    the administrative expenses incurred by the Comptroller to discharge its duties under this article.
MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  3-108 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division I - General Provisions Affecting Multiple Jurisdictions|Title 3 - State Licensing|Subtitle 1 - Applications for State Licenses|Section 3-108 - Refund of License Fees

    (a)    Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, a license holder is not entitled to a refund of the unearned portion of the license fee.    (b)    A refund shall be issued to a license holder on surrender of the license if:        (1)    receivership or bankruptcy of the business entity on whose behalf the license was issued occurs and a license transfer is not requested, with the refund issued for the benefit of the creditors of the license holder;        (2)    the license holder dies, with the refund issued for the benefit of the estate of the deceased license holder;        (3)    the license holder volunteers for or has been called into the armed forces of the United States or the organized State militia;        (4)    the license holder surrenders a license and obtains a new license of another class carrying a higher fee, with the refund deducted from the higher fee;        (5)    the license holder, against whom charges are pending when the license is renewed, is found guilty and the license is revoked, with the refund issued to the license holder in an amount based on the date that the revocation becomes final;        (6)    the issuance of a license by the Comptroller is reversed on judicial review and the operation of the establishment is prohibited, with the refund issued to the license holder in an amount based on the date that the refusal to grant the renewal becomes final; or        (7)    the licensed premises is taken by the federal government, the State, or a municipality for public use.
MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  3-109 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division I - General Provisions Affecting Multiple Jurisdictions|Title 3 - State Licensing|Subtitle 1 - Applications for State Licenses|Section 3-109 - Fees for Licenses Issued for Less Than 1 Year

    (a)    This section does not apply to temporary or miscellaneous licenses.    (b)    The fee for a license issued for less than 1 year is:        (1)    the full annual license fee, if the license is issued during the first quarter of the license year;        (2)    three–fourths of the annual license fee, if the license is issued during the second quarter of the license year;        (3)    one–half of the annual license fee, if the license is issued during the third quarter of the license year; and        (4)    one–fourth of the annual license fee, if the license is issued during the fourth quarter of the license year.
MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  3-201 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division I - General Provisions Affecting Multiple Jurisdictions|Title 3 - State Licensing|Subtitle 2 - Issuance or Denial of State Licenses|Section 3-201 - State Licenses Issued by Comptroller

    (a)    The Comptroller shall issue each license that applies statewide.    (b)    A license may not be issued to a partnership, corporation, or limited liability company but only to an individual authorized to act for a partnership, corporation, or limited liability company.    (c)    A license holder shall assume all responsibilities as an individual and be subject to all penalties, conditions, and restrictions imposed on license holders under this article and the provisions of the Tax – General Article that relate to the alcoholic beverage tax.
MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  3-202 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division I - General Provisions Affecting Multiple Jurisdictions|Title 3 - State Licensing|Subtitle 2 - Issuance or Denial of State Licenses|Section 3-202 - Approval or Denial of License Application

    (a)    On receipt of an application, the Comptroller shall order an investigation of:        (1)    the applicant;        (2)    the business to be operated; and        (3)    the statements presented in the license application.    (b)    On completion of the investigation, the Comptroller shall deny the license application:        (1)    if the Comptroller determines that the applicant:            (i)    is not a fit person to receive the license;            (ii)    made a material false statement in the application; or            (iii)    acted fraudulently in connection with the application; or        (2)    for other reasons that the Comptroller considers sufficient.    (c)    If the Comptroller does not find cause to deny the license, the Comptroller shall approve the application and issue the license.    (d)    (1)    In addition to any license fee otherwise required under this article, an applicant for the initial issuance of a manufacturer’s or wholesaler’s license under Title 2, Subtitle 2 or 3 of this article shall pay to the Comptroller a nonrefundable application fee of $200.        (2)    The application fee under this subsection does not apply to a license for which payment of an annual license fee is not otherwise required under this article.
MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  3-203 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division I - General Provisions Affecting Multiple Jurisdictions|Title 3 - State Licensing|Subtitle 2 - Issuance or Denial of State Licenses|Section 3-203 - Forms; Numbering

    (a)    A statewide license shall be on the form that the Comptroller provides.    (b)    The Comptroller shall number each statewide license.
MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  3-204 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division I - General Provisions Affecting Multiple Jurisdictions|Title 3 - State Licensing|Subtitle 2 - Issuance or Denial of State Licenses|Section 3-204 - Effective Date; Expiration

    Except as otherwise provided in this article, a license issued by the Comptroller shall be dated as of the date of issuance and shall expire on the next April 30 after its issuance.
MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  3-205 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division I - General Provisions Affecting Multiple Jurisdictions|Title 3 - State Licensing|Subtitle 2 - Issuance or Denial of State Licenses|Section 3-205 - License Not Property

    A license issued by the Comptroller:        (1)    is not property and does not confer property rights; and        (2)    is subject to:            (i)    suspension, revocation, and restrictions authorized by law; and            (ii)    regulations authorized under this article.
MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  3-206 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division I - General Provisions Affecting Multiple Jurisdictions|Title 3 - State Licensing|Subtitle 2 - Issuance or Denial of State Licenses|Section 3-206 - Replacement Licenses

    (a)    The Comptroller may issue a replacement license to a license holder whose license is lost or destroyed on receiving:        (1)    an application under oath; and        (2)    payment of a $1 fee.    (b)    On the replacement license, the word “replacement” shall appear with all of the information that appeared on the original license.
MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  3-207 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division I - General Provisions Affecting Multiple Jurisdictions|Title 3 - State Licensing|Subtitle 2 - Issuance or Denial of State Licenses|Section 3-207 - Waiting Periods After Denial of License Applications

    (a)    Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section:        (1)    if a license is denied, another license application may not be considered from the same applicant or for the same location for 6 months after the denial; and        (2)    if a subsequent application by the same applicant or for the same location is denied within a 2–year period immediately after the first denial, another application may not be considered from that applicant or for that location until the 2–year period expires.    (b)    This section does not apply to:        (1)    an applicant, if the license was denied because it was not necessary to accommodate the public or the location was not suitable for the sale of alcoholic beverages; or        (2)    the location, if the license was denied because the Comptroller determined that the applicant was not a proper person to be issued the license.
MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  3-301 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division I - General Provisions Affecting Multiple Jurisdictions|Title 3 - State Licensing|Subtitle 3 - Transfer of State Licenses; Substitution of Names on License|Section 3-301 - Transfer of Place of Business; Transfer of License and Inventory

    (a)    Subject to subsection (b) of this section, a license holder or a receiver or trustee for the benefit of creditors may:        (1)    transfer the license holder’s place of business to some other location; or        (2)    transfer the license and the license holder’s inventory to another person.    (b)    A transfer under subsection (a) of this section may be made if:        (1)    an application for the transfer has been made;        (2)    all sales and use, amusement, admission, and withholding taxes have been paid to the Comptroller;        (3)    a bulk transfer permit has been obtained if the inventory of alcoholic beverages is to be transferred:            (i)    in any manner, including by sale, gift, inheritance, and assignment; and            (ii)    regardless of whether consideration is paid; and        (4)    the Comptroller approves the new location or license holder in the same way the Comptroller approves the issuance of a license.    (c)    An applicant may apply for a transfer of location and a transfer of ownership in the same application.
MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  3-302 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division I - General Provisions Affecting Multiple Jurisdictions|Title 3 - State Licensing|Subtitle 3 - Transfer of State Licenses; Substitution of Names on License|Section 3-302 - Compliance With Bulk Transfers Act Required

    The Comptroller may not allow the transfer of a license until the transferor has:        (1)    complied with the Bulk Transfers Act under Title 6 of the Commercial Law Article; and        (2)    provided to the Comptroller an affidavit that certifies compliance with the Bulk Transfers Act.
MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  3-303 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division I - General Provisions Affecting Multiple Jurisdictions|Title 3 - State Licensing|Subtitle 3 - Transfer of State Licenses; Substitution of Names on License|Section 3-303 - Filing Fee and Endorsement

    (a)    An applicant shall pay to the Comptroller a fee of $20, in addition to the costs of publication and notice, when filing an application for the transfer of a license.    (b)    The Comptroller shall endorse on the license the transfer of the license if the applicant has paid the fee required under subsection (a) of this section.
MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  3-304 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division I - General Provisions Affecting Multiple Jurisdictions|Title 3 - State Licensing|Subtitle 3 - Transfer of State Licenses; Substitution of Names on License|Section 3-304 - Substitution of Names of Officers on License

    (a)    For a license issued by the Comptroller for the use of a corporation or club, the license holder may substitute on the license the name of a different officer for the name of any officer who:        (1)    has died;        (2)    has retired; or        (3)    no longer holds an office in the corporation or club.    (b)    The license holder shall file with the Comptroller an affidavit that contains:        (1)    the substitution of the officer;        (2)    an explanation for the substitution; and        (3)    in the case of a corporation, a statement that the ownership of the corporation has not changed.    (c)    On receipt of the affidavit and after determining that the applicant qualifies under this article, the Comptroller shall:        (1)    amend its records; and        (2)    issue a corrected license.
MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  3-401 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division I - General Provisions Affecting Multiple Jurisdictions|Title 3 - State Licensing|Subtitle 4 - Renewal of State Licenses|Section 3-401 - Eligibility for Renewal; Process

    (a)    Subject to §§ 3–405 and 3–406 of this subtitle, a holder of an expiring license is entitled to an annual license renewal:        (1)    on the approval of the license renewal application by the Comptroller;        (2)    on payment of the annual license fee; and        (3)    without filing or providing more information unless specifically requested by the Comptroller.    (b)    Except as provided in §§ 3–406(a) and 3–407(c) of this subtitle, the Comptroller shall consider an application for license renewal in the same manner as for an original application.    (c)    (1)    In addition to any license fee otherwise required under this article, an applicant for renewal of a manufacturer’s or wholesaler’s license under Title 2, Subtitle 2 or 3 of this article shall pay to the Comptroller a renewal fee of $30.        (2)    The renewal fee under this subsection does not apply to a license for which payment of an annual license fee is not otherwise required under this article.
MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  3-402 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division I - General Provisions Affecting Multiple Jurisdictions|Title 3 - State Licensing|Subtitle 4 - Renewal of State Licenses|Section 3-402 - Renewal Application

    To renew a license, the license holder annually shall file a written application, under oath, with the Comptroller.
MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  3-403 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division I - General Provisions Affecting Multiple Jurisdictions|Title 3 - State Licensing|Subtitle 4 - Renewal of State Licenses|Section 3-403 - Filing Period for Renewal Application

    An application to renew a license shall be filed between March 2 and April 1, inclusive.
MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  3-404 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division I - General Provisions Affecting Multiple Jurisdictions|Title 3 - State Licensing|Subtitle 4 - Renewal of State Licenses|Section 3-404 - Contents of Renewal Application

    (a)    To be approved, a license renewal application shall:        (1)    state whether the facts in the original application have changed and, if so, the manner in which the facts have changed; and        (2)    be accompanied by a statement signed by the owner of the licensed premises consenting to:            (i)    renewal of the license; and            (ii)    search and seizure in the same manner as for an original application.    (b)    The Comptroller may not require the consent statement under subsection (a)(2) of this section for a retail dealer applying for renewal if:        (1)    the owner signed a comparable consent statement in connection with an original or previous license renewal application;        (2)    the consent statement under item (1) of this subsection is in effect for the term of the owner’s lease with the applicant; and        (3)    the lease does not expire during the term of the license renewal.
MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  3-405 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division I - General Provisions Affecting Multiple Jurisdictions|Title 3 - State Licensing|Subtitle 4 - Renewal of State Licenses|Section 3-405 - Protests

    (a)    A protest against a license renewal may be made by at least 10 signatories who are:        (1)    residents, commercial tenants who are not holders of or applicants for a license, or real estate owners; and        (2)    located in the immediate vicinity of the licensed premises.    (b)    (1)    If a protest against renewing a license is filed at least 30 days before the license expires, the Comptroller may not approve the renewal without holding a hearing.        (2)    The Comptroller shall hear and determine the protest in the same manner as the Comptroller hears and determines an original application.
MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  3-406 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division I - General Provisions Affecting Multiple Jurisdictions|Title 3 - State Licensing|Subtitle 4 - Renewal of State Licenses|Section 3-406 - Denial of Renewal Application

    (a)    The Comptroller:        (1)    may not renew a license if the Comptroller determines that the license holder is not qualified to obtain a license renewal; but        (2)    shall issue to the license holder by way of renewal the class or type of license for which the Comptroller determines the license holder is qualified.    (b)    (1)    Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, the Comptroller shall deny a license renewal application if during the license year the license holder was convicted of a State or federal offense that, in the judgment of the Comptroller, renders the license holder unfit or unqualified to obtain a renewed license.        (2)    The Comptroller:            (i)    shall hold a public hearing before renewing a license under the circumstances described in paragraph (1) of this subsection; and            (ii)    may inquire into all relevant facts and circumstances concerning the offense at the hearing.
MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  3-407 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division I - General Provisions Affecting Multiple Jurisdictions|Title 3 - State Licensing|Subtitle 4 - Renewal of State Licenses|Section 3-407 - Issuance of Renewed Licenses

    (a)    The Comptroller may issue renewed licenses for the following license year between April 15 and May 1, inclusive.    (b)    All renewed licenses shall be dated May 1.    (c)    If an expiring license is subject to an order of restriction or suspension, the Comptroller shall issue the corresponding license renewal subject to the same order.
MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  3-501 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division I - General Provisions Affecting Multiple Jurisdictions|Title 3 - State Licensing|Subtitle 5 - Conduct of State License Holders|Section 3-501 - Storage of Alcoholic Beverages

    A license holder may store or keep alcoholic beverages only:         (1)    on the premises covered by the license; or        (2)    at a public warehouse, a government–controlled warehouse, or an individual warehouse for which a permit has been issued under this article.
MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  3-502 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division I - General Provisions Affecting Multiple Jurisdictions|Title 3 - State Licensing|Subtitle 5 - Conduct of State License Holders|Section 3-502 - Solicitations and Sales Outside Licensed Premises

    (a)    A retail dealer may not employ a solicitor or salesperson outside the licensed premises to solicit orders for the sale of alcoholic beverages.    (b)    The sale of alcoholic beverages may not occur outside the licensed premises.    (c)    This section does not prohibit:        (1)    receiving orders by mail, telephone, or messenger;        (2)    the filling of orders by delivery; or        (3)    the payment for orders at the place of delivery.