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MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  4-306 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division I - General Provisions Affecting Multiple Jurisdictions|Title 4 - Local Licensing|Subtitle 3 - Transfer of Local Licenses; Substitution of Names on License|Section 4-306 - Substitution of Names of Officers on License

    (a)    For a license issued by a local licensing board 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 local licensing board 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 local licensing board shall:        (1)    amend its records; and        (2)    issue a corrected license.
MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  4-401 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division I - General Provisions Affecting Multiple Jurisdictions|Title 4 - Local Licensing|Subtitle 4 - Renewal of Local Licenses|Section 4-401 - Scope of Subtitle

    Subject to Division II of this article, this subtitle applies statewide.
MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  4-402 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division I - General Provisions Affecting Multiple Jurisdictions|Title 4 - Local Licensing|Subtitle 4 - Renewal of Local Licenses|Section 4-402 - Eligibility for Renewal; Process

    (a)    Subject to §§ 4–406 and 4–407 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 local licensing board;        (2)    on payment of the annual license fee; and        (3)    without filing or providing more information unless specifically requested by the local licensing board.    (b)    Except as provided in §§ 4–407(a) and 4–408(c) of this subtitle, a local licensing board shall consider an application for license renewal in the same manner as for an original application.
MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  4-403 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division I - General Provisions Affecting Multiple Jurisdictions|Title 4 - Local Licensing|Subtitle 4 - Renewal of Local Licenses|Section 4-403 - Renewal Application

    To renew a license other than a temporary license, the license holder annually shall file a written application, under oath, with the local licensing board.
MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  4-404 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division I - General Provisions Affecting Multiple Jurisdictions|Title 4 - Local Licensing|Subtitle 4 - Renewal of Local Licenses|Section 4-404 - Filing Period for Renewal Application

    An application to renew an annual license shall be filed between March 2 and April 1, inclusive.
MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  4-405 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division I - General Provisions Affecting Multiple Jurisdictions|Title 4 - Local Licensing|Subtitle 4 - Renewal of Local Licenses|Section 4-405 - 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)    A local licensing board 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. §  4-406 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division I - General Provisions Affecting Multiple Jurisdictions|Title 4 - Local Licensing|Subtitle 4 - Renewal of Local Licenses|Section 4-406 - Protests

    (a)    A protest against a license renewal may be made by:        (1)    at least 10 signatories who are:            (i)    residents, commercial tenants who are not holders of or applicants for a license, or real estate owners; and            (ii)    located in the immediate vicinity of the licensed premises; or        (2)    the local licensing board on its own initiative.    (b)    (1)    If a protest against renewing a license is filed at least 30 days before the license expires, the local licensing board may not approve the renewal without holding a hearing.        (2)    The local licensing board shall hear and determine the protest in the same manner as it hears and determines an original application.
MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  4-407 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division I - General Provisions Affecting Multiple Jurisdictions|Title 4 - Local Licensing|Subtitle 4 - Renewal of Local Licenses|Section 4-407 - Denial of Renewal Application

    (a)    A local licensing board:        (1)    may not renew a license if the board 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 board determines the license holder is qualified.    (b)    (1)    Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, a local licensing board 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 board, renders the license holder unfit or unqualified to obtain a renewed license.        (2)    A local licensing board:            (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. §  4-408 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division I - General Provisions Affecting Multiple Jurisdictions|Title 4 - Local Licensing|Subtitle 4 - Renewal of Local Licenses|Section 4-408 - Issuance of Renewed Licenses

    (a)    A local licensing board 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 local licensing board shall issue the corresponding license renewal subject to the same order.
MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  4-409 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division I - General Provisions Affecting Multiple Jurisdictions|Title 4 - Local Licensing|Subtitle 4 - Renewal of Local Licenses|Section 4-409 - Multiple Licenses

    A person who holds multiple licenses may renew the licenses.
MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  4-410 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division I - General Provisions Affecting Multiple Jurisdictions|Title 4 - Local Licensing|Subtitle 4 - Renewal of Local Licenses|Section 4-410 - Chain Store, Supermarket, or Discount House

    Notwithstanding § 4–205 of this title, a chain store, supermarket, or discount house that holds a Class A, Class B, or Class D beer license, beer and wine license, or beer, wine, and liquor license may renew the license.
MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  4-501 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division I - General Provisions Affecting Multiple Jurisdictions|Title 4 - Local Licensing|Subtitle 5 - Conduct of Local License Holders|Section 4-501 - Scope of Subtitle

    Subject to Division II of this article, this subtitle applies statewide.
MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  4-502 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division I - General Provisions Affecting Multiple Jurisdictions|Title 4 - Local Licensing|Subtitle 5 - Conduct of Local License Holders|Section 4-502 - Storage of Alcoholic Beverages

    (a)    This section does not apply to a person that:        (1)    holds a festival license issued by a local licensing board; and        (2)    has entered into an agreement authorized under Subtitle 13 of the various titles in Division II of this article that provides for the delivery of beer and wine before the effective date of the license and acceptance of returns after the expiration date of the license.    (b)    A license holder may store or keep alcoholic beverages only:        (1)    on the premises covered by the license; or        (2)    at a public warehouse, government–controlled warehouse, or individual warehouse for which a permit has been issued under this article.
MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  4-503 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division I - General Provisions Affecting Multiple Jurisdictions|Title 4 - Local Licensing|Subtitle 5 - Conduct of Local License Holders|Section 4-503 - Solicitations and Sales Outside of Licensed Premises

    (a)    A retail dealer may not employ a solicitor or salesperson outside of the licensed place of business to solicit orders for the sale of alcoholic beverages in the State.    (b)    The sale of alcoholic beverages may not occur outside of 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.
MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  4-504 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division I - General Provisions Affecting Multiple Jurisdictions|Title 4 - Local Licensing|Subtitle 5 - Conduct of Local License Holders|Section 4-504 - Employment of Underage Individuals

    (a)    An individual under the age of 18 years may not be engaged in the sale of alcoholic beverages.    (b)    (1)    Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, an individual between the ages of 18 and 21 years may be employed in the sale of beer and light wine.        (2)    An individual under the age of 21 years may not be employed by a holder of a Class D beer, wine, and liquor license in the sale of alcoholic beverages.    (c)    An individual at least 18 years old may be employed by a holder of a Class A license to operate a lottery ticket terminal.
MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  4-506 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division I - General Provisions Affecting Multiple Jurisdictions|Title 4 - Local Licensing|Subtitle 5 - Conduct of Local License Holders|Section 4-506 - Evidence of Purchaser's Age

    (a)    A license holder or an employee of the license holder may require an individual to sign a book that the license holder keeps if:        (1)    the individual has shown documentary evidence that substantiates the individual’s age to allow the purchase of alcoholic beverages; and        (2)    the age of the individual remains in question.    (b)    (1)    The book authorized under subsection (a) of this section shall contain copies of the following form:Date............... 20.... To Be Filled in by Seller        IDENTIFICATION (CHECK ALL SHOWN)DESCRIPTION OF PURCHASERTo Be Filled in by Prospective PurchaserI declare I am of legal age to purchase fermented malt beverages or intoxicating liquor, and that I am subject to arrest and prosecution for misrepresenting my age.         (2)    The license holder or an employee of the license holder shall record all information required by each section of the form.
MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  4-507 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division I - General Provisions Affecting Multiple Jurisdictions|Title 4 - Local Licensing|Subtitle 5 - Conduct of Local License Holders|Section 4-507 - Retail Delivery of Alcoholic Beverages

    (a)    This section does not apply to:        (1)    the delivery of wine from a direct wine shipper to a consumer using a common carrier in accordance with Title 2, Subtitle 1, Part V of this article; or        (2)    the holder of a common carrier permit in the course of delivering directly shipped wine in accordance with Title 2, Subtitle 1, Part V of this article.    (b)    Retail delivery to a purchaser of alcoholic beverages is prohibited unless:        (1)    a retail license holder obtains a letter of authorization from the local licensing board to make deliveries; and        (2)    the delivery is made from the licensed premises by the retail license holder or an employee of the retail license holder.
MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  4-508 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division I - General Provisions Affecting Multiple Jurisdictions|Title 4 - Local Licensing|Subtitle 5 - Conduct of Local License Holders|Section 4-508 - Display of License

    A license holder shall frame the license under glass and display the license conspicuously in the licensed premises.
MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  4-601 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division I - General Provisions Affecting Multiple Jurisdictions|Title 4 - Local Licensing|Subtitle 6 - Revocation and Suspension of Local Licenses|Section 4-601 - Scope of Subtitle

    Subject to Division II of this article, this subtitle applies statewide.
MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  4-602 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division I - General Provisions Affecting Multiple Jurisdictions|Title 4 - Local Licensing|Subtitle 6 - Revocation and Suspension of Local Licenses|Section 4-602 - Power of Local Licensing Board

    A local licensing board may revoke or suspend a license in accordance with this subtitle.
MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  4-603 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division I - General Provisions Affecting Multiple Jurisdictions|Title 4 - Local Licensing|Subtitle 6 - Revocation and Suspension of Local Licenses|Section 4-603 - Revocation and Suspension Procedures

    (a)    Revocation or suspension procedures may be started:        (1)    by a local licensing board, at the local licensing board’s initiative;        (2)    on the complaint of a peace officer;        (3)    if the license holder is located in a municipality that is within a county, on the complaint of the mayor and council of the municipality; or        (4)    on the written complaint of at least 10 residents, real estate owners, or voters of the precinct in which the licensed premises are located.    (b)    A license holder against whom proceedings under this section are brought shall:        (1)    be entitled to a hearing on the charges in the complaint; and        (2)    receive notice of the hearing at least 10 days before the hearing date.
MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  4-604 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division I - General Provisions Affecting Multiple Jurisdictions|Title 4 - Local Licensing|Subtitle 6 - Revocation and Suspension of Local Licenses|Section 4-604 - Grounds for Revocation or Suspension

    (a)    A local licensing board may revoke or suspend a license:        (1)    for any reason to promote the peace or safety of the community in which the premises are located; or        (2)    for offenses as provided in this article.    (b)    A local licensing board shall revoke or suspend a license for:        (1)    conviction of the license holder for violation of this article or a provision of the Tax – General Article that relates to the alcoholic beverage tax;        (2)    willful failure or refusal of the license holder to comply with:            (i)    this article or provisions of the Tax – General Article that relate to the alcoholic beverage tax; or            (ii)    a regulation that may be adopted under this article or under provisions of the Tax – General Article that relate to the alcoholic beverage tax;        (3)    making a material false statement in an application for a license;        (4)    two or more convictions within 2 years of an agent or employee of a license holder for on–premises violations of this article or provisions of the Tax – General Article that relate to the alcoholic beverage tax;        (5)    on–premises possession by a retail dealer of an alcoholic beverage on which the tax imposed by § 5–102 of the Tax – General Article has not been paid;        (6)    violation of § 2–216 or § 2–315 of this article;        (7)    willful failure of a license holder to:            (i)    keep the records required under this article or under provisions of the Tax – General Article that relate to the alcoholic beverage tax; or            (ii)    allow inspection of the records by an authorized person;        (8)    on–premises possession of an alcoholic beverage that a license holder is not licensed to sell;        (9)    revocation or suspension of a permit issued to a license holder by the federal Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau or for conviction of violating a federal law relating to alcoholic beverages;        (10)    failure to furnish bond as required by this article within 15 days after notice from the Comptroller; or        (11)    violation of § 4–605 of this subtitle.
MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  4-606 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division I - General Provisions Affecting Multiple Jurisdictions|Title 4 - Local Licensing|Subtitle 6 - Revocation and Suspension of Local Licenses|Section 4-606 - Effects of Revocation

    (a)    After revoking a license, a local licensing board:        (1)    may not issue another license to the person whose license is revoked;        (2)    may not issue any license for the same premises for 6 months after the revocation; and        (3)    may decide not to issue another license for the same premises.    (b)    If the license was held on behalf of a corporation, a partnership, or an unincorporated association, another license may not be obtained on behalf of the corporation, partnership, or unincorporated association to sell alcoholic beverages on the same premises for 6 months after the revocation.
MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  4-701 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division I - General Provisions Affecting Multiple Jurisdictions|Title 4 - Local Licensing|Subtitle 7 - Expiration of Local Licenses|Section 4-701 - Scope of Subtitle

    Subject to Division II of this article, this subtitle applies statewide.
MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  4-702 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division I - General Provisions Affecting Multiple Jurisdictions|Title 4 - Local Licensing|Subtitle 7 - Expiration of Local Licenses|Section 4-702 - Expiration of Licenses

    (a)    A license expires on the death of the license holder, subject to Subtitle 8 of this title and Subtitle 23 of the various titles of Division II of this article.    (b)    Except as otherwise provided in this subtitle, a license issued by a local licensing board expires on the 10th day after a license holder has vacated or been evicted from the licensed premises.
MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  4-703 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division I - General Provisions Affecting Multiple Jurisdictions|Title 4 - Local Licensing|Subtitle 7 - Expiration of Local Licenses|Section 4-703 - Pending or Approved Transfers or Continuation of Business

    Section 4–702 of this subtitle does not apply if an application is pending or has been approved for:        (1)    a transfer of a license to another location or another person, subject to Subtitle 3 of this title and Subtitle 17 of the various titles of Division II of this article; or        (2)    a certificate of permission or a renewal license for continuation of business, subject to § 4–803 of this title and Subtitle 23 of the various titles of Division II of this article.
MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  4-704 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division I - General Provisions Affecting Multiple Jurisdictions|Title 4 - Local Licensing|Subtitle 7 - Expiration of Local Licenses|Section 4-704 - License for Premises Acquired for Public Use

    A license issued by a local licensing board for a premises acquired for public use shall expire 180 days after acquisition unless an application is pending or has been approved for:        (1)    a transfer of the license to another location or another person, subject to Subtitle 3 of this title and Subtitle 17 of the various titles of Division II of this article; or        (2)    a certificate of permission, subject to § 4–803 of this title and Subtitle 23 of the various titles of Division II of this article.
MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  4-705 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division I - General Provisions Affecting Multiple Jurisdictions|Title 4 - Local Licensing|Subtitle 7 - Expiration of Local Licenses|Section 4-705 - Postponement to Avoid Hardship

    (a)    A local licensing board may postpone the expiration of a license that the local licensing board issues for an additional period to avoid hardship.    (b)    The additional period may not exceed 20 days.
MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  4-801 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division I - General Provisions Affecting Multiple Jurisdictions|Title 4 - Local Licensing|Subtitle 8 - Death of License Holder|Section 4-801 - Scope of Subtitle

    Subject to Division II of this article, this subtitle applies statewide.
MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  4-802 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division I - General Provisions Affecting Multiple Jurisdictions|Title 4 - Local Licensing|Subtitle 8 - Death of License Holder|Section 4-802 - Expiration of License on Death of License Holder

    Subject to § 4–803 of this subtitle, a license expires when the license holder dies.
MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  4-803 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division I - General Provisions Affecting Multiple Jurisdictions|Title 4 - Local Licensing|Subtitle 8 - Death of License Holder|Section 4-803 - Certificate of Permission or Renewal License for Continuation of Business

    (a)    On application to the local licensing board and payment of a fee of $1 by the personal representative or special administrator of the estate of a deceased license holder to the local collecting agent, the local licensing board may grant a certificate of permission for the continuation of the business in the name of the personal representative or special administrator for the benefit of the estate of the deceased license holder.    (b)    (1)    The certificate of permission may be granted for a period not exceeding 18 months after the date of the granted permission unless the license expires earlier.        (2)    If the license expires earlier than 18 months after the date of the granted permission, the local licensing board may issue a renewal license on application by the personal representative or special administrator for a period not exceeding 18 months after the death of the license holder.