# Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis (GAB)

## Title 12. Baltimore City

### Subtitle 17. Transfer of Licenses; Substitution of Names on License

#### Section 12-1702

(a) The Board shall provide notice for a public hearing as provided in Sec. 12-1506 of this title on an application for a license transfer if:

  (1) the transfer includes a transfer of location;

  (2) the premises have been closed for more than 90 days unless:

    (i) the transfer is due to an action of a creditor; or

    (ii) the closing is caused by fire, casualty, or act of God; or

  (3) for an establishment in operation, the hearing is requested by at least 10 residents in the immediate area of the establishment.

(b)

  (1) Section 12-1508 of this title does not apply to an application for a license transfer for the same premises unless the license to be transferred is of a broader scope or more permissive class than the license presently issued for the same premises.

  (2) Section 12-1509 of this title applies to an application for a license transfer.

(c) The Board shall use the factors specified in Sec. 4-210(a) and (b) of this article in deciding whether to approve an application for a license transfer.

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Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. (as displayed at mgaleg.maryland.gov, October 16, 2026)