§ 13–1703
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 13-1703 (2026)
Title 13. Baltimore County
Subtitle 17. Transfer of Licenses; Substitution of Names on License
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(a)
This section does not apply to a license issued as an exception to the population and numerical limitations specified in “Rule 19 – Population and Numerical Limitations” of the Rules and Regulations of the Board.
(b)
Subject to subsection (c) of this section, the Board, after a hearing, may approve a transfer of a Class B beer, wine, and liquor (on–sale) hotel and restaurant license to a Class D beer, wine, and liquor (on–sale) license if, before the annual renewal of the license:
(1)
the license holder is cited by the Board for violating the license restriction concerning the percent of food sold versus the percent of alcoholic beverages sold; or
(2)
because of hardship or economic conditions, the license holder:
(i)
knows that the food–alcoholic beverages restriction under item (1) of this paragraph is being violated on the licensed premises; and
(ii)
notifies the Board in writing of this violation and the reasons for requesting the transfer.
(c)
A license may not be transferred unless, after a hearing, the Board finds that the transfer is in the best interest, health, safety, and welfare of the neighborhood in which the license transfer is to be granted.