# Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis (GAB)

## Title 14. Calvert County

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

#### Section 14-1701

(a) The following sections of Title 4, Subtitle 3 ("Transfer of Local Licenses; Substitution of Names on License") of Division I of this article apply in the county without exception or variation:

  (1) Sec.?4-302?("Transfer of place of business; transfer of license and inventory");

  (2) Sec.?4-303?("Chain store, supermarket, or discount house");

  (3) Sec.?4-304?("Compliance with Bulk Transfers Act required"); and

  (4) Sec.?4-306?("Substitution of names of officers on license").

(b) Section 4-305 ("Filing fee and endorsement") of Division I of this article applies in the county, subject to Sec. 14-1703 of this subtitle.

#### Section 14-1702

An applicant for a transfer of a license is subject to a State and national criminal history records check under Sec. 4-107 of this article.

#### Section 14-1703

In addition to any other fee required for a license, an administrative fee of $250 shall be charged for an application for a transfer of a license.

#### Section 14-1704

The Board may waive the residency requirement for applicants for a license if the applicant for the transfer:

(1) is the purchaser and proprietor of the establishment for which the transfer is sought; and

(2) can submit to the satisfaction of the Board:

  (i) proper persons who know the applicant and can vouch for the good character of the applicant; or

  (ii) other evidence that the applicant is a fit and proper person to hold the license.

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