# Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis (GAB)

## Title 16. Carroll County

### Subtitle 23. Death of License Holder

#### Section 16-2301

(a) The following sections of Title 4, Subtitle 8 ("Death of License Holder") of Division I of this article apply in the county without exception or variation:

  (1) Sec. 4-802 ("Expiration of license on death of license holder");

  (2) Sec. 4-804 ("Transfer or reinstatement of license");

  (3) Sec. 4-805 ("Rights of protest, revocation, suspension, and restriction"); and

  (4) Sec. 4-806 ("Refund").

(b) Section 4-803 ("Certificate of permission or renewal license for continuation of business") of Division I of this article applies in the county, subject to Sec. 16-2302 of this subtitle.

#### Section 16-2302

(a) An application for the continuation of the business of a deceased license holder shall be made within 60 days after the death of the license holder.

(b) If the personal representative or special administrator of the estate shows to the satisfaction of the Board that the estate cannot be settled within the 18-month extension period because of litigation, the Board may grant to the personal representative or special administrator additional time for the continuation of the business.

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