Title 17. Cecil County — Subtitle 17. Transfer of Licenses; Substitution of Names on License
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 17-1701 (2026)
Title 17. Cecil County
Subtitle 17. Transfer of Licenses; Substitution of Names on License
§ 17–1701LinkCopy Citation
(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)
§�4–303�(“Chain store, supermarket, or discount house”);
(2)
§�4–304�(“Compliance with Bulk Transfers Act required”); and
(3)
§�4–305�(“Filing fee and endorsement”).
(b)
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:
(1)
§�4–302�(“Transfer of place of business; transfer of license and inventory”), subject to §§ 17–1702 and 17–1703 of this subtitle; and
(2)
§�4–306�(“Substitution of names of officers on license”), subject to § 17–1704 of this subtitle.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 17-1702 (2026)
Title 17. Cecil County
Subtitle 17. Transfer of Licenses; Substitution of Names on License
§ 17–1702LinkCopy Citation
The Board may not transfer an off–sale license for use in a business that is intended to be operated as a drive–through purchase facility where alcoholic beverages are to be sold at retail and dispensed through a window or door to a purchaser in or on a motor vehicle for off–premises consumption.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 17-1703 (2026)
Title 17. Cecil County
Subtitle 17. Transfer of Licenses; Substitution of Names on License
§ 17–1703LinkCopy Citation
(a)
On approval by the Board, a holder of a license may transfer the license to other premises in the same election district if the premises for which the license was issued is:
(1)
substantially destroyed by fire, explosion, or catastrophe;
(2)
taken by condemnation; or
(3)
taken by the exercise of the power of eminent domain.
(b)
If the license holder does not request a transfer of the license within 6 months after the date of loss, the license shall expire and be available to be issued to an applicant.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 17-1704 (2026)
Title 17. Cecil County
Subtitle 17. Transfer of Licenses; Substitution of Names on License
§ 17–1704LinkCopy Citation
(a)
If there is a change in an officer of a corporation or authorized person of a limited liability company, the corporation or limited liability company shall submit a written notice by certified mail to the Board within 30 days after installation of the new officer or authorized person.
(b)
A written notice submitted to the Board in accordance with subsection (a) of this section shall be accompanied by:
(1)
a $5 fee; and
(2)
a sworn statement that includes:
(i)
the name and address of each new officer or authorized person;
(ii)
the office held by each new officer or authorized person; and
(iii)
the name and address of the previous officer or authorized person.
(c)
After receiving a written notice provided in accordance with this section, the Board shall issue a revised license listing the current officers or authorized persons.