# Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis (GAB)

## Title 17. Cecil County

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

#### Section 17-1701

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

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

  (3) Sec.?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) Sec.?4-302?("Transfer of place of business; transfer of license and inventory"), subject to Sec.Sec. 17-1702 and 17-1703 of this subtitle; and

  (2) Sec.?4-306?("Substitution of names of officers on license"), subject to Sec. 17-1704 of this subtitle.

#### Section 17-1702

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.

#### Section 17-1703

(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.

#### Section 17-1704

(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.

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