# Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis (GAB)

## Title 17. Cecil County

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

#### 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.

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