§ 18–1606

Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.

Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 18-1606 (2026)

Title 18. Charles County

Subtitle 16. Licensing Conditions; Multiple Licensing Plans

(a)

A person may not have a direct or indirect interest in more than two of the following licenses in any combination:

(1)

Class B–H (hotel) on–sale beer, wine, and liquor licenses issued under § 18–902 of this title;

(2)

Class B–R (restaurant) on–sale beer, wine, and liquor licenses issued under § 18–904 of this title; and

(3)

Class B–RB (restaurant/bar) on–sale beer, wine, and liquor licenses issued under § 18–905 of this title.

(b)

An indirect interest is presumed to exist between any combination of persons if any of the following conditions exist between them:

(1)

a common parent company;

(2)

a franchise agreement;

(3)

a licensing agreement;

(4)

a concession agreement;

(5)

dual membership in a chain of businesses commonly owned and operated;

(6)

a sharing of directors, stockholders, partners, or members, or a sharing of directors, stockholders, partners, or members of parents or subsidiaries;

(7)

common direct or indirect sharing of profit from the sale of alcoholic beverages; or

(8)

a sharing of a common trade name, trademark, logo, or theme or mode of operation identifiable by the public.