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: § 4–802 (“Expiration of license on death of license holder”); § 4–804 (“Transfer or reinstatement of license”); § 4–805 (“Rights of protest, revocation, suspension, and restriction”); and § 4–806 (“Refund”). 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 § 18–2302 of this subtitle.

On the death of a married license holder or a license holder that holds a license for the benefit of a partnership or corporation, on application to the Board, a new license shall be issued to: the surviving spouse; the surviving partners for the benefit of the partnership; or the senior surviving officer of the corporation for the benefit of the corporation. The new license shall be issued: for the balance of the license year; and without further proceedings. A renewal license may be issued to the following if they are qualified to hold the license: the surviving spouse; the surviving partners of a partnership; or the senior surviving officer of a corporation for the benefit of the corporation. The Board may issue a renewal license under this subsection without a hearing.