# Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis (GAB)

## Title 18. Charles County

### Subtitle 23. Death of License Holder

#### Section 18-2302

(a)

  (1) 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:

    (i) the surviving spouse;

    (ii) the surviving partners for the benefit of the partnership; or

    (iii) the senior surviving officer of the corporation for the benefit of the corporation.

  (2) The new license shall be issued:

    (i) for the balance of the license year; and

    (ii) without further proceedings.

(b)

  (1) A renewal license may be issued to the following if they are qualified to hold the license:

    (i) the surviving spouse;

    (ii) the surviving partners of a partnership; or

    (iii) the senior surviving officer of a corporation for the benefit of the corporation.

  (2) The Board may issue a renewal license under this subsection without a hearing.

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