# Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis (GAB)

## Title 19. Dorchester County

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

#### Section 19-1701

(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. 4-302 ("Transfer of place of business; transfer of license and inventory");

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

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

  (4) Sec. 4-305 ("Filing fee and endorsement").

(b) Section 4-306 ("Substitution of names of officers on license") of Division I of this article does not apply in the county and is superseded by Sec. 19-1702 of this subtitle.

#### Section 19-1702

(a)

  (1) Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, for a license issued for the use of a corporation or club, the license holder may substitute on the license the name of a different officer for the name of any officer who:

    (i) has died;

    (ii) has retired; or

    (iii) no longer holds an office in the corporation or club.

  (2) A substitute officer shall be an individual approved by the Board who meets all the requirements applicable to the original officer.

(b) The license holder shall file an affidavit with the Board that contains:

  (1) the substitution of the officer; and

  (2) an explanation for the substitution.

(c) On receipt of the affidavit and payment of a $5 fee, the Board shall:

  (1) amend its records; and

  (2) issue a corrected license.

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