# Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis (GAB)

## Title 22. Harford County

### Subtitle 16. Licensing Conditions; Multiple Licensing Plans

#### Section 22-1601

(a) For every 4,750 individuals in the county, as specified by the Maryland Department of Health, the Board may not issue more than:

  (1) one Class A (off-sale) license;

  (2) one Class A-1 (off-sale) license; or

  (3) one Class A-2 (off-sale) license.

(b) If the number of licenses in a class exceeds the quota specified in subsection (a) of this section, the Board may not issue a new license of that class unless the number of licenses of that class is reduced by revocation or surrender, creating a vacancy under the particular quota specified.

(c) This section does not apply to the transfer, conversion, or renewal of a license.

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