For every 4,750 individuals in the county, as specified by the Maryland Department of Health, the Board may not issue more than: one Class A (off–sale) license; one Class A–1 (off–sale) license; or one Class A–2 (off–sale) license. 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. This section does not apply to the transfer, conversion, or renewal of a license.