# Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis (GAB)

## Title 22. Harford County

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

#### Section 22-1603

(a)

  (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, any license with an off-sale privilege may not be issued for or transferred to:

    (i) a chain store;

    (ii) a supermarket;

    (iii) a discount house; or

    (iv) a franchisor, franchisee, or concessionaire of an establishment listed in this paragraph.

  (2) Paragraph (1) of this subsection does not apply to the renewal of a license.

(b) An establishment that on July 1, 1976, held a license with an off-sale privilege may continue to hold the license or apply to upgrade to a Class A-1 or Class A-2 license.

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