Title 22. Harford County — Subtitle 17. Transfer of Licenses; Substitution of Names on License
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 22-1701 (2026)
Title 22. Harford County
Subtitle 17. Transfer of Licenses; Substitution of Names on License
§ 22–1701LinkCopy Citation
(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)
§ 4–303 (“Chain store, supermarket, or discount house”);
(2)
§ 4–304 (“Compliance with Bulk Transfers Act required”); and
(3)
§ 4–306 (“Substitution of names of officers on license”).
(b)
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:
(1)
§ 4–302 (“Transfer of place of business; transfer of license and inventory”), subject to §§ 22–1703 and 22–1704 of this subtitle; and
(2)
§ 4–305 (“Filing fees and endorsement”), subject to § 22–1705 of this subtitle.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 22-1702 (2026)
Title 22. Harford County
Subtitle 17. Transfer of Licenses; Substitution of Names on License
§ 22–1702LinkCopy Citation
(a)
On receipt of an application for a transfer of a license, the Board shall:
(1)
schedule a public hearing; and
(2)
post a notice of the hearing in a conspicuous place on the exterior of the premises described in the application.
(b)
The notice required under subsection (a) of this section shall:
(1)
be on a sign measuring not less than 12 by 18 inches;
(2)
specify the class of license subject to the application, name of the applicant, and time, date, and place of the hearing; and
(3)
remain posted for at least 20 days before the hearing.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 22-1703 (2026)
Title 22. Harford County
Subtitle 17. Transfer of Licenses; Substitution of Names on License
§ 22–1703LinkCopy Citation
(a)
The Board shall transfer a license that is issued for use in a business if:
(1)
the business is sold to a different owner; and
(2)
the new owner qualifies as a license holder.
(b)
(1)
This subsection applies to the resident applicant of a licensed establishment for which a license was transferred after July 1, 1984, on behalf of a corporation, an unincorporated entity, or a limited liability company.
(2)
The resident applicant:
(i)
(1)
if the transferred license is a Class A beer and wine license or a Class A–1 or Class A–2 beer, wine, and liquor license, shall own at least 25% of the total corporation, unincorporated entity, or limited liability company;
(2)
if the transferred license is any type of license other than one specified in item 1 or 3 of this item, shall own at least 10% of the total business; or
(3)
for a Class C–1, Class C–2, or Class C–3 license, may own any amount or no amount of the total corporation, unincorporated entity, or limited liability company;
(ii)
shall serve as manager or supervisor; and
(iii)
shall be physically present on the premises a substantial amount of time on a daily basis.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 22-1704 (2026)
Title 22. Harford County
Subtitle 17. Transfer of Licenses; Substitution of Names on License
§ 22–1704LinkCopy Citation
The Board may not transfer the location or ownership of:
(1)
a license for use in a business that is intended to be operated as a drive–through purchase facility where alcoholic beverages are to be sold at retail and dispensed through a window or door to a purchaser in or on a motor vehicle for off–premises consumption; or
(2)
an off–sale license with the privilege of operating the premises as a drive–through purchase facility.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 22-1705 (2026)
Title 22. Harford County
Subtitle 17. Transfer of Licenses; Substitution of Names on License
§ 22–1705LinkCopy Citation
(a)
The Board may charge a fee for the transfer of a license that may not exceed the administration cost for processing the transfer.
(b)
If a license is transferred before its expiration date, the Board shall allow the transferee to operate under the license until the license expiration date without additional charge.
(c)
If a license is transferred on its expiration date, the charge for the transfer is the same as the fee for the issuance of the license.