§ 23–1602
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 23-1602 (2026)
Title 23. Howard County
Subtitle 16. Licensing Conditions; Multiple Licensing Plans
§ 23–1602LinkCopy Citation
(a)
(1)
Subject to subsection (b) of this section, the Board may not issue:
(i)
a Class B license for a restaurant that is within 400 feet of the nearest point of a public school building; or
(ii)
any other license for an establishment that is within 500 feet of the nearest point of a public school building.
(2)
A decision of the County Board of Education to locate a public school building within 500 feet of the premises of a license holder may not be the basis to revoke or deny the renewal or transfer of the license.
(b)
For a license issued on or before June 30, 1971, the Board may renew the license or approve the transfer of the license to a new license holder for the same establishment and type of license.
(c)
The prohibition against issuing a license in subsection (a) of this section does not apply to the issuance of a gift basket permit.