# Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis (GAB)

## Title 25. Montgomery County

### Subtitle 15. Issuance or Denial of Licenses

#### Section 25-1502

(a)

  (1) When acting on a license application, the Board shall issue a written decision that contains:

    (i) a detailed statement of the grounds and findings that support the decision; and

    (ii) the vote of each member of the Board on the decision.

  (2) The Board shall forward a copy of the written decision in a manner that the Board determines to the applicant and each person who requests a copy.

  (3) If the application is denied, the Board shall inform the applicant in writing of the procedures for judicial review.

(b) The Board shall make a decision on a license application based on the evidence of record.

(c) The Board shall adopt rules of procedure, subject to the approval of the County Council.

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