# Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis (GAB)

## Title 26. Prince George's County

### Subtitle 14. Applications for Licenses

#### Section 26-1401

(a) The following sections of Title 4, Subtitle 1 ("Applications for Local Licenses") of Division I of this article apply in the county without exception or variation:

  (1) Sec. 4-102 ("Applications to be filed with local licensing board");

  (2) Sec. 4-106 ("Payment of notice expenses");

  (3) Sec. 4-108 ("Application form required by Comptroller");

  (4) Sec. 4-111 ("Payment of license fees");

  (5) Sec. 4-112 ("Disposition of license fees"); and

  (6) Sec. 4-114 ("Fees for licenses issued for less than 1 year").

(b) The following sections of Title 4, Subtitle 1 ("Applications for Local Licenses") of Division I of this article do not apply in the county:

  (1) Sec. 4-103 ("Application on behalf of partnership"), which is superseded by Sec. 26-1405 of this subtitle;

  (2) Sec. 4-104 ("Application on behalf of corporation or club"), which is superseded by Sec. 26-1406 of this subtitle;

  (3) Sec. 4-105 ("Application on behalf of limited liability company"), which is superseded by Sec. 26-1406 of this subtitle;

  (4) Sec. 4-110 ("Required information on application -- Petition of support"); and

  (5) Sec. 4-113 ("Refund of license fees"), which is superseded by Sec. 26-1410 of this subtitle.

(c) The following sections of Title 4, Subtitle 1 ("Applications for Local Licenses") of Division I of this article apply in the county:

  (1) Sec. 4-107 ("Criminal history records check"), subject to Sec.Sec. 26-1403 and 26-1404 of this subtitle; and

  (2) Sec. 4-109 ("Required information on application -- In general"):

    (i) in addition to Sec. 26-1408 of this subtitle; and

    (ii) subject to Sec. 26-1407 of this subtitle.

#### Section 26-1402

(a) The Board may not consider an application for a license to be prima facie evidence that the applicant is entitled to the license.

(b) The burden of proof is on the applicant to show to the Board that the issuance of a license to the applicant is necessary for the accommodation of the public at the premises applied for.

(c) The limitations on licenses specified in Sec. 26-1601 of this title may not be construed as the number of licenses the Board is obligated to issue.

#### Section 26-1403

The Board may obtain criminal history record information on license applicants and their agents from the county police.

#### Section 26-1404

The Board shall destroy the criminal history record information obtained under Sec. 4-107 of this article or Sec. 26-1403 of this subtitle on completion of its necessary use.

#### Section 26-1405

(a) This section does not apply to:

  (1) a racetrack license;

  (2) a Class BLX license;

  (3) an arena license;

  (4) a Class BCE (catering) license;

  (5) a Class B-CC (convention center) license;

  (6) a Class B/ECF (educational conference facility) license;

  (7) the issuance, renewal, or transfer of Class B-DD (development district) licenses; or

  (8) a business whose stock or interest is authorized for sale by the United States Securities and Exchange Commission.

(b)

  (1) An application for a license for a proprietorship shall state the name and address of the proprietorship and the name and address of the applicant.

  (2) An application for a license for a partnership shall:

    (i) be made by and the license issued to each partner as an individual; and

    (ii) state the name and address of the partnership and the names and addresses of each applicant.

(c)

  (1) This subsection does not apply to a Class B-Stadium (baseball stadium) beer, wine, and liquor license, a 7-day Class B-ECR on-sale beer, wine, and liquor license, or a Class B-WPL (waterfront pavilion) beer, wine, and liquor license.

  (2) To be eligible to receive a license, a partner shall:

    (i) be a resident of the State at the time the application is filed and continue to be a resident as long as the license is in effect; and

    (ii) be a registered voter of the State.

#### Section 26-1406

(a) This section does not apply to:

  (1) a racetrack license;

  (2) a Class BLX license;

  (3) an arena license;

  (4) a Class BCE (catering) license;

  (5) a Class B-CC (convention center) license;

  (6) a Class B/ECF (educational conference facility) license;

  (7) the issuance, renewal, or transfer of Class B-DD (development district) licenses; or

  (8) a business whose stock or interest is authorized for sale by the United States Securities and Exchange Commission.

(b)

  (1) An application for a license on behalf of a corporation, an incorporated or unincorporated club, or a limited liability company shall be made by and the license issued to three officers of the corporation or club or three authorized persons of the limited liability company, as individuals.

  (2) An application for a license shall:

    (i) state the name and address of each officer of the corporation or club or authorized person of the limited liability company;

    (ii) state the name and address of the corporation, club, or limited liability company; and

    (iii) be signed by:

      (1) the president or vice president of the corporation or club; or

      (2) three officers or authorized persons to whom the licenses are to be issued.

  (3) If a corporation or club has fewer than three officers or directors or a limited liability company has fewer than three authorized persons, each officer, director, or authorized person shall apply for a license.

(c)

  (1) This subsection does not apply to a Class B-Stadium (baseball stadium) beer, wine, and liquor license, a 7-day Class B-ECR on-sale beer, wine, and liquor license, or a Class B-WPL (waterfront pavilion) beer, wine, and liquor license.

  (2) To be eligible to receive a license, an applicant shall:

    (i) be a resident of the State at the time the application is filed and continue to be a resident as long as the license is in effect; and

    (ii) be a registered voter of the State.

(d)

  (1) A license may not be issued, renewed, or transferred to an individual applying for a license for a corporation, an unincorporated association, or a limited liability company, unless residents of the State own:

    (i) 25% of the total issued capital stock of the corporation or unincorporated association; or

    (ii) 25% of the interest in the limited liability company.

  (2) If a close corporation does not have officers or directors:

    (i) at least 25% of the stock shall be held by residents of the State;

    (ii) there shall be an affirmative vote of the majority stockholders;

    (iii) at least one stockholder shall apply for the license as provided in this section; and

    (iv) each year, the applicants or corporation shall submit to the Board a sworn statement that includes the name and address of each stockholder of the corporation and the number of shares that each stockholder owns and has a right to vote at a stockholders meeting.

#### Section 26-1407

An applicant for a license in the county shall include on the application:

(1) a statement whether the applicant is a natural-born or naturalized citizen; or

(2) if the applicant is not a citizen of the United States:

  (i) a statement that the applicant's immigration status is in accordance with federal law; and

  (ii) evidence to verify the immigration status of the applicant.

#### Section 26-1408

In addition to the statement required under Sec. 4-109(a)(9) of this article, an applicant for a license shall include a signed statement that if the application is made on behalf of a corporation, that neither the applicant nor any of the stockholders of the corporation have been convicted of a felony. 

#### Section 26-1409

(a) The Board shall charge an application fee for a new license.

(b) The application fee does not apply to the renewal or transfer of a license for the same premises.

(c) The application fee is $300 and in addition to any other fee required for a license.

(d) The application fee may not be refunded whether the license is issued or denied.

(e) The Board shall use the application fee to cover its expenses.

#### Section 26-1410

(a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, a refund of any part of a license fee is not allowed.

(b)

  (1) A license fee refund may be made on the death of the license holder before the license expires.

  (2) A personal representative may apply for a refund.

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