# Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis (GAB)

## Title 26. Prince George's County

### Subtitle 14. Applications for Licenses

#### 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.

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