§ 26–1618
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 26-1618 (2026)
Title 26. Prince George's County
Subtitle 16. Licensing Conditions; Multiple Licensing Plans
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(a)
This section does not apply to a restaurant located in a chain store, supermarket, discount house, drug store, or convenience store.
(b)
In accordance with the license quota limitations under § 26–1601 of this subtitle, the Board may issue or transfer a Class B beer (on–sale) license or Class B beer and wine (on–sale) license for use by:
(1)
a franchisee who operates a restaurant under a franchise agreement with a franchisor; or
(2)
a person who operates a restaurant under a business licensing agreement that:
(i)
is made with a licensor; and
(ii)
authorizes a person, in the operation of a restaurant, to use a trademark, trade name, or other identifying symbol owned by a licensor.
(c)
The Board may issue or transfer a license under subsection (b) of this section regardless of whether a Class B beer (on–sale) license or Class B beer and wine (on–sale) license has been issued or transferred for use by:
(1)
another franchisee operating a restaurant under a franchise agreement with the same franchisor; or
(2)
another person operating a restaurant under a business licensing agreement with the same licensor.
(d)
A licensor or franchisor:
(1)
is prohibited from having an ownership interest in an entity that receives a Class B beer (on–sale) license or Class B beer and wine (on–sale) license under this section; but
(2)
under a business licensing agreement or franchise agreement, may be paid a fee that is based on a percentage of revenue by a person that receives a Class B beer (on–sale) license or Class B beer and wine (on–sale) license.