# Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis (GAB)

## Title 26. Prince George's County

### Subtitle 23. Death of License Holder

#### Section 26-2301

(a) The following sections of Title 4, Subtitle 8 ("Death of License Holder") of Division I of this article apply in the county without exception or variation:

  (1) Sec. 4-802 ("Expiration of license on death of license holder");

  (2) Sec. 4-804 ("Transfer or reinstatement of license");

  (3) Sec. 4-805 ("Rights of protest, revocation, suspension, and restriction"); and

  (4) Sec. 4-806 ("Refund").

(b) Section 4-803 ("Certificate of permission or renewal license for continuation of business") of Division I of this article applies in the county, subject to Sec. 26-2302 of this subtitle.

#### Section 26-2302

(a)

  (1) On the death of a married license holder or a license holder that holds a license for the benefit of a partnership or corporation, on application to the Board, a new license shall be issued to:

    (i) the surviving spouse;

    (ii) the surviving partners for the benefit of the partnership; or

    (iii) the senior surviving officer of the corporation for the benefit of the corporation.

  (2) The new license shall be issued:

    (i) for the balance of the license year; and

    (ii) without further proceedings.

(b) A renewal license may be issued to the following if they are qualified to hold the license:

  (1) the surviving spouse;

  (2) the surviving partners of a partnership; or

  (3) the senior surviving officer of a corporation for the benefit of the corporation.

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