# Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis (GAB)

## Title 27. Queen Anne's County

### Subtitle 17. Transfer of Licenses; Substitution of Names on License

#### Section 27-1701

(a) The following sections of Title 4, Subtitle 3 ("Transfer of Local Licenses; Substitution of Names on License") of Division I of this article apply in the county without exception or variation:

  (1) Sec.?4-302?("Transfer of place of business; transfer of license and inventory");

  (2) Sec.?4-303?("Chain store, supermarket, or discount house");

  (3) Sec.?4-304?("Compliance with Bulk Transfers Act required"); and

  (4) Sec.?4-305?("Filing fee and endorsement").

(b) Section 4-306 ("Substitution of names of officers on license") of Division I of this article applies in the county, subject to Sec. 27-1702 of this subtitle.

#### Section 27-1702

(a) For a Class C license issued for the use of a corporation or club, the license holder may substitute on the license the name of a different officer for the name of any officer who:

  (1) has died;

  (2) has retired; or

  (3) no longer holds an office in the corporation or club.

(b) The license holder shall file an affidavit with the Board that contains:

  (1) the substitution of the officer; and

  (2) an explanation for the substitution.

(c) On receipt of the affidavit, the Board shall:

  (1) amend its record; and

  (2) issue a corrected license.

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