# Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis (GAB)

## Title 3. State Licensing

### Subtitle 4. Renewal of State Licenses

#### Section 3-405

(a) A protest against a license renewal may be made by at least 10 signatories who are:

  (1) residents, commercial tenants who are not holders of or applicants for a license, or real estate owners; and

  (2) located in the immediate vicinity of the licensed premises.

(b)

  (1) If a protest against renewing a license is filed at least 30 days before the license expires, the Executive Director may not approve the renewal without holding a hearing.

  (2) The Executive Director shall hear and determine the protest in the same manner as the Executive Director hears and determines an original application.

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