# Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis (GAB)

## Title 3. State Licensing

### Subtitle 7. Expiration of State Licenses

#### Section 3-701

(a) A license expires on the death of a license holder, subject to Subtitle 8 of this title.

(b) Except as otherwise provided in this subtitle, a license issued by the Executive Director expires on the 10th day after a license holder has vacated or been evicted from the licensed premises.

#### Section 3-702

Section 3-701 of this subtitle does not apply if an application is pending or has been approved for:

(1) a transfer of a license to another location or another person, subject to Subtitle 3 of this title; or

(2) a certificate of permission, subject to Sec. 3-802 of this title.

#### Section 3-703

A license issued by the Executive Director for a premises acquired for public use shall expire 180 days after acquisition unless an application is pending or has been approved for:

(1) a transfer of the license to another location or another person, subject to Subtitle 3 of this title; or

(2) a certificate of permission or a renewal license for continuation of business, subject to Sec. 3-802 of this title.

#### Section 3-704

(a) The Executive Director may postpone the expiration of a license that the Executive Director issues for an additional period to avoid hardship.

(b) The additional period may not exceed 20 days.

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