# Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis (GAB)

## Title 3. State Licensing

### Subtitle 7. Expiration of State Licenses

#### 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.

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