# Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis (GAB)

## Title 32. Wicomico County

### Subtitle 14. Applications for Licenses

#### Section 32-1401

(a) The following sections of Title 4, Subtitle 1 ("Applications for Local Licenses") of Division I of this article apply in the county without exception or variation:

  (1) Sec. 4-102 ("Applications to be filed with local licensing board");

  (2) Sec. 4-105 ("Application on behalf of limited liability company");

  (3) Sec. 4-106 ("Payment of notice expenses");

  (4) Sec. 4-108 ("Application form required by Comptroller");

  (5) Sec. 4-110 ("Required information on application -- Petition of support");

  (6) Sec. 4-111 ("Payment of license fees");

  (7) Sec. 4-112 ("Disposition of license fees");

  (8) Sec. 4-113 ("Refund of license fees"); and

  (9) Sec. 4-114 ("Fees for licenses issued for less than 1 year").

(b) The following sections of Title 4, Subtitle 1 ("Applications for Local Licenses") of Division I of this article apply in the county:

  (1) Sec. 4-103 ("Application on behalf of partnership"), subject to Sec. 32-1403 of this subtitle;

  (2) Sec. 4-104 ("Application on behalf of corporation or club"), in addition to Sec. 32-1406 of this subtitle;

  (3) Sec. 4-107 ("Criminal history records check"), subject to Sec. 32-1402 of this subtitle; and

  (4) Sec. 4-109 ("Required information on application -- In general"), in addition to Sec. 32-1404 of this subtitle.

#### Section 32-1402

The Board shall obtain criminal history record information of each applicant for a license from the Central Repository.

#### Section 32-1403

(a) If a corporation, partnership, or limited liability company is a partner of a partnership applying for a license, the application shall state:

  (1) the name of each owner of more than 33% of the stock in the corporate partner;

  (2) the name of each owner of more than 33% of ownership interest of the partnership partner; or

  (3) the name of each member with more than a 33% interest in the limited liability company partner.

(b)

  (1) An application for a stadium beer and wine license for a partnership shall be made by and the license issued to three individuals who:

    (i) shall be authorized in writing to apply for and hold the license on behalf of the partnership; but

    (ii) are not required to be partners.

  (2) One of the three individuals who applies for a license shall be a resident and registered voter of the county at the time the application is filed.

  (3) The name of each partner shall be stated on the application.

#### Section 32-1404

An applicant shall include a statement in the application that:

(1) the applicant consents to an investigation by the Board of the applicant's criminal record; and

(2)

  (i) the applicant is at least 21 years old; or

  (ii) if there is more than one applicant, at least one of the applicants is at least 21 years old.

#### Section 32-1405

(a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, the Board may not issue a license to a corporation or limited liability company unless the individual qualifying under this article:

  (1) is a registered voter, taxpayer, and resident of the county at the time of submission of the application; and

  (2) owns at least 20% of the total issued capital stock of the corporation or 20% of the total interests of the limited liability company.

(b) This section does not affect a license that has already been issued.

#### Section 32-1406

If three officers of a club acting as individuals apply for a Class C club license, the applicants are not required to file a statement indicating a financial interest in the business to be conducted under the license. 

#### Section 32-1407

(a) In addition to any other fee required for a license, an application fee of $75 shall be charged for an application for a new license, made payable to the county collecting agent.

(b) The application fee is nonrefundable whether the license is issued or denied.

(c) The application fee does not apply to the renewal or transfer of a license for the same premises.

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