# Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis (GAB)

## Title 33. Worcester County

### Subtitle 14. Applications for Licenses

#### Section 33-1402

(a) This section does not apply to:

  (1) a license holder of a license issued before May 1, 1977; and

  (2) an applicant for a Class B beer, wine, and liquor license.

(b)

  (1) Except as provided in subsection (a) of this section, a license on behalf of a corporation or limited liability company may be issued only if the following requirements are met.

  (2) At least one applicant shall:

    (i) be a registered voter, taxpayer, and resident of the county; and

    (ii) own at least 10% of the total issued capital stock of the corporation or 10% interest in the limited liability company.

  (3) Each applicant shall submit to the Board a sworn statement that includes:

    (i)

      (1) the name and address of each stockholder of the corporation; and

      (2) the number of voting shares owned by each stockholder; or

    (ii)

      (1) the name and address of each member of the limited liability company; and

      (2) the percentage share of voting interest owned by each member.

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