Title 33. Worcester County — Subtitle 17. Transfer of Licenses; Substitution of Names on License
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 33-1701 (2026)
Title 33. Worcester County
Subtitle 17. Transfer of Licenses; Substitution of Names on License
§ 33–1701LinkCopy Citation
(a)
The following sections of Title 4, Subtitle 3 (“Transfer of Local Licenses; Substitution of Names on License”) of Division I of this article apply in the county without exception or variation:
(1)
§�4–303�(“Chain store, supermarket, or discount house”); and
(2)
§�4–304�(“Compliance with Bulk Transfers Act required”).
(b)
Section 4–306 (“Substitution of names of officers on license”) of Division I of this article does not apply in the county and is superseded by § 33–1706 of this subtitle.
(c)
The following sections of Title 4, Subtitle 3 (“Transfer of Local Licenses; Substitution of Names on License”) of Division I of this article apply in the county:
(1)
§�4–302�(“Transfer of place of business; transfer of license and inventory”), subject to § 33–1702 of this subtitle; and
(2)
§�4–305 (“Filing fee and endorsement”), subject to § 33–1705 of this subtitle.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 33-1702 (2026)
Title 33. Worcester County
Subtitle 17. Transfer of Licenses; Substitution of Names on License
§ 33–1702LinkCopy Citation
The Board may not transfer an off–sale license for use in a business that is intended to be operated as a drive–through purchase facility where alcoholic beverages are to be sold at retail and dispensed through a window or door to a purchaser in or on a motor vehicle for off–premises consumption.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 33-1703 (2026)
Title 33. Worcester County
Subtitle 17. Transfer of Licenses; Substitution of Names on License
§ 33–1703LinkCopy Citation
Before a license holder transfers a pecuniary interest in the licensed establishment, the license holder shall obtain the approval of the Board.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 33-1704 (2026)
Title 33. Worcester County
Subtitle 17. Transfer of Licenses; Substitution of Names on License
§ 33–1704LinkCopy Citation
The Board may not transfer the license of a retail dealer that has been extended credit under § 33–504 of this title and that owes a balance on the debt.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 33-1705 (2026)
Title 33. Worcester County
Subtitle 17. Transfer of Licenses; Substitution of Names on License
§ 33–1705LinkCopy Citation
In addition to the costs of publication, notice, and any hearing fees required, the fee for a transfer of a license is the greater of:
(1)
$50; or
(2)
25% of the annual fee for the license.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 33-1706 (2026)
Title 33. Worcester County
Subtitle 17. Transfer of Licenses; Substitution of Names on License
§ 33–1706LinkCopy Citation
(a)
(1)
Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, for a license issued for the use of a corporation or club, the license holder may substitute on the license the name of a different officer for the name of any officer who:
(i)
has died;
(ii)
has retired; or
(iii)
no longer holds an office in the corporation or club.
(2)
A substitute officer shall be an individual approved by the Board who meets all the requirements applicable to the original officer.
(b)
The license holder shall file an affidavit and application with the Board that contains:
(1)
the substitution of the officer; and
(2)
an explanation for the substitution.
(c)
On receipt of the affidavit and application and after a finding by the Board that the individual is fit and would meet the same requirements applicable to the original officer, the Board shall:
(1)
amend its record; and
(2)
issue a corrected license.
(d)
On receipt of the affidavit and application and payment of a $5 fee, the Board shall:
(1)
amend its records; and
(2)
issue a corrected license.
(e)
The license holder shall pay a fee of $100 to the Board for the service.