# Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis (GAB)

## Title 33. Worcester County

### Subtitle 17. Transfer of Licenses; Substitution of Names on License

#### Section 33-1701

(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) Sec.?4-303?("Chain store, supermarket, or discount house"); and

  (2) Sec.?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("Substitution of names of officers on license") of Division I of this article does not apply in the county and is superseded by Sec. 33-1706 of this subtitle.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) Sec.?4-302?("Transfer of place of business; transfer of license and inventory"), subject to Sec. 33-1702 of this subtitle; and

  (2) Sec.?4-305 ("Filing fee and endorsement"), subject to Sec. 33-1705 of this subtitle.

#### Section 33-1702

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.

#### Section 33-1703

Before a license holder transfers a pecuniary interest in the licensed establishment, the license holder shall obtain the approval of the Board.

#### Section 33-1704

The Board may not transfer the license of a retail dealer that has been extended credit under Sec. 33-504 of this title and that owes a balance on the debt.

#### Section 33-1705

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.

#### Section 33-1706

(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.

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