§ 36–502
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 36-502 (2026)
Title 36. Medical and Adult-Use Cannabis
Subtitle 5. Agent, Owner, and License Transfer Requirements
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(a)
A person wishing to hold an ownership interest of 5% or greater in, or control of, a cannabis licensee shall submit to the Administration:
(1)
an application that includes the name, address, and date of birth of the applicant;
(2)
a statement signed by the applicant asserting that the applicant has not previously had a cannabis license or cannabis registration suspended or revoked;
(3)
a State and national criminal history records check in accordance with § 36–505 of this subtitle;
(4)
any information required by the Administration to complete an investigation into the background of the applicant, including financial records and other information relating to the business affairs of the applicant; and
(5)
an application fee in an amount to be determined by the Administration in accordance with this subtitle.
(b)
The Administration may deny an application if:
(1)
the applicant:
(i)
fails to submit the information required under subsection (a) of this section; or
(ii)
has been convicted of or pleaded nolo contendere to a crime involving moral turpitude, whether or not any appeal or other proceeding is pending to have the conviction or plea set aside; or
(2)
the Administration finds a substantial reason to deny the registration.