# Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis (GAB)

## Title 4. Local Licensing

### Subtitle 2. Issuance or Denial of Local Licenses

#### Section 4-205

(a) This section does not apply to:

  (1) an establishment that already holds a Class A, Class B, or Class D beer license, beer and wine license, or beer, wine, and liquor license; or

  (2) a license holder that sells alcoholic beverages at discount prices.

(b) A local licensing board may not issue a Class A, Class B, or Class D beer license, beer and wine license, or beer, wine, and liquor license for use in conjunction with or on the premises of:

  (1) a chain store;

  (2) a supermarket; or

  (3) a discount house.

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