# Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis (GAB)

## Title 4. Local Licensing

### Subtitle 3. Transfer of Local Licenses; Substitution of Names on License

#### Section 4-302

(a) Subject to subsection (b) of this section, a license holder or a receiver or trustee for the benefit of creditors, may:

  (1) transfer the license holder's place of business to some other location; or

  (2) transfer the license and the license holder's inventory to another person.

(b) A transfer under subsection (a) of this section may be made if:

  (1) an application for the transfer has been made;

  (2) all sales and use, amusement, admission, and withholding taxes have been paid to the Comptroller;

  (3) a bulk transfer permit has been obtained if the inventory of alcoholic beverages is to be transferred:

    (i) in any manner, including by sale, gift, inheritance, and assignment; and

    (ii) regardless of whether consideration is paid; and

  (4) the local licensing board approves the new location or license holder in the same way the local licensing board approves the issuance of a license.

(c) An applicant may apply for a transfer of location and transfer of ownership in the same application.

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