# Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis (GAB)

## Title 4. Local Licensing

### Subtitle 4. Renewal of Local Licenses

#### Section 4-402

(a) Subject to Sec.Sec. 4-406 and 4-407 of this subtitle, a holder of an expiring license is entitled to an annual license renewal:

  (1) on the approval of the license renewal application by the local licensing board;

  (2) on payment of the annual license fee; and

  (3) without filing or providing more information unless specifically requested by the local licensing board.

(b) Except as provided in Sec.Sec. 4-407(a) and 4-408(c) of this subtitle, a local licensing board shall consider an application for license renewal in the same manner as for an original application.

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