§ 4–405

Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.

Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 4-405 (2026)

Title 4. Local Licensing

Subtitle 4. Renewal of Local Licenses

(a)

To be approved, a license renewal application shall:

(1)

state whether the facts in the original application have changed and, if so, the manner in which the facts have changed; and

(2)

be accompanied by a statement signed by the owner of the licensed premises consenting to:

(i)

renewal of the license; and

(ii)

search and seizure in the same manner as for an original application.

(b)

A local licensing board may not require the consent statement under subsection (a)(2) of this section for a retail dealer applying for renewal if:

(1)

the owner signed a comparable consent statement in connection with an original or previous license renewal application;

(2)

the consent statement under item (1) of this subsection is in effect for the term of the owner’s lease with the applicant; and

(3)

the lease does not expire during the term of the license renewal.