§ 4–406
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 4-406 (2026)
Title 4. Local Licensing
Subtitle 4. Renewal of Local Licenses
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(a)
A protest against a license renewal may be made by:
(1)
at least 10 signatories who are:
(i)
residents, commercial tenants who are not holders of or applicants for a license, or real estate owners; and
(ii)
located in the immediate vicinity of the licensed premises; or
(2)
the local licensing board on its own initiative.
(b)
(1)
If a protest against renewing a license is filed at least 30 days before the license expires, the local licensing board may not approve the renewal without holding a hearing.
(2)
The local licensing board shall hear and determine the protest in the same manner as it hears and determines an original application.