# Business Regulation (GBR)

## Title 16. Cigarettes

### Subtitle 2. Cigarette Business Licenses

#### Section 16-207

(a) Unless a license is renewed for a 1-year term as provided in this section, the license expires on the first April 30 after its effective date.

(b) At least 1 month before a license issued under this subtitle expires, the issuing official shall mail to the licensee, at the last known address of the licensee, a renewal notice that states:

  (1) the date on which the current license expires;

  (2) the date by which the issuing official must receive the renewal application for the renewal to be issued and mailed before the license expires; and

  (3) the amount of the renewal fee.

(c) Before a license issued under this subtitle expires, the licensee may renew it for an additional 1-year term, if the licensee:

  (1) otherwise is entitled to be licensed;

  (2) submits to the issuing official a renewal application on the form that the issuing official requires; and

  (3) pays to the issuing official:

    (i) the license fee required under Sec. 16-204 of this subtitle; and

    (ii) if the license is issued by the Executive Director, the renewal fee required under Sec. 16-204(h) of this subtitle.

(d) The issuing official shall renew the license of each licensee who meets the requirements of this section.

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