§ 16–302.1
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Bus. Reg. § 16-302.1 (2026)
Title 16. Cigarettes
Subtitle 3. License to Sell Cigarettes at Retail in Counties
§ 16–302.1LinkCopy Citation
(a)
This section applies only in Baltimore City.
(b)
Before a person may apply for an initial or renewal county license under this title, the person shall request a licensure authorization from the Mayor and City Council of Baltimore City.
(c)
The Mayor and City Council of Baltimore City may:
(1)
establish and charge a fee for a licensure authorization request made under this section or § 16.5–201.1 or § 16.7–202.1 of this article; and
(2)
establish a process to accept and approve or deny licensure authorization requests made under this section and §§ 16.5–201.1 and 16.7–202.1 of this article.
(d)
If a process is established under subsection (c) of this section, the Mayor and City Council of Baltimore City shall include as part of the process:
(1)
a requirement that an applicant is:
(i)
in compliance with all relevant State and local laws; and
(ii)
otherwise entitled to be licensed; and
(2)
a mechanism for including the basis for any denial of a licensure authorization request that is referred to the Executive Director.
(e)
If an applicant is denied a licensure authorization requested under this section, the Executive Director may review the basis for the denial.