# Business Regulation (GBR)

## Title 16. Cigarettes

### Subtitle 3. License to Sell Cigarettes at Retail in Counties

#### Section 16-306

Subject to the hearing provisions of Sec. 16-307 of this subtitle, the Executive Director may deny a county license to an applicant, reprimand a county licensee, or suspend or revoke a county license if the applicant or licensee:

(1) fraudulently or deceptively obtains or attempts to obtain a license for the applicant or licensee or for another person;

(2) fraudulently or deceptively uses a license;

(3) violates Sec. 16-308.1 of this subtitle; or

(4) fails to comply with the Maryland Cigarette Sales Below Cost Act and regulations adopted under it.

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