A licensee may not transfer ownership of the license for the purpose of: Improperly shielding the license or the value of the license from any judgement or liability; or Furthering any action or plan of action that violates any State, local or federal law. Except as authorized under Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis Article, Title 36, Annotated Code of Maryland, a licensee may not be: A member of the General Assembly; An employee of the Administration; or Otherwise in violation of Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis Article, §36-504, Annotated Code of Maryland. An individual, group of individuals or persons may not own multiple, non-majority or unreported shares or interests in a cannabis license unless every holding is a passive interest that: Has an aggregate ownership interest of less than 5 percent; and Does not have control over the license. Owners found in violation of this regulation by the Administration may be subject to any of the following sanctions: Fine; Suspension or revocation of the licensed business; or Forced divestiture of the owner from the licensed business.