# COMAR Title 36 — Maryland State Lottery and Gaming Control Agency

## Subtitle 02 — Lottery Provisions

### Chapter 03 — Retailer Requirements

#### Regulation .15 Changes in Ownership.

*COMAR 36.02.03.15*

A. General.

  (1) A retailer license may not be transferred.

  (2) A change in ownership of a retailer’s business:

    (a) Automatically voids the existing retailer license; and

    (b) Requires an application for a new license.

  (3) A change of ownership includes:

    (a) A transfer of ownership of the retailer’s business;

    (b) The addition of an owner that was not on the original license application; or

    (c) Except as provided in §A(4) of this regulation, a change to the retailer’s business

  (4) A change of ownership does not include a voluntary or involuntary transfer of an interest in the retailer’s business to a person identified as an owner on the license.

B. Retailer Responsibilities.

  (1) A retailer that transfers ownership:

    (a) Is responsible for all tickets, lottery equipment, and receipts from lottery sales; and

    (b) Remains responsible for fulfilling all obligations to the Agency until the change of ownership is approved and the Agency issues a new license.

  (2) A new owner of the business may apply for a license under COMAR 36.02.02 or relinquish lottery equipment remaining on the premises.