General. A retailer license may not be transferred. A change in ownership of a retailer’s business: Automatically voids the existing retailer license; and Requires an application for a new license. A change of ownership includes: A transfer of ownership of the retailer’s business; The addition of an owner that was not on the original license application; or Except as provided in §A(4) of this regulation, a change to the retailer’s business 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. Retailer Responsibilities. A retailer that transfers ownership: Is responsible for all tickets, lottery equipment, and receipts from lottery sales; and Remains responsible for fulfilling all obligations to the Agency until the change of ownership is approved and the Agency issues a new license. A new owner of the business may apply for a license under COMAR 36.02.02 or relinquish lottery equipment remaining on the premises.