Maryland § 22-1703
Full text of Maryland Maryland Code § 22-1703, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 22-1703.
(a) The Board shall transfer a license that is issued for use in a business if:
(1) the business is sold to a different owner; and
(2) the new owner qualifies as a license holder.
(b) (1) This subsection applies to the resident applicant of a licensed establishment for which a license was transferred after July 1, 1984, on behalf of a corporation, an unincorporated entity, or a limited liability company.
(2) The resident applicant:
(i) 1. if the transferred license is a Class A beer and wine license or a Class A–1 or Class A–2 beer, wine, and liquor license, shall own at least 25% of the total corporation, unincorporated entity, or limited liability company;
2. if the transferred license is any type of license other than one specified in item 1 or 3 of this item, shall own at least 10% of the total business; or
3. for a Class C–1, Class C–2, or Class C–3 license, may own any amount or no amount of the total corporation, unincorporated entity, or limited liability company;
(ii) shall serve as manager or supervisor; and
(iii) shall be physically present on the premises a substantial amount of time on a daily basis.
Frequently Asked Questions About Maryland § 22-1703
What does Maryland Code § 22-1703 cover?
Section 22-1703 is part of the Maryland Code, the codified statutory law of Maryland. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Maryland § 22-1703?
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