Maryland § 13-1702
Full text of Maryland Maryland Code § 13-1702, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 13-1702.
(a) If the Board approves an application from a contract purchaser, an owner of the location, or a developer under § 13–1404 of this title, the applicant may apply to transfer the license to an operator of the type of business for which the license was approved if:
(1) the license is for a location in the site for which the license was approved; and
(2) the application for transfer occurs within 5 years after the original application for the site is approved or construction at the location is completed, whichever is later.
(b) Unless otherwise prohibited by law, the Board may approve a change of location of a license issued under § 13–1404 of this title if:
(1) the license holder has engaged in an active alcoholic beverages business under the license for at least 1 year before applying for the change;
(2) (i) the license holder has not engaged in an active alcoholic beverages business under the license; and
(ii) the Board approved a change of location of the license from another location within the same election district at least 5 years before the application for the change of location under this item; or
(3) the license was originally issued within the same election district and has been at the same location for at least 10 years.
Frequently Asked Questions About Maryland § 13-1702
What does Maryland Code § 13-1702 cover?
Section 13-1702 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 § 13-1702?
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