Maryland § 17-1601
Full text of Maryland Maryland Code § 17-1601, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 17-1601.
(a) (1) Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, the Board may not issue a number of licenses that, in the aggregate, exceeds 1 for every 400 registered voters or major fraction in the county, as determined by the current registration of voters.
(2) A Class BLX beer, wine, and liquor restaurant license, Class C club license, motel–restaurant complex license, hotel–restaurant complex license, or Class GC (golf course) beer, wine, and liquor (on–sale) license may not be counted in the computation of the aggregate number of licenses.
(b) The quota shall be computed and applied separately for each election district of the county.
Frequently Asked Questions About Maryland § 17-1601
What does Maryland Code § 17-1601 cover?
Section 17-1601 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 § 17-1601?
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