Maryland § 20-1601
Full text of Maryland Maryland Code § 20-1601, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 20-1601.
(a) (1) For every 4,000 individuals in an election district, the Board may not issue more than one license in each of the following classes:
(i) Class A (off–sale) beer license;
(ii) Class A (off–sale) beer and wine license; and
(iii) Class A (off–sale) beer, wine, and liquor license.
(2) The population of each election district is to be determined by the most recent federal census.
(b) (1) Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, in an election district in which the number of licenses in a class that were issued as of June 1, 1949, exceeds the quota specified in subsection (a) of this section, the Board may not issue new licenses in that class.
(2) The Board may issue new licenses in a class when the number of licenses in that class falls below the quota specified in subsection (a) of this section.
(c) This section does not apply to the transfer or renewal of a license.
Frequently Asked Questions About Maryland § 20-1601
What does Maryland Code § 20-1601 cover?
Section 20-1601 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.
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