Maryland § 36-411
Full text of Maryland Maryland Code § 36-411, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 36-411.
(a) (1) A protest against a license renewal may be filed with the Administration by at least 10 individuals who are:
(i) residents, commercial tenants who are not holders of or applicants for a license, or real estate owners; and
(ii) located within 1,000 feet of the licensed premises.
(2) A protest against a license renewal shall:
(i) be on the basis of:
1. a violation of this title;
2. a violation of civil or criminal law;
3. conduct by a licensee that creates or maintains conditions that allow other individuals to act in a manner that disturbs the public peace, including:
A. obstruction of public rights–of–way by unruly crowds;
B. assault, battery, or other disorderly conduct that disturbs the public peace;
C. vandalism; or
D. littering; or
4. any other violation established by the Administration by regulation; and
(ii) be signed under oath.
(b) (1) Except as provided under paragraph (2) of this subsection, if a protest against a license renewal is filed at least 30 days before the license expires, the Administration may not approve the renewal without holding a hearing.
(2) The Administration may approve a license renewal without a hearing if the Administration finds that the basis of the protest filed against the renewal is without any reasonable ground.
(c) In hearing and making a determination on a protest filed against a license renewal, the Administration:
(1) may consider only:
(i) issues arising out of specific complaints about the operation of the licensed premises; and
(ii) the performance of the license holder for the 4–year period immediately preceding the date of the renewal application; and
(2) may not consider zoning issues.
(d) The Administration may adopt regulations to implement this section.
Frequently Asked Questions About Maryland § 36-411
What does Maryland Code § 36-411 cover?
Section 36-411 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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