Maryland § 9-1404
Full text of Maryland Maryland Code § 9-1404, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 9-1404.
(a) (1) With the license application, the applicant shall submit a petition signed by at least 10 residents, voters, or property owners who:
(i) have not signed any other petition for a license; and
(ii) live or own property in the vicinity of the place for which the license application is made.
(2) The petition shall state the full name, residence, or property owned of each person who signs the petition.
(3) Each person who signs the petition shall certify that the person:
(i) has been acquainted with the applicant for more than 1 year before the date that license application is made;
(ii) has good reason to believe that all the statements in the petition are true; and
(iii) requests that the petition be approved and that the license be issued.
(b) The applicant shall verify the petition by affidavit made before a notary or the clerk of the circuit court.
Frequently Asked Questions About Maryland § 9-1404
What does Maryland Code § 9-1404 cover?
Section 9-1404 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 § 9-1404?
A common citation format is "Maryland Code § 9-1404" (Maryland). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Maryland law?
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How does Maryland § 9-1404 apply to my situation?
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