Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 17-1308
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§17–1308.
Official statutory text
(a) (1) A simple majority of the total number of the members of the Board may act to approve or deny an application for a per diem license:
(i) in a formal meeting, with a quorum present; or
(ii) in accordance with paragraph (2) of this subsection, through oral or written contact by any method by the chair with each member of the Board.
(2) The chair shall make a written record under paragraph (1)(ii) of this subsection of how each member and the chair voted.
(b) The Board may not require the publication of an application for a per diem license as a prerequisite to the issuing of the license.
(i) in a formal meeting, with a quorum present; or
(ii) in accordance with paragraph (2) of this subsection, through oral or written contact by any method by the chair with each member of the Board.
(2) The chair shall make a written record under paragraph (1)(ii) of this subsection of how each member and the chair voted.
(b) The Board may not require the publication of an application for a per diem license as a prerequisite to the issuing of the license.
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