Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 17-2202
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§17–2202.
Official statutory text
In addition to the conditions stated in Title 4, Subtitle 7 of this article, a license expires in the county if a license holder:
(1) no longer uses the license;
(2) has the intention of terminating the business of the licensed premises; and
(3) has not timely filed:
(i) an application for a transfer to another location or another person under Subtitle 17 of this title; or
(ii) an application for a certificate of permission or a renewal license for continuation of business under Subtitle 18 of this title.
(1) no longer uses the license;
(2) has the intention of terminating the business of the licensed premises; and
(3) has not timely filed:
(i) an application for a transfer to another location or another person under Subtitle 17 of this title; or
(ii) an application for a certificate of permission or a renewal license for continuation of business under Subtitle 18 of this title.
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