Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 18-1405
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§18–1405.
Official statutory text
(a) The application shall include:
(1) a signed statement by the applicant that:
(i) the applicant has not been convicted of a felony; or
(ii) except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, if the application is made on behalf of a corporation, that the applicant and none of the stockholders of that corporation have been convicted of a felony;
(2) a statement that the applicant is at least 21 years old;
(3) a certified statement from the Treasurer of the county that shows the value of the merchandise, fixtures, and inventory, as certified by the State Department of Assessments and Taxation, for the business for which the application is made for the calendar year immediately preceding the year for which the license is to be issued; and
(4) a certified statement from the County Treasurer’s Office that shows that no unpaid taxes are due on the merchandise, fixtures, and inventory from the applicant to the county or municipality where the licensed premises is to be located.
(b) The requirement under subsection (a)(1)(ii) of this section does not apply to an applicant for a Class B beer, wine, and liquor (BLX) luxury restaurant license.
(1) a signed statement by the applicant that:
(i) the applicant has not been convicted of a felony; or
(ii) except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, if the application is made on behalf of a corporation, that the applicant and none of the stockholders of that corporation have been convicted of a felony;
(2) a statement that the applicant is at least 21 years old;
(3) a certified statement from the Treasurer of the county that shows the value of the merchandise, fixtures, and inventory, as certified by the State Department of Assessments and Taxation, for the business for which the application is made for the calendar year immediately preceding the year for which the license is to be issued; and
(4) a certified statement from the County Treasurer’s Office that shows that no unpaid taxes are due on the merchandise, fixtures, and inventory from the applicant to the county or municipality where the licensed premises is to be located.
(b) The requirement under subsection (a)(1)(ii) of this section does not apply to an applicant for a Class B beer, wine, and liquor (BLX) luxury restaurant license.
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