Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 22-1601
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§22–1601.
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(a) For every 4,750 individuals in the county, as specified by the Maryland Department of Health, the Board may not issue more than:
(1) one Class A (off–sale) license;
(2) one Class A–1 (off–sale) license; or
(3) one Class A–2 (off–sale) license.
(b) If the number of licenses in a class exceeds the quota specified in subsection (a) of this section, the Board may not issue a new license of that class unless the number of licenses of that class is reduced by revocation or surrender, creating a vacancy under the particular quota specified.
(c) This section does not apply to the transfer, conversion, or renewal of a license.
(1) one Class A (off–sale) license;
(2) one Class A–1 (off–sale) license; or
(3) one Class A–2 (off–sale) license.
(b) If the number of licenses in a class exceeds the quota specified in subsection (a) of this section, the Board may not issue a new license of that class unless the number of licenses of that class is reduced by revocation or surrender, creating a vacancy under the particular quota specified.
(c) This section does not apply to the transfer, conversion, or renewal of a license.
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