Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 25-1502
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§25–1502.
Official statutory text
(a) (1) When acting on a license application, the Board shall issue a written decision that contains:
(i) a detailed statement of the grounds and findings that support the decision; and
(ii) the vote of each member of the Board on the decision.
(2) The Board shall forward a copy of the written decision in a manner that the Board determines to the applicant and each person who requests a copy.
(3) If the application is denied, the Board shall inform the applicant in writing of the procedures for judicial review.
(b) The Board shall make a decision on a license application based on the evidence of record.
(c) The Board shall adopt rules of procedure, subject to the approval of the County Council.
(i) a detailed statement of the grounds and findings that support the decision; and
(ii) the vote of each member of the Board on the decision.
(2) The Board shall forward a copy of the written decision in a manner that the Board determines to the applicant and each person who requests a copy.
(3) If the application is denied, the Board shall inform the applicant in writing of the procedures for judicial review.
(b) The Board shall make a decision on a license application based on the evidence of record.
(c) The Board shall adopt rules of procedure, subject to the approval of the County Council.
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