Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 26-1503
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§26–1503.
Official statutory text
(a) Subject to subsection (b) of this section, the Board may not issue a license to an applicant unless the Board is provided verification from the Comptroller and the county that the applicant has:
(1) paid all undisputed taxes payable to the Comptroller and the county; or
(2) provided for payment of the taxes described in item (1) of this subsection in a manner satisfactory to the governmental unit responsible for collection.
(b) If an application for the issuance of a license is made on behalf of a corporation, a club, or any other entity, the verification requirements specified in subsection (a) of this section apply to undisputed taxes payable by each owner or principal of the entity.
(1) paid all undisputed taxes payable to the Comptroller and the county; or
(2) provided for payment of the taxes described in item (1) of this subsection in a manner satisfactory to the governmental unit responsible for collection.
(b) If an application for the issuance of a license is made on behalf of a corporation, a club, or any other entity, the verification requirements specified in subsection (a) of this section apply to undisputed taxes payable by each owner or principal of the entity.
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