Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 4-205
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§4–205.
Official statutory text
(a) This section does not apply to:
(1) an establishment that already holds a Class A, Class B, or Class D beer license, beer and wine license, or beer, wine, and liquor license; or
(2) a license holder that sells alcoholic beverages at discount prices.
(b) A local licensing board may not issue a Class A, Class B, or Class D beer license, beer and wine license, or beer, wine, and liquor license for use in conjunction with or on the premises of:
(1) a chain store;
(2) a supermarket; or
(3) a discount house.
(1) an establishment that already holds a Class A, Class B, or Class D beer license, beer and wine license, or beer, wine, and liquor license; or
(2) a license holder that sells alcoholic beverages at discount prices.
(b) A local licensing board may not issue a Class A, Class B, or Class D beer license, beer and wine license, or beer, wine, and liquor license for use in conjunction with or on the premises of:
(1) a chain store;
(2) a supermarket; or
(3) a discount house.
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