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Terms Used In Maryland Code, ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES AND CANNABIS 33-1402

  • Corporation: A legal entity owned by the holders of shares of stock that have been issued, and that can own, receive, and transfer property, and carry on business in its own name.
  • County: means a county of the State or Baltimore City. See
(a) This section does not apply to:

(1) a license holder of a license issued before May 1, 1977; and

(2) an applicant for a Class B beer, wine, and liquor license.

(b) (1) Except as provided in subsection (a) of this section, a license on behalf of a corporation or limited liability company may be issued only if the following requirements are met.

(2) At least one applicant shall:

(i) be a registered voter, taxpayer, and resident of the county; and

(ii) own at least 10% of the total issued capital stock of the corporation or 10% interest in the limited liability company.

(3) Each applicant shall submit to the Board a sworn statement that includes:

(i) 1. the name and address of each stockholder of the corporation; and

2. the number of voting shares owned by each stockholder; or

(ii) 1. the name and address of each member of the limited liability company; and

2. the percentage share of voting interest owned by each member.