Md. Code Ann., Alc. Bev. & Cannabis § 22-1505
Notice of application; hearing notice; publication of decision
Effective Jul 1, 2025Added by Acts 2016, c. 41, § 2, eff. July 1, 2016. Amended by Acts 2017, c. 97, § 1, eff. July 1, 2017; Acts 2017, c. 98, § 1, eff. July 1, 2017; Acts 2025, c. 809, § 1, eff. July 1, 2025; Acts 2025, c. 810, § 1, eff. July 1, 2025.State of Maryland
(a) Before holding a hearing for an application for a license, the Board shall:
- (1) publish notice of the application two times in 2 successive weeks in one newspaper of general circulation published in the county; or
- (2) post notice of the application hearing online at least 14 days before the application hearing date.
(b)
- (1) For a hearing for an application for a new license or an upgrade to an existing license, the Board shall post a notice in a conspicuous location on the exterior of the location described in the application.
(2) The notice shall be on a sign that measures at least 12 by 18 inches and include:
- (i) the class of license for which application is made;
- (ii) the name of the applicant; and
- (iii) the date, time, and location for the application hearing.
- (3) The notice shall remain posted for 20 days before the hearing.
(c)
(1) The Board shall publish its decision on an application for a new license, an upgrade of an existing license, or a change of location of an existing license:
- (i) in one newspaper of general circulation published in the county; or
- (ii) on the Board's website.
- (2) The decision shall state the name of the license holder, the type of license, and the location of the premises.
Added by Acts 2016, c. 41, § 2, eff. July 1, 2016. Amended by Acts 2017, c. 97, § 1, eff. July 1, 2017; Acts 2017, c. 98, § 1, eff. July 1, 2017; Acts 2025, c. 809, § 1, eff. July 1, 2025; Acts 2025, c. 810, § 1, eff. July 1, 2025.