Md. Code Ann., Alc. Bev. & Cannabis § 22-1603 – Prohibition against chain stores, supermarkets, discount houses, and franchised establishments

(a)
1. (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, any license with an off-sale privilege may not be issued for or transferred to:
  1. (i) a chain store;
  2. (ii) a supermarket;
  3. (iii) a discount house; or
  4. (iv) a franchisor, franchisee, or concessionaire of an establishment listed in this paragraph.
2. (2) Paragraph (1) of this subsection does not apply to the renewal of a license.
(b) An establishment that on July 1, 1976, held a license with an off-sale privilege may continue to hold the license or apply to upgrade to a Class A-1 or Class A-2 license.

Added by Acts 2016, c. 41, § 2, eff. July 1, 2016.