1. A. For purposes of this regulation and as provided for under General Provisions Article, §4-330, Annotated Code of Maryland, “sociological information” means any of the following information requested from the Administration:

   1. (1) Academic or personal records provided to verify social equity status;
   2. (2) Records about an individual’s personal history, age, family, race, national origin, creed, color, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, ethnic background, ancestry, physiology, religion, academic achievement, employment, gender identity or expression, genetic information, veteran status, or physical or mental ability;
   3. (3) Family history, identity of relatives, emergency contacts, or representatives;
   4. (4) Medical or psychiatric history;
   5. (5) Social security number;
   6. (6) Date of birth;
   7. (7) Credit card or other banking information;
   8. (8) Personal addresses, personal phone numbers, personal electronic mail address, or personal social media account information;
   9. (9) Information regarding marital status, domestic partnership, dependents, or relatives, including related employment benefits elections;
   10. (10) Information regarding employment status, including disciplinary records and records related to an application for employment;
   11. (11) Applicant information of those not selected for licensure;
   12. (12) Military service;
   13. (13) Driver’s license number;
   14. (14) Immigration status, passport, or visa numbers;
   15. (15) Any information obtained through employment coaching or surveys;
   16. (16) Financial information, including income other than State salary, assets, and liabilities; and
   17. (17) Records not related to the transaction of State business.
2. B. Except for use in carrying out the Administration’s governmental functions or except as further provided in §C of this regulation, the Administration may not disclose under the Public Information Act, General Provisions Article, §§4-101—4-601, Annotated Code of Maryland, and shall deny a request for inspection or copying of, any part of a public record that contains sociological information relating to an individual.

3. C. The Administration may disclose sociological information:

   1. (1) To the person in interest or the agent or representative of the person in interest;
   2. (2) With the consent of the person in interest;
   3. (3) Pursuant to a duly issued subpoena;
   4. (4) Pursuant to a court order;
   5. (5) If disclosure is otherwise required by law, including if required to be disclosed under General Provisions Article, §4-333, Annotated Code of Maryland, as part of a licensing record; or
   6. (6) If disclosure is otherwise permitted by law and the Administration determines that disclosure would be in the public’s best interests.

Authority: Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis Article, §§36-201, 36-401, and 36-403, Annotated Code of Maryland

Effective date:

Regulations .01—.03 adopted as an emergency provision effective July 1, 2023 (50:14 Md. R. 559); emergency status expired June 30, 2024

Regulations .01—.02 adopted as an emergency provision effective June 7, 2024 (51:14 Md. R. 676)

Regulations .01—.04 adopted effective July 22, 2024 (51:14 Md. R. 678)

Regulation .04 amended effective March 16, 2026 (53:5 Md. R. 244)

Regulation .05 adopted effective April 14, 2025 (52:7 Md. R. 324)

Regulation .06 adopted effective March 16, 2026 (53:5 Md. R. 244)