§ 22-1603. Prohibition against chain stores, supermarkets, discount houses, and franchised establishments

MD Alcoholic B Code § 22-1603 (2019) (N/A)
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(a)    (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:

(i)    a chain store;

(ii)    a supermarket;

(iii)    a discount house; or

(iv)    a franchisor, franchisee, or concessionaire of an establishment listed in this paragraph.

(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.