Section 11-1401 – Application of General Provisions
(a) The following sections of Title 4, Subtitle 1 (“Applications for Local Licenses”) of Division I of this article apply in the county without exception or variation: (1) § 4–102 (“Applications to be filed with local licensing board”); (2) § 4–106 (“Payment of notice expenses”); (3) § 4–108 (“Application form required by Comptroller”); (4) § 4–109 (“Required information on application […]
Section 11-1402 – Application Not Prima Facie Evidence of Entitlement
(a) An application for a license is not prima facie evidence that the applicant is entitled to the license. (b) The applicant has the burden of proof to show the Board that approval of the license is necessary to accommodate the public at the premises of the applicant.
Section 11-1403 – Board to Obtain Criminal History Record Information
(a) The Board shall obtain criminal history record information of each applicant for a license from the Central Repository. (b) The Board may obtain criminal history record information on license applicants and their agents from the county police.
Section 11-1404 – Criminal History Record Information to Be Destroyed After Application Process
The Board shall destroy the criminal history record information obtained under § 4–107 of this article on completion of the application process.
Section 11-1405 – Administrative Fee for Hearing
(a) (1) An administrative fee shall be charged for an administrative action by the county that requires a hearing, including: (i) an application for a new license; and (ii) a change of ownership of a majority interest in a license. (2) The administrative fee does not apply to the renewal of a license for the same premises. (b) The administrative fee […]
Section 11-1406 – License Fees
The Board shall: (1) collect all license fees required under this article; (2) issue all licenses in the county; and (3) remit all fees collected to the Comptroller.
Section 11-1407 – No Refund of License Fees
A retail license holder is not entitled to a refund for a license issued in the county.