Before the Board issues a license, the Board shall consider and determine as suitable:
(1) the moral character and financial responsibility of the applicant;
(2) the general fitness of the applicant to uphold the public trust; and
(3) the appropriateness of the location described in the application, taking into consideration:
(i) the number of existing licenses; and
(ii) any objections from property owners living in the immediate neighborhood of the location described in the application.
Structure Maryland Statutes
Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions
Subtitle 15 - Issuance or Denial of Licenses
Section 22-1501 - Application of General Provisions
Section 22-1502 - Goods Allowed to Be Sold on Licensed Premises
Section 22-1503 - Interest in More Than One License
Section 22-1504 - Bowling Establishments
Section 22-1505 - Hearing Notice; Publication of Decision
Section 22-1506 - Prohibited Issuance of License
Section 22-1507 - Additional Factors to Be Considered by Board