(a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, an application for a license shall be filed with the local licensing board.
(b) If an application for a license is for a business that is located in more than one jurisdiction:
(1) the business shall be considered to be entirely in the jurisdiction where the major portion of the business is located; and
(2) the alcoholic beverage laws of the jurisdiction where the major portion of the business is located govern the licensing, regulation, and operation of the entire business.
(c) (1) If an application for a license is for a business that is located equally in more than one jurisdiction:
(i) the business shall be considered to be entirely in the jurisdiction in which the license fee is highest; and
(ii) the alcoholic beverage laws of the jurisdiction where the license fee is highest govern the licensing, regulation, and operation of the entire business.
(2) The local collecting agent that collects the license fee shall remit an equal portion of the fee to the local collecting agent in each jurisdiction where the business is located.
Structure Maryland Statutes
Division I - General Provisions Affecting Multiple Jurisdictions
Subtitle 1 - Applications for Local Licenses
Section 4-101 - Scope of Subtitle
Section 4-102 - Applications to Be Filed With Local Licensing Board
Section 4-103 - Application on Behalf of Partnership
Section 4-104 - Application on Behalf of Corporation or Club
Section 4-105 - Application on Behalf of Limited Liability Company
Section 4-106 - Payment of Notice Expenses
Section 4-107 - Criminal History Records Check
Section 4-108 - Application Form Required by Comptroller
Section 4-109 - Required Information on Application -- in General
Section 4-110 - Required Information on Application -- Petition of Support
Section 4-111 - Payment of License Fees
Section 4-112 - Disposition of License Fees
Section 4-113 - Refund of License Fees
Section 4-114 - Fees for Licenses Issued for Less Than 1 Year