Md. Code, Alco. Bev. § 19-1601

Current with changes from the 2024 Legislative Session effective on or before 7/1/2024, from Chs.. 2 through 1049
Section 19-1601 - Distance restriction from place of worship or school
(a)
(1) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, the Board may not issue a new license for an establishment that is within 300 feet in a direct line of a place of worship or a public or nonpublic kindergarten, elementary, or secondary school.
(2) The distance from the establishment to the place of worship or the public or nonpublic kindergarten, elementary, or secondary school is to be measured from the establishment in a direct line to the nearest point of the main building of the place of worship or school.
(b) The prohibition against issuing a license in subsection (a) of this section does not apply to the issuance of:
(1) a license for a premises that was licensed on October 1, 1996;
(2) a Class B (on-sale) beer, wine, and liquor license for a premises in Cambridge, Secretary, or Hurlock; or
(3) a temporary license.

Md. Code, AB § 19-1601

Amended by 2018 Md. Laws, Ch. 53, Sec. 1, eff. 7/1/2018.
Amended by 2018 Md. Laws, Ch. 52, Sec. 1, eff. 7/1/2018.
Added by 2016 Md. Laws, Ch. 41, Sec. 2, eff. 7/1/2016.