Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 23–1407

(a) At least one of the applicants for a license shall be a resident of the State.

(b) In the determination of the Board, each applicant shall:

(1) be of good character; and

(2) include the following information with the application:

(i) a statement that the applicant is at least 18 years old; and

(ii) a checklist and police consent form.

(c) The Board may waive the residency requirement for an applicant if the applicant:

(1) is the purchaser of a business already in operation; or

(2) has owned the premises for which a license is sought for at least 2 years immediately preceding the filing of the application.