Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 23–1503

In determining whether to approve an application for any new Class A license, the Hearing Board shall include in its written decision findings as to:

(1) each of the factors set forth under § 4–210(a) of this article; and

(2) the consideration of the avoidance of the overconcentration of licenses in neighborhoods, particularly neighborhoods of poverty, as required under § 23–1509 of this subtitle.