Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 4–303

A Class A, Class B, or Class D beer license, beer and wine license, or beer, wine, and liquor license may not be transferred for use in conjunction with or on the premises of a chain store, supermarket, or discount house unless:

(1) the establishment already holds a Class A, Class B, or Class D beer license, beer and wine license, or beer, wine, and liquor license; or

(2) the license is transferred to a similar type of establishment.