{"data":{"id":"us-md/md.-code-alcoholic-beverages-and-cannabis-9-1506","jurisdiction":"us-md","citation":"Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 9–1506","heading":"","body":"(a) The Board may deny a license application if it decides that:\n(1) the applicant is unfit to be issued the license; or\n(2) the location described in the application is not a proper one with reference to ensuring the public peace, general welfare, or character of the neighborhood.\n(b) Due regard shall be given to the number of licenses issued for a neighborhood.","path":["Article - Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis"],"source_url":"https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Laws/StatuteText?article=gab\u0026section=9-1506","current_through":"2026-01-01","vintage":"","retrieved_at":"2026-09-14T19:56:03Z","sha256":"b1b8cdd72ce6c4083b486009cc695fb42a5939ffb0802a1289bd53404425e2ab","source_id":"us-md","stale":false,"prev":"us-md/md.-code-alcoholic-beverages-and-cannabis-9-1505","next":"us-md/md.-code-alcoholic-beverages-and-cannabis-9-1601"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}