Maryland SB13 alters refund requirements for alcoholic beverage licenses, specifying conditions for refunds.

Maryland SB13 modifies the conditions under which a refund of the unearned portion of an alcoholic beverage license fee is issued. A refund is now mandated if the business entity enters receivership or bankruptcy, the license holder dies, the license holder is called to military service, the license is revoked, or the premises are taken for public use. The refund is issued to the estate of the deceased license holder, the creditors in case of bankruptcy, or deducted from a higher fee for a new license class. The act takes effect July 1, 2026.

Maryland SB13 alters refund requirements for alcoholic beverage licenses, specifying conditions for refunds.

Maryland SB13 modifies the conditions under which a refund of the unearned portion of an alcoholic beverage license fee is issued. A refund is now mandated if the business entity enters receivership or bankruptcy, the license holder dies, the license holder is called to military service, the license is revoked, or the premises are taken for public use. The refund is issued to the estate of the deceased license holder, the creditors in case of bankruptcy, or deducted from a higher fee for a new license class. The act takes effect July 1, 2026.