§22–1601.

    (a)    For every 4,000 individuals in the county, as specified by the Maryland Department of Health, the Board may not issue more than:

        (1)    one Class A (off–sale) license;

        (2)    one Class A–1 (off–sale) license; or

        (3)    one Class A–2 (off–sale) license.

    (b)    If the number of licenses in a class exceeds the quota specified in subsection (a) of this section, the Board may not issue a new license of that class unless the number of licenses of that class are reduced by revocation or surrender, creating a vacancy under the particular quota specified.

    (c)    This section does not apply to the transfer, conversion, or renewal of a license.