§23–1407.

    (a)    At least one of the applicants for a license shall be a resident of the State.

    (b)    In the determination of the Board, each applicant shall:

        (1)    be of good character; and

        (2)    include the following information with the application:

            (i)    a statement that the applicant is at least 18 years old; and

            (ii)    a checklist and police consent form.

    (c)    The Board may waive the residency requirement for an applicant if the applicant:

        (1)    is the purchaser of a business already in operation; or

        (2)    has owned the premises for which a license is sought for at least 2 years immediately preceding the filing of the application.