§3–405.

    (a)    A protest against a license renewal may be made by at least 10 signatories who are:

        (1)    residents, commercial tenants who are not holders of or applicants for a license, or real estate owners; and

        (2)    located in the immediate vicinity of the licensed premises.

    (b)    (1)    If a protest against renewing a license is filed at least 30 days before the license expires, the Executive Director may not approve the renewal without holding a hearing.

        (2)    The Executive Director shall hear and determine the protest in the same manner as the Executive Director hears and determines an original application.