The Administration must receive the criminal history record information for any proposed transfer of control. If the manager or proposed manager is an entity, the criminal history record must be submitted for any individual holding 5% or more of the manager or proposed manager. This applies to publicly traded and privately held entities. 

“Criminal history record information” consists of the results of a fingerprint check through Maryland Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) and the results of a fingerprint check through the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). 

An individual who is required to provide criminal record history information may report to any CJIS location in Maryland for fingerprinting and request that a copy of the results be sent to the Administration by including the following information on the Livescan Application:

• ORI # MD920525Z

• Agency Authorization # 2100001956

A list of CJIS locations in Maryland is available here: https://www.dpscs.state.md.us/publicservs/fingerprint.shtml    

If an individual lives outside of Maryland and is unable to report to a CJIS location in Maryland for fingerprinting, that individual should email mca.compliance@maryland.gov for further information.

Upon receipt, Administration staff will conduct an initial review to determine whether all required information has been provided and whether any additional information is necessary to evaluate the request. The request will not be considered until all required information is submitted and required fees paid. 

Depending on the terms and complexity of the proposed transfer, the review and approval process may take 45 days or more. All proposed transfers must comply with Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 36-503, and COMAR 14.17.06.05. A proposed transfer of control or material change to an existing managing agreement may not take effect until formal approval is received.

Please direct any questions to reporting.mca@maryland.gov.

Click here to print the "Ownership & Control Attestations."

Note: Required for all proposed transfers of control or material change to an existing management agreement must be submitted by all individuals with 5 percent or more interest in the manager or proposed manager. All completed attestation forms must be combined into a single PDF and uploaded above. 

Click here to print the "Criminal History & Financial Attestations."

Note: Required for all proposed transfers of control or material change to an existing management agreement must be submitted by all individuals with 5 percent or more interest in the manager or proposed manager. All completed attestation forms must be combined into a single PDF and uploaded above.