Maryland Alcoholic Beverages Section 9-210

      (a)      Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, in Dorchester County, a new license may not be granted to sell any alcoholic beverage on any premises located within 300 feet of a church or public school.

      (b)      Subsection (a) of this section does not apply to the granting of a license for a premises located within the restricted distance if a license to sell alcoholic beverages on the premises existed as of October 1, 1996.