Maryland State Government Section 9-112

      (a)      In accordance with the regulations of the Agency and this subtitle, the Director shall issue licenses to the persons and governmental units that will best serve the public convenience and promote the sale of State lottery tickets or shares.

      (b)      Before issuing a license to an applicant, the Director shall consider such factors as:

            (1)      the financial responsibility and security of the applicant and the business or activity of the applicant;

            (2)      the accessibility of the place of business or activity to the public;

            (3)      the sufficiency of existing licenses to serve the public convenience; and

            (4)      the volume of expected sales.

      (c)      The Director may not issue a license to:

            (1)      a person or governmental unit to engage in business primarily as a licensed agent; or

            (2)      an individual who is under the age of 21 years.

      (d)      The Commission may hear and decide an appeal of a denial of a license.