Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 27-1405
§27–1405.
(a) (1) All licenses shall be issued for 6 or 12 months.
(2) The term of a 6–month license begins on November 1.
(3) The term of a 12–month license begins on May 1.
(b) The fee for a 6–month license is half of the annual fee.