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Board denies application for new liquor license at 106 North Division Street after opposition citing downtown saturation
Summary
The Board of License Commissioners denied a request for a new class A beer, wine and liquor license for First Stop OC at 106 North Division Street after substantial opposition from downtown business owners and residents who argued the area is already saturated with similar licenses.
The Worcester County Board of License Commissioners voted to deny the application from First Stop OC (First Stop MC Inc.) for a class A beer, wine and liquor license at 106 North Division Street in downtown Ocean City, citing evidence presented at the hearing that the downtown area already contains multiple off‑sale outlets and that approval would likely harm existing licensees.
Attorney and community representatives debated the definition of public "need," with the applicant asserting convenience for local residents and visitors and opponents arguing the…
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