Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis, Title 21

Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis, Title 21
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Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 21-101

(a) In this title: (1) the definitions in § 1–101 of this article apply without exception or variation; and (2) the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Board” means the Board of License Commissioners for Garrett County. (c) “County” means Garrett County.

Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 21-103

A copy of any legislation concerning alcoholic beverages enacted by the County Commissioners under this title shall be sent to the Department of Legislative Services, 90 State Circle, Annapolis, Maryland 21401.

Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 21-201

(a) There is a Board of License Commissioners for Garrett County. (b) The Board is a State unit that: (1) administers this title; and (2) may issue, deny, revoke, or suspend licenses within the limits set out under this article.

Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 21-202

(a) (1) The Governor shall appoint three members to the Board. (2) The appointments shall be made: (i) if there is a resident Senator elected from the county, with the advice and consent of the Senate; or (ii) if there is no resident Senator elected from the county, with confirmation by the House of Delegates. (b) (1) Each member of the Board shall be: (i) a resident and voter of the county; and (ii) an individual of high character and integrity and of recognized business capacity. (2) An individual who is receiving compensation from the county may not be appointed to the Board. (3) (i) Two members of the Board shall be members of the same political party as that of a majority of the members of the Board of County Commissioners. (ii) One member of the Board shall be a member of a political party other than the one represented by a majority of the Board of County Commissioners. (c) (1) The term of a member is 6 years and begins on June 1. (2) The terms of the members are staggered as required by the terms provided for members of the Board on July 1, 2016. (d) (1) The Governor shall appoint an eligible individual to fill a vacancy during the remainder of the term of office of the individual originally appointed in accordance with subsection (a) of this section. (2) A member who is appointed after a term has begun serves only for the rest of the term and until a successor is appointed and qualifies. (e) (1) The Governor may remove a member for misconduct in office, incompetence, or willful neglect of duty. (2) The Governor shall give a member who is charged a copy of the charges against the member and, with at least 10 days’ notice, an opportunity to be heard publicly in person or by counsel. (3) If a member is removed, the Governor shall file with the Office of the Secretary of State a statement of charges against the member and the Governor’s findings on the charges.

Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 21-204

(a) (1) Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, the Board shall meet at least once each month. (2) The chair may cancel a meeting for lack of an agenda. (b) (1) In accordance with § 32.44 of the Garrett County Code of Ordinances, the County Commissioners shall set the salaries of the members of the Board. (2) When attending meetings, each member is entitled to reimbursement for expenses under the Standard State Travel Regulations, as provided in the State budget. (c) The County Commissioners shall provide to the Board: (1) administrative, clerical, and accounting services as needed; and (2) (i) legal counsel through the office of the County Attorney; or (ii) funds for the payment for competent private legal counsel.

Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 21-401

(a) The following sections of Title 2, Subtitle 2 (“Manufacturer’s Licenses”) of Division I of this article apply in the county without exception or variation: (1) § 2–201 (“Issuance by Comptroller”); (2) § 2–205 (“Class 3 winery license”); (3) § 2–207 (“Class 5 brewery license”); (4) § 2–209 (“Class 7 micro–brewery license”); (5) § 2–211 (“Residency requirement”); (6) § 2–212 (“Additional licenses”); (7) § 2–213 (“Additional fees”); (8) § 2–214 (“Sale or delivery restricted”); (9) § 2–215 (“Beer sale on credit to retail dealer prohibited”); (10) § 2–216 (“Interaction between manufacturing entities and retailers”); (11) § 2–217 (“Distribution of alcoholic beverages – Prohibited practices”); and (12) § 2–218 (“Restrictive agreements between producers and retailers – Prohibited”). (b) The following sections of Title 2, Subtitle 2 (“Manufacturer’s Licenses”) of Division I of this article apply in the county: (1) § 2–202 (“Class 1 distillery license”), subject to § 21–403 of this subtitle; (2) § 2–203 (“Class 9 limited distillery license”), subject to § 21–403.1 of this subtitle; (3) § 2–204 (“Class 2 rectifying license”), subject to § 21–404 of this subtitle; (4) § 2–206 (“Class 4 limited winery license”), subject to § 21–405 of this subtitle; (5) § 2–208 (“Class 6 pub–brewery license”), subject to § 21–406 of this subtitle; and (6) § 2–210 (“Class 8 farm brewery license”), subject to § 21–407 of this subtitle.

Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 21-403

(a) This section applies to a Class 1 distillery license in the county. (b) A license holder may open on Sundays to engage in the activities listed in § 2–202(c)(5) of this article only in an election district or a precinct in an election district where the voters, in a referendum authorized by law, have approved Sunday sales at a distillery.

Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 21-404

(a) This section applies to a Class 2 rectifying license in the county. (b) A license holder may open on Sundays to engage in the activities listed in § 2–204(b)(4) of this article only in an election district or a precinct in an election district where the voters, in a referendum authorized by law, have approved Sunday sales at a rectifying facility.

Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 21-405

(a) This section applies to a Class 4 limited winery license in the county. (b) A license holder may open on Sundays to engage in the activities listed in § 2–206(b)(7) of this article only in an election district or a precinct in an election district where the voters, in a referendum authorized by law, have approved Sunday sales at a winery.

Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 21-407

(a) This section applies to a Class 8 farm brewery license in the county. (b) A license holder may open on Sundays during the hours allowed under § 21–2002(e)(2) of this title to engage in the activities listed in § 2–210(c)(1) of this article only in an election district or a precinct in an election district where the voters, in a referendum authorized by law, have approved Sunday sales at a farm.

Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 21-502

Except as provided in § 21–503 of this subtitle, a holder of a wholesaler’s license may sell or deliver alcoholic beverages to a holder of a retail license from 6 a.m. to midnight on every day except Sunday.

Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 21-503

(a) A holder of a wholesaler’s license may enter into an agreement with a holder of a per diem license issued under Subtitle 13 of this title to deliver beer on the effective date of the per diem license and accept returns on the same day. (b) The agreement entered into under subsection (a) of this section shall include the type of equipment, services, personnel, and supplies required to dispense draft beer.

Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 21-601

(a) There is a Class A beer license. (b) (1) The license authorizes the license holder to sell beer at retail to consumers at the place described in the license. (2) The license holder shall sell the beer in a sealed package or container. (3) The package or container may not be opened and its contents may not be consumed on the premises where the beer was sold. (c) (1) The annual license fees are: (i) $150 for a 6–day license; and (ii) $175 for a 7–day license. (2) The Board shall charge a one–time issuing fee for a new license in an amount equal to the annual license fee.

Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 21-602

(a) There is a Class B beer license. (b) The license authorizes the license holder to sell beer for on– or off–premises consumption: (1) at a hotel, a motel, or an inn that: (i) accommodates the public; (ii) provides services ordinarily found in hotels, motels, or inns; (iii) is equipped with at least 10 bedrooms for public accommodation; and (iv) has a lobby with a registration and mail desk, and seating; or (2) a restaurant that: (i) has seating at tables, not including bars or counters, for at least 20 individuals; and (ii) can prepare and serve full–course meals for at least 20 individuals at one seating. (c) (1) The Board may issue the license with or without a catering option. (2) A license holder with a catering option may sell beer for consumption at events that the holder caters off the licensed premises. (3) To exercise the catering option, the license holder: (i) shall provide food if the holder provides beer at a catered event off the licensed premises; and (ii) may exercise the catering option only during the hours and days that are allowed under the license. (d) The annual license fees are: (1) $150 for a 6–day license without a catering option; (2) $250 for a 6–day license with a catering option; (3) $175 for a 7–day license without a catering option; and (4) $275 for a 7–day license with a catering option. (e) The Board shall charge a one–time issuing fee for a new license in an amount equal to the annual license fee.

Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 21-604

(a) There is a Class D beer license. (b) (1) Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, the license authorizes the license holder to sell beer at retail at the place described in the license for on– and off–premises consumption. (2) A license may not be issued for a drugstore. (c) (1) The annual license fees are: (i) $150 for a 6–day license; and (ii) $175 for a 7–day license. (2) The Board shall charge a one–time issuing fee for a new license in an amount equal to the annual license fee.

Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 21-701

(a) There is a Class A wine license in the county. (b) The license may be issued to a holder of a Class 3 winery license or a Class 4 limited winery license. (c) (1) The license authorizes the license holder to sell at retail at the place described in the license wine produced at the winery. (2) Wine shall be sold in a sealed package or container that may not be opened or its contents consumed on the licensed premises. (d) (1) The annual license fees are: (i) $50 for a 6–day license; and (ii) $60 for a 7–day license. (2) The Board shall charge a one–time issuing fee for a new license in an amount equal to the annual license fee.

Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 21-802

(a) There is a Class A beer and wine license. (b) (1) The license authorizes the license holder to sell beer and wine, at retail, at the place described in the license. (2) The license holder shall sell the beer and wine in a sealed package or container. (3) The package or container may not be opened and its contents may not be consumed on the premises where the beer or wine is sold. (c) (1) The annual license fees are: (i) $350 for a 6–day license; and (ii) $410 for a 7–day license. (2) The Board shall charge a one–time issuing fee for a new license in an amount equal to the annual license fee.

Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 21-803

(a) There is a Class B beer and wine license. (b) (1) The Board may issue the license for use in: (i) a hotel, a motel, or an inn that: 1. provides services ordinarily found in a hotel, a motel, or an inn; 2. is equipped with at least 10 bedrooms for public accommodation; and 3. has a lobby with a registration and mail desk and seating facilities; or (ii) a restaurant that: 1. has seating at tables, not including seats at bars or counters, for at least 20 individuals; and 2. can prepare and serve full–course meals for at least 20 individuals at one seating. (2) The license authorizes the license holder to sell, at retail, at the place described in the license: (i) beer and wine for on–premises consumption; and (ii) beer for off–premises consumption. (c) (1) The Board may issue the license with a catering option. (2) In addition to exercising the privileges stated in subsection (b)(2) of this section, a holder of a license with a catering option may sell beer and wine for consumption at events that the license holder caters off the licensed premises. (3) To exercise the catering option, the license holder shall provide food at the catered event. (4) The license holder may exercise the catering option only during the hours and days that are allowed under the license. (d) The annual license fees are: (1) $350 for a 6–day license without a catering option; (2) $475 for a 6–day license with a catering option; (3) $410 for a 7–day license without a catering option; and (4) $535 for a 7–day license with a catering option. (e) The Board shall charge a one–time issuing fee for a new license in an amount equal to the annual license fee.

Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 21-804

(a) There is a Class BDR (deluxe restaurant) beer and wine license. (b) The license may be issued to a holder of: (1) any Class B alcoholic beverages license issued by the Board; or (2) an equivalent license that the local licensing board of a different jurisdiction issues only for use by a restaurant. (c) (1) The Board may issue the license for use by a deluxe restaurant, as defined in the regulations of the Board, that: (i) has seating for at least 20 individuals; and (ii) has a minimum capital investment of $25,000 for the restaurant facilities, not including the cost of land or buildings. (2) If the applicant purchases or leases an existing building, the capital investment attributable to the cost of the land and improvements shall be based on the assessed value of the land and improvements in accordance with the records of the State Department of Assessments and Taxation at the time of purchase. (3) The license authorizes the license holder to sell, at retail, at the place described in the license: (i) beer and wine for on–premises consumption; and (ii) beer for off–premises consumption. (d) (1) The Board may issue the license with a catering option. (2) In addition to exercising the privileges stated in subsection (c)(3) of this section, a holder of a license with a catering option may sell beer and wine for consumption at events that the license holder caters off the licensed premises. (3) To exercise the catering option, the license holder shall provide food at the catered event. (4) The license holder may exercise the catering option only during the hours and days that the Board allows. (e) The annual license fees are: (1) $500 for a 6–day license without a catering option; (2) $625 for a 6–day license with a catering option; (3) $585 for a 7–day license without a catering option; and (4) $710 for a 7–day license with a catering option. (f) The Board shall charge a one–time issuing fee for a new license in an amount equal to the annual license fee.

Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 21-804.1

§21–804.1. (a) There is a Class BDR–DC (deluxe complex restaurant) beer and wine license. (b) The license may be issued to a holder of: (1) any Class B alcoholic beverages license issued by the Board; or (2) an equivalent license that the local licensing board of a different jurisdiction issues only for use by a restaurant. (c) (1) The Board may issue the license for use by a deluxe complex restaurant, as defined in the regulations of the Board, that: (i) has seating for at least 20 individuals; and (ii) has a minimum capital investment of $25,000 for the restaurant facilities, not including the cost of land or buildings. (2) If the applicant purchases or leases an existing building, the capital investment attributable to the cost of the land and improvements shall be based on the assessed value of the land and improvements in accordance with the records of the State Department of Assessments and Taxation at the time of purchase. (3) The license authorizes the license holder to sell, at retail, at the place described in the license: (i) beer and wine for on–premises consumption; and (ii) beer for off–premises consumption. (d) (1) The Board may issue the license with a catering option. (2) In addition to exercising the privileges stated in subsection (c)(3) of this section, a holder of a license with a catering option may sell beer and wine for consumption at events that the license holder caters off the licensed premises. (3) To exercise the catering option, the license holder shall provide food at the catered event. (4) The license holder may exercise the catering option only during the hours and days that the Board allows. (e) The annual license fees are: (1) $500 for a 6–day license without a catering option; (2) $625 for a 6–day license with a catering option; (3) $585 for a 7–day license without a catering option; and (4) $710 for a 7–day license with a catering option. (f) The Board shall: (1) charge a one–time issuing fee for a new license in an amount equal to the annual license fee; and (2) adopt regulations to carry out this section.

Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 21-806

(a) There is a Class D beer and wine license. (b) The license authorizes the license holder to sell beer and wine, at retail, at the place described in the license, for on– and off–premises consumption. (c) (1) The Board may issue the license with a catering option. (2) In addition to exercising the privileges stated in subsection (b) of this section, a holder of a license with a catering option may sell beer and wine for consumption at events that the license holder caters off the licensed premises. (3) To exercise the catering option, the license holder shall provide food at the catered event. (4) The license holder may exercise the catering option only during the hours and days that the Board allows. (d) The license may not be issued for use by a drugstore. (e) The annual license fees are: (1) $350 for a 6–day license without a catering option; (2) $475 for a 6–day license with a catering option; (3) $410 for a 7–day license without a catering option; and (4) $535 for a 7–day license with a catering option. (f) The Board shall charge a one–time issuing fee for a new license in an amount equal to the annual license fee.

Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 21-902

(a) There is a Class B beer, wine, and liquor license. (b) The Board shall deny an application for a license under this section if the Board determines that the business to be operated under this license will not enhance recreational, business, and economic development in the county. (c) The Board may issue the license for use by a hotel or motel that: (1) is an establishment to accommodate the public by providing customary hotel or motel services; (2) has at least 10 rooms; and (3) has a lobby with a registration and mail desk and seating facilities. (d) The Board may issue the license for use by a restaurant that: (1) has seating at tables, not including seats at bars or counters, for at least 20 individuals; and (2) can prepare and serve full–course meals for at least 20 individuals at one seating. (e) The license authorizes the license holder to sell at a hotel, motel, or restaurant at retail at the place described in the license: (1) beer, wine, and liquor for on–premises consumption; and (2) beer for off–premises consumption. (f) (1) The catering option authorizes the license holder to sell beer, wine, and liquor for consumption at events catered by the license holder in the county off the licensed premises. (2) A license holder providing alcoholic beverages at a catered event off the licensed premises shall also provide food. (3) The license holder may exercise catering privileges only during hours and days that are authorized under the Class B license. (g) The annual license fees are: (1) $1,500 for a 6–day license without the catering option; (2) $2,000 for a 6–day license with the catering option; (3) $1,750 for a 7–day license without the catering option; and (4) $2,250 for a 7–day license with the catering option. (h) The Board shall charge a one–time issuing fee for a new license in an amount equal to the annual license fee.

Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 21-903

(a) There is a Class BDR (deluxe restaurant) beer, wine, and liquor license. (b) The Board may issue the license to a holder of: (1) any Class B alcoholic beverages license issued by the Board; or (2) an equivalent license that the local licensing board of a different jurisdiction issues only for use by a restaurant. (c) (1) The Board may issue the license for use by a deluxe restaurant as defined by the Board with: (i) seating at tables, not including seats at bars or counters, for at least 20 individuals; and (ii) a capital investment of at least $250,000 for the restaurant facilities, not including the cost of land or buildings. (2) If an applicant purchases or leases an existing building, the capital investment attributable to the cost of the land and improvements shall be based on the assessed value of the land and improvements in accordance with the records of the State Department of Assessments and Taxation at the time of purchase or lease. (3) The license authorizes the license holder to sell, at retail, at the place described in the license: (i) beer, wine, and liquor for on–premises consumption; and (ii) beer for off–premises consumption. (d) (1) A license holder of a Class BDR license may acquire a catering option that authorizes the license holder to sell beer, wine, and liquor for consumption at events catered by the license holder in the county off the licensed premises. (2) A license holder providing alcoholic beverages at a catered event off the licensed premises shall also provide food. (3) The license holder may exercise catering privileges only during hours and days that are authorized under the Class B license. (e) The annual license fees are: (1) $2,250 for a 6–day license without a catering option; (2) $2,750 for a 6–day license with a catering option; (3) $2,625 for a 7–day license without a catering option; and (4) $3,125 for a 7–day license with a catering option. (f) The Board shall charge a one–time issuing fee for a new license in an amount equal to the annual license fee.

Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 21-903.1

§21–903.1. (a) There is a Class BDR–DC (deluxe complex restaurant) beer, wine, and liquor license. (b) The Board may issue the license to a holder of: (1) any Class B alcoholic beverages license issued by the Board; or (2) an equivalent license that the local licensing board of a different jurisdiction issues only for use by a restaurant. (c) (1) The Board may issue the license for use by a deluxe complex restaurant, as defined in the regulations of the Board, with: (i) seating at tables, not including seats at bars or counters, for at least 20 individuals; and (ii) a capital investment of at least $250,000 for the restaurant facilities, not including the cost of land or buildings. (2) If an applicant purchases or leases an existing building, the capital investment attributable to the cost of the land and improvements shall be based on the assessed value of the land and improvements in accordance with the records of the State Department of Assessments and Taxation at the time of purchase or lease. (3) The license authorizes the license holder to sell, at retail, at the place described in the license: (i) beer, wine, and liquor for on–premises consumption; and (ii) beer for off–premises consumption. (d) (1) A license holder of a Class BDR–DC (deluxe complex restaurant) license may acquire a catering option that authorizes the license holder to sell beer, wine, and liquor for consumption at events catered by the license holder in the county off the licensed premises. (2) A license holder providing alcoholic beverages at a catered event off the licensed premises shall also provide food. (3) The license holder may exercise catering privileges only during hours and days that are authorized under the Class B license. (e) The annual license fees are: (1) $2,250 for a 6–day license without a catering option; (2) $2,750 for a 6–day license with a catering option; (3) $2,625 for a 7–day license without a catering option; and (4) $3,125 for a 7–day license with a catering option. (f) The Board shall: (1) charge a one–time issuing fee for a new license in an amount equal to the annual license fee; and (2) adopt regulations to carry out this section.

Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 21-904

(a) In this section, “guest” means an individual who is specifically invited by a member of a club or an organization where the member of the club or organization is in attendance. (b) There is a Class C (club and organization) beer, wine, and liquor license. (c) (1) Before issuing a license, the Board shall determine whether the business to be operated by the prospective license holder is likely to enhance the recreational, business, and economic development of the county. (2) If the Board determines that the issuance of a license will not enhance recreational, business, and economic development in the county, the Board shall deny the application for the license. (d) The Board may issue the license for use by: (1) a nationally chartered nonprofit organization or club that: (i) is composed only of members who served in the armed forces of the United States in a war in which the United States has been engaged; (ii) has been incorporated for at least 5 years immediately before the application for the license is made; (iii) operates only for the use of its members and guests when accompanied by members; and (iv) meets in a clubhouse that is used principally for club purposes; (2) a lodge or chapter of a nonprofit and nationally chartered fraternal organization that: (i) is composed of inducted members; (ii) has at least 100 members paying the dues that were required by its national organization in the year immediately before the year for which the license is issued; and (iii) operates a home or clubhouse: 1. for the use of its members; and 2. that has facilities for preparing and serving food on the premises to members and guests; (3) a boat or yacht club that: (i) owns real estate in the county; and (ii) has at least 150 dues–paying members, at least 50 of whom own a yacht, boat, or other vessel; and (4) a country club that: (i) has at least 75 members paying dues of at least $40 per year per member; and (ii) maintains at the time of filing the application for the license: 1. a regular or championship golf course of at least nine holes; or 2. a swimming pool that is at least 20 by 40 feet and at least six tennis courts. (e) The license authorizes the license holder to sell beer, wine, and liquor at a club at the place described in the license to the members and guests of the clubs and organizations, for on–premises consumption. (f) (1) This subsection applies only in: (i) election districts 11 and 15; and (ii) any other election district or precinct of an election district in which the voters in a referendum authorized by law approve Sunday sales. (2) The license holder may sell beer, wine, and liquor on Sunday during the hours as set out under § 21–2004(d)(2) of this title. (g) The annual license fees are: (1) $1,500 for a 6–day license; and (2) $1,750 for a 7–day license.

Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 21-905

(a) (1) There is: (i) a Class D (75% on–sale) beer, wine, and liquor license; and (ii) a Class D (75% off–sale) beer, wine, and liquor license. (2) The Board may not issue a license under this section to a grocery store whose primary business is to sell food at retail to the public for off–premises consumption. (b) The Board shall issue the license for on–premises consumption for use by an establishment whose total beer, wine, and liquor sales are at least 75% on–premises consumption and not more than 25% off–premises consumption. (c) The Board shall issue the license for off–sale consumption for use by an establishment whose total beer, wine, and liquor sales are at least 75% off–premises consumption and not more than 25% on–premises consumption. (d) (1) A holder of the license with a catering option may sell beer, wine, and liquor for consumption at events that the holder caters off the licensed premises during the hours and days that the Board allows. (2) The license holder shall provide food if the license holder provides alcoholic beverages at a catered event off the licensed premises. (e) The annual license fees are: (1) $1,500 for a 6–day (on–sale) license without a catering option; (2) $2,000 for a 6–day (on–sale) license with a catering option; (3) $3,000 for a 6–day (off–sale) license; (4) $1,750 for a 7–day (on–sale) license without a catering option; (5) $2,250 for a 7–day (on–sale) license with a catering option; and (6) $3,500 for a 7–day (off–sale) license. (f) The Board shall charge a one–time issuing fee for a new license in an amount equal to the annual license fee.

Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 21-1001

(a) There is an art establishment license. (b) (1) The Board may issue the license to a nonprofit organization engaged in: (i) the display, sale, or demonstration of art by an individual artist or a group of artists; or (ii) the instruction of participating clients in creating art. (2) The Board may not issue the license to an organization that displays and sells commercially prepared or mass–produced artistic products. (c) The license authorizes the holder to sell or serve beer and wine at retail for on–premises consumption. (d) The license holder may sell or serve beer and wine during the hours and days as set out for beer and wine licenses under § 21–2003(b) of this title. (e) The license may not be transferred to another location. (f) A business for which the license is issued is subject to the alcohol awareness training requirements under § 4–505 of this article. (g) The annual license fee is $205.

Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 21-1001.1

§21–1001.1. (a) There is a barbershop and beauty salon beer and wine license. (b) The Board may issue the license to a holder of: (1) a barbershop permit issued under § 4–501 of the Business Occupations and Professions Article; or (2) a beauty salon permit issued under § 5–501 of the Business Occupations and Professions Article. (c) The license authorizes the license holder to provide not more than two 12–ounce offerings of beer or two 6–ounce offerings of wine by the glass for on–premises consumption by a customer while the customer: (1) is provided a barbering service under § 4–101(l) of the Business Occupations and Professions Article; (2) is provided a cosmetology service under § 5–101(n) of the Business Occupations and Professions Article; or (3) is attending a fund–raising event at the barbershop or beauty salon. (d) The license holder: (1) may provide beer and wine during normal business hours but not later than 9 p.m.; and (2) may provide beer and wine on a Sunday in any election district or precinct of an election district in which the voters in a referendum authorized by law approved Sunday sales. (e) An establishment for which the license is issued is subject to the alcohol awareness training requirements under § 4–505 of this article. (f) The annual license fee is $200. (g) The Board shall charge a one–time issuing fee for a new license in an amount equal to the annual license fee.

Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 21-1001.2

§21–1001.2. (a) There is a Class B–B&B (bed and breakfast) beer, wine, and liquor license. (b) The Board may issue the license for the use of a bed and breakfast that: (1) is registered by the county to operate as a bed and breakfast; (2) has rooms, excluding the resident management quarters, that the public for consideration may use for sleeping accommodations for a specified time; and (3) does not have dining facilities that are open to the public. (c) (1) The license authorizes the license holder to sell beer, wine, and liquor for on–premises consumption only to a guest: (i) whose name and address appear on the registry that the bed and breakfast maintains; and (ii) who is an occupant of a sleeping room in the bed and breakfast. (2) The license holder may not sell beer, wine, and liquor to an individual who is registered only to obtain alcoholic beverages. (3) If the establishment ends operations as a bed and breakfast, the license is void. (d) The license holder may sell beer, wine, and liquor during the hours and days as set out for a Class B beer, wine, and liquor license under § 21–2004 of this title. (e) The annual license fees are: (1) $25 for a 6–day bed and breakfast with 5 or fewer bedrooms; (2) $50 for a 6–day bed and breakfast with at least 6 but not more than 10 bedrooms; (3) $75 for a 6–day bed and breakfast with 11 or more bedrooms; (4) $30 for a 7–day bed and breakfast with 5 or fewer bedrooms; (5) $60 for a 7–day bed and breakfast with at least 6 but not more than 10 bedrooms; and (6) $90 for a 7–day bed and breakfast with 11 or more bedrooms. (f) The Board shall charge a one–time issuing fee for a new license in an amount equal to the annual license fee.

Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 21-1001.3

§21–1001.3. (a) There is a gift basket permit. (b) (1) The Board may issue the permit to a person: (i) whose primary business is the sale and delivery of: 1. flowers; or 2. gift baskets of flowers, food, or other items; and (ii) who does not hold any other alcoholic beverages license or permit under this article. (2) The Board may not issue the permit for use in conjunction with or on the premises of a chain store, supermarket, or discount house. (c) A holder of the permit: (1) may sell and deliver, to consumers of a legal drinking age located in the county, gift baskets containing: (i) not more than 72 ounces of beer; (ii) not more than 2.25 liters of wine; or (iii) not more than 2.25 liters of liquor; and (2) shall maintain records and submit reports as required by the Board. (d) (1) Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, the permit holder or an employee of the permit holder shall: (i) deliver the gift basket containing alcoholic beverages; and (ii) require the person receiving a delivery of a gift basket containing alcoholic beverages to display proof that the person is at least 21 years old. (2) An individual who delivers a gift basket containing alcoholic beverages shall be at least 21 years old. (e) The holder’s annual sales from alcoholic beverages may not exceed 10% of the holder’s annual gross sales. (f) The alcoholic beverages contained in a gift basket shall be purchased from a wholesaler or a retail license holder. (g) The Board shall adopt regulations to carry out this section. (h) (1) The fee for a gift basket permit is $100. (2) The Board shall charge a one–time issuing fee for a new permit in an amount equal to the annual permit fee.

Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 21-1002

(a) There is a Class B–resort beer license. (b) The Board may issue the license to a license holder for a complex that has at least two facilities that are: (1) located on the same contiguous property; (2) separated by at least 150 feet from the main area of the licensed premises; and (3) determined by the Board to be hotel, motel, recreational, or restaurant facilities. (c) The license authorizes the license holder to sell beer for on– or off–premises consumption at a hotel, motel, recreational, or restaurant facility at retail at the place described in the license. (d) The license holder may sell beer during the hours and days as set out for a Class B beer license under § 21–2002 of this title. (e) The annual license fees are: (1) $300 for a 6–day license for two facilities; (2) $150 for each additional facility for a 6–day license; (3) $350 for a 7–day license for two facilities; and (4) $175 for each additional facility for a 7–day license. (f) The Board shall charge a one–time issuing fee for a new license in an amount equal to the annual license fee.

Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 21-1002.1

§21–1002.1. (a) There is a Class B–resort beer and wine license. (b) The Board may issue the license to a license holder for a complex that has at least two facilities that are: (1) located on the same contiguous property; (2) separated by at least 150 feet from the main area of the licensed premises; and (3) determined by the Board to be hotel, motel, recreational, or restaurant facilities. (c) The license authorizes the license holder to sell at a hotel, motel, recreational, or restaurant facility at retail at the place described in the license: (1) beer and wine for on–premises consumption; and (2) beer for off–premises consumption. (d) The license holder may sell beer and wine during the hours and days as set out for a Class B beer and wine license under § 21–2003 of this title. (e) The annual license fees are: (1) $700 for a 6–day license for two facilities; (2) $350 for each additional facility for a 6–day license; (3) $820 for a 7–day license for two facilities; and (4) $410 for each additional facility for a 7–day license. (f) The Board shall charge a one–time issuing fee for a new license in an amount equal to the annual license fee.

Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 21-1002.2

§21–1002.2. (a) There is a Class B–resort beer, wine, and liquor license. (b) The Board may issue the license to a license holder for a complex that has at least two facilities that are: (1) located on the same contiguous property; (2) separated by at least 150 feet from the main area of the licensed premises; and (3) determined by the Board to be hotel, motel, recreational, or restaurant facilities. (c) The license authorizes the license holder to sell at a hotel, motel, recreational, or restaurant facility at retail at the place described in the license: (1) beer, wine, and liquor for on–premises consumption; and (2) beer for off–premises consumption. (d) The license holder may sell beer, wine, and liquor during the hours and days as set out for a Class B beer, wine, and liquor license under § 21–2004 of this title. (e) The annual license fees are: (1) $3,000 for a 6–day license for two facilities; (2) $1,500 for each additional facility for a 6–day license; (3) $3,500 for a 7–day license for two facilities; and (4) $1,750 for each additional facility for a 7–day license. (f) The Board shall charge a one–time issuing fee for a new license in an amount equal to the annual license fee.

Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 21-1002.3

§21–1002.3. (a) There is a Class BRC–resort complex beer and wine license. (b) The Board may issue the license to a license holder for a complex that has at least two facilities that are: (1) located on the same contiguous property; (2) separated by at least 150 feet from the main area of the licensed premises; and (3) determined by the Board to be hotel, motel, recreational, or restaurant facilities. (c) The license authorizes the license holder to sell at a hotel, motel, recreational, or restaurant facility at retail at the place described in the license: (1) beer and wine for on–premises consumption; and (2) beer for off–premises consumption. (d) The license holder may sell beer and wine during the hours and days as set out for a Class B beer and wine license under § 21–2003 of this title. (e) The annual license fees are: (1) $700 for a 6–day license for two facilities; (2) $350 for each additional facility for a 6–day license; (3) $820 for a 7–day license for two facilities; and (4) $410 for each additional facility for a 7–day license. (f) The Board shall: (1) charge a one–time issuing fee for a new license in an amount equal to the annual license fee; and (2) adopt regulations to carry out this section.

Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 21-1002.4

§21–1002.4. (a) There is a Class BRC–resort complex beer, wine, and liquor license. (b) The Board may issue the license to a license holder for a complex that has at least two facilities that are: (1) located on the same contiguous property; (2) separated by at least 150 feet from the main area of the licensed premises; and (3) determined by the Board to be hotel, motel, recreational, or restaurant facilities. (c) The license authorizes the license holder to sell at a hotel, motel, recreational, or restaurant facility at retail at the place described in the license: (1) beer, wine, and liquor for on–premises consumption; and (2) beer for off–premises consumption. (d) The license holder may sell beer, wine, and liquor during the hours and days as set out for a Class B beer, wine, and liquor license under § 21–2004 of this title. (e) The annual license fees are: (1) $3,000 for a 6–day license for two facilities; (2) $1,500 for each additional facility for a 6–day license; (3) $3,500 for a 7–day license for two facilities; and (4) $1,750 for each additional facility for a 7–day license. (f) The Board shall: (1) charge a one–time issuing fee for a new license in an amount equal to the annual license fee; and (2) adopt regulations to carry out this section.

Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 21-1101

(a) Section 4–1103 (“Removal of partially consumed bottle of wine from licensed premises”) of Division I of this article applies in the county without exception or variation. (b) The following sections of Title 4, Subtitle 11 (“Additional License Privileges”) of Division I of this article apply in the county: (1) § 4–1102 (“Corkage — Consuming wine not purchased from license holder on licensed premises”), in addition to § 21–1102 of this subtitle; (2) § 4–1104 (“Refillable container permit — Draft beer”), subject to § 21–1104 of this subtitle; (3) § 4–1105 (“Refillable container permit — Wine”), subject to § 21–1104.1 of this subtitle; and (4) § 4–1106 (“Nonrefillable container permit — Draft beer”), subject to § 21–1104.2 of this subtitle.

Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 21-1103

(a) There is a draft beer permit. (b) To sell draft beer, a license holder of an establishment for which a license to sell beer has been issued shall obtain a draft beer permit from the Board. (c) (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, the permit fees are: (i) $75 for the issuing fee; and (ii) $75 for the annual fee. (2) A holder of a Class B–resort license shall pay: (i) $150 for the annual fee for two facilities; (ii) $75 for the annual fee for each additional facility; and (iii) an issuing fee for each new draft beer permit in an amount equal to the annual fee. (d) A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 1 year or a fine not exceeding $5,000 or both.

Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 21-1104

(a) The Board may issue a refillable container permit for draft beer to a holder of a draft beer permit who also holds any other license except a Class A license or a Class C license. (b) A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 1 year or a fine not exceeding $5,000 or both.

Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 21-1104.1

§21–1104.1. (a) The Board may issue a refillable container permit for wine to a holder of a license that entitles the holder to sell wine for off–premises consumption. (b) (1) The annual permit fee is $75. (2) The Board shall charge a one–time issuing fee for a new permit in an amount equal to the annual permit fee.

Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 21-1104.2

§21–1104.2. (a) The Board may issue a nonrefillable container permit for draft beer to a holder of a draft beer permit who also holds any other license except a Class A license or a Class C license. (b) A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 1 year or a fine not exceeding $5,000 or both.

Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 21-1105

(a) There is a commemorative or special event bottle privilege. (b) The Board may grant the privilege to a holder of: (1) a Class C 2–day, 6–day, or 12–day license; (2) a Class C multiple event license; or (3) a license that has a catering option and that is: (i) a Class B beer and wine license or Class B beer, wine, and liquor license; (ii) a Class BDR beer and wine license or Class BDR beer, wine, and liquor license; (iii) a Class B Resort beer, wine, and liquor license; (iv) a Class D beer and wine license; or (v) a Class D beer, wine, and liquor license. (c) The privilege authorizes the license holder to sell the alcoholic beverages authorized by the license in commemorative or special event bottles for off–premises consumption if: (1) the privilege is exercised at a catered event or an event held by a holder of a Class C 2–day, 6–day, or 12–day license or a Class C multiple event license; (2) the Board approves the commemorative or special event bottles before the event occurs; and (3) the commemorative or special event bottles are sold only on the hours and days that the Board allows. (d) There is no charge for the privilege.

Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 21-1201

(a) There is a local caterer’s license. (b) (1) The Board may issue the license to a person that: (i) has facilities to prepare and deliver food to the site of a catered event; (ii) obtains approval of the facilities from the county Department of Health; and (iii) does not hold any other license that the Board issues. (2) A license holder is not required to have a banquet hall. (c) The license authorizes a holder to: (1) sell or provide off–sale alcoholic beverages during a catered event; and (2) exercise the privileges of the license only during the hours and on the days that are authorized for a Class B beer, wine, and liquor license. (d) The license holder may not: (1) hold a catered event that the license holder sponsors; or (2) provide only alcoholic beverages at a catered event. (e) The license holder shall: (1) purchase all alcoholic beverages from a wholesaler or retail dealer licensed to sell alcoholic beverages in the county; (2) contract for and provide food for consumption at the catered event; (3) during the catered event, ensure that at least one individual on the site is certified by an alcohol awareness program under § 4–505 of this article; and (4) at the end of the catered event, return all containers of alcoholic beverages that are not empty to the license holder’s principal place of business. (f) (1) The issuing fee that is charged for each new license is $500. (2) The annual license fee is $500.

Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 21-1301

(a) The following sections of Title 4, Subtitle 12 (“Temporary Licenses”) of Division I of this article apply in the county without exception or variation: (1) § 4–1202 (“Per diem licenses”); (2) § 4–1206 (“License to dispose of stock”); (3) § 4–1207 (“Temporary move of licensed premises”); (4) § 4–1208 (“Hours and days of sale”); and (5) § 4–1209 (“Wine permit for fund–raising event”). (b) The following sections of Title 4, Subtitle 12 (“Temporary Licenses”) of Division I of this article do not apply in the county and are superseded by §§ 21–1309, 21–1310, and 21–1312 of this subtitle: (1) § 4–1203 (“Class C per diem beer and Class C per diem beer and wine licenses”); (2) § 4–1204 (“Class C per diem beer, wine, and liquor license”); and (3) § 4–1205 (“License fees”).

Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 21-1304

(a) (1) There is a beer festival license. (2) The Board may issue not more than four beer festival licenses each year. (3) An applicant for the license shall submit an application on the form that the Board provides. (b) The Board may issue the license to a holder of: (1) a retail license issued by the Board; (2) a Class 5 brewery license; (3) a Class 6 pub–brewery license; (4) a Class 7 micro–brewery license; (5) a Class 8 farm brewery license; or (6) a person that is eligible to hold a Class C multiple day or multiple event license. (c) The license authorizes the holder to display and sell beer that is: (1) manufactured and processed in any state; and (2) distributed in the State when the license application is filed. (d) A license holder may display and sell beer: (1) at retail for on– and off–premises consumption; and (2) during the hours and days designated for a beer festival. (e) The Board shall: (1) hold a hearing on a license application; (2) publish notice of the license application hearing one time at least 7 days before the hearing; (3) choose a fixed period of time for the festival of up to 3 consecutive days, excluding Sunday; and (4) choose a location that is not already licensed. (f) Notwithstanding subsection (e)(1) of this section, a holder of a beer festival license issued for a location at which Sunday sales are allowed under § 21–2002(e) of this title may make Sunday sales beginning at 10 a.m. (g) Beer displayed and sold shall be: (1) invoiced to the license holder by a wholesaler or holder of a Class 5 brewery license, Class 6 pub–brewery license, Class 7 micro–brewery license, or Class 8 farm brewery license; and (2) delivered to the beer festival from the licensed premises of the wholesaler. (h) A holder of a State wholesaler’s license, a Class 5 brewery license, a Class 6 pub–brewery license, a Class 7 micro–brewery license, or a Class 8 farm brewery license may enter into an agreement with the license holder to: (1) deliver beer not earlier than 2 days before the effective date of the license; and (2) accept returns not later than 2 days after the expiration date of the license. (i) A person may hold a beer festival license in addition to another license. (j) The Board shall set the fee. (k) The Board shall adopt regulations to carry out this section.

Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 21-1304.1

§21–1304.1. (a) There is a Class C beer and wine street festival license. (b) The Board may issue the license to a person that is eligible to hold a Class C multiple day or multiple event license. (c) The license authorizes the holder to sell beer and wine for on–premises consumption at an entertainment event that is: (1) held in an arts and entertainment district; and (2) if required, approved by the mayor and town council of the municipality where the event is located. (d) During an event for which the license is issued, an individual in the event area approved by the Board who uses a designated container unique to the event may: (1) purchase beer or wine from: (i) the holder of the beer and wine street festival license; or (ii) another license holder with on–sale privileges within the arts and entertainment district; (2) transport beer or wine in the designated container: (i) to the premises of a license holder with on–sale privileges in the arts and entertainment district; and (ii) in the approved event area; and (3) consume beer and wine: (i) on the premises of a license holder with on–sale privileges in the arts and entertainment district; and (ii) in the approved event area. (e) An applicant for the license shall submit an application on the form that the Board provides. (f) The Board shall: (1) hold a hearing on a license application; and (2) publish notice of the license application hearing one time at least 7 days before the hearing. (g) A license holder may purchase beer and wine from a holder of a retail or wholesaler’s license. (h) The license holder: (1) shall distribute a wristband to each individual who is at least 21 years old at the event for which the license is issued; and (2) may not serve beer or wine to an individual who does not wear a wristband. (i) The organization for which the license is issued shall ensure that at least one server who is certified by an approved alcohol awareness program is on the premises when alcoholic beverages are served. (j) The license holder may hold another license of a different class or nature. (k) The license may be used for a maximum of 26 days in a calendar year. (l) The license fee is $50 per day. (m) The Board shall adopt regulations to carry out this section.

Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 21-1304.2

§21–1304.2. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Festival” means the Garrett County Beer and Wine Festival. (3) “Festival organization” means a nonprofit organization that is chosen by the county in accordance with subsection (c) of this section to organize a festival. (b) (1) There is a Garrett County Beer and Wine Festival. (2) Under the supervision of the Board, the festival organization may conduct the Festival annually for a fixed period of time of up to 3 consecutive days. (c) (1) In selecting a nonprofit organization to be a festival organization, the county shall ensure that the nonprofit organization has extensive experience in organizing and managing large–scale public events. (2) The Board may issue not more than four beer and wine festival licenses each year. (d) The Board may issue the license to a holder of a retail license or a person that is eligible to hold a Class C multiple day or multiple event license. (e) An applicant for the license shall submit an application on the form that the Board provides. (f) The license authorizes the holder to display and sell beer and wine that is: (1) manufactured and processed in or outside the State; and (2) distributed in the State when the license application is filed. (g) A license holder shall display and sell beer and wine: (1) at retail for on– and off–premises consumption; and (2) during the hours and days designated for the beer and wine festival. (h) The Board shall: (1) hold a hearing on a license application; and (2) publish notice of the license application hearing one time at least 7 days before the hearing. (i) (1) The Board shall choose a location for the festival that is not already licensed. (2) If the location chosen allows for Sunday sales, Sunday sales may begin at 10 a.m. (j) Beer and wine displayed and sold shall be: (1) invoiced to the license holder by a retailer or wholesaler; and (2) delivered to the festival from the licensed premises of the retailer or wholesaler. (k) A holder of a retail license or State wholesaler’s license may enter into an agreement with the holder of the festival license to: (1) deliver beer and wine not earlier than 2 days before the effective date of the license; and (2) accept returns not later than 5 days after the expiration date of the license. (l) The Board shall establish the license fee. (m) The Board shall adopt regulations to carry out this section.

Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 21-1304.3

§21–1304.3. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Festival” means the Garrett County Beer, Wine, and Liquor Festival. (3) “Festival organization” means a nonprofit organization that is chosen by the county in accordance with subsection (c) of this section to organize a festival. (b) (1) There is a beer, wine, and liquor festival license. (2) Under the supervision of the Board, the festival organization may conduct the festival annually for a fixed period of time of up to 3 consecutive days. (c) (1) In selecting a nonprofit organization to be a festival organization, the county shall ensure that the nonprofit organization has extensive experience in organizing and managing large–scale public events. (2) The Board may issue not more than four beer, wine, and liquor festival licenses each year. (d) (1) The Board may issue the beer, wine, and liquor festival license to a holder of a retail license or a person that is eligible to hold a Class C multiple day or multiple event license. (2) An applicant for the license shall submit an application on the form that the Board provides. (e) The license authorizes the license holder to display and sell beer, wine, and liquor that is: (1) manufactured and processed in or outside the State; and (2) distributed in the State when the license application is filed. (f) A license holder shall display and sell beer, wine, and liquor: (1) at retail for on– and off–premises consumption; and (2) during the hours and days designated for the festival. (g) The Board shall: (1) hold a hearing on a license application; and (2) publish notice of the license application hearing one time at least 7 days before the hearing. (h) (1) The Board shall choose a location for the festival that is not already licensed. (2) If the location chosen allows for Sunday sales, Sunday sales may begin at 10 a.m. (i) Beer, wine, and liquor displayed and sold shall be: (1) invoiced to the license holder by a retailer or wholesaler; and (2) delivered to the festival from the licensed premises of the retailer or wholesaler. (j) A holder of a retail license or State wholesaler’s license may enter into an agreement with the holder of the beer, wine, and liquor festival license to: (1) deliver beer, wine, and liquor not earlier than 2 days before the effective date of the license; and (2) accept returns not later than 5 days after the expiration date of the license. (k) The Board shall establish the beer, wine, and liquor festival license fee. (l) The Board shall adopt regulations to carry out this section.

Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 21-1305

(a) (1) There is a wine festival license. (2) The Board may issue not more than four wine festival licenses each year. (3) An applicant for the license shall submit an application on the form that the Board provides. (b) The Board may issue the license to: (1) a holder of a retail license, Class 3 winery license, or Class 4 limited winery license; or (2) a person that is eligible to hold a Class C multiple day or multiple event license. (c) The license authorizes the holder to display and sell wine that is: (1) manufactured and processed in any state; and (2) distributed in the State when the license application is filed. (d) A license holder shall display and sell wine: (1) at retail for on– and off–premises consumption; and (2) during the hours and days designated for the wine festival. (e) The Board shall: (1) hold a hearing on each license application; and (2) publish notice of the license application hearing one time at least 7 days before the hearing. (f) (1) Subject to paragraph (3) of this subsection, each year the Board shall choose up to 3 consecutive days for the wine festival. (2) The Board shall choose a location that is not already licensed. (3) A day chosen for the wine festival may not: (i) be a Sunday; or (ii) fall on the same weekend as the Maryland Wine Festival in Carroll County. (g) Notwithstanding subsection (f)(3)(i) of this section, a holder of a wine festival license issued for use in a location where Sunday sales are allowed may make Sunday sales beginning at 10 a.m. (h) Wine displayed and sold shall be: (1) invoiced to the license holder by a wholesaler, Class 3 winery, or Class 4 limited winery; and (2) delivered to the wine festival from the licensed premises of the wholesaler, Class 3 winery, or Class 4 limited winery. (i) A holder of a State wholesale, Class 3 winery, or Class 4 limited winery license may enter into an agreement with the license holder to: (1) deliver wine not earlier than 2 days before the effective date of the license; and (2) accept returns not later than 5 days after the expiration date of the license. (j) The Board shall establish the license fee. (k) The Board shall adopt regulations to carry out this section.

Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 21-1306

(a) There is a beer and wine tasting license. (b) The Board may issue the license to a holder of a beer and wine license or beer, wine, and liquor license. (c) The license authorizes the holder to allow the consumption of beer or wine for tasting if: (1) the license holder is authorized to sell the beer or wine; (2) the consumer is not charged for the beer or wine; and (3) the tasting does not occur during the Maryland Wine Festival in Carroll County. (d) The Board shall regulate: (1) the quantity of beer or wine served to each individual; and (2) the number of bottles of beer or wine from which this quantity is served. (e) In addition to the cost of the beer, wine, and liquor license or the beer and wine license, the Board shall charge: (1) an annual license fee of $100; and (2) an issuing fee of $100.

Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 21-1307

(a) There is a Class BWLT beer, wine, and liquor tasting license. (b) The Board may issue the license to a holder of a beer, wine, and liquor license. (c) The license authorizes the holder to allow the on–premises consumption, for tasting, of beer, wine, or liquor. (d) The license holder shall notify the Board at least 7 days before a tasting event is held. (e) (1) The annual fee for a Class BWLT beer, wine, and liquor tasting license is $150. (2) The annual fee is in addition to: (i) a one–time issuing fee of $150 for a new Class BWLT beer, wine, and liquor tasting license; and (ii) the annual fee for the underlying beer, wine, and liquor license. (f) The Board shall adopt regulations to carry out this section.

Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 21-1309

(a) The Board may issue a Class C multiple day beer license, beer and wine license, and beer, wine, and liquor license to a nonprofit organization for the following fees and license types: (1) $50 for a 2–day license; (2) $150 for a 6–day license; and (3) $300 for a 12–day license. (b) The license holder may hold another license issued by the Board that is of a different class or nature. (c) The Board is not required to hold a hearing before issuing a license under this section if a license holder anticipates attendance of fewer than 500 individuals at an event.

Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 21-1310

(a) The Board may issue a multiple event license to a nonprofit organization that qualifies for a Class C multiple day license. (b) The Board may not issue more than one multiple event license to a nonprofit organization in a license year. (c) The license holder may hold another license issued by the Board that is of a different class or nature. (d) (1) The Board shall publish a notice for application for the license one time at least 7 days before a license hearing. (2) A license holder shall notify the Board in writing at least 7 days before an event for which the license is to be used. (e) The nonprofit organization for which a multiple event license is issued shall ensure that at least one server who is certified by an approved alcohol awareness program is on the premises when alcoholic beverages are served. (f) The nonprofit organization for which a multiple event license is issued may cater functions on their premises. (g) The fee for a Class C multiple event license is: (1) $125 for not more than 5 events per year; (2) $250 for not more than 12 events per year; (3) $375 for not more than 18 events per year; and (4) $500 for not more than 24 events per year.

Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 21-1311

(a) This section applies only to the holder of a multiple event license who has an approved licensed premises. (b) Alcoholic beverages may be stored between individual licensed events on the licensed premises or in a storage area that the Board approves if the alcoholic beverages: (1) are in a specially identified locked and secured location; and (2) are not sold or consumed except during licensed event hours for licensed event purposes. (c) (1) A license holder shall keep complete and accurate records of all alcoholic beverages purchased and sold on the licensed premises. (2) The records shall be: (i) maintained on the licensed premises for 2 years; and (ii) available for inspection by authorized personnel of the Comptroller, the Executive Director, and the Board. (3) The records shall include a completed pre– and post–inventory of all alcoholic beverages for each individual event. (d) Authorized personnel of the Comptroller, the Executive Director, and the Board may inspect the premises of a license holder as provided under § 6–202 of this article.

Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 21-1401

(a) The following sections of Title 4, Subtitle 1 (“Applications for Local Licenses”) of Division I of this article apply in the county without exception or variation: (1) § 4–102 (“Applications to be filed with local licensing board”); (2) § 4–103 (“Application on behalf of partnership”); (3) § 4–104 (“Application on behalf of corporation or club”); (4) § 4–105 (“Application on behalf of limited liability company”); (5) § 4–106 (“Payment of notice expenses”); (6) § 4–108 (“Application form required by Comptroller”); (7) § 4–110 (“Required information on application – Petition of support”); (8) § 4–113 (“Refund of license fees”); and (9) § 4–114 (“Fees for licenses issued for less than 1 year”). (b) The following sections of Title 4, Subtitle 1 (“Applications for Local Licenses”) of Division I of this article apply in the county: (1) § 4–107 (“Criminal history records check”), subject to §§ 21–1402 through 21–1405 of this subtitle; (2) § 4–109 (“Required information on application – In general”), subject to § 21–1408 of this subtitle; (3) § 4–111 (“Payment of license fees”), subject to § 21–1406 of this subtitle; and (4) § 4–112 (“Disposition of license fees”), subject to § 21–1407 of this subtitle.

Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 21-1402

The requirements for a criminal history records check under § 4–107 of this article, which apply to an applicant for a license, also apply to a shareholder, a member, a partner, an owner, or any other person with an ownership interest in an entity for which a license application is made.

Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 21-1406

The following license holders are exempt from paying an issuing fee for a new license: (1) a corporation holding a license that has a 50% or less change of its corporate officers; (2) a nonprofit corporation, fraternal and civic organization, or group holding a license, regardless of the percent of change of its corporate officers; and (3) a subsequent license holder of a license of a deceased license holder if the subsequent license holder is the spouse or sibling of the deceased license holder.

Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 21-1408

(a) At the time an application for an alcoholic beverages license is filed, at least one of the applicants shall be a resident of the State. (b) The license remains valid only for as long as at least one of the applicants remains a resident of the State.

Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 21-1501

(a) The following sections of Title 4, Subtitle 2 (“Issuance or Denial of Local Licenses”) of Division I of this article apply in the county without exception or variation: (1) § 4–205 (“Chain store, supermarket, or discount house”); (2) § 4–206 (“Limitations on retail sales floor space”); (3) § 4–207 (“Licenses issued to minors”); (4) § 4–208 (“Notice of license application required”); (5) § 4–210 (“Approval or denial of license application”); (6) § 4–211 (“License forms; effective date; expiration”); (7) § 4–212 (“License not property”); and (8) § 4–214 (“Waiting periods after denial of license applications”). (b) The following sections of Title 4, Subtitle 2 (“Issuance or Denial of Local Licenses”) of Division I of this article apply in the county: (1) § 4–202 (“Authority of local licensing boards”), subject to § 21–1502 of this subtitle; (2) § 4–203 (“Prohibition against issuing multiple licenses to individual or for use of entity”), subject to § 21–1503 of this subtitle and Subtitle 13, Part III and Subtitle 16, Part II of this title; (3) § 4–204 (“Prohibition against issuing multiple licenses for same premises”), subject to § 21–1503 of this subtitle; (4) § 4–209 (“Hearing”), subject to § 21–1309 of this title; and (5) § 4–213 (“Replacement licenses”), subject to § 21–1504 of this subtitle.

Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 21-1503

Multiple licenses may be issued for the same premises or to an individual for the use of that individual, a partnership, a corporation, an unincorporated association, or a limited liability company if: (1) the licenses are Class D beer or Class D beer and wine licenses; and (2) each premises is a bowling establishment that has at least 30 lanes with automatic pinsetters.

Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 21-1504

(a) The Board may authorize a license holder to install an additional bar or serving counter within a reasonable distance of the main building of the licensed premises. (b) The Board shall determine what is a reasonable distance for an additional bar or serving counter. (c) An additional license is not required for an additional bar or serving counter.

Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 21-1701

(a) The following sections of Title 4, Subtitle 3 (“Transfer of Local Licenses; Substitution of Names on License”) of Division I of this article apply in the county without exception or variation: (1) § 4–302 (“Transfer of place of business; transfer of license and inventory”); (2) § 4–303 (“Chain store, supermarket, or discount house”); (3) § 4–304 (“Compliance with Bulk Transfers Act required”); and (4) § 4–306 (“Substitution of names of officers on license”). (b) Section 4–305 (“Filing fee and endorsement”) of Division I of this article applies in the county, subject to § 21–1702 of this subtitle.

Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 21-1801

(a) The following sections of Title 4, Subtitle 4 (“Renewal of Local Licenses”) of Division I of this article apply in the county without exception or variation: (1) § 4–402 (“Eligibility for renewal; process”); (2) § 4–403 (“Renewal application”); (3) § 4–404 (“Filing period for renewal application”); (4) § 4–405 (“Contents of renewal application”); (5) § 4–406 (“Protests”); (6) § 4–407 (“Denial of renewal application”); (7) § 4–409 (“Multiple licenses”); and (8) § 4–410 (“Chain store, supermarket, or discount house”). (b) Section 4–408 (“Issuance of renewed licenses”) of Division I of this article does not apply in the county and is superseded by § 21–1802 of this subtitle.

Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 21-1901

(a) The following sections of Title 4, Subtitle 5 (“Conduct of Local License Holders”) of Division I of this article apply in the county without exception or variation: (1) § 4–502 (“Storage of alcoholic beverages”); (2) § 4–503 (“Solicitations and sales outside of licensed premises”); (3) § 4–505 (“Alcohol awareness program”); (4) § 4–506 (“Evidence of purchaser’s age”); and (5) § 4–508 (“Display of license”). (b) The following sections of Title 4, Subtitle 5 (“Conduct of Local License Holders”) of Division I of this article apply in the county: (1) § 4–504 (“Employment of underage individuals”), subject to § 21–1902 of this subtitle; and (2) § 4–507 (“Retail delivery of alcoholic beverages”), subject to § 21–1903 of this subtitle.

Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 21-1902

(a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, a license holder may not employ an individual under the age of 21 years to sell or deliver alcoholic beverages. (b) A license holder may employ an individual at least 18 years old to: (1) serve and sell alcoholic beverages in a restaurant in connection with the serving or selling of a meal; (2) serve alcoholic beverages from a service bar to a seated customer; or (3) operate a lottery ticket terminal in a premises for which a Class A license has been issued. (c) A license holder may not employ an individual under the age of 18 years to handle alcoholic beverages.

Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 21-1903

(a) The Board may issue a delivery option that entitles a license holder or an authorized employee of the license holder to make an off–site retail delivery of alcoholic beverages if: (1) the deliverer is at least 21 years old and certified by an approved alcohol awareness program; and (2) the deliverer and purchaser endorse a delivery form that the Board approves, certifying that: (i) the individual who received the delivery claimed to be at least 21 years old, and the claim was supported by documentary evidence; (ii) the individual who received the delivery knew that it is a criminal offense for alcoholic beverages to be given to an individual under the age of 21 years; and (iii) the deliverer examined the purchaser’s identification. (b) Each delivery form endorsed under subsection (a)(2) of this section shall be submitted to the Board on or before the 10th day of the month following delivery. (c) (1) The annual fee for a delivery option is $150. (2) In addition to an annual fee, the Board shall charge an initial issuing fee of $150. (d) The Board shall adopt regulations to carry out this section.

Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 21-2001

(a) (1) Unless otherwise provided in this title, from 2 a.m. to 6 a.m. on any day, an individual may not consume alcoholic beverages in a premises licensed under this title. (2) An owner, an operator, or a manager of a premises licensed under this title may not knowingly allow consumption prohibited under paragraph (1) of this subsection. (b) A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $50.

Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 21-2002

(a) This section does not apply to the hours of sale on December 31 and January 1 set out in § 21–2007 of this subtitle. (b) A holder of a Class A beer license may sell beer on Monday through Saturday from 6 a.m. to 2 a.m. the following day. (c) A holder of a Class B beer license may sell beer on Monday through Saturday from 6 a.m. to 2 a.m. the following day. (d) Reserved. (e) A holder of a Class D beer license may sell beer on Monday through Saturday from 6 a.m. to 2 a.m. the following day. (f) Sunday sales for a Class A, Class B, or Class D license are allowed from 6 a.m. to midnight in: (1) election districts 11 and 15; and (2) any other election district or precinct of an election district in which the voters in a referendum authorized by law approve Sunday sales as specified in this subsection.

Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 21-2003

(a) This section does not apply to the hours of sale on December 31 and January 1 set out in § 21–2007 of this subtitle. (b) (1) A holder of a Class A beer and wine license may sell beer and wine on Monday through Saturday, from 6 a.m. to 2 a.m. the following day. (2) Sunday sales are allowed from 6 a.m. to midnight in: (i) election districts 11 and 15; and (ii) any other election district or precinct of an election district in which the voters in a referendum authorized by law approve Sunday sales as specified in this paragraph. (c) (1) A holder of a Class B beer and wine license may sell beer and wine on Monday through Saturday, from 6 a.m. to 2 a.m. the following day. (2) Sunday sales are allowed from 6 a.m. to midnight in: (i) election districts 11 and 15; and (ii) any other election district or precinct of an election district in which the voters in a referendum authorized by law approve Sunday sales as specified in this paragraph. (d) Reserved. (e) (1) A holder of a Class D beer and wine license may sell beer and wine on Monday through Saturday, from 6 a.m. to 2 a.m. the following day. (2) Sunday sales are allowed from 6 a.m. to midnight in: (i) election districts 11 and 15; and (ii) any other election district or precinct of an election district in which the voters in a referendum authorized by law approve Sunday sales as specified in this paragraph.

Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 21-2004

(a) This section does not apply to the hours of sale on December 31 and January 1 set out in § 21–2007 of this subtitle. (b) Reserved. (c) (1) A holder of a Class B beer, wine, and liquor license may sell beer, wine, and liquor on Monday through Saturday, from 6 a.m. to 2 a.m. the following day. (2) Sunday sales are allowed from 6 a.m. to midnight in: (i) election districts 11 and 15; and (ii) any other election district or precinct of an election district in which the voters in a referendum authorized by law approve Sunday sales as specified in this paragraph. (d) (1) A holder of a Class BDR (deluxe restaurant) beer, wine, and liquor license may sell beer, wine, and liquor on Monday through Saturday, from 6 a.m. to 2 a.m. the following day. (2) Sunday sales are allowed from 6 a.m. to midnight in: (i) election districts 11 and 15; and (ii) any other election district or precinct of an election district in which the voters in a referendum authorized by law approve Sunday sales as specified in this paragraph. (e) (1) A holder of a Class C beer, wine, and liquor license may sell beer, wine, and liquor on Monday through Saturday, from 6 a.m. to 2 a.m. the following day. (2) Sunday sales are allowed from 6 a.m. to midnight in: (i) election districts 11 and 15; and (ii) any other election district in which the voters by referendum approve Sunday sales. (f) (1) A holder of a Class D beer, wine, and liquor license may sell beer, wine, and liquor on Monday through Saturday, from 6 a.m. to 2 a.m. the following day. (2) Sunday sales are allowed from 6 a.m. to midnight in: (i) election districts 11 and 15; and (ii) any other election district or precinct of an election district in which the voters in a referendum authorized by law approve Sunday sales as specified in this paragraph.

Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 21-2005

(a) Subject to subsection (b) of this section, a holder of a Class E water vessel license operating on State waters in the county may sell beer, wine, and liquor on Monday through Saturday, from 6 a.m. to 2 a.m. the following day. (b) The Board shall determine when the license holder shall stop selling alcoholic beverages on December 31 and the morning of January 1, regardless of the days of the week on which these dates fall.

Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 21-2006

(a) This section applies in: (1) election districts 11 and 15; and (2) any other election district or precinct of an election district in which the voters in a referendum authorized by law approve Sunday sales as specified in this section. (b) (1) This section applies only to off–premises sales by: (i) a holder of a Class A license; (ii) a holder of a Class B license, including a Class B&B license, Class BDR license, and Resort license; (iii) a holder of a multiple day or multiple event license; and (iv) a holder of a Class D license. (2) A holder of a license listed in paragraph (1) of this subsection may sell alcoholic beverages for off–premises consumption on a Sunday if the license holder may sell alcoholic beverages for off–premises consumption for the underlying license. (c) (1) This subsection applies to on–premises sales by: (i) a holder of a Class B license, including a Class B&B license, Class BDR license, and Resort license; (ii) a holder of a Class C license; (iii) a holder of a multiple day or multiple event license; and (iv) a holder of a Class D license. (2) A holder of a license specified in paragraph (1) of this subsection may sell alcoholic beverages for on–premises consumption on Sunday if the license holder is authorized by the underlying license to sell alcoholic beverages for on–premises consumption. (3) Sunday sales authorized under this subsection are from 6 a.m. to midnight.

Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 21-2101

(a) The following sections of Title 4, Subtitle 6 (“Revocation and Suspension of Local Licenses”) of Division I of this article apply in the county without exception or variation: (1) § 4–602 (“Power of local licensing board”); and (2) § 4–603 (“Revocation and suspension procedures”). (b) The following sections of Title 4, Subtitle 6 (“Revocation and Suspension of Local Licenses”) of Division I of this article apply in the county: (1) § 4–604 (“Grounds for revocation or suspension”), subject to § 21–2102 of this subtitle; (2) § 4–605 (“Nudity and sexual displays”), subject to § 21–2103 of this subtitle; and (3) § 4–606 (“Effects of revocation”), subject to § 21–2104 of this subtitle.

Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 21-2102

(a) In addition to the grounds for suspension in § 4–604 of this article, the Board may suspend a license for a time not exceeding 1 year for: (1) the sale of alcoholic beverages to an individual under the age of 21 years; or (2) the sale on Sunday of alcoholic beverages in an election district or a precinct of an election district in which Sunday sales have not been authorized by a voter referendum. (b) The decision of the Board is conclusive.

Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 21-2103

Notwithstanding the mandatory revocation requirement for local licensing boards under § 4–605(a) of this article, after a finding that an activity listed under § 4–605(b) through (e) of this article has occurred, the Board may decide whether to revoke a license.

Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 21-2104

In exercising the authority conferred on the Board under § 4–606 of this article, if the Board revokes a license for conviction of the license holder for a violation of this article or the Tax – General Article that relates to the alcoholic beverage tax, the Board may not issue a license until 2 years after the revocation: (1) to the same license holder; or (2) for the same premises.

Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 21-2201

(a) Section 4–702(a) (“On death of license holder”) of Division I of this article applies in the county without exception or variation. (b) The following sections of Title 4, Subtitle 7 (“Expiration of Local Licenses”) of Division I of this article do not apply in the county: (1) § 4–702(b) (“After vacation of or eviction from premises”); (2) § 4–703 (“Pending or approved transfers or continuation of business”); (3) § 4–704 (“License for premises acquired for public use”); and (4) § 4–705 (“Postponement to avoid hardship”).

Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 21-2202

(a) A license expires 6 months after the license holder has closed the business or stopped active alcoholic beverages business operations at the premises for which the license is held unless: (1) an application for approval of a transfer to another location or another person under Subtitle 17 of this title has been approved or is pending; (2) an application for a certificate of permission or a renewal license for continuation of business under Subtitle 23 of this title has been approved or is pending; or (3) a written request for a hardship extension under subsection (b) of this section is filed within the 6–month period. (b) Except as provided in subsection (d) of this section: (1) the license holder or another appropriate interested party may make a written request to the Board to extend the life of the license due to hardship; (2) submission of a request under item (1) of this subsection shall automatically extend the life of the license for 1 year after the date of the closing or stopping of business operations; and (3) a hardship extension may not prolong the life of an inactive license beyond the total of: (i) 1 year after the date of closing or stopping of alcoholic beverages business operations at the premises for which the license is held; and (ii) any time period during which the license is suspended under subsection (a)(1) or (2) of this section. (c) (1) The period for which a license may be considered unexpired: (i) begins at the earlier of the closing of the business or stopping of alcoholic beverages business operations; and (ii) may be suspended only by filing an application or request under subsection (a) of this section. (2) The expiration period resumes on the last to occur of the following events: (i) final action of the Board denying an application described in subsection (a)(1) or (2) of this section; (ii) final judgment of the reviewing court if judicial review of the Board’s action on an application or request authorized by subsection (a)(1) or (2) of this section has affirmed the Board’s action; or (iii) dismissal of a petition for judicial review of the Board’s action. (3) If an application or request described in subsection (a) or (b) of this section is withdrawn: (i) the period for automatic expiration of the license may not be suspended on the basis of the withdrawn application or request; and (ii) the application or request shall be considered as if it had not been filed. (d) If a licensed premises is forced to close because of a casualty loss, the Board, without circuit court approval, may extend the license for not more than 2 years after the closing.

Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 21-2501

(a) From 2 a.m. to 6 a.m. on any day, an individual may not consume alcoholic beverages in: (1) an establishment open to the public; (2) a place of public entertainment; or (3) a place at which setups or other component parts of mixed alcoholic beverages are sold under a license issued under the Business Regulation Article. (b) An owner or a manager of an establishment or a place specified in subsection (a) of this section may not knowingly allow consumption of alcoholic beverages between the hours specified in subsection (a) of this section. (c) A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $50.

Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 21-2502

(a) Alcoholic beverages may not be brought into an establishment and consumed or transferred if the establishment is a place of adult entertainment of the type prohibited under § 4–605 of this article. (b) (1) A person who operates a place of adult entertainment who knowingly allows a violation of this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $5,000 for each violation. (2) Each day of operation in violation of this section is a separate violation.

Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 21-2601

(a) The following sections of Title 6, Subtitle 2 (“Enforcement”) of Division I of this article apply in the county without exception or variation: (1) § 6–202 (“Inspections”); (2) § 6–203 (“Use of equipment to measure quantity and quality of alcoholic beverages”); (3) § 6–204 (“Power to summon witnesses”); (4) § 6–205 (“Peace officers”); (5) § 6–206 (“Charging document for unlawful sale of alcoholic beverage”); (6) § 6–207 (“Display of alcoholic beverages as prima facie evidence of sale”); (7) § 6–208 (“Regulating possession or consumption of alcohol in public places”); (8) § 6–209 (“Adoption of standards for authorization of consumption”); and (9) § 6–211 (“Fines and forfeitures”). (b) Section 6–210 (“State preemption of local disorderly intoxication laws”) of Division I of this article does not apply in the county and is superseded by § 21–2602 of this subtitle.

Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 21-2602

The county may: (1) adopt an ordinance or a resolution supplementing the prohibition against disorderly intoxication under § 6–320 of this article; and (2) regulate possession or consumption of alcoholic beverages on public property, property used by the public, or a highway.

Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 21-2603

(a) The Board may subpoena records pertaining to a licensed establishment. (b) (1) The Board may petition the circuit court if a witness refuses to produce a subpoenaed record. (2) The court may proceed by attachment against the witness as if the refusal had been by a witness summoned to appear in a case pending before the court.

Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 21-2701

(a) The following sections of Title 6, Subtitle 3 (“Prohibited Acts”) of Division I of this article apply in the county without exception or variation: (1) § 6–305 (“Proof of age for sale of alcoholic beverages”); (2) § 6–306 (“Defense to prosecution for sale to underage individual”); (3) § 6–308 (“Allowing on–premises consumption of alcoholic beverages not purchased from license holder”); (4) § 6–309 (“Allowing on–premises consumption or possession of alcoholic beverages by individual under the age of 21 years”); (5) § 6–310 (“Providing free food”); (6) § 6–311 (“Restrictions on purchases and sales by retail dealer”); (7) § 6–312 (“Beverage misrepresentation”); (8) § 6–313 (“Tampering with alcoholic beverage container”); (9) § 6–314 (“Sale of alcoholic beverage container with detachable metal tab”); (10) § 6–315 (“Alcoholic beverage in container without regular label presumed illicit”); (11) § 6–316 (“Maximum alcohol content”); (12) § 6–317 (“Multiple serving purchase required”); (13) § 6–319 (“On–premises consumption of alcoholic beverages not purchased from license holder”); (14) § 6–320 (“Disorderly intoxication”); (15) § 6–321 (“Consumption of alcoholic beverages in public”); (16) § 6–322 (“Possession of open container”); (17) § 6–323 (“Possession or use of Alcohol Without Liquid machine”); (18) § 6–326 (“Sale of alcoholic beverages in powder or crystalline form prohibited”); (19) § 6–327 (“Unlicensed out–of–state sale of alcoholic beverages”); (20) § 6–328 (“Tax evasion”); (21) § 6–329 (“Destruction of evidence”); and (22) § 6–330 (“Perjury”). (b) The following sections of Title 6, Subtitle 3 (“Prohibited Acts”) of Division I of this article apply in the county: (1) § 6–304 (“Selling or providing alcoholic beverages to individual under the age of 21 years”), subject to § 21–2702 of this subtitle; and (2) § 6–307 (“Selling or providing alcoholic beverages to intoxicated individual”), subject to § 21–2703 of this subtitle.

Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 21-2702

(a) A license holder or an employee of a license holder who is charged with a violation of § 6–304 of this article: (1) shall receive a summons to appear in court on a certain day to answer the charges placed against the license holder or employee; and (2) may not be required to post bail pending trial in any court in the State. (b) A license holder or an employee of a license holder may not be found guilty of a violation of § 6–304 of this article if: (1) the license holder or employee establishes to the satisfaction of the finder of fact that the license holder or employee used due caution to establish that the individual was not under the age of 21 years; and (2) the individual was not a resident of the State. (c) The granting of probation before judgment to a license holder or an employee of the license holder for a violation of § 6–304 of this article does not bar the Board from proceeding administratively against the license holder for the violation.

Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 21-2703

(a) A license holder or an employee of a license holder who is charged with a violation of § 6–307 of this article: (1) shall receive a summons to appear in court on a certain day to answer the charges placed against the license holder or employee; and (2) may not be required to post bail pending trial in any court in the State. (b) The granting of probation before judgment to a license holder or an employee of the license holder for a violation of § 6–307 of this article does not bar the Board from proceeding administratively against the license holder for the violation.
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