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MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  33-101 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions|Title 33 - Worcester County|Subtitle 1 - Definitions; General Provisions|Section 33-101 - Definitions

    (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 Worcester County.    (c)    “County” means Worcester County.    (d)    “Taxpayer” means an individual who:        (1)    owns real estate in the county in the individual’s own name, individually or jointly with others; and        (2)    pays real estate taxes to the county.
MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  33-102 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions|Title 33 - Worcester County|Subtitle 1 - Definitions; General Provisions|Section 33-102 - Scope of Title

    This title applies only in Worcester County.
MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  33-103 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions|Title 33 - Worcester County|Subtitle 1 - Definitions; General Provisions|Section 33-103 - Municipal License Fee Authorized

    Notwithstanding § 1–203 of this article, a municipality may require a license holder for a place of business in the municipality to pay to the municipality an additional annual license fee not exceeding 20% of the fee payable under this article.
MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  33-104 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions|Title 33 - Worcester County|Subtitle 1 - Definitions; General Provisions|Section 33-104 - Copy of Legislation

    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. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  33-201 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions|Title 33 - Worcester County|Subtitle 2 - Board of License Commissioners|Section 33-201 - Established

    There is a Board of License Commissioners for Worcester County.
MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  33-202 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions|Title 33 - Worcester County|Subtitle 2 - Board of License Commissioners|Section 33-202 - Membership

    (a)    The Governor shall appoint three members to the Board, subject to the advice and consent of the Senate.    (b)    Each member of the Board shall be:        (1)    a resident and voter of the county; and        (2)    an individual of high character and integrity and of recognized business capacity.    (c)    (1)    The term of a member is 4 years.        (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 remainder 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. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  33-203 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions|Title 33 - Worcester County|Subtitle 2 - Board of License Commissioners|Section 33-203 - Substitute Member

    (a)    In addition to the regular members of the Board, the Governor shall appoint a substitute Board member.    (b)    (1)    The term of the substitute member is 4 years.        (2)    The substitute member:            (i)    shall serve on the Board in the absence of a quorum of the regular members due to illness or conflict of interest; and            (ii)    has all of the powers and duties of a regular member when serving on the Board.
MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  33-204 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions|Title 33 - Worcester County|Subtitle 2 - Board of License Commissioners|Section 33-204 - Chair

    In making the appointments, the Governor shall designate a chair from among the members of the Board.
MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  33-205 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions|Title 33 - Worcester County|Subtitle 2 - Board of License Commissioners|Section 33-205 - Salaries; Staff

    (a)    (1)    The chair of the Board shall receive a salary of not less than $2,500 annually, as determined by the County Commissioners.        (2)    Each other regular member of the Board shall receive a salary of not less than $2,100 annually, as determined by the County Commissioners.        (3)    The substitute member of the Board shall receive compensation that the County Commissioners determine for services when acting on the Board.    (b)    Subject to § 33–206 of this subtitle, the Board may:        (1)    employ:            (i)    a secretary;            (ii)    inspectors; and            (iii)    clerical and other assistants as are necessary; and        (2)    set the compensation of the employees.
MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  33-206 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions|Title 33 - Worcester County|Subtitle 2 - Board of License Commissioners|Section 33-206 - Inspector

    (a)    (1)    The Board may appoint an inspector with the consent of the County Commissioners.        (2)    The salary of the inspector shall be as provided in the county budget.    (b)    The inspector has the powers of a peace officer or sheriff in the State arising out of or relating to the enforcement of this article.    (c)    The Board shall specify the duties of the inspector, including the proper administration and enforcement of the alcoholic beverages laws in the county.    (d)    The inspector shall take the oath required by Article I, § 9 of the Maryland Constitution.
MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  33-207 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions|Title 33 - Worcester County|Subtitle 2 - Board of License Commissioners|Section 33-207 - County Commissioners to Pay Salaries and Expenses of Board

    The Board of County Commissioners shall pay the salaries and expenses of the Board of License Commissioners.
MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  33-208 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions|Title 33 - Worcester County|Subtitle 2 - Board of License Commissioners|Section 33-208 - Noise

    (a)    A person may not play on licensed premises music that exceeds the noise level limits established under local law.    (b)    The Board may regulate the playing time and noise level of live music, a mechanical music box, or a sound making device on licensed premises if the sound disturbs the peace, tranquility, safety, and health of the surrounding neighborhood.    (c)    If the Board finds that a licensed premises is in violation of this section, the Board may:        (1)    require the license holder to alter the time that the music is played;        (2)    require the license holder to reduce the noise level; or        (3)    take any other enforcement action that is authorized under this article.
MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  33-209 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions|Title 33 - Worcester County|Subtitle 2 - Board of License Commissioners|Section 33-209 - Regulations

    The Board may adopt regulations to carry out this article.
MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  33-301 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions|Title 33 - Worcester County|Subtitle 3 - Department of Liquor Control|Section 33-301 - Definitions

    (a)    In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.    (b)    “Department” means the Department of Liquor Control for the county.    (c)    “Dispensary” means a store established and maintained by the Department for the sale of alcoholic beverages.
MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  33-302 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions|Title 33 - Worcester County|Subtitle 3 - Department of Liquor Control|Section 33-302 - Established

    There is a Department of Liquor Control in the county government, which functions as a liquor control board.
MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  33-303 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions|Title 33 - Worcester County|Subtitle 3 - Department of Liquor Control|Section 33-303 - Director

    (a)    The Board of County Commissioners shall appoint the director of the Department.    (b)    The director shall serve at the pleasure of the Board of County Commissioners.    (c)    (1)    The director of the Department may not:            (i)    have a direct or indirect financial interest in the manufacture or sale of alcoholic beverages; or            (ii)    derive profit or remuneration from the sale of alcoholic beverages other than the salary or wages payable for the discharge of the duties of the office.        (2)    A person who violates this subsection is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 3 years or a fine not exceeding $2,000 or both.
MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  33-304 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions|Title 33 - Worcester County|Subtitle 3 - Department of Liquor Control|Section 33-304 - Staff

    (a)    The Department shall appoint employees necessary to operate the dispensary system, set employee compensation, and require a bond for the faithful performance of employee duties.    (b)    (1)    An employee of the Department may not:            (i)    have a direct or indirect financial interest in the manufacture or sale of alcoholic beverages; or            (ii)    derive profit or remuneration from the sale of alcoholic beverages other than the salary or wages payable for the discharge of the duties of the office.        (2)    A person who violates this subsection is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 3 years or a fine not exceeding $2,000 or both.
MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  33-305 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions|Title 33 - Worcester County|Subtitle 3 - Department of Liquor Control|Section 33-305 - Monopoly Control

    (a)    (1)    Subject to § 1–319 of this article, and except as provided in subsection (c) of this section:            (i)    the Department has a monopoly on the sale and distribution of wine, liquor, or any other alcoholic beverage containing more than 14% of alcohol by volume in the county; and            (ii)    a license holder shall purchase all wine containing more than 14% of alcohol by volume and liquor from the Department.        (2)    A license holder may purchase beer and wine containing 14% alcohol by volume or less from a licensed wholesaler.    (b)    Except as provided in subsection (c) of this section, a license holder who purchases wine or liquor from the Department may not be charged more than 85% of the retail price or any special sale price or discount price, whichever is lower, set by the Department.    (c)    (1)    (i)    A license holder in the county may elect to purchase wine or liquor from a licensed wholesaler by providing written notice of the license holder’s intent to the Department at least 60 days before the date the purchasing activity is to start.            (ii)    The notice shall contain:                1.    the name of the license holder;                2.    the name and address of the licensed premises; and                3.    the date that the notice was sent to the Department.        (2)    A license holder that meets the requirements of this subsection may purchase wine or liquor from a licensed wholesaler in addition to or instead of the Department.        (3)    (i)    The Department shall issue a letter of confirmation to a license holder that meets the requirements of this subsection.            (ii)    The license holder shall display the letter conspicuously on the licensed premises.
MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  33-306 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions|Title 33 - Worcester County|Subtitle 3 - Department of Liquor Control|Section 33-306 - Other Powers

    (a)    Subject to § 1–319 of this article, the Department may:        (1)    purchase from a holder of a wholesaler’s license or manufacturer’s license alcoholic beverages that the Department is authorized to sell and on which the excise tax imposed by § 5–102 of the Tax – General Article is paid;        (2)    (i)    purchase from a holder of a resident or nonresident dealer’s permit and import for resale alcoholic beverages that the Department is authorized to sell; and            (ii)    resell the alcoholic beverages once the excise tax is paid;        (3)    sell alcoholic beverages in sealed containers at prices that the Department determines and that are uniform in all dispensaries;        (4)    refuse to sell alcoholic beverages to a person that, in the judgment of the Department, is not suitable to purchase or consume the alcoholic beverages;        (5)    restrict by any method the quantity of alcoholic beverages that may be sold to an individual consumer or license holder at or during any time;        (6)    enter into a contract or adopt regulations necessary or desirable to carry out this article;        (7)    sell and ship outside of the county a container or package of alcoholic beverages kept for sale in a dispensary, if not prohibited by law in the place where the shipment is consigned;        (8)    subject to the approval of the county, rent, lease, or purchase premises necessary for the operation of the dispensaries; and        (9)    subject to § 33–307(d) of this subtitle, establish the hours of sale for dispensaries, outside of which a dispensary may not remain open.    (b)    (1)    Subject to § 1–309 of this article and the approval of the County Commissioners, the Director of the Department may purchase or otherwise acquire:            (i)    real or personal property that the Director considers necessary to operate dispensaries, stores, or warehouses; and            (ii)    subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, wine and liquor from any source for resale.        (2)    (i)    1.    Acting as a wholesaler, the Department may purchase wine and liquor, on which the excise tax has not been paid, from a licensed wholesaler.                2.    The Department may only resell the wine and liquor purchased under this subparagraph to a nondispensary, licensed retailer and only after the excise tax has been paid.            (ii)    Acting as a retailer, the Department may purchase wine and liquor, on which the excise tax has been paid, from a licensed wholesaler for retail sale in dispensary stores.
MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  33-307 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions|Title 33 - Worcester County|Subtitle 3 - Department of Liquor Control|Section 33-307 - Dispensaries

    (a)    The Department may establish and maintain stores known as “dispensaries”.    (b)    A dispensary:        (1)    may sell any alcoholic beverage except beer; and        (2)    shall sell alcoholic beverages in a sealed package or container.    (c)    The Department may establish and maintain dispensaries only in:        (1)    Berlin;        (2)    Ocean City;        (3)    Pocomoke City;        (4)    Snow Hill;        (5)    a rural area approved by the Department and the County Commissioners; and        (6)    a housing development that:            (i)    has a population of at least 10,000 individuals;            (ii)    is overseen by a homeowners association; and            (iii)    has a special police force commissioned under Title 3, Subtitle 3 of the Public Safety Article.    (d)    The Department may sell or deliver liquor to a retail license holder from 6 a.m. to midnight Monday through Saturday and from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday.    (e)    A person may not open or consume the contents of a sealed package or container containing alcoholic beverages on the premises of the dispensary where sold.    (f)    Title 4, Subtitle 2 of this article does not apply to this section.
MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  33-308 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions|Title 33 - Worcester County|Subtitle 3 - Department of Liquor Control|Section 33-308 - Distribution of Proceeds

    (a)    The Department shall apply proceeds derived from the operation of dispensaries first toward the repayment of money that was loaned to or borrowed by the Department.    (b)    After repayment under subsection (a) of this section, the Department may create and maintain a reserve fund not exceeding $400,000 to:        (1)    provide adequate working capital; and        (2)    cover any losses sustained by the Department in operating the dispensaries.    (c)    (1)    After the distributions under subsections (a) and (b) of this section, the Department shall distribute on or before June 1 annually:            (i)    the proceeds generated by dispensaries in rural areas outside of a municipal boundary to the county general fund; and            (ii)    of the remaining proceeds:                1.    50% to the County Commissioners; and                2.    50% to the mayors and city councils of Berlin, Ocean City, Pocomoke City, and Snow Hill, and homeowners associations that oversee an area in which a dispensary has been established, in amounts determined under paragraph (2) of this subsection.        (2)    (i)    The Department shall distribute the proceeds due to municipalities listed in paragraph (1)(ii)2 of this subsection and homeowners associations proportionally according to the net profits on total sales derived from the dispensaries in each municipality or area overseen by a homeowners association.            (ii)    If County Commissioners consent for each municipality listed in paragraph (1)(ii)2 of this subsection, to determine the share of a municipality, a dispensary within 2 miles outside of the municipal boundary shall be considered to be within the municipal boundary.            (iii)    Distributions paid to a municipality under this subsection shall be used for general municipal purposes.            (iv)    Distributions paid to a homeowners association shall be used for the benefit of the special police force of the housing development.
MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  33-309 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions|Title 33 - Worcester County|Subtitle 3 - Department of Liquor Control|Section 33-309 - Reports

    (a)    (1)    The Department shall keep accurate records of:            (i)    all purchases of alcoholic beverages; and            (ii)    a complete statement of the business conducted by the Department and the operational achievements of the dispensary system.        (2)    The records shall be open to inspection by the Comptroller during regular business hours.    (b)    The Department shall submit a report annually to the County Commissioners for the period ending on April 30.
MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  33-401 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions|Title 33 - Worcester County|Subtitle 4 - Manufacturer's Licenses|Section 33-401 - Application of General Provisions

    (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)    § 2–202 (“Class 1 distillery license”);        (3)    § 2–203 (“Class 9 limited distillery license”);        (4)    § 2–204 (“Class 2 rectifying license”);        (5)    § 2–205 (“Class 3 winery license”);        (6)    § 2–206 (“Class 4 limited winery license”);        (7)    § 2–207 (“Class 5 brewery license”);        (8)    § 2–208 (“Class 6 pub–brewery license”);        (9)    § 2–210 (“Class 8 farm brewery license”);        (10)    § 2–211 (“Residency requirement”);        (11)    § 2–212 (“Additional licenses”);        (12)    § 2–213 (“Additional fees”);        (13)    § 2–214 (“Sale or delivery restricted”);        (14)    § 2–215 (“Beer sale on credit to retail dealer prohibited”);        (15)    § 2–216 (“Interaction between manufacturing entities and retailers”);        (16)    § 2–217 (“Distribution of alcoholic beverages — Prohibited practices”); and        (17)    § 2–218 (“Restrictive agreements between producers and retailers — Prohibited”).    (b)    Section 2–209 (“Class 7 micro–brewery license”) of Division I of this article applies in the county, subject to § 33–403 of this subtitle.
MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  33-402 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions|Title 33 - Worcester County|Subtitle 4 - Manufacturer's Licenses|Section 33-402 - Hours and Days of Sale or Delivery

    A holder of a manufacturer’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. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  33-403 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions|Title 33 - Worcester County|Subtitle 4 - Manufacturer's Licenses|Section 33-403 - Class 7 Micro-Brewery License

    (a)    This section applies to a Class 7 micro–brewery license in the county.    (b)    Notwithstanding § 2–209 (b) of this article, the license may be issued only to the holder of:        (1)    a Class B beer, wine, and liquor (on–sale) license that is issued for use on the premises of a restaurant located in the county; or        (2)    a holder of a Class D beer (off–sale) license that is issued for use on the premises of the Class D license if the premises is located in the Town of Berlin.    (c)    The hours and days of sale under a Class 7 micro–brewery license are the same as those for a Class D license.