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MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  4-804 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division I - General Provisions Affecting Multiple Jurisdictions|Title 4 - Local Licensing|Subtitle 8 - Death of License Holder|Section 4-804 - Transfer or Reinstatement of License

    (a)    The personal representative or special administrator to whom a certificate of permission has been granted may apply to the local licensing board for the transfer of the license for the benefit of the estate of the license holder.    (b)    On approval of the application for transfer of the license and payment of the balance of any license fee due until the expiration of the license year, the license is reinstated.
MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  4-805 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division I - General Provisions Affecting Multiple Jurisdictions|Title 4 - Local Licensing|Subtitle 8 - Death of License Holder|Section 4-805 - Rights of Protest, Revocation, Suspension, and Restriction

    (a)    On payment of a pro rata license fee for the period of continuation, a certificate of permission and a renewal license are subject to the right of protest, revocation, suspension, and restriction.    (b)    During the period of continuation, the renewal license and the personal representative or special administrator of the estate of the deceased license holder are subject to this article and the provisions of the Tax – General Article that relate to the alcoholic beverage tax.
MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  4-806 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division I - General Provisions Affecting Multiple Jurisdictions|Title 4 - Local Licensing|Subtitle 8 - Death of License Holder|Section 4-806 - Refund

    The personal representative or special administrator of the deceased license holder may apply for and obtain any refund to which the deceased license holder would have been entitled if the license had been surrendered for cancellation on the date of the license holder’s death if:        (1)    the business of a license holder is not continued under § 4–803 of this subtitle; and        (2)    the license is not transferred under § 4–804 of this subtitle.
MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  4-901 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division I - General Provisions Affecting Multiple Jurisdictions|Title 4 - Local Licensing|Subtitle 9 - Judicial Review|Section 4-901 - Scope of Subtitle

    Subject to Division II of this article, this subtitle applies statewide.
MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  4-902 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division I - General Provisions Affecting Multiple Jurisdictions|Title 4 - Local Licensing|Subtitle 9 - Judicial Review|Section 4-902 - Judicial Review of Decision of Local Licensing Board

    The following decisions of a local licensing board are subject to judicial review as provided in this subtitle:        (1)    a limitation, restriction, or prohibition imposed on an aggrieved applicant for a license or aggrieved license holder; or        (2)    an approval, a suspension, a revocation, or a restriction, or a refusal to approve, suspend, revoke, or restrict, a license or a license holder.
MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  4-903 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division I - General Provisions Affecting Multiple Jurisdictions|Title 4 - Local Licensing|Subtitle 9 - Judicial Review|Section 4-903 - Petitioners

    (a)    The following persons may petition for judicial review of a decision of a local licensing board to the circuit court of the county where the local licensing board sits on payment of all costs incident to the hearing before the local licensing board:        (1)    a holder of a license issued by the local licensing board;        (2)    any applicant for a license; and        (3)    a group of not fewer than 10 persons who are residents or real estate owners in the precinct or voting district where the licensed place of business is located or proposed to be located.    (b)    To seek judicial review of a decision of a local licensing board under subsection (a) of this section, a license holder, an applicant for a license, or a group shall have:        (1)    been aggrieved by the decision of the local licensing board; and        (2)    appeared at the hearing of the local licensing board in person, by representation, or by submitting a written document that was introduced at the hearing.
MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  4-904 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division I - General Provisions Affecting Multiple Jurisdictions|Title 4 - Local Licensing|Subtitle 9 - Judicial Review|Section 4-904 - Stay of Local Board's Petition

    When a petition is filed under this subtitle, a local licensing board may stay its order that is the subject of the petition until the final determination of the petition.
MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  4-905 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division I - General Provisions Affecting Multiple Jurisdictions|Title 4 - Local Licensing|Subtitle 9 - Judicial Review|Section 4-905 - Scope of Judicial Review

    (a)    On the hearing of a petition under this subtitle, the court shall presume that the action of the local licensing board was proper and best served the public interest.    (b)    A petitioner has the burden of proof to show that the decision of the local licensing board being reviewed was:        (1)    against the public interest; and        (2)    (i)    not honestly and fairly arrived at;            (ii)    arbitrary;            (iii)    procured by fraud;            (iv)    unsupported by substantial evidence;            (v)    unreasonable;            (vi)    beyond the powers of the board; or            (vii)    illegal.    (c)    A review of a decision of a local licensing board under this subtitle shall be heard by the court without a jury.    (d)    The court may hear additional testimony to the extent and in the manner that is necessary if, in the opinion of the court:        (1)    it is impracticable to determine the question presented to the court without the hearing of additional evidence;        (2)    a qualified litigant has been deprived of the opportunity to offer evidence; or        (3)    the interests of justice require that further evidence should be taken.
MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  4-906 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division I - General Provisions Affecting Multiple Jurisdictions|Title 4 - Local Licensing|Subtitle 9 - Judicial Review|Section 4-906 - Representation of Local Licensing Board

    In a petition for judicial review under this subtitle, a local licensing board may be represented by a qualified attorney designated by the local licensing board.
MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  4-907 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division I - General Provisions Affecting Multiple Jurisdictions|Title 4 - Local Licensing|Subtitle 9 - Judicial Review|Section 4-907 - Affirmations, Modifications, and Reversals

    (a)    (1)    The court may affirm, modify, or reverse a decision of the local licensing board.        (2)    If the court reverses a decision, the court shall file with the record a written statement of the reasons for the reversal.    (b)    Costs for a judicial review under this subtitle shall be awarded as in other civil cases.
MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  4-908 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division I - General Provisions Affecting Multiple Jurisdictions|Title 4 - Local Licensing|Subtitle 9 - Judicial Review|Section 4-908 - Appeals to Court of Special Appeals and Court of Appeals

    (a)    Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a party of record to a review of a decision of a local licensing board to the circuit court may appeal the decision of the court:        (1)    to the Court of Special Appeals; or        (2)    by certiorari, to the Court of Appeals.    (b)    The Court of Special Appeals or the Court of Appeals may not stay a decision by a local licensing board to impose sanctions on a license holder if:        (1)    an appeal of the decision of the circuit court is made under this subtitle; and        (2)    the decision of the circuit court affirmed the decision of the board.
MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  4-1001 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division I - General Provisions Affecting Multiple Jurisdictions|Title 4 - Local Licensing|Subtitle 10 - Licenses for Specific Types of Organizations and Venues|Section 4-1001 - Conference Center License

    (a)    There is a Class B–BWL (H–C) license.    (b)    A local licensing board may issue the license to the management company of the conference center facility if the facility:        (1)    is jointly owned, operated, or financed by the Maryland Stadium Authority and the political subdivision or an instrumentality of that political subdivision that is physically connected to a hotel; and        (2)    provides food and beverage service to registered guests at the hotel.    (c)    The license authorizes the license holder to sell beer, wine, and liquor for consumption on the premises of the facility and the adjacent hotel, including the rooms of registered guests.    (d)    The license is exempt from restrictions against holding multiple licenses or having financial interests in multiple licenses.    (e)    In a jurisdiction with a food–to–alcoholic beverages ratio requirement for a Class B (on–sale) hotel and restaurant license, the laws and regulations concerning the ratio requirement apply to the Class B–BWL (H–C) license.    (f)    The annual license fee is $2,500.
MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  4-1101 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division I - General Provisions Affecting Multiple Jurisdictions|Title 4 - Local Licensing|Subtitle 11 - Additional License Privileges|Section 4-1101 - Scope of Subtitle

    Subject to Division II of this article, this subtitle applies statewide.
MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  4-1102 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division I - General Provisions Affecting Multiple Jurisdictions|Title 4 - Local Licensing|Subtitle 11 - Additional License Privileges|Section 4-1102 - Corkage -- Consuming Wine Not Purchased From License Holder on Licensed Premises

    (a)    (1)    An individual in a restaurant, club, or hotel for which a Class B or Class C license allowing the sale of wine is issued may consume wine not purchased from or provided by the license holder only if:            (i)    the wine is consumed with a meal during the hours of sale specified by the license;            (ii)    the individual obtains the approval of the license holder;            (iii)    the wine is not available for sale on the license holder’s wine list; and            (iv)    the license holder obtains a permit from the local licensing board before allowing an individual the privilege of consuming wine not purchased from or provided by the license holder.        (2)    A license holder may not allow an individual who is under the age of 21 years or who is visibly under the influence of an alcoholic beverage the privilege of consuming the wine.    (b)    (1)    A local licensing board shall issue a permit at no charge to each license holder who seeks to allow an individual to consume wine under the conditions set out in subsection (a)(1) of this section.        (2)    A license holder that obtains the permit may determine and charge the individual a fee for the privilege, on which a sales tax applicable to alcoholic beverages shall be imposed.    (c)    (1)    Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, the license holder shall dispose of the wine that remains after the meal is finished.        (2)    An individual may remove from the licensed premises a bottle of wine, the contents of which are partially consumed with the meal, if the license holder or an employee of the license holder inserts a cork in or places a cap on the bottle.        (3)    A bottle of wine that is removed from the licensed premises under paragraph (2) of this subsection is an “open container” for purposes of § 10–125 of the Criminal Law Article.
MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  4-1103 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division I - General Provisions Affecting Multiple Jurisdictions|Title 4 - Local Licensing|Subtitle 11 - Additional License Privileges|Section 4-1103 - Removal of Partially Consumed Bottle of Wine From Licensed Premises

    (a)    An individual who, at a licensed premises, purchases a meal and a bottle of wine, the contents of which are partially consumed with the meal, may remove the bottle and its contents from the licensed premises if the license holder or an employee of the license holder inserts a cork in or places a cap on the bottle.    (b)    A bottle of wine that is removed from the licensed premises under subsection (a) of this section is an “open container” for purposes of § 10–125 of the Criminal Law Article.
MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  4-1104 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division I - General Provisions Affecting Multiple Jurisdictions|Title 4 - Local Licensing|Subtitle 11 - Additional License Privileges|Section 4-1104 - Refillable Container Permit -- Draft Beer

    (a)    There is a refillable container permit.    (b)    A refillable container permit authorizes the permit holder to:        (1)    sell draft beer for off–premises consumption in a refillable container that meets the standards set out in subsection (d) of this section; and        (2)    sell and refill a refillable container that meets the standards set out in subsection (d) of this section.    (c)    (1)    The term of a refillable container permit is the same as that of the underlying license.        (2)    The hours of sale for a refillable container permit are the same as those for the underlying license.        (3)    An applicant who holds an underlying license without an off–sale privilege shall meet the same advertising, posting of notice, and public hearing requirements as those for the underlying license.    (d)    (1)    To be used as a refillable container for beer under the authority of a refillable container permit, a container shall:            (i)    have a capacity of not less than 32 ounces and not more than 128 ounces;            (ii)    be sealable;            (iii)    be branded with an identifying mark of the seller of the container;            (iv)    bear the federal health warning statement required for containers of alcoholic beverages under 27 C.F.R. 16.21;            (v)    display instructions for cleaning the container; and            (vi)    bear a label stating that:                1.    cleaning the container is the responsibility of the consumer; and                2.    the contents of the container are perishable and should be refrigerated immediately and consumed within 48 hours after purchase.        (2)    The Comptroller may adopt standards regarding containers that qualify for use as refillable containers for beer, including containers originating from outside the State.        (3)    The holder of a refillable container permit may refill a refillable container originating from inside or outside the State that meets the standards adopted by the Comptroller under paragraph (2) of this subsection.
MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  4-1105 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division I - General Provisions Affecting Multiple Jurisdictions|Title 4 - Local Licensing|Subtitle 11 - Additional License Privileges|Section 4-1105 - Refillable Container Permit -- Wine

    (a)    There is a refillable container permit.    (b)    A refillable container permit authorizes the permit holder to:        (1)    sell wine for off–premises consumption in a refillable container that meets the standards set out in subsection (d) of this section; and        (2)    sell and refill a refillable container that meets the standards set out in subsection (d) of this section.    (c)    (1)    The term of a refillable container permit is the same as that of the underlying license.        (2)    The hours of sale for a refillable container permit are the same as those for the underlying license.        (3)    An applicant who holds an underlying license without an off–sale privilege shall meet the same advertising, posting of notice, and public hearing requirements as those for the underlying license.    (d)    (1)    To be used as a refillable container for wine under the authority of a refillable container permit, a container shall:            (i)    have a capacity of not less than 17 ounces and not more than 34 ounces;            (ii)    be sealable;            (iii)    be branded with an identifying mark of the seller of the container;            (iv)    bear the federal health warning statement required for containers of alcoholic beverages under 27 C.F.R. 16.21;            (v)    display instructions for cleaning the container; and            (vi)    bear a label stating that cleaning the container is the responsibility of the consumer.        (2)    The Comptroller may adopt standards regarding containers that qualify for use as refillable containers for wine, including containers originating from outside the State.        (3)    The holder of a refillable container permit may refill a refillable container originating from inside or outside the State that meets the standards adopted by the Comptroller under paragraph (2) of this subsection.
MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  4-1106 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division I - General Provisions Affecting Multiple Jurisdictions|Title 4 - Local Licensing|Subtitle 11 - Additional License Privileges|Section 4-1106 - Nonrefillable Container Permit -- Draft Beer

    (a)    There is a nonrefillable container permit.    (b)    A nonrefillable container permit authorizes the permit holder to sell draft beer for off–premises consumption by packaging the beer in a nonrefillable container that meets the standards set out in subsection (d) of this section.    (c)    (1)    The term of a nonrefillable container permit is the same as that of the underlying license.        (2)    The hours of sale for a nonrefillable container permit are the same as those for the underlying license.        (3)    An applicant who holds an underlying license without an off–sale privilege shall meet the same advertising, posting of notice, and public hearing requirements as those for the underlying license.    (d)    To be used as a nonrefillable container for draft beer under the authority of a nonrefillable container permit, a container shall:        (1)    be constructed out of aluminum;        (2)    be sealable;        (3)    have a capacity of 32 ounces;        (4)    be branded with the identifying marks of the seller of the container; and        (5)    bear the federal health warning statement required for containers of alcoholic beverages under 27 C.F.R. § 16.21.
MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  4-1201 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division I - General Provisions Affecting Multiple Jurisdictions|Title 4 - Local Licensing|Subtitle 12 - Temporary Licenses|Section 4-1201 - Scope of Subtitle

    Subject to Division II of this article, this subtitle applies statewide.
MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  4-1202 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division I - General Provisions Affecting Multiple Jurisdictions|Title 4 - Local Licensing|Subtitle 12 - Temporary Licenses|Section 4-1202 - Per Diem Licenses

    (a)    A local licensing board may issue a per diem license for the periods and at the fees specified in this subtitle or by the local licensing board.    (b)    An application for a per diem license shall be:        (1)    on the form that the Comptroller requires; and        (2)    signed and sworn to by the applicant.    (c)    A per diem license may be issued only if the issuance of a regular license of the same class is authorized.
MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  4-1203 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division I - General Provisions Affecting Multiple Jurisdictions|Title 4 - Local Licensing|Subtitle 12 - Temporary Licenses|Section 4-1203 - Class C per Diem Beer and Class C per Diem Beer and Wine Licenses

    (a)    A Class C per diem beer license or a Class C per diem beer and wine license entitles the license holder to exercise any of the privileges conferred by the respective class of license:        (1)    for the use of a person holding an entertainment event that is conducted by a club;        (2)    at the place described in the license; and        (3)    for a period not exceeding 7 consecutive days.    (b)    (1)    A holder of a wholesaler’s license may enter into an agreement with the holder of a 1–day Class C per diem beer license or a 1–day Class C per diem beer and wine license to:            (i)    deliver beer or wine allowed under the license starting 2 days before the effective date of the license; and            (ii)    accept returns not more than 2 days after the expiration date of the license.        (2)    Delivery of beer or wine ordered in accordance with an agreement made under paragraph (1) of this subsection may be made only if the holder of the 1–day per diem license possesses the license at the time of delivery.
MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  4-1204 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division I - General Provisions Affecting Multiple Jurisdictions|Title 4 - Local Licensing|Subtitle 12 - Temporary Licenses|Section 4-1204 - Class C per Diem Beer, Wine, and Liquor License

    (a)    A Class C per diem beer, wine, and liquor license entitles the license holder to exercise any of the privileges conferred by this class of license:        (1)    for the use of a person holding an entertainment event that is conducted by a club;        (2)    at the place described in the license; and        (3)    for a period not exceeding 7 consecutive days.    (b)    Alcoholic beverages sold under a Class C per diem beer, wine, and liquor license shall be purchased by the license holder from a retail dealer.
MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  4-1205 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division I - General Provisions Affecting Multiple Jurisdictions|Title 4 - Local Licensing|Subtitle 12 - Temporary Licenses|Section 4-1205 - Fees

    (a)    The fee for a Class C per diem beer license and a Class C per diem beer and wine license is $5 per day.    (b)    The fee for a Class C per diem beer, wine, and liquor license is $15 per day.
MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  4-1206 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division I - General Provisions Affecting Multiple Jurisdictions|Title 4 - Local Licensing|Subtitle 12 - Temporary Licenses|Section 4-1206 - License to Dispose of Stock

    (a)    A local licensing board may issue a license to dispose of stock for a period not exceeding 10 consecutive days.    (b)    (1)    A license holder may dispose of the license holder’s stock of alcoholic beverages if:            (i)    the license has been canceled, revoked, or suspended;            (ii)    renewal has been denied by the local licensing board; or            (iii)    a renewal license has been granted by the local licensing board and a court on judicial review has reversed the local licensing board’s decision.        (2)    A license holder that disposes of stock may sell the stock at retail or to a licensed wholesaler.        (3)    A license does not authorize the license holder to purchase alcoholic beverages for resale.    (c)    The fee for a license under this section is $5 per day.