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MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  23-1507 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions|Title 23 - Howard County|Subtitle 15 - Issuance or Denial of Licenses|Section 23-1507 - Waiting Period After Denials

    (a)    If a license application is denied, another license application from the same applicant or for the same location may not be considered for 1 year after the denial.    (b)    If a subsequent license application by the same applicant or for the same location is denied within a 2–year period after the first denial, another application may not be considered from that applicant or for that location until the 2–year period expires.
MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  23-1508 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions|Title 23 - Howard County|Subtitle 15 - Issuance or Denial of Licenses|Section 23-1508 - License for Incomplete Building

    (a)    The Board may give tentative approval to issuing a license for an establishment that is not completed, based on the plans and specifications that accompany the application.    (b)    The Board may give final approval of a license application under this section on completion of the establishment in accordance with the plans and specifications.
MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  23-1701 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions|Title 23 - Howard County|Subtitle 17 - Transfer of Licenses; Substitution of Names on License|Section 23-1701 - Application of General Provisions

    (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)    §�4–303�(“Chain store, supermarket, or discount house”);        (2)    §�4–304�(“Compliance with Bulk Transfers Act required”); and        (3)    §�4–305�(“Filing fees and endorsement”).    (b)    Section 4–306 (“Substitution of names of officers on license”) of Division I of this article does not apply in the county and is superseded by § 23–1705 of this subtitle.    (c)    Section 4–302 (“Transfer of place of business; transfer of license and inventory”) of Division I of this article applies in the county, subject to § 23–1702 of this subtitle.
MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  23-1702 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions|Title 23 - Howard County|Subtitle 17 - Transfer of Licenses; Substitution of Names on License|Section 23-1702 - Payment of Taxes

    The Board may not allow the transfer of a license unless all State and local personal property taxes owed by the transferor are paid.
MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  23-1703 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions|Title 23 - Howard County|Subtitle 17 - Transfer of Licenses; Substitution of Names on License|Section 23-1703 - Application for Corporation or Limited Liability Company

    (a)    Except as provided in subsection (c) of this section, at least one of the applicants for the transfer of a license for a corporation or limited liability company shall certify that as long as the applicant is the holder of the license, the applicant shall:        (1)    own at least 10% of the stock in the corporation or interest in the limited liability company; or        (2)    (i)    serve as the manager or supervisor of the corporation or limited liability company; and            (ii)    be physically present on a full–time basis at the licensed premises of the corporation or limited liability company to conduct the daily business involving transactions concerning alcoholic beverages sales.    (b)    Except as provided in subsection (c) of this section, applicants for a license for a corporation or limited liability company shall submit:        (1)    an executed copy of the articles of incorporation or articles of organization; and        (2)    a schedule that states:            (i)    the name, address, and percentage of stock held by each stockholder holding at least 5% of the stock of a corporation; or            (ii)    the name, address, and percentage of interest held by each member holding at least 5% interest in a limited liability company.    (c)    (1)    (i)    The stock or interest requirements established under subsection (a) of this section do not apply to a corporation or limited liability company in which:                1.    the stock of the corporation or interest in the limited liability company is authorized for sale by the United States Securities and Exchange Commission; or                2.    a majority of the stock of the corporation or interest in the limited liability company is owned or controlled directly or indirectly by one or more corporations or limited liability companies whose stock or interest is authorized for sale by the United States Securities and Exchange Commission.            (ii)    A corporation or limited liability company provided for in subparagraph (i) of this paragraph shall maintain one applicant as a manager or supervisor physically present on a full–time basis at the licensed premises to conduct the daily business involving transactions concerning alcoholic beverages sales.        (2)    The schedule requirement established under subsection (b) of this section does not apply to:            (i)    a corporation whose stock is authorized for sale by the United States Securities and Exchange Commission; or            (ii)    a limited liability company whose interest is authorized for sale by the United States Securities and Exchange Commission.
MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  23-1704 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions|Title 23 - Howard County|Subtitle 17 - Transfer of Licenses; Substitution of Names on License|Section 23-1704 - Hearing and Notice Requirements

    (a)    On receipt of an application for a transfer of a license, the Board shall:        (1)    schedule a public hearing; and        (2)    post a notice of the hearing on the premises described in the application.    (b)    The notice required under subsection (a) of this section shall:        (1)    be posted by the inspector with the cooperation of the applicant; and        (2)    remain posted for at least 15 days before the hearing.
MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  23-1705 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions|Title 23 - Howard County|Subtitle 17 - Transfer of Licenses; Substitution of Names on License|Section 23-1705 - Procedures for Substitution of Names on License

    (a)    (1)    Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, for a license issued for the use of a corporation or club, the license holder may substitute on the license the name of a different officer for the name of any officer who:            (i)    has died;            (ii)    has retired; or            (iii)    no longer holds an office in the corporation or club.        (2)    A substitute officer shall be an individual approved by the Board who meets all the requirements applicable to the original officer.    (b)    The license holder shall file an affidavit with the Board that contains:        (1)    the substitution of the officer; and        (2)    an explanation for the substitution.    (c)    On receipt of the affidavit and payment of a $5 fee, the Board shall:        (1)    amend its records; and        (2)    issue a corrected license.
MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  23-1706 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions|Title 23 - Howard County|Subtitle 17 - Transfer of Licenses; Substitution of Names on License|Section 23-1706 - Transfer of Licenses Prohibited for Drive-Throughs

    The Board may not transfer an off–sale license for use in a business that is intended to be operated as a drive–through purchase facility where alcoholic beverages are to be sold at retail and dispensed through a window or door to a purchaser in or on a motor vehicle for off–premises consumption.
MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  23-1801 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions|Title 23 - Howard County|Subtitle 18 - Renewal of Licenses|Section 23-1801 - Application of General Provisions

    (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)    § 4–405 (“Contents of renewal application”);        (4)    § 4–406 (“Protests”);        (5)    § 4–407 (“Denial of renewal application”);        (6)    § 4–408 (“Issuance of renewed licenses”);        (7)    § 4–409 (“Multiple licenses”); and        (8)    § 4–410 (“Chain store, supermarket, or discount house”).    (b)    Section 4–404 (“Filing period for renewal application”) of Division I of this article applies in the county, subject to § 23–1802 of this subtitle.
MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  23-1802 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions|Title 23 - Howard County|Subtitle 18 - Renewal of Licenses|Section 23-1802 - Late Filing

    If a license holder fails to file a license renewal application by April 1 of each year, the Board shall:        (1)    consider the license to be expired as of its termination date; or        (2)    impose a penalty on the license holder of $50 for each day the application is late.
MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  23-1803 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions|Title 23 - Howard County|Subtitle 18 - Renewal of Licenses|Section 23-1803 - Holders of Out-of-State Licenses

    Notwithstanding § 23–1502 of this title, the Board may renew a Class A or Class D beer license, beer and light wine license, or beer, wine, and liquor license originally issued to a holder of an out–of–state alcoholic beverages license.
MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  23-1804 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions|Title 23 - Howard County|Subtitle 18 - Renewal of Licenses|Section 23-1804 - Multiple Licenses

    Notwithstanding § 23–1504 of this title, a person who has an interest in more than one license may renew the licenses.
MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  23-1805 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions|Title 23 - Howard County|Subtitle 18 - Renewal of Licenses|Section 23-1805 - Criminal History Records Check Applicable to License Renewals

    The requirement for a criminal history records check under § 4–107 of this article applies to applicants for license renewal.
MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  23-1901 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions|Title 23 - Howard County|Subtitle 19 - Conduct of License Holders|Section 23-1901 - Application of General Provisions

    (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)    § 4–506 (“Evidence of purchaser’s age”); and        (4)    § 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 § 23–1902 of this subtitle;        (2)    § 4–505 (“Alcohol awareness program”), subject to § 23–1903 of this subtitle; and        (3)    § 4–507 (“Retail delivery of alcoholic beverages”), subject to § 23–1904 of this subtitle.
MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  23-1902 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions|Title 23 - Howard County|Subtitle 19 - Conduct of License Holders|Section 23-1902 - Employment of Underage Individuals

    (a)    A holder of a Class A, Class B, or Class C license may employ an individual who is at least 18 years old to sell or serve alcoholic beverages.    (b)    A holder of a Class D license may employ an individual who is at least 18 years old to sell or serve beer and wine.
MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  23-1903 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions|Title 23 - Howard County|Subtitle 19 - Conduct of License Holders|Section 23-1903 - Alcohol Awareness Program

    (a)    (1)    The license holder or an individual designated by the license holder who is employed in a supervisory capacity shall:            (i)    be certified by an approved alcohol awareness program; and            (ii)    except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, be present on the licensed premises during the hours in which alcoholic beverages may be sold.        (2)    The license holder or individual specified in paragraph (1) of this subsection may be absent from the licensed premises for a personal or business reason or an emergency if the absence lasts for not more than 2 hours.        (3)    The Board shall require the license holder to keep a log book on the licensed premises that documents each temporary absence, the length of time of the absence, and the reason for the absence, in the form that the Board requires.    (b)    A license holder who violates this section is subject to:        (1)    for a first offense, a $100 fine; and        (2)    for each subsequent offense, a fine not exceeding $500 or a suspension or revocation of the license or both.
MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  23-1904 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions|Title 23 - Howard County|Subtitle 19 - Conduct of License Holders|Section 23-1904 - Retail Delivery

    A license holder may not make a retail delivery of alcoholic beverages unless the purchaser:        (1)    is physically present on the licensed premises when the purchaser orders the alcoholic beverages; and        (2)    pays for the purchase at the time of the order.
MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  23-2001 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions|Title 23 - Howard County|Subtitle 20 - Hours and Days for Consumption and Sale|Section 23-2001 - Consumption From 2 a.m. to 6 a.m. Prohibited

    (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. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  23-2002 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions|Title 23 - Howard County|Subtitle 20 - Hours and Days for Consumption and Sale|Section 23-2002 - Beer Licenses

    (a)    Except as otherwise provided by the Board:        (1)    a holder of a 6–day Class A beer license may sell beer on Monday through Saturday, from 6 a.m. to 2 a.m. the following day; and        (2)    a holder of a 7–day Class A beer license may sell beer on Monday through Sunday, from 6 a.m. to 2 a.m. the following day.    (b)    (1)    Except as otherwise provided by the Board and subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, a holder of a Class B beer license may sell beer on Monday through Sunday, from 6 a.m. to 2 a.m. the following day.        (2)    The license holder may not sell beer at a bar or counter on Sunday.    (c)    (1)    Except as otherwise provided by the Board and subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, a holder of a Class C beer license may sell beer on Monday through Sunday, from 6 a.m. to 2 a.m. the following day.        (2)    The license holder may not sell beer at a bar or counter on Sunday.    (d)    Except as otherwise provided by the Board:        (1)    a holder of a 6–day Class D beer license may sell beer on Monday through Saturday, from 6 a.m. to 2 a.m. the following day; and        (2)    a holder of a 7–day Class D beer license may sell beer on Monday through Sunday, from 6 a.m. to 2 a.m. the following day.
MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  23-2003 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions|Title 23 - Howard County|Subtitle 20 - Hours and Days for Consumption and Sale|Section 23-2003 - Beer and Light Wine Licenses

    (a)    Except as otherwise restricted by the Board:        (1)    a holder of a 6–day Class A beer and light wine license may sell beer and light wine on Monday through Saturday, from 6 a.m. to 2 a.m. the following day; and        (2)    a holder of a 7–day Class A beer and light wine license may sell beer and light wine on Monday through Sunday, from 6 a.m. to 2 a.m. the following day.    (b)    (1)    Except as otherwise provided by the Board and subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, a holder of a Class B beer and light wine license may sell beer and light wine on Monday through Sunday, from 6 a.m. to 2 a.m. the following day.        (2)    The license holder may not sell beer or light wine at a bar or counter on Sunday.    (c)    A holder of a Class B beer and light wine (B–SBW) (off–sale) license may sell beer and light wine on Monday through Sunday, from 10 a.m. to midnight.    (d)    (1)    Except as otherwise provided by the Board and subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, a holder of a Class C beer and light wine license may sell beer and light wine on Monday through Sunday, from 6 a.m. to 2 a.m. the following day.        (2)    The license holder may not sell beer or light wine at a bar or counter on Sunday.    (e)    Except as otherwise provided by the Board:        (1)    a holder of a 6–day Class D beer and light wine license may sell beer and light wine on Monday through Saturday, from 6 a.m. to 2 a.m. the following day; and        (2)    a holder of a 7–day Class D beer and light wine license may sell beer and light wine on Monday through Sunday, from 6 a.m. to 2 a.m. the following day.
MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  23-2004 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions|Title 23 - Howard County|Subtitle 20 - Hours and Days for Consumption and Sale|Section 23-2004 - Beer, Wine, and Liquor Licenses

    (a)    Except as otherwise provided by the Board:        (1)    a holder of a 6–day Class A 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; and        (2)    a holder of a 7–day Class A beer, wine, and liquor license may sell beer, wine, and liquor on Monday through Sunday, from 6 a.m. to 2 a.m. the following day.    (b)    (1)    Except as otherwise provided by the Board and subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, a holder of a Class B beer, wine, and liquor license may sell beer, wine, and liquor on Monday through Sunday, from 6 a.m. to 2 a.m. the following day.        (2)    The license holder may not sell beer, wine, or liquor at a bar or counter on Sunday.    (c)    (1)    Except as otherwise provided by the Board and subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, a holder of a Class BLX (luxury restaurant) (on–sale) beer, wine, and liquor license may sell beer, wine, and liquor on Monday through Sunday, from 6 a.m. to 2 a.m. the following day.        (2)    The license holder may not sell beer, wine, or liquor at a bar or counter on Sunday.    (d)    (1)    Except as otherwise provided by the Board and subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, a holder of a Class C beer, wine, and liquor license may sell beer, wine, and liquor on Monday through Sunday, from 6 a.m. to 2 a.m. the following day.        (2)    The license holder may not sell beer, wine, or liquor at a bar or counter on Sunday.    (e)    Except as otherwise provided by the Board:        (1)    a holder of a 6–day 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; and        (2)    a holder of a 7–day Class D beer, wine, and liquor license may sell beer, wine, and liquor Monday through Sunday, from 6 a.m. to 2 a.m. the following day.
MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  23-2005 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions|Title 23 - Howard County|Subtitle 20 - Hours and Days for Consumption and Sale|Section 23-2005 - Holiday Hours

    (a)    A license holder, other than a holder of a Class A license, may sell alcoholic beverages authorized by the license at all times on January 1.    (b)    A holder of a Class A beer, wine, and liquor license may sell beer, wine, and liquor on December 24 and December 31, from 6 a.m. to midnight regardless of the day of the week on which December 24 and December 31 fall.
MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  23-2101 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions|Title 23 - Howard County|Subtitle 21 - Revocation and Suspension of Licenses|Section 23-2101 - Application of General Provisions

    (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”);        (2)    § 4–603 (“Revocation and suspension procedures”); and        (3)    § 4–606 (“Effects of revocation”).    (b)    Section 4–605 (“Nudity and sexual displays”) of Division I of this article does not apply in the county.    (c)    Section 4–604 (“Grounds for revocation or suspension”) of Division I of this article applies in the county, subject to § 23–2102 of this subtitle.
MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  23-2102 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions|Title 23 - Howard County|Subtitle 21 - Revocation and Suspension of Licenses|Section 23-2102 - Additional Grounds for Revocation or Suspension

    In addition to the grounds for revocation or suspension in § 4–604 of this article, the Board may revoke or suspend a license if the Board finds that a license holder or an agent or employee of a license holder has violated this article or a rule or regulation of the Board.
MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  23-2201 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions|Title 23 - Howard County|Subtitle 22 - Expiration of Licenses|Section 23-2201 - Application of General Provisions

    Title 4, Subtitle 7 (“Expiration of Local Licenses”) of Division I of this article applies in the county without exception or variation.
MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  23-2301 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions|Title 23 - Howard County|Subtitle 23 - Death of License Holder|Section 23-2301 - Application of General Provisions

    Title 4, Subtitle 8 (“Death of License Holder”) of Division I of this article applies in the county without exception or variation.