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MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  31-402.1 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions|Title 31 - Washington County|Subtitle 4 - Manufacturer's Licenses|Section 31-402.1 - Special Event Permit --Authorized Sales -- Annual Fee

    (a)    There is a special event permit.    (b)    The Board may issue the permit to a holder of a Class 3 winery license or a Class 4 limited winery license.    (c)    The permit authorizes the holder to sell for on–premises consumption beer, wine produced by the holder, sparkling wine that is naturally or artificially carbonated, and liquor at an event for which the entire licensed premises has been rented.    (d)    The license holder shall purchase beer, sparkling wine that is naturally or artificially carbonated, or liquor intended for sale under the permit from a licensed retailer.    (e)    The license holder shall keep all receipts of purchase of alcoholic beverages for 1 year after the date of purchase.    (f)    The license holder that intends to use the permit shall notify the Board at least 1 week before the event is to occur.    (g)    The license holder may use the permit not more than 32 times in a year.    (h)    The annual permit fee is $1,000.
MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  31-403 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions|Title 31 - Washington County|Subtitle 4 - Manufacturer's Licenses|Section 31-403 - Class 6 Pub-Brewery License

    (a)    This section applies to a Class 6 pub–brewery license in the county.    (b)    Section 2–208(d) of this article does not apply in the county.
MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  31-404 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions|Title 31 - Washington County|Subtitle 4 - Manufacturer's Licenses|Section 31-404 - 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 Class D alcoholic beverages license that is issued for use on the premises of the existing Class D license located in the county.    (c)    The Comptroller may not issue a license for premises on property that has been leased unless the landlord of the property presents to the Comptroller a receipt or certificate showing that there are no unpaid taxes due to the State, a county, or any local government from the landlord or any entity in which the landlord has a direct or indirect interest that:        (1)    is proprietary; or        (2)    has been obtained by a loan, mortgage, or lien, or in any other manner.    (d)    Notwithstanding § 2–209(g) of this article, for the holder of a Class D license in the county the hours and days for retail sales under the Class 7 micro–brewery license are those established for a Class D license in the county.
MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  31-405 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions|Title 31 - Washington County|Subtitle 4 - Manufacturer's Licenses|Section 31-405 - Beer Sale on Credit to Retail Dealer Prohibited

    (a)    This section and § 2–215 of this article do not apply to a:        (1)    club that is the holder of a Class C beer, wine, and liquor license; or        (2)    hotel that is the holder of a Class B beer, wine, and liquor license.    (b)    (1)    A cash deposit for a returnable container shall be required at the time of sale or delivery of beer.        (2)    For purposes of construing § 2–215 of this article:            (i)    a check accepted for payment that is not postdated and is promptly deposited for collection is considered cash; and            (ii)    a check that is given in payment for alcoholic beverages to a holder of the license, and is returned uncollected, is prima facie evidence in a civil case of a violation of this section or § 2–215 of this article.    (c)    A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 6 months or a fine not exceeding $500 or both.
MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  31-501 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions|Title 31 - Washington County|Subtitle 5 - Wholesaler's Licenses|Section 31-501 - Application of General Provisions

    (a)    The following sections of Title 2, Subtitle 3 (“Wholesaler’s Licenses”) of Division I of this article apply in the county without exception or variation:        (1)    § 2–301 (“Licenses issued by Comptroller”);        (2)    § 2–302 (“Class 1 beer, wine, and liquor wholesaler’s license”);        (3)    § 2–303 (“Class 2 wine and liquor wholesaler’s license”);        (4)    § 2–304 (“Class 3 beer and wine wholesaler’s license”);        (5)    § 2–305 (“Class 4 beer wholesaler’s license”);        (6)    § 2–306 (“Class 5 wine wholesaler’s license”);        (7)    § 2–307 (“Class 6 limited wine wholesaler’s license”);        (8)    § 2–308 (“Class 7 limited beer wholesaler’s license”);        (9)    § 2–309 (“Sale and delivery of beer or wine from wholesaler’s vehicle”);        (10)    § 2–310 (“Sale and delivery to retail license holder”);        (11)    § 2–311 (“Additional wholesaler’s licenses”);        (12)    § 2–312 (“Direct importation of alcoholic beverages”);        (13)    § 2–313 (“Sale or delivery restricted to holder of license or permit”);        (14)    § 2–315 (“Interaction between wholesaling entities and retailers”);        (15)    § 2–316 (“Distribution of alcoholic beverages — Prohibited practices”); and        (16)    § 2–317 (“Restrictive agreements between wholesalers and retailers — Prohibited”).    (b)    Section 2–314 (“Beer sale on credit to retail dealer prohibited”) of Division I of this article applies in the county, subject to § 31–504 of this subtitle.
MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  31-502 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions|Title 31 - Washington County|Subtitle 5 - Wholesaler's Licenses|Section 31-502 - Hours and Days of Sale or Delivery

    Except as provided in § 31–503 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. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  31-503 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions|Title 31 - Washington County|Subtitle 5 - Wholesaler's Licenses|Section 31-503 - Delivery of Beer to per Diem License Holder

    (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. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  31-504 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions|Title 31 - Washington County|Subtitle 5 - Wholesaler's Licenses|Section 31-504 - Beer Sale on Credit to Retail Dealer Prohibited

    (a)    This section and § 2–314 of this article do not apply to a:        (1)    club that is the holder of a Class C beer, wine, and liquor license; or        (2)    hotel that is the holder of a Class B beer, wine, and liquor license.    (b)    For purposes of applying § 2–314 of this article:        (1)    a cash deposit for a returnable container shall be required at the time of sale or delivery of beer;        (2)    a check accepted for payment that is not postdated and is promptly deposited for collection is considered cash; and        (3)    a check that is given in payment for beer to a holder of the license, and is returned uncollected, is prima facie evidence of a violation by the wholesaler of § 2–314 of this article.    (c)    A suit or civil action to enforce or collect a claim for credit extended or enforce payment of a check given for payment in violation of this section may not be maintained in the State.    (d)    A person who violates § 2–314 of this article is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 6 months or a fine not exceeding $500 or both.
MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  31-601 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions|Title 31 - Washington County|Subtitle 6 - Beer Licenses|Section 31-601 - Class a Beer License

    (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 fee is $100.        (2)    The fee for a Sunday permit is $250.
MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  31-602 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions|Title 31 - Washington County|Subtitle 6 - Beer Licenses|Section 31-602 - Class B Beer (On- and Off-Sale) License

    (a)    There is a Class B beer license.    (b)    The license authorizes the license holder to sell beer at retail at a hotel or restaurant at the place described in the license for on– and off–premises consumption.    (c)    (1)    The annual license fee is $350.        (2)    The fee for a Sunday permit is $250.
MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  31-603 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions|Title 31 - Washington County|Subtitle 6 - Beer Licenses|Section 31-603 - Class B Beer (On-Sale Only) License

    (a)    There is a Class B (on–sale only) beer license.    (b)    (1)    The Board may issue the license for use by a restaurant that:            (i)    is in a permanent building with ample space and accommodations;            (ii)    commonly offers hot and cold meals that are prepared, sold, and served to the public during regular business hours;            (iii)    has a dining area with regular seating capacity at tables, chairs, and booths, that, excluding seats at bars or counters, can accommodate at least 50 customers;            (iv)    is equipped with sufficient kitchen and dining facilities for regularly preparing and serving meals to the public;            (v)    maintains a menu that advertises a variety of food that the establishment serves;            (vi)    serves food at all times whenever beer is being served or consumed; and            (vii)    has, on an annual basis, gross sales of food and nonalcoholic beverages that exceed its gross sales of alcoholic beverages.        (2)    The license:            (i)    may be issued countywide by the Board; and            (ii)    is not subject to the population ratio quota requirements under § 31–1601 of this title.        (3)    The license authorizes the license holder to sell beer at retail at the place described in the license for on–premises consumption.    (c)    The term of the license is 1 year and begins on May 1.    (d)    (1)    (i)    Once every licensing cycle, the license holder shall comply with a request from the Board to submit a Food Alcohol Ratio Report covering 2 preceding quarters that the Board selects to demonstrate compliance with the annual gross sales requirement under subsection (b)(1)(vii) of this section.            (ii)    To enforce this paragraph, the Board may:                1.    request that a license holder provide supporting data or additional information;                2.    fine a license holder; or                3.    suspend a license.        (2)    When submitting a Food Alcohol Ratio Report, the license holder shall include a current menu and information on hours of operation and sales amounts and percentages for the specified quarters for food, nonalcoholic beverages, and alcoholic beverages.        (3)    The license holder or the license holder’s accountant shall complete, sign, and provide for the notarization of the Food Alcohol Ratio Report.    (e)    As a prerequisite for the renewal of the license, the applicant shall have demonstrated compliance with the annual gross sales requirement under subsection (b)(1)(vii) of this section.    (f)    (1)    The annual license fee is $50.        (2)    The fee for a Sunday permit is $250.
MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  31-604 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions|Title 31 - Washington County|Subtitle 6 - Beer Licenses|Section 31-604 - Class C Beer License

    (a)    There is a Class C beer license.    (b)    The license authorizes the license holder to sell beer at retail to members of a club and their guests at the place described in the license for on–premises consumption.    (c)    Subtitles 14 and 15 of this title and § 3–102 of the General Provisions Article do not apply to an applicant for the license.    (d)    (1)    The annual license fee is $100.        (2)    The fee for a Sunday permit is $250.
MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  31-605 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions|Title 31 - Washington County|Subtitle 6 - Beer Licenses|Section 31-605 - Class D Beer License

    (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 fee is $100.        (2)    The fee for a Sunday permit is $250.
MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  31-701 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions|Title 31 - Washington County|Subtitle 7 - Light Wine Licenses|Section 31-701 - Class a Light Wine License

    (a)    There is a Class A light 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 light wine produced at the winery.        (2)    Light wine shall be sold in a sealed package or container that may not be opened or its contents consumed on the licensed premises.    (d)    The annual license fee is $50.
MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  31-801 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions|Title 31 - Washington County|Subtitle 8 - Beer and Light Wine Licenses|Section 31-801 - Class a Beer and Light Wine License

    (a)    There is a Class A beer and light wine license.    (b)    (1)    The license authorizes the license holder to sell beer and light wine, at retail, at the place described in the license.        (2)    The license holder shall sell the beer and light 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 light wine is sold.    (c)    (1)    The annual license fee is $150.        (2)    The fee for a Sunday permit is $250.
MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  31-802 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions|Title 31 - Washington County|Subtitle 8 - Beer and Light Wine Licenses|Section 31-802 - Class B Beer and Light (On- and Off-Sale) Wine License

    (a)    There is a Class B beer and light wine license.    (b)    The license authorizes the license holder to sell beer and light wine at a hotel or restaurant, at retail, at the place described in the license, for on– and off–premises consumption.    (c)    (1)    The annual license fee is $400.        (2)    The fee for a Sunday permit is $250.
MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  31-803 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions|Title 31 - Washington County|Subtitle 8 - Beer and Light Wine Licenses|Section 31-803 - Class B Beer and Light Wine (On-Sale Only) License

    (a)    There is a Class B beer and light wine (on–sale only) license.    (b)    (1)    The Board may issue the license for use by a restaurant that:            (i)    is in a permanent building with ample space and accommodations;            (ii)    commonly offers hot and cold meals that are prepared, sold, and served to the public during regular business hours;            (iii)    has a dining area with regular seating capacity at tables, chairs, and booths, that, excluding seats at bars or counters, can accommodate at least 50 customers;            (iv)    is equipped with sufficient kitchen and dining facilities for regularly preparing and serving meals to the public;            (v)    maintains a menu that advertises a variety of food that the establishment serves;            (vi)    serves food at all times whenever beer and light wine are being served or consumed; and            (vii)    has, on an annual basis, gross sales of food and nonalcoholic beverages that exceed its gross sales of alcoholic beverages.        (2)    The license authorizes the license holder to sell beer and light wine at retail at the place described in the license for on–premises consumption.        (3)    The license:            (i)    may be issued countywide by the Board; and            (ii)    is not subject to the population ratio quota requirements under § 31–1601 of this title.    (c)    The term of the license is 1 year and begins on May 1.    (d)    (1)    (i)    Once every licensing cycle, the license holder shall comply with a request from the Board to submit a Food Alcohol Ratio Report covering 2 preceding quarters that the Board selects to demonstrate compliance with the annual gross sales requirement under subsection (b)(1)(vii) of this section.            (ii)    To enforce this paragraph, the Board may:                1.    request that a license holder provide supporting data or additional information;                2.    fine a license holder; or                3.    suspend a license.        (2)    When submitting a Food Alcohol Ratio Report, the license holder shall include a current menu and information on hours of operation and sales amounts and percentages for the specified quarters for food, nonalcoholic beverages, and alcoholic beverages.        (3)    The license holder or the license holder’s accountant shall complete, sign, and provide for the notarization of the Food Alcohol Ratio Report.    (e)    As a prerequisite for the renewal of the license, the applicant shall have demonstrated compliance with the annual gross sales requirement under subsection (b)(1)(vii) of this section.    (f)    (1)    The annual license fee is $200.        (2)    The fee for a Sunday permit is $250.
MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  31-804 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions|Title 31 - Washington County|Subtitle 8 - Beer and Light Wine Licenses|Section 31-804 - Class C Beer and Light Wine License

    (a)    There is a Class C beer and light wine license.    (b)    The license authorizes the license holder to sell beer and light wine to a member of a club and guests of members, at retail, at the place described in the license, for on–premises consumption.    (c)    Subtitles 14 and 15 of this title and § 3–102 of the General Provisions Article do not apply to an applicant for the license.    (d)    (1)    The annual license fee is $200.        (2)    The fee for a Sunday permit is $250.
MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  31-805 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions|Title 31 - Washington County|Subtitle 8 - Beer and Light Wine Licenses|Section 31-805 - Class D Beer and Light Wine License

    (a)    There is a Class D beer and light wine license.    (b)    The license authorizes the license holder to sell beer and light wine, at retail, at the place described in the license, for on– and off–premises consumption.    (c)    The license may not be issued for use by a drugstore.    (d)    (1)    The annual license fee is $150.        (2)    The fee for a Sunday permit is $250.
MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  31-901 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions|Title 31 - Washington County|Subtitle 9 - Beer, Wine, and Liquor Licenses|Section 31-901 - Class a Beer, Wine, and Liquor License

    (a)    There is a Class A beer, wine, and liquor license.    (b)    (1)    A license under this section authorizes the license holder to sell beer, wine, and liquor at retail at the place described in the license.        (2)    The license holder shall sell the beer, wine, or liquor in a sealed package or container that may not be opened or its contents consumed on the licensed premises.    (c)    A license under this section may not be issued for a drugstore unless the applicant:        (1)    has been doing business at the location applied for in the license for at least 1 year before the date of the application for the license;        (2)    is the assignee of a business established for at least 1 year before the date of the application for the license at the location applied for; or        (3)    has been engaged in the retail drug business for at least 3 years.    (d)    (1)    The annual license fee is $600.        (2)    The fee for a Sunday permit is $250.