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MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  32-1501 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions|Title 32 - Wicomico County|Subtitle 15 - Issuance or Denial of Licenses|Section 32-1501 - Application of General Provisions

    (a)    The following sections of Title 4, Subtitle 2 (“Issuance or Denial of Local Licenses”) of Division I of this article apply in the county without exception or variation:        (1)    §�4–202�(“Authority of local licensing boards”);        (2)    §�4–206�(“Limitations on retail sales floor space”);        (3)    §�4–207�(“Licenses issued to minors”);        (4)    §�4–209�(“Hearing”);        (5)    §�4–211�(“License forms; effective date; expiration”);        (6)    §�4–213�(“Replacement licenses”); and        (7)    §�4–214�(“Waiting periods after denial of license applications”).    (b)    The following sections of Title 4, Subtitle 2 (“Issuance or Denial of Local Licenses”) of Division I of this article apply in the county:        (1)    §�4–203�(“Prohibition against issuing multiple licenses to individual or for use of entity”), subject to §§ 32–1502 and 32–1506 of this subtitle and Subtitle 13, Part III of this title;        (2)    §�4–204�(“Prohibition against issuing multiple licenses for same premises”), subject to §§ 32–1502 and 32–1506 of this subtitle and Subtitle 13, Part III of this title;        (3)    §�4–205�(“Chain store, supermarket, or discount house”), subject to § 32–1503 of this subtitle;        (4)    §�4–208�(“Notice of license application required”), subject to § 32–1507 of this subtitle;        (5)    §�4–210�(“Approval or denial of license application”), subject to § 32–1508 of this subtitle; and        (6)    §�4–212�(“License not property”), subject to § 32–1509 of this subtitle.
MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  32-1502 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions|Title 32 - Wicomico County|Subtitle 15 - Issuance or Denial of Licenses|Section 32-1502 - Prohibition Against Issuance of Multiple Licenses -- Exceptions

    The prohibitions against one person being issued more than one license under § 4–203 of this article do not apply to:        (1)    a Class 6 pub–brewery license issued under § 2–208 of this article or a Class 7 micro–brewery license issued under § 2–209 of this article; or        (2)    a Class B beer, wine, and liquor license issued under § 32–902 of this article if:            (i)    the resident applicant is a resident of the county at the time of application; and            (ii)    the minimum capital investment in the premises is at least $200,000 or the premises have a fair market value of at least $200,000.
MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  32-1503 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions|Title 32 - Wicomico County|Subtitle 15 - Issuance or Denial of Licenses|Section 32-1503 - Chain Store, Supermarket, or Discount House

    Section 4–205 of this article does not apply to a license issued under:        (1)    § 2–208 or § 2–209 (regarding pub–brewery and micro–brewery licenses) of this article; or        (2)    § 32–902 (regarding Class B beer, wine, and liquor licenses) of this title if:            (i)    the resident applicant is a resident of the county at the time of application; and            (ii)    the minimum capital investment in the premises is at least $200,000 or the premises have a fair market value of at least $200,000.
MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  32-1504 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions|Title 32 - Wicomico County|Subtitle 15 - Issuance or Denial of Licenses|Section 32-1504 - Married Couple Considered to Be One Person

    For purposes of this subtitle, a married couple is considered to be one person.
MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  32-1505 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions|Title 32 - Wicomico County|Subtitle 15 - Issuance or Denial of Licenses|Section 32-1505 - License for Incomplete, Remodeled, or Renovated Building

    (a)    The Board may give tentative approval to issuing a license for an establishment that is not completed or that is to be remodeled or renovated, based on the building 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 construction, remodeling, or renovation in accordance with the plans and specifications.
MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  32-1506 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions|Title 32 - Wicomico County|Subtitle 15 - Issuance or Denial of Licenses|Section 32-1506 - Bowling Establishments

    Multiple licenses may be issued for the same premises or to an individual for the use of that individual, a partnership, a corporation, an unincorporated association, or a limited liability company if:        (1)    the licenses are Class D beer or Class D beer and wine licenses; and        (2)    each premises is a bowling establishment that has at least 30 lanes with automatic pinsetters.
MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  32-1507 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions|Title 32 - Wicomico County|Subtitle 15 - Issuance or Denial of Licenses|Section 32-1507 - Posting of Notice of Applications to Be Heard

    (a)    In addition to the newspaper notice required under § 4–208 of this article, the Board shall post a suitable notice in a conspicuous place at the location described in an application for at least 10 days before the application hearing.    (b)    A notice under this section shall state the class of license for which the application is made and the date, time, and location set by the Board for an application hearing.
MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  32-1508 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions|Title 32 - Wicomico County|Subtitle 15 - Issuance or Denial of Licenses|Section 32-1508 - Other Factors in Deciding Whether to Issue License

    (a)    The Board shall make a physical inspection of the location described in the application before issuing a license.    (b)    Before the Board issues a license, the Board shall consider and determine as suitable:        (1)    the moral character and financial responsibility of the applicant;        (2)    the appropriateness of the location described in the application, taking into consideration the number of existing licenses; and        (3)    the general fitness of the applicant to engage in the business authorized by the license.
MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  32-1509 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions|Title 32 - Wicomico County|Subtitle 15 - Issuance or Denial of Licenses|Section 32-1509 - License Not Subject to Certain Actions

        A license is not subject to:        (1)    a writ of execution by a judgment creditor of a license holder; or        (2)    a distraint for rent.
MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  32-1701 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions|Title 32 - Wicomico County|Subtitle 17 - Transfer of Licenses; Substitution of Names on License|Section 32-1701 - 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”); and        (2)    §�4–304�(“Compliance with Bulk Transfers Act required”).    (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 § 32–1704 of this subtitle.    (c)    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:        (1)    §�4–302�(“Transfer of place of business; transfer of license and inventory”), subject to § 32–1702 of this subtitle; and        (2)    §�4–305�(“Filing fee and endorsement”), subject to § 32–1703 of this subtitle.
MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  32-1702 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions|Title 32 - Wicomico County|Subtitle 17 - Transfer of Licenses; Substitution of Names on License|Section 32-1702 - Waiver of Publication Notice Authorized

    The Board may waive the publication notice required under § 4–302(b)(4) of this article for the transfer of a Class C club license if:        (1)    the person whose name appears on the license becomes ineligible; and        (2)    a new application for the same class of license is properly filed with the Board within 10 days after the person becomes ineligible.
MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  32-1703 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions|Title 32 - Wicomico County|Subtitle 17 - Transfer of Licenses; Substitution of Names on License|Section 32-1703 - Fee

    The fee for a transfer of a license is $75, in addition to the costs of publication, notice, and any hearing fees required.
MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  32-1704 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions|Title 32 - Wicomico County|Subtitle 17 - Transfer of Licenses; Substitution of Names on License|Section 32-1704 - 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 by the Board and payment of a $50 fee to the county treasurer, the Board shall:        (1)    amend its records; and        (2)    issue a corrected license.
MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  32-1801 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions|Title 32 - Wicomico County|Subtitle 18 - Renewal of Licenses|Section 32-1801 - 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)    § 4–404 (“Filing period for renewal application”);        (3)    § 4–406 (“Protests”);        (4)    § 4–407 (“Denial of renewal application”);        (5)    § 4–408 (“Issuance of renewed licenses”);        (6)    § 4–409 (“Multiple licenses”); and        (7)    § 4–410 (“Chain store, supermarket, or discount house”).    (b)    The following sections of Title 4, Subtitle 4 (“Renewal of Local Licenses”) of Division I of this article apply in the county:        (1)    § 4–403 (“Renewal application”), subject to § 32–1802 of this subtitle; and        (2)    § 4–405 (“Contents of renewal application”), subject to § 32–1803 of this subtitle.
MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  32-1802 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions|Title 32 - Wicomico County|Subtitle 18 - Renewal of Licenses|Section 32-1802 - Renewal Application Fee

    An applicant for license renewal shall pay a renewal application fee of $50 to the local collecting agent in addition to the license fee.
MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  32-1803 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions|Title 32 - Wicomico County|Subtitle 18 - Renewal of Licenses|Section 32-1803 - Payment of Taxes

    The Board may not renew a license until the license holder presents the Board with a certificate of receipt issued by the County Finance Department showing that there are no unpaid taxes on the inventory and personal property of the renewal applicant due to the county or State.
MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  32-1901 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions|Title 32 - Wicomico County|Subtitle 19 - Conduct of License Holders|Section 32-1901 - 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”);        (4)    § 4–507 (“Retail delivery of alcoholic beverages”); and        (5)    § 4–508 (“Display of license”).    (b)    The following sections of Title 4, Subtitle 5 (“Conduct of Local License Holders”) of Division I of this article apply in the county:        (1)    § 4–504 (“Employment of underage individuals”), subject to § 32–1902 of this subtitle; and        (2)    § 4–505 (“Alcohol awareness program”), subject to § 32–1903 of this subtitle.
MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  32-1902 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions|Title 32 - Wicomico County|Subtitle 19 - Conduct of License Holders|Section 32-1902 - Employment of Underage Individuals

    An individual who is at least 16 years old and has a work permit may be employed at a licensed premises to stock alcoholic beverages or clear tables and bar areas.
MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  32-1903 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions|Title 32 - Wicomico County|Subtitle 19 - Conduct of License Holders|Section 32-1903 - Alcohol Awareness Program

    (a)    This section does not apply to a holder of a Class C license.    (b)    (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.    (c)    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. §  32-2001 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions|Title 32 - Wicomico County|Subtitle 20 - Hours and Days for Consumption and Sale|Section 32-2001 - 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. §  32-2002 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions|Title 32 - Wicomico County|Subtitle 20 - Hours and Days for Consumption and Sale|Section 32-2002 - Beer Licenses

    (a)    A holder of a Class A beer license may sell beer under:        (1)    a 6–day license, on Monday through Saturday, from 6 a.m. to midnight; or        (2)    a 7–day license, on Monday through Sunday, from 6 a.m. to midnight.    (b)    (1)    A holder of a Class B (hotel and restaurant) beer license may sell beer:            (i)    for off–premises consumption, from 6 a.m. to midnight; and            (ii)    for on–premises consumption:                1.    on Monday through Saturday, from 6 a.m. to 2 a.m. the following day; and                2.    on Sunday, from 10 a.m. to midnight, only to customers who are seated at tables on the premises.        (2)    The license holder may not sell beer at a bar or counter on Sunday.    (c)    (1)    A holder of a Class C beer license may sell beer on Monday through Saturday, from 6 a.m. to midnight.        (2)    The license holder may not sell beer at a bar or counter on Sunday.    (d)    A holder of a Class D beer license may sell beer from 6 a.m. to midnight.
MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  32-2003 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions|Title 32 - Wicomico County|Subtitle 20 - Hours and Days for Consumption and Sale|Section 32-2003 - Beer and Wine Licenses

    (a)    A holder of a Class A beer and wine license may sell beer and wine under:        (1)    a 6–day license, on Monday through Saturday, from 6 a.m. to midnight; or        (2)    a 7–day license, on Monday through Sunday, from 6 a.m. to midnight.    (b)    (1)    A holder of a Class B (hotel and restaurant) beer and wine license may sell beer and wine:            (i)    for off–premises consumption, from 6 a.m. to midnight; and            (ii)    for on–premises consumption:                1.    on Monday through Saturday, from 6 a.m. to 2 a.m. the following day; and                2.    on Sunday, from 10 a.m. to midnight, only to customers who are seated at tables on the premises.        (2)    The license holder may not sell beer or wine at a bar or counter on Sunday.    (c)    A holder of a Class C beer and wine (on–sale) license may sell beer and wine on Monday through Saturday, from 6 a.m. to midnight.    (d)    (1)    A holder of a 6–day Class D beer and wine license may sell beer and wine on Monday through Saturday:            (i)    for off–premises consumption, from 6 a.m. to midnight; and            (ii)    for on–premises consumption, from 6 a.m. to 2 a.m. the following day.        (2)    A holder of a 7–day Class D beer and wine license may sell beer and wine:            (i)    for off–premises consumption, on Monday through Sunday, from 6 a.m. to midnight; and            (ii)    for on–premises consumption:                1.    on Monday through Saturday, from 6 a.m. to 2 a.m. the following day; and                2.    except as provided in paragraph (3) of this subsection, on Sunday, from 12:30 p.m. to midnight for customers who are seated.        (3)    A holder of a 7–day Class D beer and wine license issued for a bowling alley may sell beer and wine on Sunday from noon to midnight.
MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  32-2004 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions|Title 32 - Wicomico County|Subtitle 20 - Hours and Days for Consumption and Sale|Section 32-2004 - Beer, Wine, and Liquor Licenses

    (a)    A holder of a Class A beer, wine, and liquor license may sell beer, wine, and liquor on Monday through Saturday, from 6 a.m. to midnight.    (b)    (1)    A holder of a Class B beer, wine, and liquor (on–sale) license may sell beer, wine, and liquor:            (i)    on Monday through Saturday, from 10 a.m. to 2 a.m. the following day; and            (ii)    on Sunday, from 10 a.m. to midnight, only to customers who are seated at tables on the premises.        (2)    The license holder may not sell beer, wine, or liquor at a bar or counter on Sunday.    (c)    (1)    Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, a holder of a Class B–SWL license may sell wine for off–premises consumption:            (i)    on Monday through Saturday, from 10 a.m. to midnight; and            (ii)    on Sunday, from 12:30 p.m. to midnight.        (2)    A holder of a Class B–SWL license may exercise the privileges under paragraph (1) of this subsection only if the licensed premises is open for business as a restaurant.    (d)    (1)    A holder of a Class C club beer, wine, and liquor license may sell beer, wine, and liquor:            (i)    on Monday through Saturday, from 10 a.m. to 2 a.m. the following day; and            (ii)    on Sunday, from 12:30 p.m. to midnight, only to customers who are seated on the premises.        (2)    The license holder may not sell beer, wine, or liquor at a bar or counter on Sunday.    (e)    A holder of a Class D beer, wine, and liquor license may sell beer, wine, and liquor on Monday through Saturday, from 10 a.m. to 2 a.m. the following day.
MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  32-2005 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions|Title 32 - Wicomico County|Subtitle 20 - Hours and Days for Consumption and Sale|Section 32-2005 - Hours of Sale on January 1

    The Board shall determine the hour when a license holder shall stop selling alcoholic beverages on the morning of January 1, regardless of the day on which January 1 falls.
MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  32-2006 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions|Title 32 - Wicomico County|Subtitle 20 - Hours and Days for Consumption and Sale|Section 32-2006 - Consumption Allowed for 30 Minutes After Hours of Sale

    When the hours of sale for consumption on the premises end:        (1)    alcoholic beverages may continue to be consumed on the premises for 30 minutes; and        (2)    thereafter, each table and bar area shall be cleared of all alcoholic beverages.
MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  32-2101 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions|Title 32 - Wicomico County|Subtitle 21 - Revocation and Suspension of Licenses|Section 32-2101 - 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)    § 4–605 (“Nudity and sexual displays”).    (b)    The following sections of Title 4, Subtitle 6 (“Revocation and Suspension of Local Licenses”) of Division I of this article apply in the county:        (1)    § 4–604 (“Grounds for revocation or suspension”), subject to § 32–2102 of this subtitle; and        (2)    § 4–606 (“Effects of revocation”), subject to § 32–2103 of this subtitle.