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MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  9-1102 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions|Title 9 - Allegany County|Subtitle 11 - Additional License Privileges|Section 9-1102 - Permit for Sale of Liquor by Drink

    (a)    Subject to subsection (b) of this section, the Board may issue to a holder of a Class D beer or Class D beer and light wine license a permit that allows the sale of beer, wine, and liquor by the drink for on–premises consumption.    (b)    The permit holder:        (1)    may continue to sell beer or beer and light wine for on– or off–premises consumption; but        (2)    may not:            (i)    sell liquor for off–premises consumption; or            (ii)    purchase or possess liquor on the premises in a container smaller than 23 ounces or 680 milliliters.    (c)    Application for the permit may be made not less than 30 days before the day on which the permit is to take effect.    (d)    (1)    Not more than 50 permits may be in existence at any one time.        (2)    A license holder who is issued a permit shall receive a pro rata credit for the unexpired part of the license held when the license holder is issued the permit.    (e)    The annual permit fee is $500.
MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  9-1401 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions|Title 9 - Allegany County|Subtitle 14 - Applications for Licenses|Section 9-1401 - Application of General Provisions

    (a)    The following sections of Title 4, Subtitle 1 (“Applications for Local Licenses”) of Division I of this article apply in the county without exception or variation:        (1)    § 4–102 (“Applications to be filed with local licensing board”);        (2)    § 4–103 (“Application on behalf of partnership”);        (3)    § 4–104 (“Application on behalf of corporation or club”);        (4)    § 4–105 (“Application on behalf of limited liability company”);        (5)    § 4–106 (“Payment of notice expenses”);        (6)    § 4–108 (“Application form required by Comptroller”);        (7)    § 4–111 (“Payment of license fees”);        (8)    § 4–113 (“Refund of license fees”); and        (9)    § 4–114 (“Fees for licenses issued for less than 1 year”).    (b)    Section 4–107 (“Criminal history records check”) of Division I of this article does not apply in the county.    (c)    The following sections of Title 4, Subtitle 1 (“Applications for Local Licenses”) of Division I of this article apply in the county:        (1)    § 4–109 (“Required information on application — In general”), in addition to § 9–1403 of this subtitle;        (2)    § 4–110 (“Required information on application — Petition of support”), in addition to § 9–1404 of this subtitle; and        (3)    § 4–112 (“Disposition of license fees”), in addition to § 9–1405 of this subtitle.
MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  9-1402 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions|Title 9 - Allegany County|Subtitle 14 - Applications for Licenses|Section 9-1402 - Citizenship and Residency Requirements

    (a)    Only a United States citizen may have an interest of any kind in a business for which a license is issued.    (b)    The Board may not issue a license to an individual who is not a resident of the county.
MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  9-1403 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions|Title 9 - Allegany County|Subtitle 14 - Applications for Licenses|Section 9-1403 - Required Statements

    An application shall include:        (1)    a statement that the applicant is at least 21 years old;        (2)    a statement that the applicant, for the issuance or renewal of a license, will produce on request all records that an applicant under this article is required to keep:            (i)    to the Comptroller, a deputy Comptroller, the County Sheriff, or the police of a municipality in the county; or            (ii)    in a proceeding before the Board or the circuit court for the county relating to the license or business;        (3)    the names of two persons or the name of a bonding company authorized under this article who will act as a surety on the bond required by the county;        (4)    a statement of all persons interested in the license, including the name of a business entity on whose behalf the license application is made; and        (5)    certificates of receipt from the County Tax and Utility Office and the State Department of Assessments and Taxation, showing that, for the calendar year immediately before the year for which the license is to be issued, there are no unpaid taxes on the merchandise, fixtures, or inventory for the business due to the State, county, or municipality in which the licensed activity is to be carried on.
MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  9-1404 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions|Title 9 - Allegany County|Subtitle 14 - Applications for Licenses|Section 9-1404 - Petition of Support

    (a)    (1)    With the license application, the applicant shall submit a petition signed by at least 10 residents, voters, or property owners who:            (i)    have not signed any other petition for a license; and            (ii)    live or own property in the vicinity of the place for which the license application is made.        (2)    The petition shall state the full name, residence, or property owned of each person who signs the petition.        (3)    Each person who signs the petition shall certify that the person:            (i)    has been acquainted with the applicant for more than 1 year before the date that license application is made;            (ii)    has good reason to believe that all the statements in the petition are true; and            (iii)    requests that the petition be approved and that the license be issued.    (b)    The applicant shall verify the petition by affidavit made before a notary or the clerk of the circuit court.
MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  9-1405 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions|Title 9 - Allegany County|Subtitle 14 - Applications for Licenses|Section 9-1405 - Collection and Disposition of License Fees

    (a)    The Board shall process and the Director of Finance shall collect the fees.    (b)    From the fees collected from licenses issued to a business in a municipality, the Director of Finance shall:        (1)    credit 5% to the general fund of the county to cover administrative costs; and        (2)    pay 50% of the remaining fees to the municipality where the business is located.
MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  9-1501 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions|Title 9 - Allegany County|Subtitle 15 - Issuance or Denial of Licenses|Section 9-1501 - 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)    §�4–205�(“Chain store, supermarket, or discount house”);        (2)    §�4–206�(“Limitations on retail sales floor space”);        (3)    §�4–207�(“Licenses issued to minors”);        (4)    §�4–211�(“License forms; effective date; expiration”);        (5)    §�4–212�(“License not property”);        (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 do not apply in the county:        (1)    §�4–208�(“Notice of license application required”) and is superseded by § 9–1504 of this subtitle; and        (2)    §�4–210�(“Approval or denial of license application”) and is superseded by §�9–1506 of this subtitle.    (c)    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)    §�4–202�(“Authority of local licensing boards”), subject to § 9–1502 of this subtitle;        (2)    §�4–203�(“Prohibition against issuing multiple licenses to individual or for use of entity”), subject to § 9–1503 of this subtitle and Subtitle 13, Part III of this title;        (3)    §�4–204�(“Prohibition against issuing multiple licenses for same premises”), subject to § 9–1503 of this subtitle; and        (4)    §�4–209�(“Hearing”), in addition to § 9–1505 of this subtitle.
MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  9-1502 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions|Title 9 - Allegany County|Subtitle 15 - Issuance or Denial of Licenses|Section 9-1502 - Holders of Out-of-State Licenses

    The Board may not issue a Class A or Class D beer license, beer and light wine license, or beer, wine, and liquor license to a person that holds an out–of–state alcoholic beverages license.
MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  9-1503 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions|Title 9 - Allegany County|Subtitle 15 - Issuance or Denial of Licenses|Section 9-1503 - 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 light wine licenses; and        (2)    each premises is a bowling establishment that has at least 30 lanes with automatic pinsetters.
MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  9-1504 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions|Title 9 - Allegany County|Subtitle 15 - Issuance or Denial of Licenses|Section 9-1504 - Notice of License Application

    (a)    (1)    The Board shall publish a notice of the license application once a week for 2 consecutive weeks in at least one newspaper of general circulation in the municipality nearest to the location described in the application, as determined by the applicant.        (2)    The notice shall state:            (i)    the residence of the applicant; and            (ii)    the location described in the application and the owner of the location.        (3)    The first publication under this subsection shall be at least 15 days before the application hearing.    (b)    (1)    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 the application for at least 10 days before the application hearing.        (2)    A notice under this subsection shall state the class of license for which application is made and the date, time, and location set by the Board for an application hearing.
MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  9-1505 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions|Title 9 - Allegany County|Subtitle 15 - Issuance or Denial of Licenses|Section 9-1505 - Additional Board Determinations

    In a hearing on an application or protest, the general reputation of the following is admissible:        (1)    the applicant or license holder;        (2)    the location described in the application; and        (3)    the persons who congregate at the location described in the application.
MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  9-1506 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions|Title 9 - Allegany County|Subtitle 15 - Issuance or Denial of Licenses|Section 9-1506 - Factors for Denial

    (a)    The Board may deny a license application if it decides that:        (1)    the applicant is unfit to be issued the license; or        (2)    the location described in the application is not a proper one with reference to ensuring the public peace, general welfare, or character of the neighborhood.    (b)    Due regard shall be given to the number of licenses issued for a neighborhood.
MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  9-1701 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions|Title 9 - Allegany County|Subtitle 17 - Transfer of Licenses; Substitution of Names on License|Section 9-1701 - 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)    § 4–306 (“Substitution of names of officers on license”).    (b)    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 § 9–1702 of this subtitle; and        (2)    § 4–305 (“Filing fee and endorsement”), subject to § 9–1703 of this subtitle.
MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  9-1702 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions|Title 9 - Allegany County|Subtitle 17 - Transfer of Licenses; Substitution of Names on License|Section 9-1702 - Payment of Taxes

    The Board may not allow the transfer of a license unless the Board is presented with a receipt or certificate from the Director of Finance showing that all personal property taxes due the county or the State are paid.
MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  9-1703 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions|Title 9 - Allegany County|Subtitle 17 - Transfer of Licenses; Substitution of Names on License|Section 9-1703 - Fee

    The fee for a transfer of a license is $200.
MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  9-1704 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions|Title 9 - Allegany County|Subtitle 17 - Transfer of Licenses; Substitution of Names on License|Section 9-1704 - Population Restriction for Transfer of Certain Class A, Class B, and Class D Licenses

    The Board may not transfer a license that is issued under § 9–1603 of this title unless the license holder continues to comply with the requirements of § 9–1602 of this title.
MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  9-1801 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions|Title 9 - Allegany County|Subtitle 18 - Renewal of Licenses|Section 9-1801 - Application of General Provisions

    Title 4, Subtitle 4 (“Renewal of Local Licenses”) of Division I of this article applies in the county without exception or variation.
MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  9-1802 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions|Title 9 - Allegany County|Subtitle 18 - Renewal of Licenses|Section 9-1802 - Holders of Out-of-State Licenses

    Notwithstanding § 9–1502 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. §  9-1901 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions|Title 9 - Allegany County|Subtitle 19 - Conduct of License Holders|Section 9-1901 - 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)    § 4–505 (“Alcohol awareness program”);        (4)    § 4–506 (“Evidence of purchaser’s age”);        (5)    § 4–507 (“Retail delivery of alcoholic beverages”); and        (6)    § 4–508 (“Display of license”).    (b)    Section 4–504 (“Employment of underage individuals”) of Division I of this article applies in the county, subject to § 9–1902 of this subtitle.
MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  9-1902 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions|Title 9 - Allegany County|Subtitle 19 - Conduct of License Holders|Section 9-1902 - Employment of Underage Individuals

    (a)    A license holder may employ an individual between the ages of 18 and 21 years.    (b)    To be allowed to sell or serve beer, light wine, and liquor, an individual shall be at least 18 years old.
MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  9-1903 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions|Title 9 - Allegany County|Subtitle 19 - Conduct of License Holders|Section 9-1903 - Underage Individuals at Functions Held on Class C or Class D Licensed Premises

    (a)    Subject to subsections (b) and (c) of this section, a Class C or Class D license holder may allow individuals under the age of 21 years on the premises to hold or attend a dance or other function at which individuals under the age of 21 years may be present.    (b)    Alcoholic beverages may not be sold at the function or be present in the room where the function is held.    (c)    The sponsor of the function shall provide adult supervision.
MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  9-1904 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions|Title 9 - Allegany County|Subtitle 19 - Conduct of License Holders|Section 9-1904 - Sale of Alcoholic Beverages by Retail Dealers

    (a)    A retail dealer may not extend credit to a customer.    (b)    A suit may not be maintained by a retail dealer against a person for alcoholic beverages that have been sold on credit.
MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  9-1905 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions|Title 9 - Allegany County|Subtitle 19 - Conduct of License Holders|Section 9-1905 - Signage Prohibiting Liquor Sales

    (a)    An establishment licensed for the sale of beer or of beer and wine shall post at least four conspicuous notices on the licensed premises, including a building, a parking lot, a terrace, or grounds that are an integral part of the licensed premises, stating “Unlawful to drink or display liquor on these premises.”.    (b)    A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 2 years or a fine not exceeding $1,000 or both.
MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  9-2001 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions|Title 9 - Allegany County|Subtitle 20 - Hours and Days for Consumption and Sale|Section 9-2001 - Hours When Consuming Alcoholic Beverages Is Prohibited

    (a)    (1)    Unless otherwise provided under this title, from 1 a.m. to 7 a.m. on Monday through Saturday and after 1 a.m. on Sunday, an individual may not consume alcoholic beverages in a premises licensed under this title.        (2)    An owner, operator, or manager of a premises licensed under this title may not allow the consumption of alcoholic beverages that is 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 $500 for each offense.
MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  9-2005 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions|Title 9 - Allegany County|Subtitle 20 - Hours and Days for Consumption and Sale|Section 9-2005 - Hours for December 31 and January 1

    The Board shall determine the hours of sale for December 31 and January 1, regardless of the days of the week on which those dates fall.
MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  9-2006 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions|Title 9 - Allegany County|Subtitle 20 - Hours and Days for Consumption and Sale|Section 9-2006 - Election Day

    A license holder whose premises are also used as a polling place may not exercise any privilege conferred by that license on the day of an election when the polls are open.
MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  9-2101 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions|Title 9 - Allegany County|Subtitle 21 - Revocation and Suspension of Licenses|Section 9-2101 - 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”); and        (2)    § 4–605 (“Nudity and sexual displays”).    (b)    Section 4–606 (“Effects of revocation”) of Division I of this article does not apply in the county and is superseded by § 9–2105 of this subtitle.    (c)    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)    § 4–603 (“Revocation and suspension procedures”), subject to §§ 9–2102 and 9–2103 of this subtitle; and        (2)    § 4–604 (“Grounds for revocation or suspension”), subject to § 9–2104 of this subtitle.
MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  9-2102 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions|Title 9 - Allegany County|Subtitle 21 - Revocation and Suspension of Licenses|Section 9-2102 - Procedures to Initiate Complaint

    In addition to the revocation and suspension procedures provided under § 4–603(a) of this article, a complaint may be made by at least 10 persons in the vicinity of the licensed premises.
MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  9-2103 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions|Title 9 - Allegany County|Subtitle 21 - Revocation and Suspension of Licenses|Section 9-2103 - Admissible Evidence in Hearing

    In a hearing on a complaint for revocation or suspension of a license, admissible evidence includes the general reputation of:        (1)    the applicant or license holder;        (2)    the establishment; and        (3)    the individuals who congregate at the establishment.
MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  9-2104 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions|Title 9 - Allegany County|Subtitle 21 - Revocation and Suspension of Licenses|Section 9-2104 - Additional Grounds for Revocation or Suspension

    In addition to the grounds for revocation or suspension provided under § 4–604 of this article, the Board shall revoke or suspend a license for conviction of the license holder’s agent or employee for a violation of this article.
MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  9-2105 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions|Title 9 - Allegany County|Subtitle 21 - Revocation and Suspension of Licenses|Section 9-2105 - Effects of Revocation

    If a license is revoked because the license holder was convicted of violating this article or a provision of the Tax – General Article that relates to the alcoholic beverage tax, the Board may not issue a license to the former license holder or for the premises within 1 year after the conviction.