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MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  11-1405 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions|Title 11 - Anne Arundel County|Subtitle 14 - Applications for Licenses|Section 11-1405 - Administrative Fee for Hearing

    (a)    (1)    An administrative fee shall be charged for an administrative action by the county that requires a hearing, including:            (i)    an application for a new license; and            (ii)    a change of ownership of a majority interest in a license.        (2)    The administrative fee does not apply to the renewal of a license for the same premises.    (b)    The administrative fee is:        (1)    $200 payable to the Board, in addition to any other fee required for a license; and        (2)    nonrefundable, whether the requested administrative action is granted or denied.
MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  11-1406 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions|Title 11 - Anne Arundel County|Subtitle 14 - Applications for Licenses|Section 11-1406 - License Fees

    The Board shall:        (1)    collect all license fees required under this article;        (2)    issue all licenses in the county; and        (3)    remit all fees collected to the Comptroller.
MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  11-1407 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions|Title 11 - Anne Arundel County|Subtitle 14 - Applications for Licenses|Section 11-1407 - No Refund of License Fees

    A retail license holder is not entitled to a refund for a license issued in the county.
MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  11-1501 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions|Title 11 - Anne Arundel County|Subtitle 15 - Issuance or Denial of Licenses|Section 11-1501 - 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)    § 4–209 (“Hearing”);        (5)    § 4–210 (“Approval or denial of license application”);        (6)    § 4–211 (“License forms; effective date; expiration”); and        (7)    § 4–212 (“License not property”).    (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)    § 4–202 (“Authority of local licensing boards”), subject to §§ 11–1502 through 11–1504 of this subtitle;        (2)    § 4–203 (“Prohibition against issuing multiple licenses to individual or for use of entity”), subject to §§ 11–1505, 11–1506, and 11–1507 of this subtitle and Subtitle 13, Part III and Subtitle 16, Part II of this title;        (3)    § 4–204 (“Prohibition against issuing multiple licenses for same premises”), subject to § 11–1506 of this subtitle and Subtitle 13, Part III of this title;        (4)    § 4–208 (“Notice of license application required”), subject to § 11–1508 of this subtitle;        (5)    § 4–213 (“Replacement licenses”), subject to § 11–1509 of this subtitle; and        (6)    § 4–214 (“Waiting periods after denial of license applications”), subject to § 11–1510 of this subtitle.
MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  11-1502 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions|Title 11 - Anne Arundel County|Subtitle 15 - Issuance or Denial of Licenses|Section 11-1502 - Authority of Board Not to Extend to City of Annapolis

    The Board may not issue a license for use in the City of Annapolis.
MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  11-1503 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions|Title 11 - Anne Arundel County|Subtitle 15 - Issuance or Denial of Licenses|Section 11-1503 - License Applications Accepted Before Building Construction

    (a)    The Board shall accept and process a license application before the construction of the establishment at the location described in the application, if the application includes detailed plans of:        (1)    the establishment to be constructed;        (2)    the parking area to be provided; and        (3)    the general traffic flow in the area.    (b)    (1)    The license application shall be processed in the same manner as a license application for a location on which the establishment is already constructed.        (2)    Approval of the application is subject to:            (i)    completion of the establishment in accordance with the plans under subsection (a) of this section; and            (ii)    approval by the county building inspector, the county health department, and an inspector for the Board.    (c)    (1)    If an approved license application is not used within 1 year after the date of approval, the approval is void unless the applicant files a written application with the Board for an extension.        (2)    The Board may approve or deny an extension.        (3)    The Board shall provide written notice to the applicant at the time of application that the approval is void if the license is not in use within 1 year after the date of approval.
MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  11-1504 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions|Title 11 - Anne Arundel County|Subtitle 15 - Issuance or Denial of Licenses|Section 11-1504 - 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. §  11-1505 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions|Title 11 - Anne Arundel County|Subtitle 15 - Issuance or Denial of Licenses|Section 11-1505 - Interest in Multiple Licenses -- Prohibited

    (a)    Subject to subsection (b) of this section, unless expressly authorized by this article, a person may not have an interest in more than one license issued by the Board, regardless of whether that interest is held or controlled by direct or indirect ownership, stock ownership, interlocking directors or interlocking stock ownership, franchise operation, chain store operation, or any other direct or indirect manner.    (b)    Except for an interest held or controlled by franchise operation or chain store operation, an individual may have an interest in more than one Class B license, Class H license, or Class BLX license issued by the Board, regardless of whether that interest is held or controlled by direct or indirect ownership, stock ownership, interlocking directors or interlocking stock ownership, or any other direct or indirect manner.
MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  11-1506 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions|Title 11 - Anne Arundel County|Subtitle 15 - Issuance or Denial of Licenses|Section 11-1506 - 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 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. §  11-1507 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions|Title 11 - Anne Arundel County|Subtitle 15 - Issuance or Denial of Licenses|Section 11-1507 - Resort, Entertainment, Hotel, and Motel Facilities and Complexes

    The prohibition against issuing multiple licenses to an individual or for use of an entity does not apply to:        (1)    resort complexes;        (2)    entertainment facilities, including entertainment concessions;        (3)    motel–restaurant complexes;        (4)    hotel–restaurant complexes having at least 100 rooms; or        (5)    hotel–limited service (on–sale) licenses.
MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  11-1508 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions|Title 11 - Anne Arundel County|Subtitle 15 - Issuance or Denial of Licenses|Section 11-1508 - Notice of License Application

    (a)    (1)    The Board may fulfill the notice requirement under § 4–208 of this article by posting online a completed application at least 10 days before the application hearing.        (2)    In addition to the newspaper notice required under § 4–208 of this article or the online notice required under paragraph (1) of this subsection, the Board shall require the applicant for a license to post a suitable notice, similar to a notice used for zoning purposes, in a conspicuous place at the location described in the application for at least 10 days before the application hearing.    (b)    A notice under this section 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. §  11-1509 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions|Title 11 - Anne Arundel County|Subtitle 15 - Issuance or Denial of Licenses|Section 11-1509 - Replacement License Fee

    The Board shall determine the fee for a replacement license.
MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  11-1510 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions|Title 11 - Anne Arundel County|Subtitle 15 - Issuance or Denial of Licenses|Section 11-1510 - Waiting Periods After Denials

    (a)    If a license application is denied, another license application for the same location may not be made for 1 year after the denial.    (b)    If a license application for a location is denied twice, a license may not be issued for the same location for 2 years after the second denial.
MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  11-1701 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions|Title 11 - Anne Arundel County|Subtitle 17 - Transfer of Licenses; Substitution of Names on License|Section 11-1701 - 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)    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 § 11–1702 of this subtitle;        (2)    § 4–305 (“Filing fee and endorsement”), subject to § 11–1703 of this subtitle; and        (3)    § 4–306 (“Substitution of names of officers on license”), subject to § 11–1706 of this subtitle.
MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  11-1702 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions|Title 11 - Anne Arundel County|Subtitle 17 - Transfer of Licenses; Substitution of Names on License|Section 11-1702 - Requirements for Approval of Transfer

    (a)    (1)    Subject to subsection (b) of this section, the Board may not approve an application for the transfer of a license unless:            (i)    all obligations of the transferor pertaining to the licensed establishment have been paid; or            (ii)    an arrangement concerning debts and obligations satisfactory to the transferor’s creditors has been made.        (2)    Paragraph (1) of this subsection also applies to approval of an application for a new license if the Board believes that the application is being used to avoid provisions regarding the transfer of a license.    (b)    (1)    The Board is not bound by subsection (a) of this section unless:            (i)    a creditor submits a claim, under affidavit, to the Board before the hearing held on the transfer; and            (ii)    the claim involves an indebtedness incurred in the operation of the licensed premises.        (2)    If the Board determines that a properly filed claim is outside the expertise of the Board, the Board may approve an application for the transfer of a license or an application for a new license if there is:            (i)    an amicable resolution of the claim; or            (ii)    a judicial determination on the claim.    (c)    Within 1 year after the date of final approval by the Board, and in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations on transfers of licenses, an approved applicant may transfer the license to other premises within one–half mile if the premises for which the license was issued is:        (1)    substantially destroyed by fire, explosion, or catastrophe;        (2)    taken by condemnation;        (3)    taken by the exercise of the power of eminent domain; or        (4)    no longer leased by the license holder due to the delay of a court case or other administrative process delay.
MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  11-1703 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions|Title 11 - Anne Arundel County|Subtitle 17 - Transfer of Licenses; Substitution of Names on License|Section 11-1703 - Fee

    (a)    This section does not apply to a club license.    (b)    The fee for a transfer of location or ownership of a license is $200.
MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  11-1704 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions|Title 11 - Anne Arundel County|Subtitle 17 - Transfer of Licenses; Substitution of Names on License|Section 11-1704 - Multiple Licenses

    Notwithstanding § 11–1505 of this title, a person that has an interest in more than one license may transfer each license to a similar type of business establishment.
MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  11-1705 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions|Title 11 - Anne Arundel County|Subtitle 17 - Transfer of Licenses; Substitution of Names on License|Section 11-1705 - Transfer Restrictions

    (a)    A license may not be transferred unless the license holder has actively engaged in the sale of alcoholic beverages as authorized by the license within 1 year before the date of application for transfer.    (b)    An attempted transfer of a dormant license not in accordance with this section is void.
MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  11-1706 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions|Title 11 - Anne Arundel County|Subtitle 17 - Transfer of Licenses; Substitution of Names on License|Section 11-1706 - Procedures for Substitution of Names on License

    (a)    (1)    In addition to the conditions stated under § 4–306(a) of this article, a corporation or club holding a license may substitute on the license the name of a different officer for the name of any officer who:            (i)    has moved from the county; or            (ii)    no longer has a financial interest in the corporation or club.        (2)    The substitution may not be accompanied by a sale of corporate stock that results in a change of the controlling interest of the corporation or club.    (b)    The corporation or club may apply to the Board for a substitution by submitting a letter that is signed by the new license applicant and the two remaining license holders.    (c)    The Board may not approve the application for the substitution unless:        (1)    all obligations of the corporation or club have been paid; or        (2)    an arrangement concerning debts and obligations satisfactory to the creditors of the corporation or club has been made.    (d)    (1)    On the approval of the Board and the payment of the necessary costs and fees, a corrected license shall be issued.        (2)    In all other cases a formal transfer of the license shall be accomplished in accordance with §§ 4–302, 4–304, and 4–305 of this article.
MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  11-1801 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions|Title 11 - Anne Arundel County|Subtitle 18 - Renewal of Licenses|Section 11-1801 - 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. §  11-1802 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions|Title 11 - Anne Arundel County|Subtitle 18 - Renewal of Licenses|Section 11-1802 - Renewal Application Fee

    An applicant for a license renewal shall pay to the local collecting agent a nonrefundable renewal fee of $50 in addition to the annual license fee.
MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  11-1803 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions|Title 11 - Anne Arundel County|Subtitle 18 - Renewal of Licenses|Section 11-1803 - Holders of Out-of-State Licenses

    Notwithstanding § 11–1504 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. §  11-1804 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions|Title 11 - Anne Arundel County|Subtitle 18 - Renewal of Licenses|Section 11-1804 - Multiple Licenses

    Notwithstanding § 11–1505 of this title, a person that has an interest in more than one license may renew the licenses.
MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  11-1805 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions|Title 11 - Anne Arundel County|Subtitle 18 - Renewal of Licenses|Section 11-1805 - Renewal and Reissuance Restrictions

    (a)    (1)    (i)    A license may not be renewed unless the license holder has actively engaged in the sale of alcoholic beverages as authorized by the license within 1 year before the date of application for renewal.            (ii)    An attempted renewal of a dormant license not in accordance with this section is void.        (2)    Except as provided in paragraph (3) of this subsection, the reissuance of a dormant license is subject to the hearing, notice, and other provisions of Title 4, Subtitle 2 of this article.        (3)    The Board may renew or reissue the dormant license of a license holder without holding a hearing if:            (i)    the main building of the licensed premises has been destroyed by fire, wind, or flood; and            (ii)    the license holder proves that substantial efforts are being made to restore, replace, or repair the licensed premises.    (b)    (1)    A license reissuance is in effect for 1 year after the Board approves the reissuance.        (2)    The license holder may seek a reissuance for an additional year by following the procedures of this section.        (3)    The license holder shall pay the annual license fee for each year of the reissuance, including any year that the licensed premises is not open.
MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  11-1901 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions|Title 11 - Anne Arundel County|Subtitle 19 - Conduct of License Holders|Section 11-1901 - 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 § 11–1902 of this subtitle; and        (2)    § 4–505 (“Alcohol awareness program”), subject to § 11–1902.1 of this subtitle.
MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  11-1902 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions|Title 11 - Anne Arundel County|Subtitle 19 - Conduct of License Holders|Section 11-1902 - Employment of Underage Individuals

    (a)    A holder of a Class A license may employ an individual at least 16 years old to stock alcoholic beverages.    (b)    An individual at least 18 years old may serve alcoholic beverages while acting as a server.    (c)    An individual under the age of 21 years may not act as a bartender or in any solely bar–related capacity.
MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  11-1902.1 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions|Title 11 - Anne Arundel County|Subtitle 19 - Conduct of License Holders|Section 11-1902.1 - Alcohol Awareness Program

    (a)    The license holder or an individual designated by the license holder who is employed in a supervisory capacity shall:        (1)    be certified by an approved alcohol awareness program; and        (2)    be present on the licensed premises at all times when alcoholic beverages may be sold.    (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. §  11-1903 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions|Title 11 - Anne Arundel County|Subtitle 19 - Conduct of License Holders|Section 11-1903 - Window Required on Premises With Class D License

    (a)    A holder of a Class D beer, wine, and liquor license may sell alcoholic beverages or allow alcoholic beverages to be provided only in a room with at least one plain glass window facing the street.    (b)    (1)    The window shall enable an individual standing on the ground to observe the interior of the premises when sales of alcoholic beverages are prohibited.        (2)    The view afforded by the window may not be obstructed when sales of alcoholic beverages are prohibited.
MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  11-2001 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions|Title 11 - Anne Arundel County|Subtitle 20 - Hours and Days for Consumption and Sale|Section 11-2001 - 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 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 $50.