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MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  29-202 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions|Title 29 - Somerset County|Subtitle 2 - Board of License Commissioners|Section 29-202 - Membership

    (a)    The Governor shall appoint three members to the Board, subject to the advice and consent of the Senate.    (b)    (1)    Each member of the Board shall be:            (i)    a resident and voter of the county; and            (ii)    an individual of high character and integrity and of recognized business capacity.        (2)    Not more than two members may belong to the same political party.    (c)    The term of a member is 2 years.    (d)    (1)    The Governor shall appoint an eligible individual to fill a vacancy during the remainder of the term of office of the individual originally appointed in accordance with subsection (a) of this section.        (2)    A member who is appointed after a term has begun serves only for the remainder of the term and until a successor is appointed and qualifies.    (e)    (1)    The Governor may remove a member for misconduct in office, incompetence, or willful neglect of duty.        (2)    The Governor shall give a member who is charged a copy of the charges against the member and, with at least 10 days’ notice, an opportunity to be heard publicly in person or by counsel.        (3)    If a member is removed, the Governor shall file with the Office of the Secretary of State a statement of charges against the member and the Governor’s findings made on the charges.
MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  29-203 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions|Title 29 - Somerset County|Subtitle 2 - Board of License Commissioners|Section 29-203 - Chair

    In making the appointments, the Governor shall designate a chair from among the members of the Board.
MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  29-204 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions|Title 29 - Somerset County|Subtitle 2 - Board of License Commissioners|Section 29-204 - Salaries; Expenses; Staff

    (a)    (1)    The chair of the Board shall receive a salary of $4,000 annually.        (2)    Each other member of the Board shall receive a salary of $3,500 annually.        (3)    The County Commissioners shall pay the salaries of the members of the Board.        (4)    The County Commissioners may pay for expenses of the Board, including:            (i)    salaries of personnel other than members of the Board; and            (ii)    costs of printing, supplies, and other expenses related to the operation of the Board.    (b)    The Board may:        (1)    employ:            (i)    a secretary;            (ii)    inspectors; and            (iii)    clerical and other assistants as are necessary; and        (2)    except as otherwise provided in this section, set the compensation of the employees.    (c)    The Board:        (1)    shall appoint a clerk to the Board at a salary of $4,000 annually; and        (2)    may designate an attorney for the Board at a salary of $4,500 annually.
MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  29-205 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions|Title 29 - Somerset County|Subtitle 2 - Board of License Commissioners|Section 29-205 - Regulations

    The Board may adopt regulations to carry out this article.
MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  29-301 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions|Title 29 - Somerset County|Subtitle 3 - Liquor Control Board|Section 29-301 - Definitions

    (a)    In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.    (b)    “Dispensary” means a store established and maintained by the Liquor Control Board for the sale of alcoholic beverages.    (c)    “Liquor Control Board” means the Liquor Control Board for the county.
MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  29-302 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions|Title 29 - Somerset County|Subtitle 3 - Liquor Control Board|Section 29-302 - Established

    There is a Liquor Control Board for Somerset County.
MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  29-303 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions|Title 29 - Somerset County|Subtitle 3 - Liquor Control Board|Section 29-303 - Membership

    (a)    The Governor shall appoint three members to the Liquor Control Board.    (b)    Each member of the Liquor Control Board shall be:        (1)    a resident and voter in the county; and        (2)    an individual of high character, integrity, and recognized business capacity.    (c)    (1)    A member of the Liquor Control Board may not:            (i)    have a direct or indirect financial interest in the manufacture, purchase, or sale of alcoholic beverages; or            (ii)    derive profit or remuneration from the purchase or sale of alcoholic beverages other than the salary payable for the discharge of the duties of the office.        (2)    A person who violates this subsection is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 3 years or a fine not exceeding $2,000 or both.    (d)    The term of a member is 4 years and begins on June 1.    (e)    If a vacancy occurs, it shall be filled for the unexpired term in the same manner as the original appointment.
MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  29-304 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions|Title 29 - Somerset County|Subtitle 3 - Liquor Control Board|Section 29-304 - Chair

    The Liquor Control Board shall elect a chair from among its members.
MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  29-305 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions|Title 29 - Somerset County|Subtitle 3 - Liquor Control Board|Section 29-305 - Meetings; Salaries; Staff

    (a)    The Liquor Control Board shall meet at least twice each month.    (b)    (1)    The chair of the Liquor Control Board shall receive an annual salary of $2,500.        (2)    The other members of the Liquor Control Board shall receive an annual salary of $2,000.    (c)    (1)    The Liquor Control Board shall appoint employees necessary to operate the dispensary system, set employee compensation, and require a bond for the faithful performance of employee duties.        (2)    (i)    An employee of the Liquor Control Board may not:                1.    have a direct or indirect financial interest in the manufacture or sale of alcoholic beverages; or                2.    derive profit or remuneration from the sale of alcoholic beverages other than the salary or wages payable for the discharge of the duties of the office.            (ii)    A person who violates this paragraph is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 3 years or a fine not exceeding $2,000 or both.
MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  29-306 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions|Title 29 - Somerset County|Subtitle 3 - Liquor Control Board|Section 29-306 - Monopoly Control

    Subject to § 1–319 of this article, the Liquor Control Board has a monopoly on the sale and distribution of liquor in the county.
MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  29-307 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions|Title 29 - Somerset County|Subtitle 3 - Liquor Control Board|Section 29-307 - Borrowing Power

    (a)    (1)    The County Commissioners may loan money to the Liquor Control Board to provide the Liquor Control Board with adequate working capital to acquire, establish, and operate the dispensary system and warehouse facilities.        (2)    The County Commissioners may finance a loan under this subsection by issuing notes, certificates of indebtedness, or bonds as the County Commissioners find necessary.    (b)    (1)    Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, the Liquor Control Board may borrow money from a banking institution on the Liquor Control Board’s own credit.        (2)    The aggregate sum loaned to or borrowed by the Liquor Control Board may not exceed $150,000.
MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  29-308 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions|Title 29 - Somerset County|Subtitle 3 - Liquor Control Board|Section 29-308 - Other Powers

    Subject to § 1–309 of this article, the Liquor Control Board may:        (1)    purchase from a holder of a wholesaler’s license or manufacturer’s license alcoholic beverages that the Liquor Control Board is authorized to sell and on which the excise tax imposed by § 5–102 of the Tax – General Article is paid;        (2)    (i)    purchase from a holder of a resident or nonresident dealer’s permit and import for resale alcoholic beverages that the Liquor Control Board is authorized to sell; and            (ii)    resell the alcoholic beverages once the excise tax is paid;        (3)    sell alcoholic beverages in sealed containers at prices that it determines and that are uniform in all dispensaries;        (4)    refuse to sell alcoholic beverages to a person that, in the judgment of the Liquor Control Board, is not suitable to purchase or consume the alcoholic beverages;        (5)    restrict by any method the quantity of alcoholic beverages that may be sold to an individual consumer or license holder at or during any time;        (6)    enter into a contract or adopt regulations necessary or desirable to carry out this article;        (7)    sell and ship outside of the county a container or package of alcoholic beverages kept for sale in a dispensary, if not prohibited by law in the place where the shipment is consigned;        (8)    subject to the approval of the County Commissioners, rent, lease, or purchase premises necessary for the operation of the dispensaries; and        (9)    establish the hours of sale for dispensaries, outside of which a dispensary may not remain open.
MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  29-309 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions|Title 29 - Somerset County|Subtitle 3 - Liquor Control Board|Section 29-309 - Dispensaries

    (a)    The Liquor Control Board may establish and maintain stores known as “dispensaries”.    (b)    A dispensary:        (1)    may sell any alcoholic beverage except beer; and        (2)    shall sell alcoholic beverages in sealed packages or containers.    (c)    The Liquor Control Board may establish and maintain a dispensary only in:        (1)    Crisfield;        (2)    the West Princess Anne election district; and        (3)    the Dublin election district.    (d)    A person may not open or consume the contents of a sealed package or container containing alcoholic beverages on the premises of the dispensary where sold.    (e)    Title 4, Subtitle 2 of this article does not apply to this section.
MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  29-310 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions|Title 29 - Somerset County|Subtitle 3 - Liquor Control Board|Section 29-310 - Distribution of Proceeds

    (a)    The Liquor Control Board shall apply proceeds derived from the operation of dispensaries first toward the repayment of money advanced to or borrowed by the Liquor Control Board.    (b)    (1)    After repayment under subsection (a) of this section, the Liquor Control Board may maintain a reserve fund not exceeding $300,000 to:            (i)    provide adequate working capital; and            (ii)    cover any losses sustained by the Liquor Control Board in operating the dispensaries.        (2)    The Liquor Control Board may distribute up to $100,000 from the reserve fund to each dispensary.    (c)    Of the proceeds generated by the dispensaries in excess of the amount required to maintain the reserve fund, the Liquor Control Board annually shall distribute:        (1)    by May 1, to the county:            (i)    75% of the remaining proceeds generated by the dispensaries in Crisfield and the West Princess Anne election districts; and            (ii)    all of the remaining proceeds generated by the dispensary in the Dublin election district; and        (2)    by June 1, to the City of Crisfield and the Town of Princess Anne, in equal amounts, 25% of the remaining proceeds generated by the dispensaries in Crisfield and the West Princess Anne election districts.
MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  29-311 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions|Title 29 - Somerset County|Subtitle 3 - Liquor Control Board|Section 29-311 - Records and Reports

    (a)    (1)    The Liquor Control Board shall keep accurate records of all purchases of alcoholic beverages.        (2)    The records shall be open to inspection by the Comptroller during regular business hours.    (b)    (1)    The Liquor Control Board shall prepare and forward to the County Commissioners an annual report for the period ending on April 30.        (2)    The report shall contain a complete statement of the business conducted by the Liquor Control Board and the operational achievements of the dispensary system.
MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  29-401 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions|Title 29 - Somerset County|Subtitle 4 - Manufacturer's Licenses|Section 29-401 - Application of General Provisions

    (a)    The following sections of Title 2, Subtitle 2 (“Manufacturer’s Licenses”) of Division I of this article apply in the county without exception or variation:        (1)    § 2–201 (“Issuance by Comptroller”);        (2)    § 2–202 (“Class 1 distillery license”);        (3)    § 2–203 (“Class 9 limited distillery license”);        (4)    § 2–204 (“Class 2 rectifying license”);        (5)    § 2–205 (“Class 3 winery license”);        (6)    § 2–206 (“Class 4 limited winery license”);        (7)    § 2–207 (“Class 5 brewery license”);        (8)    § 2–209 (“Class 7 micro–brewery license”);        (9)    § 2–210 (“Class 8 farm brewery license”);        (10)    § 2–211 (“Residency requirement”);        (11)    § 2–212 (“Additional licenses”);        (12)    § 2–213 (“Additional fees”);        (13)    § 2–214 (“Sale or delivery restricted”);        (14)    § 2–215 (“Beer sale on credit to retail dealer prohibited”);        (15)    § 2–216 (“Interaction between manufacturing entities and retailers”);        (16)    § 2–217 (“Distribution of alcoholic beverages — Prohibited practices”); and        (17)    § 2–218 (“Restrictive agreements between producers and retailers — Prohibited”).    (b)    Section 2–208 (“Class 6 pub–brewery license”) of Division I of this article does not apply in the county.
MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  29-402 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions|Title 29 - Somerset County|Subtitle 4 - Manufacturer's Licenses|Section 29-402 - Hours and Days of Sale or Delivery

    A holder of a manufacturer’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. §  29-501 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions|Title 29 - Somerset County|Subtitle 5 - Wholesaler's Licenses|Section 29-501 - 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)    § 2–304 (“Class 3 beer and wine wholesaler’s license”);        (3)    § 2–305 (“Class 4 beer wholesaler’s license”);        (4)    § 2–306 (“Class 5 wine wholesaler’s license”);        (5)    § 2–307 (“Class 6 limited wine wholesaler’s license”);        (6)    § 2–308 (“Class 7 limited beer wholesaler’s license”);        (7)    § 2–309 (“Sale and delivery of beer or wine from wholesaler’s vehicle”);        (8)    § 2–310 (“Sale and delivery to retail license holder”);        (9)    § 2–311 (“Additional wholesaler’s licenses”);        (10)    § 2–312 (“Direct importation of alcoholic beverages”);        (11)    § 2–313 (“Sale or delivery restricted to holder of license or permit”);        (12)    § 2–314 (“Beer sale on credit to retail dealer prohibited”);        (13)    § 2–315 (“Interaction between wholesaling entities and retailers”);        (14)    § 2–316 (“Distribution of alcoholic beverages — Prohibited practices”); and        (15)    § 2–317 (“Restrictive agreements between wholesalers and retailers — Prohibited”).    (b)    The following sections of Title 2, Subtitle 3 (“Wholesaler’s Licenses”) of Division I of this article apply in the county, subject to § 29–504 of this subtitle:        (1)    § 2–302 (“Class 1 beer, wine, and liquor wholesaler’s license”); and        (2)    § 2–303 (“Class 2 wine and liquor wholesaler’s license”).
MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  29-502 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions|Title 29 - Somerset County|Subtitle 5 - Wholesaler's Licenses|Section 29-502 - Hours and Days of Sale or Delivery

    Except as provided in § 29–503 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. §  29-503 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions|Title 29 - Somerset County|Subtitle 5 - Wholesaler's Licenses|Section 29-503 - 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. §  29-504 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions|Title 29 - Somerset County|Subtitle 5 - Wholesaler's Licenses|Section 29-504 - Restriction on Sales

    A holder of a Class 1 beer, wine, and liquor or Class 2 wine and liquor wholesaler’s license may not sell or deliver liquor in the county for resale except to a county dispensary.
MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  29-601 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions|Title 29 - Somerset County|Subtitle 6 - Beer Licenses|Section 29-601 - 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)    A license may not be issued for a premises having a direct or indirect connection with a drug or pharmaceutical dispensing business or other business establishment of a type commonly known as a drugstore.        (3)    The license holder shall sell the beer in a sealed package or container.        (4)    The package or container may not be opened and its contents may not be consumed on the premises where the beer was sold.    (c)    The annual license fees are:        (1)    $126 for a 6–day license; and        (2)    $158 for a 7–day license.
MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  29-602 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions|Title 29 - Somerset County|Subtitle 6 - Beer Licenses|Section 29-602 - Class B Beer 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)    The annual license fee is $253.
MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  29-603 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions|Title 29 - Somerset County|Subtitle 6 - Beer Licenses|Section 29-603 - 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)    The annual license fee is $32.
MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  29-604 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions|Title 29 - Somerset County|Subtitle 6 - Beer Licenses|Section 29-604 - 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)    The annual license fee is $253.
MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  29-701 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions|Title 29 - Somerset County|Subtitle 7 - Wine Licenses|Section 29-701 - Class a Wine License

    (a)    There is a Class A 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 wine produced at the winery.        (2)    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 $63.
MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  29-801 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions|Title 29 - Somerset County|Subtitle 8 - Beer and Wine Licenses|Section 29-801 - Alcohol Content Limitation on Wine Sold Under Beer and Wine License

    The wine that may be sold under a beer and wine license may not contain more than 22% of alcohol by volume.
MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  29-802 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions|Title 29 - Somerset County|Subtitle 8 - Beer and Wine Licenses|Section 29-802 - Class a Beer and Wine License

    (a)    There is:        (1)    a Class A beer and wine 6–day license; and        (2)    a Class A beer and wine 7–day license.    (b)    (1)    The license authorizes the license holder to sell beer and wine, at retail, at the place described in the license.        (2)    The license holder shall sell the beer and 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 wine is sold.    (c)    A person may not hold the license for use by an establishment with a direct or indirect connection to a drugstore.    (d)    The annual license fees are:        (1)    $190 for a 6–day license; and        (2)    $221 for a 7–day license.