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MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  18-1702 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions|Title 18 - Charles County|Subtitle 17 - Transfer of Licenses; Substitution of Names on License|Section 18-1702 - Requirements for Transfer

    (a)    (1)    If a license is to be transferred to a different license holder, the Board shall investigate whether the transferee has a record of criminal convictions and request from the Criminal Justice Information System Central Repository of the Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services a State and national criminal history records check.        (2)    The Board shall adopt regulations to preserve the confidentiality of the records obtained under paragraph (1) of this subsection.    (b)    If a license is to be transferred to a different location, the Board shall consider the existing need for that class of license at the proposed location.    (c)    A transfer of a license may not be made unless the Board is presented with:        (1)    a certificate from the Treasurer of the county showing the value of the merchandise, fixtures, and inventory, as certified to the county by the State Department of Assessments and Taxation, for the business for which the application is made for the calendar year immediately preceding the year the license is to be issued; and        (2)    a certificate from the county or a municipality showing that all real or personal property taxes due the county, the municipality, or the State are paid.    (d)    Except by way of renewal, a license may not be transferred to a chain store, supermarket, discount house or its franchisor or franchisee, or concessionaire of any kind.
MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  18-1703 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions|Title 18 - Charles County|Subtitle 17 - Transfer of Licenses; Substitution of Names on License|Section 18-1703 - Application for Corporation or Limited Liability Company

    (a)    Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, an applicant for a transfer of license for a corporation or limited liability company shall certify to the Board that the applicant:        (1)    is an officer of the corporation or limited liability company;        (2)    meets any other qualification for licensing;        (3)    owns at least a 20% interest of the stock of the corporation or a 20% interest in the limited liability company; and        (4)    will maintain at least 20% of the stock or at least a 20% interest as long as the applicant is the license holder.    (b)    The ownership requirement in subsection (a) of this section does not apply to an applicant for a transfer of a Class BLX license on behalf of a corporation or limited liability company in which:        (1)    the stock of the corporation or interest in the limited liability company is authorized for sale by the United States Securities and Exchange Commission; or        (2)    a majority of the stock of the corporation or interest in the limited liability company is:            (i)    owned or controlled directly or indirectly by one or more corporations or limited liability companies; and            (ii)    authorized for sale by the United States Securities and Exchange Commission.    (c)    An applicant for a transfer of a license for a corporation or limited liability company shall submit to the Board:        (1)    an executed copy of the articles of incorporation or articles of organization; and        (2)    except as provided in subsection (d) of this section, a schedule that shows:            (i)    for each stockholder holding at least 5% of the stock of a corporation, the name, address, and percentage of stock held; or            (ii)    for each member holding at least a 5% interest in a limited liability company, the name, address, and percentage of interest held.    (d)    The schedule requirement under subsection (c)(2) of this section does not apply if the stock of the corporation or interest in the limited liability company is authorized for sale by the United States Securities and Exchange Commission.
MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  18-1704 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions|Title 18 - Charles County|Subtitle 17 - Transfer of Licenses; Substitution of Names on License|Section 18-1704 - Fees

    (a)    The fee for a transfer of a license is $200, which is nonreturnable.    (b)    In addition to the fee required under subsection (a) of this section, an applicant for a transfer of a license shall pay to the Board a onetime posting fee of $35.
MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  18-1801 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions|Title 18 - Charles County|Subtitle 18 - Renewal of Licenses|Section 18-1801 - 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)    § 4–403 (“Renewal application”);        (3)    § 4–407 (“Denial of renewal application”);        (4)    § 4–408 (“Issuance of renewed licenses”);        (5)    § 4–409 (“Multiple licenses”); and        (6)    § 4–410 (“Chain store, supermarket, or discount house”).    (b)    Section 4–404 (“Filing period for renewal application”) of Division I of this article does not apply in the county and is superseded by § 18–1802 of this subtitle.    (c)    The following sections of Title 4, Subtitle 4 (“Renewal of Local Licenses”) of Division I of this article apply in the county:        (1)    § 4–405 (“Contents of renewal application”), subject to § 18–1803 of this subtitle; and        (2)    § 4–406 (“Protests”), subject to § 18–1804 of this subtitle.
MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  18-1802 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions|Title 18 - Charles County|Subtitle 18 - Renewal of Licenses|Section 18-1802 - Filing Period for Renewal Application

    (a)    To renew a license, the license holder annually shall file an application with the Board on or before March 31.    (b)    The Board:        (1)    shall accept late renewal applications through the date of the next Board meeting following March 31; and        (2)    may fine the license holder $50 for each day the application is late, up to a maximum total of $500 per renewal application.
MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  18-1803 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions|Title 18 - Charles County|Subtitle 18 - Renewal of Licenses|Section 18-1803 - Payment of Taxes

    The Board may not renew a license unless the license holder presents to the Board certification from the Treasurer of the county showing:        (1)    the value of the inventory and personal property, as certified to the county by the State Department of Assessments and Taxation, of the underlying business for the previous calendar year; and        (2)    that there are no unpaid taxes due from the applicant to:            (i)    the county, a municipality, or a town where the licensed premises is located; and            (ii)    the county or the State on the inventory and personal property of the underlying business.
MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  18-1804 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions|Title 18 - Charles County|Subtitle 18 - Renewal of Licenses|Section 18-1804 - Protests

    (a)    A protest of a license renewal shall:        (1)    specify the basis on which the protest is made; and        (2)    be filed under oath.    (b)    The Board without a hearing may approve a license renewal that is under protest if the Board finds that the basis of the protest lacks substance.
MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  18-1805 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions|Title 18 - Charles County|Subtitle 18 - Renewal of Licenses|Section 18-1805 - Holders of Out-of-State Licenses

    Notwithstanding § 18–1502 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. §  18-1806 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions|Title 18 - Charles County|Subtitle 18 - Renewal of Licenses|Section 18-1806 - Issuance of License Before Completion of Establishment

    Section 18–1506 of this title does not apply to the renewal of a license issued before May 1, 2014.
MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  18-1807 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions|Title 18 - Charles County|Subtitle 18 - Renewal of Licenses|Section 18-1807 - Criminal History Records Check Not Applicable to License Renewals

    The requirement for a criminal history records check under § 4–107 of this article does not apply to applicants for license renewal.
MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  18-1901 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions|Title 18 - Charles County|Subtitle 19 - Conduct of License Holders|Section 18-1901 - 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 § 18–1902 of this subtitle; and        (2)    § 4–505 (“Alcohol awareness program”), subject to § 18–1902.1 of this subtitle.
MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  18-1902 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions|Title 18 - Charles County|Subtitle 19 - Conduct of License Holders|Section 18-1902 - Employment of Underage Individuals

    (a)    An individual at least 18 years old may serve alcoholic beverages in a restaurant in connection with serving a meal.    (b)    An individual under the age of 21 years may not act as bartender or in any solely bar–related capacity.
MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  18-1902.1 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions|Title 18 - Charles County|Subtitle 19 - Conduct of License Holders|Section 18-1902.1 - 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. §  18-1903 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions|Title 18 - Charles County|Subtitle 19 - Conduct of License Holders|Section 18-1903 - Unobstructed View Required

    (a)    A license holder or agent or employee of the license holder may sell alcoholic beverages only in a room having at least one plain glass window or door that allows an individual standing on the outside to observe the interior of the licensed premises during all hours of operation.    (b)    During all hours of operation, the view afforded by the window or door may not be obstructed.    (c)    (1)    A license holder may install a protective covering over an exterior door or window of the licensed premises if the covering is:            (i)    used only when the licensed premises is not occupied;            (ii)    designed to protect the licensed premises from unlawful intrusion or destruction; and            (iii)    secured only from the exterior of the licensed premises.        (2)    This subsection does not prevent an inspection and search of the licensed premises under § 6–202 of this article.    (d)    A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $250 or imprisonment or both.
MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  18-2001 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions|Title 18 - Charles County|Subtitle 20 - Hours and Days for Consumption and Sale|Section 18-2001 - 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, operator, or manager of a licensed premises 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. §  18-2002 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions|Title 18 - Charles County|Subtitle 20 - Hours and Days for Consumption and Sale|Section 18-2002 - Beer Licenses

    (a)    Reserved.    (b)    Reserved.    (c)    Reserved.    (d)    A holder of a Class D beer license may sell beer:        (1)    on Monday through Saturday, from 6 a.m. to 2 a.m. the following day; and        (2)    on Sunday, from 6 a.m. to midnight.    (e)    (1)    The part of a premises where alcoholic beverages are sold or displayed may be open only during the hours of sale for alcoholic beverages set out in subsection (d) of this section.        (2)    A license holder with an on–sale license shall remove all bottles and containers from the table on or before the closing time set out in subsection (d) of this section.    (f)    A license holder may sell nonalcoholic items:        (1)    on Monday through Saturday, from 5 a.m. to 2 a.m. the following day; and        (2)    on Sunday, from 6 a.m. to midnight.    (g)    A person that violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment or a fine not exceeding $250 or both.
MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  18-2003 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions|Title 18 - Charles County|Subtitle 20 - Hours and Days for Consumption and Sale|Section 18-2003 - Beer and Light Wine Licenses

    (a)    Reserved.    (b)    Reserved.    (c)    Reserved.    (d)    A holder of a Class D beer and light wine license may sell beer and light wine:        (1)    on Monday through Saturday, from 6 a.m. to 2 a.m. the following day; and        (2)    on Sunday, from 6 a.m. to midnight.    (e)    A holder of a Class H beer and light wine license may sell beer and light wine:        (1)    on Monday through Saturday, from 6 a.m. to 2 a.m. the following day; and        (2)    on Sunday, from 6 a.m. to midnight.    (f)    (1)    The part of a premises where alcoholic beverages are sold or displayed may be open only during the hours of sale for alcoholic beverages set out in subsections (d) and (e) of this section.        (2)    A license holder with an on–sale license shall remove all bottles and containers from the table on or before the closing time set out in subsections (d) and (e) of this section.    (g)    A license holder may sell nonalcoholic items:        (1)    on Monday through Saturday, from 5 a.m. to 2 a.m. the following day; and        (2)    on Sunday, from 6 a.m. to midnight.    (h)    A person that violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment or a fine not exceeding $250 or both.
MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  18-2004 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions|Title 18 - Charles County|Subtitle 20 - Hours and Days for Consumption and Sale|Section 18-2004 - Beer, Wine, and Liquor Licenses

    (a)    A holder of a Class A beer, wine, and liquor license may sell beer, wine, and liquor for off–premises consumption:        (1)    on Monday through Saturday, from 6 a.m. to 2 a.m. the following day; and        (2)    on Sunday, from 6 a.m. to midnight.    (b)    A holder of a Class B–BLX (luxury restaurant), B–H (hotel), B–N (nightclub), B–R (restaurant), B–RB (restaurant/bar), or B–T (tavern) beer, wine, and liquor license may sell beer, wine, and liquor:        (1)    on Monday through Saturday, from 6 a.m. to 2 a.m. the following day; and        (2)    on Sunday, from 6 a.m. to midnight.    (c)    A holder of a Class C beer, wine, and liquor license may sell beer, wine, and liquor:        (1)    on Monday through Saturday, from 6 a.m. to 2 a.m. the following day; and        (2)    on Sunday, from 6 a.m. to midnight.    (d)    A holder of a Class D beer, wine, and liquor license may sell beer, wine, and liquor:        (1)    on Monday through Saturday, from 6 a.m. to 2 a.m. the following day; and        (2)    on Sunday, from 6 a.m. to midnight.    (e)    (1)    The part of a premises where alcoholic beverages are sold or displayed may be open only during the hours of sale for alcoholic beverages set out in subsections (a) through (d) of this section.        (2)    A license holder with an on–sale license shall remove all bottles and containers from the table on or before the closing time set out in subsections (a) through (d) of this section.    (f)    A license holder may sell nonalcoholic items:        (1)    on Monday through Saturday, from 5 a.m. to 2 a.m. the following day; and        (2)    on Sunday, from 6 a.m. to midnight.    (g)    A person that violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment or a fine not exceeding $250 or both.
MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  18-2005 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions|Title 18 - Charles County|Subtitle 20 - Hours and Days for Consumption and Sale|Section 18-2005 - Hours on January 1

    On application, the Board shall issue a special permit authorizing the license holder to stay open on January 1 during hours that are subject to regulations that the Board adopts.
MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  18-2101 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions|Title 18 - Charles County|Subtitle 21 - Revocation and Suspension of Licenses|Section 18-2101 - Application of General Provisions

    Title 4, Subtitle 6 (“Revocation and Suspension of Local Licenses”) of Division I of this article applies in the county without exception or variation.
MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  18-2201 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions|Title 18 - Charles County|Subtitle 22 - Expiration of Licenses|Section 18-2201 - Application of General Provisions

    Title 4, Subtitle 7 (“Expiration of Local Licenses”) of Division I of this article applies in the county without exception or variation.
MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  18-2202 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions|Title 18 - Charles County|Subtitle 22 - Expiration of Licenses|Section 18-2202 - Seasonal Closing

    The Board may authorize the closing of a licensed premises for not more than 6 months if:        (1)    the Board determines that the licensed premises is seasonally operated; and        (2)    the license holder submits a written request to the Board at least 30 days before the anticipated date of closing.
MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  18-2301 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions|Title 18 - Charles County|Subtitle 23 - Death of License Holder|Section 18-2301 - Application of General Provisions

    (a)    The following sections of Title 4, Subtitle 8 (“Death of License Holder”) of Division I of this article apply in the county without exception or variation:        (1)    § 4–802 (“Expiration of license on death of license holder”);        (2)    § 4–804 (“Transfer or reinstatement of license”);        (3)    § 4–805 (“Rights of protest, revocation, suspension, and restriction”); and        (4)    § 4–806 (“Refund”).    (b)    Section 4–803 (“Certificate of permission or renewal license for continuation of business”) of Division I of this article applies in the county, subject to § 18–2302 of this subtitle.
MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  18-2302 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions|Title 18 - Charles County|Subtitle 23 - Death of License Holder|Section 18-2302 - Death of Married License Holder or Holder of License for Partnership or Corporation

    (a)    (1)    On the death of a married license holder or a license holder that holds a license for the benefit of a partnership or corporation, on application to the Board, a new license shall be issued to:            (i)    the surviving spouse;            (ii)    the surviving partners for the benefit of the partnership; or            (iii)    the senior surviving officer of the corporation for the benefit of the corporation.        (2)    The new license shall be issued:            (i)    for the balance of the license year; and            (ii)    without further proceedings.    (b)    (1)    A renewal license may be issued to the following if they are qualified to hold the license:            (i)    the surviving spouse;            (ii)    the surviving partners of a partnership; or            (iii)    the senior surviving officer of a corporation for the benefit of the corporation.        (2)    The Board may issue a renewal license under this subsection without a hearing.
MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  18-2401 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions|Title 18 - Charles County|Subtitle 24 - Judicial Review|Section 18-2401 - Application of General Provisions

    Title 4, Subtitle 9 (“Judicial Review”) of Division I of this article applies in the county without exception or variation.
MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  18-2402 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions|Title 18 - Charles County|Subtitle 24 - Judicial Review|Section 18-2402 - Costs

    (a)    Before docketing an action for judicial review under Title 4, Subtitle 9 of this article, the clerk of the circuit court for the county shall:        (1)    collect all court costs from the petitioner; and        (2)    receive a statement from the clerk of the Board that the costs for getting records and transcripts of proceedings of the hearing before the Board have been paid.    (b)    The costs described in subsection (a)(1) of this section may not be assessed against the Board.