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2023 Maryland Statutes › Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis › Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions › Title 16 - Carroll County › Subtitle 13 - Temporary Licenses › Part II - Festival, Sampling, and Tasting Licenses › Section 16-1306 - Beer Tasting License

(a)    There is a beer tasting (BT) license.
(b)    The Board may issue the license to a holder of a beer and wine (BW) license or a beer, wine, and liquor (BWL) license.
(c)    The license authorizes the holder to allow the consumption of beer for tasting if:
(1)    the license holder is authorized to sell the beer; and
(2)    the consumer is not charged for the beer.
(d)    The Board shall regulate:
(1)    the quantity of beer served to each individual;
(2)    the number of bottles or other containers of beer from which this quantity is served; and
(3)    the size of the bottles or other containers.
(e)    In addition to the cost of a BW license or BWL license, the annual license fee is $100.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis › Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions › Title 16 - Carroll County › Subtitle 13 - Temporary Licenses › Part II - Festival, Sampling, and Tasting Licenses › Section 16-1307 - Wine Tasting License

(a)    There is a wine tasting (WT) license.
(b)    The Board may issue the license to a holder of a beer and wine (BW) license or beer, wine, and liquor (BWL) license.
(c)    The license authorizes the holder to allow the consumption of wine for tasting if:
(1)    the license holder is authorized to sell the wine; and
(2)    the consumer is not charged for the wine.
(d)    The Board shall regulate:
(1)    the quantity of wine served to each individual; and
(2)    the number of bottles of wine from which this quantity is served.
(e)    In addition to the cost of a BW license or BWL license, the annual license fee is $100.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis › Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions › Title 16 - Carroll County › Subtitle 13 - Temporary Licenses › Part II - Festival, Sampling, and Tasting Licenses › Section 16-1308 - Liquor Tasting License

(a)    There is a liquor tasting license.
(b)    The Board may issue the license to a holder of a Class A beer, wine, and liquor license.
(c)    The license authorizes the holder to allow the consumption of liquor for tasting if:
(1)    the license holder is authorized to sell the liquor; and
(2)    the consumer is not charged for the liquor.
(d)    An individual may consume liquor at a liquor tasting in a quantity of not more than:
(1)    one–half ounce from each offering of liquor; and
(2)    five offerings in 1 day.
(e)    A license is valid for not more than 52 days a year and may be used on consecutive or nonconsecutive days.
(f)    The annual license fee is $100.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis › Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions › Title 16 - Carroll County › Subtitle 13 - Temporary Licenses › Part II - Festival, Sampling, and Tasting Licenses › Section 16-1308.1 - Beer, Wine, and Liquor Tasting License

(a)    There is a beer, wine, and liquor (BWL) tasting license.
(b)    The Board may issue the license to a holder of a beer, wine, and liquor (BWL) license.
(c)    The license authorizes the license holder and the holder of a solicitor’s permit to allow the consumption of beer, wine, and liquor for tasting by a customer or an employee of the license holder if:
(1)    the license holder is authorized to sell the beer, wine, and liquor; and
(2)    the customer or the employee is not charged for the beer, wine, and liquor.
(d)    The Board shall regulate:
(1)    the quantity of beer served to each individual;
(2)    the number of bottles or other containers of beer from which the quantity is served;
(3)    the size of the beer bottles or other containers;
(4)    the quantity of wine served to each individual; and
(5)    the number of bottles of wine from which the quantity is served.
(e)    An individual may consume liquor at a liquor tasting in a quantity of not more than:
(1)    one–half ounce from each offering of liquor; and
(2)    five offerings in 1 day.
(f)    A license is valid during business hours.
(g)    In addition to the cost of a BWL license, the annual license fee is $150.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis › Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions › Title 16 - Carroll County › Subtitle 13 - Temporary Licenses › Part III - Per Diem, Multiple Day, and Multiple Event Licenses › Section 16-1311 - Fees

The fee for a Class C per diem beer license, a Class C per diem beer and wine license, or a Class C per diem beer, wine, and liquor license is $50 per day.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis › Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions › Title 16 - Carroll County › Subtitle 13 - Temporary Licenses › Part III - Per Diem, Multiple Day, and Multiple Event Licenses › Section 16-1312 - Multiple Event Entertainment License

(a)    The Board may issue a Class C multiple event beer, wine, and liquor license.
(b)    The license authorizes the license holder to exercise any privilege conferred by a Class C beer, wine, and liquor license at an entertainment event held by a county fire department or an arts center on West Main Street in Westminster.
(c)    (1)    The license shall be in the form that the Board requires.
(2)    The applicant shall sign the license.
(d)    (1)    The total number of days for which a multiple event license may be used may not exceed 40 in a calendar year.
(2)    A fire department or an arts center on West Main Street in Westminster may not be issued a multiple event license more than one time in a calendar year.
(e)    The annual fee for the license is:
(1)    $125, for not more than 10 events per year;
(2)    $250, for not more than 20 events per year;
(3)    $375, for not more than 30 events per year; and
(4)    $500, for not more than 40 events per year.
(f)    A fire company or an arts center on West Main Street in Westminster that holds a Class C multiple event license is not precluded from obtaining a Class C per diem license under this subtitle.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis › Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions › Title 16 - Carroll County › Subtitle 14 - Applications for Licenses › Section 16-1401 - 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)    The following sections of Title 4, Subtitle 1 (“Applications for Local Licenses”) of Division I of this article apply in the county:
(1)    § 4–107 (“Criminal history records check”), subject to §§ 16–1403 and 16–1404 of this subtitle;
(2)    § 4–109 (“Required information on application –– In general”), subject to § 16–1405 of this subtitle;
(3)    § 4–110 (“Required information on application –– Petition of support”), subject to § 16–1405.1 of this subtitle; and
(4)    § 4–112 (“Disposition of license fees”), subject to § 16–1406 of this subtitle.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis › Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions › Title 16 - Carroll County › Subtitle 14 - Applications for Licenses › Section 16-1405.1 - Petition of Support

An application for a license shall include a petition of support signed by at least 10 residents who are owners of real estate and registered voters of the precinct in which the business is to be conducted stating:
(1)    the length of time each of the residents has been acquainted with the applicant or, if the applicant is a corporation, acquainted with the individuals making the application; and
(2)    that they have examined the application, have good reason to believe that the statements contained in the application are true, and in their judgment the applicant is a suitable person to obtain the license.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis › Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions › Title 16 - Carroll County › Subtitle 15 - Issuance or Denial of Licenses › Section 16-1501 - Application of General Provisions

(a)    The following sections of Title 4, Subtitle 2 (“Issuance or Denial of Local Licenses”) of Division I of this article apply in the county without exception or variation:
(1)    §�4–202�(“Authority of local licensing boards”);
(2)    §�4–204�(“Prohibition against issuing multiple licenses for same premises”);
(3)    §�4–205�(“Chain store, supermarket, or discount house”);
(4)    §�4–206�(“Limitations on retail sales floor space”);
(5)    §�4–207�(“Licenses issued to minors”);
(6)    §�4–208�(“Notice of license application required”);
(7)    §�4–210�(“Approval or denial of license application”);
(8)    §�4–211�(“License forms; effective date; expiration”);
(9)    §�4–212�(“License not property”);
(10)    §�4–213�(“Replacement licenses”); and
(11)    §�4–214�(“Waiting periods after denial of license applications”).
(b)    The following sections of Title 4, Subtitle 2 (“Issuance or Denial of Local Licenses”) of Division I of this article apply in the county:
(1)    § 4–203 (“Prohibition against issuing multiple licenses to individual or for use of entity”), subject to Subtitle 13, Part III of this title; and
(2)    § 4–209�(“Hearing”), subject to § 16–1502 of this subtitle.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis › Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions › Title 16 - Carroll County › Subtitle 16 - Licensing Conditions; Multiple Licensing Plans › Part I - Licensing Conditions › Section 16-1601 - Quota for Class a Licenses

(a)    (1)    (i)    The aggregate number of all Class A beer licenses, beer and wine licenses, and beer, wine, and liquor licenses in each election district may not be more than one for every 5,000 individuals.
(ii)    The Board shall determine the population of each election district by using the most recent published population report of the County Planning Commission.
(2)    Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, the Board may not issue a new Class A license if, in the election district in which the license would be located:
(i)    the ratio already exceeds one Class A license for every 5,000 individuals; or
(ii)    the issuance of the license would cause the ratio to exceed one Class A license for every 5,000 individuals.
(b)    Subsection (a) of this section does not apply to:
(1)    a winery that applies for a Class A wine license under § 16–1701 of this title; or
(2)    the renewal or transfer of a license.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis › Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions › Title 16 - Carroll County › Subtitle 17 - Transfer of Licenses; Substitution of Names on License › Section 16-1701 - 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 § 16–1702 of this subtitle; and
(2)    §�4–305�(“Filing fee and endorsement”), subject to § 16–1703 of this subtitle.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis › Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions › Title 16 - Carroll County › Subtitle 17 - Transfer of Licenses; Substitution of Names on License › Section 16-1702 - Payment of Taxes

The Board may not allow the transfer of a license unless the Board is satisfied that all State or local real or personal property taxes owed by the transferor are paid.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis › Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions › Title 16 - Carroll County › Subtitle 17 - Transfer of Licenses; Substitution of Names on License › Section 16-1703 - Fee

(a)    The fee for a transfer of a license is $350, in addition to the costs of publication and notice.
(b)    The fee is not refundable.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis › Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions › Title 16 - Carroll County › Subtitle 19 - Conduct of License Holders › Section 16-1901 - 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 § 16–1902 of this subtitle.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis › Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions › Title 16 - Carroll County › Subtitle 19 - Conduct of License Holders › Section 16-1902 - Employment of Underage Individuals

(a)    A holder of a Class B license may employ an individual at least 15 years old to perform a task other than one involving selling, serving, or delivering alcoholic beverages.
(b)    (1)    An individual at least 18 years old may sell, serve, or deliver alcoholic beverages in a restaurant.
(2)    A holder of a Class A license may employ an individual at least 18 years old to stock alcoholic beverages and to operate a lottery ticket terminal.
(c)    An individual under the age of 21 years may not act as a bartender or in any solely bar–related capacity.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis › Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions › Title 16 - Carroll County › Subtitle 20 - Hours and Days for Consumption and Sale › Section 16-2001 - 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 premises licensed under this title may not knowingly allow consumption prohibited under paragraph (1) of this subsection.
(b)    A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $50.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis › Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions › Title 16 - Carroll County › Subtitle 20 - Hours and Days for Consumption and Sale › Section 16-2002 - Beer Licenses

(a)    A holder of a Class A beer license may sell or provide beer on Monday through Sunday from 8 a.m. to 11 p.m.
(b)    A holder of a Class B beer license may sell or provide beer on Monday through Saturday, from 8 a.m. to 2 a.m. the following day.
(c)    A holder of a Class C beer license may sell or provide beer on Monday through Saturday from 8 a.m. to 2 a.m. the following day.
(d)    A holder of a Class D beer license may sell or provide beer on Monday through Saturday from 8 a.m. to 2 a.m. the following day.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis › Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions › Title 16 - Carroll County › Subtitle 20 - Hours and Days for Consumption and Sale › Section 16-2004 - Beer and Wine Licenses

(a)    A holder of a Class A beer and wine license may sell or provide beer and wine on Monday through Sunday from 8 a.m. to 11 p.m.
(b)    (1)    A holder of a 6–day Class B beer and wine license may sell or provide beer and wine for on–premises consumption on Monday through Saturday from 8 a.m. to 2 a.m. the following day.
(2)    A holder of a 7–day Class B beer and wine license may sell or provide beer and wine for on–premises consumption:
(i)    on Monday through Saturday from 8 a.m. to 2 a.m. the following day; and
(ii)    on Sunday from 8 a.m. to 1 a.m. the following day.
(3)    A holder of a 7–day Class B beer and wine license may sell beer and wine for off–premises consumption on Monday through Sunday from 8 a.m. to 11 p.m.
(c)    A holder of a Class C beer and wine license may sell or provide beer and wine on Monday through Saturday from 8 a.m. to 2 a.m. the following day.
(d)    (1)    A holder of a 6–day or 7–day Class D beer and wine license may sell or provide beer and wine on Monday through Saturday from 8 a.m. to 2 a.m. the following day.
(2)    A holder of a 7–day Class D beer and wine license may sell or provide beer and wine on Sunday from 8 a.m. to 1 a.m. the following day.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis › Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions › Title 16 - Carroll County › Subtitle 20 - Hours and Days for Consumption and Sale › Section 16-2005 - Beer, Wine, and Liquor Licenses

(a)    A holder of a Class A beer, wine, and liquor license may sell or provide beer, wine, and liquor on Monday through Sunday from 8 a.m. to 11 p.m.
(b)    A holder of a Class B beer, wine, and liquor license may sell or provide beer, wine, and liquor:
(1)    on Monday through Saturday from 8 a.m. to 2 a.m. the following day; and
(2)    on Sunday from 8 a.m. to 1 a.m. the following day.
(c)    A holder of a Class C beer, wine, and liquor license may sell or provide beer, wine, and liquor:
(1)    on Monday through Saturday from 8 a.m. to 2 a.m. the following day; and
(2)    on Sunday from 8 a.m. to 1 a.m. the following day.
(d)    Reserved.
(e)    A holder of a Class H beer, wine, and liquor license may sell or provide beer, wine, and liquor:
(1)    on Monday through Saturday from 8 a.m. to 2 a.m. the following day; and
(2)    on Sunday from 8 a.m. to 1 a.m. the following day.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis › Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions › Title 16 - Carroll County › Subtitle 20 - Hours and Days for Consumption and Sale › Section 16-2006 - Hours on January 1

This article does not restrict on January 1:
(1)    the sale of alcoholic beverages by a holder of a Class B, Class C, Class H, or per diem license from midnight to 3 a.m.; or
(2)    a person from consuming alcoholic beverages from midnight to 3 a.m. on the premises of a holder of a Class B, Class C, Class H, or per diem license.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis › Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions › Title 16 - Carroll County › Subtitle 21 - Revocation and Suspension of Licenses › Section 16-2101 - 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.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis › Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions › Title 16 - Carroll County › Subtitle 23 - Death of License Holder › Section 16-2301 - 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 § 16–2302 of this subtitle.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis › Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions › Title 16 - Carroll County › Subtitle 23 - Death of License Holder › Section 16-2302 - Application for Continuation; Additional Continuation Extension

(a)    An application for the continuation of the business of a deceased license holder shall be made within 60 days after the death of the license holder.
(b)    If the personal representative or special administrator of the estate shows to the satisfaction of the Board that the estate cannot be settled within the 18–month extension period because of litigation, the Board may grant to the personal representative or special administrator additional time for the continuation of the business.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis › Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions › Title 16 - Carroll County › Subtitle 24 - Judicial Review › Section 16-2402 - 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.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis › Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions › Title 16 - Carroll County › Subtitle 25 - Unlicensed Establishments › Section 16-2501 - Hours When Consuming or Allowing Consumption of Alcoholic Beverages Is Prohibited

(a)    From 2 a.m. to 6 a.m. on any day, an individual may not consume alcoholic beverages in:
(1)    an establishment open to the public;
(2)    a place of public entertainment; or
(3)    a place at which setups or other component parts of mixed alcoholic beverages are sold under a license issued under the Business Regulation Article.
(b)    An owner or a manager of an establishment or a place specified in subsection (a) of this section may not knowingly allow consumption of alcoholic beverages between the hours specified in subsection (a) of this section.
(c)    A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $50.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis › Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions › Title 16 - Carroll County › Subtitle 26 - Enforcement › Section 16-2601 - Application of General Provisions

(a)    The following sections of Title 6, Subtitle 2 (“Enforcement”) of Division I of this article apply in the county without exception or variation:
(1)    § 6–202 (“Inspections”);
(2)    § 6–203 (“Use of equipment to measure quantity and quality of alcoholic beverages”);
(3)    § 6–204 (“Power to summon witnesses”);
(4)    § 6–205 (“Peace officers”);
(5)    § 6–206 (“Charging document for unlawful sale of alcoholic beverage”);
(6)    § 6–207 (“Display of alcoholic beverages as prima facie evidence of sale”);
(7)    § 6–208 (“Regulating possession or consumption of alcohol in public places”);
(8)    § 6–209 (“Adoption of standards for authorization of consumption”); and
(9)    § 6–210 (“State preemption of local disorderly intoxication laws”).
(b)    Section 6–211 (“Fines and forfeitures”) of Division I of this article applies in the county, subject to § 16–2603 of this subtitle.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis › Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions › Title 16 - Carroll County › Subtitle 26 - Enforcement › Section 16-2602 - Authority of Board to Subpoena Records

(a)    The Board may subpoena records pertaining to a licensed establishment.
(b)    (1)    The Board may petition the circuit court if a witness refuses to produce a subpoenaed record.
(2)    The court may proceed by attachment against the witness as if the refusal had been by a witness summoned to appear in a case pending before the court.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis › Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions › Title 16 - Carroll County › Subtitle 27 - Prohibited Acts › Section 16-2701 - Application of General Provisions

(a)    The following sections of Title 6, Subtitle 3 (“Prohibited Acts”) of Division I of this article apply in the county without exception or variation:
(1)    § 6–304 (“Selling or providing alcoholic beverages to individual under the age of 21 years”);
(2)    § 6–305 (“Proof of age for sale of alcoholic beverages”);
(3)    § 6–306 (“Defense to prosecution for sale to underage individual”);
(4)    § 6–307 (“Selling or providing alcoholic beverages to intoxicated individual”);
(5)    § 6–309 (“Allowing on–premises consumption or possession of alcoholic beverages by individual under the age of 21 years”);
(6)    § 6–310 (“Providing free food”);
(7)    § 6–311 (“Restrictions on purchases and sales by retail dealer”);
(8)    § 6–312 (“Beverage misrepresentation”);
(9)    § 6–313 (“Tampering with alcoholic beverage container”);
(10)    § 6–314 (“Sale of alcoholic beverage container with detachable metal tab”);
(11)    § 6–315 (“Alcoholic beverage in container without regular label presumed illicit”);
(12)    § 6–316 (“Maximum alcohol content”);
(13)    § 6–317 (“Multiple serving purchase required”);
(14)    § 6–320 (“Disorderly intoxication”);
(15)    § 6–321 (“Consumption of alcoholic beverages in public”);
(16)    § 6–323 (“Possession or use of Alcohol Without Liquid machine”);
(17)    § 6–326 (“Sale of alcoholic beverages in powder or crystalline form prohibited”);
(18)    § 6–327 (“Unlicensed out–of–state sale of alcoholic beverages”);
(19)    § 6–328 (“Tax evasion”);
(20)    § 6–329 (“Destruction of evidence”); and
(21)    § 6–330 (“Perjury”).
(b)    The following sections of Title 6, Subtitle 3 (“Prohibited Acts”) of Division I of this article apply in the county:
(1)    § 6–308 (“Allowing on–premises consumption of alcoholic beverages not purchased from license holder”), subject to § 16–2702 of this subtitle;
(2)    § 6–319 (“On–premises consumption of alcoholic beverages not purchased from license holder”), subject to § 16–2702 of this subtitle; and
(3)    § 6–322 (“Possession of open container”), subject to § 16–2703 of this subtitle.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis › Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions › Title 16 - Carroll County › Subtitle 27 - Prohibited Acts › Section 16-2702 - Alcoholic Beverages Not Purchased From License Holder

Sections 6–308 and 6–319 of this article do not apply to:
(1)    a holder of a temporary license; or
(2)    an individual consuming alcoholic beverages on the licensed premises of a holder of a temporary license.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis › Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions › Title 16 - Carroll County › Subtitle 27 - Prohibited Acts › Section 16-2703 - Possession of Open Container on Private Property or Motorcycle

(a)    An individual may possess an alcoholic beverage in an open container on private property described under § 6–322(a)(1) of this article only if the individual possesses and presents the written consent of the owner of the property.
(b)    In addition to the prohibitions listed in § 6–321 of this article, an individual may not possess in an open container an alcoholic beverage while on a motorcycle located in the places listed in § 6–321 of this article, unless the individual possesses and presents the written consent of the owner of the property.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis › Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions › Title 16 - Carroll County › Subtitle 27 - Prohibited Acts › Section 16-2704 - Selling or Providing Alcoholic Beverages to Habitual Drunkard

(a)    In this section, “knowingly” means the knowledge a reasonable individual would have under ordinary circumstances based on the habits, appearance, or personal reputation of an individual.
(b)    A license holder or an employee of a license holder may not knowingly sell or provide an alcoholic beverage to a habitual drunkard.
(c)    A license holder who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to:
(1)    for a first offense, a fine not exceeding $50; and
(2)    for each subsequent offense, imprisonment not exceeding 30 days or a fine not exceeding $100 or both.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis › Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions › Title 17 - Cecil County › Subtitle 1 - Definitions; General Provisions › Section 17-101 - Definitions

(a)    In this title:
(1)    except as provided in subsections (d) and (e) of this section, the definitions in § 1–101 of this article apply without exception or variation; and
(2)    the following words have the meanings indicated.
(b)    “Board” means the Board of License Commissioners for Cecil County.
(c)    “County” means Cecil County.
(d)    The requirements relating to average daily receipts for a hotel under § 1–101 of this article are not applicable to a license issued in the county.
(e)    The requirements relating to average daily receipts for a restaurant under § 1–101 of this article are not applicable to a license issued in the county.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis › Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions › Title 17 - Cecil County › Subtitle 1 - Definitions; General Provisions › Section 17-103 - Copy of Legislation

A copy of any legislation concerning alcoholic beverages enacted by the county governing body under this title shall be sent to the Department of Legislative Services, 90 State Circle, Annapolis, Maryland 21401.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis › Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions › Title 17 - Cecil County › Subtitle 2 - Board of License Commissioners › Section 17-202 - Membership

(a)    The County Commissioners shall appoint three members to the Board.
(b)    Each member of the Board shall be of high moral character and possess a sound reputation for integrity.
(c)    (1)    The term of a member is 3 years.
(2)    The terms of the members are staggered as required by the terms provided for members of the Board on July 1, 2016.
(3)    At the end of a term, a member continues to serve until a successor is appointed and qualifies.
(4)    A member who is appointed after a term has begun serves only for the rest of the term and until a successor is appointed and qualifies.
(d)    The County Commissioners may remove a member for misconduct in office, incompetence, or willful neglect of duty.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis › Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions › Title 17 - Cecil County › Subtitle 2 - Board of License Commissioners › Section 17-204 - Meetings; Compensation; Staff

(a)    The Board shall meet at least once a month.
(b)    (1)    (i)    The chair of the Board shall receive an annual salary of $3,000.
(ii)    Each other member of the Board shall receive an annual salary of $2,500.
(2)    (i)    The chair and each other member of the Board shall be reimbursed for expenses in accordance with the Standard State Travel Regulations.
(ii)    The expenses shall be paid by the county.
(c)    Subject to § 17–205 of this subtitle, the Board may:
(1)    employ:
(i)    a secretary;
(ii)    inspectors; and
(iii)    clerical and other assistants as are necessary; and
(2)    set the compensation of the employees.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis › Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions › Title 17 - Cecil County › Subtitle 2 - Board of License Commissioners › Section 17-205 - Inspectors

(a)    (1)    The Board may employ one full–time inspector and as many part–time inspectors as the Board considers necessary.
(2)    The employment of the inspectors is subject to the County Personnel Policy and Procedure Manual.
(b)    An individual may not accept appointment or continue as an inspector if the individual or a member of the individual’s immediate family has a personal or financial interest directly or indirectly in a license or in a premises licensed under this article.
(c)    An inspector:
(1)    has all the powers of a peace officer or sheriff in the State arising out of or relating to the enforcement of this article; and
(2)    may serve a summons under § 17–2603 of this title.
(d)    An inspector shall:
(1)    investigate all applicants for a license or transfer of a license;
(2)    visit and inspect at unannounced times every licensed premises in the county at least once every 90 days;
(3)    enforce all alcoholic beverages laws;
(4)    investigate all violations of the alcoholic beverages laws and report them to the Board; and
(5)    submit monthly reports in writing to the Board of the inspector’s activities, setting forth complaints and listing violations that the inspector observed or were reported to the inspector.
(e)    An inspector shall take the oath required by Article I, § 9 of the Maryland Constitution.
(f)    The salaries and travel expenses of the inspectors shall be established by the County Commissioners using county personnel department regulations and guidelines.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis › Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions › Title 17 - Cecil County › Subtitle 4 - Manufacturer's Licenses › Section 17-401 - 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)    § 2–208 (“Class 6 pub–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 2–209 (“Class 7 micro–brewery license”) applies in the county, subject to § 17–403 of this subtitle.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis › Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions › Title 17 - Cecil County › Subtitle 4 - Manufacturer's Licenses › Section 17-402 - 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.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis › Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions › Title 17 - Cecil County › Subtitle 4 - Manufacturer's Licenses › Section 17-403 - Class 7 Micro-Brewery License

(a)    A Class 7 micro–brewery license may be issued to the holder of:
(1)    a Class B beer, wine, and liquor (on–sale) license, for use on the premises of the restaurant for which the Class B license was issued; or
(2)    a Class D beer, wine, and liquor license, for use on the premises for which the Class D license was issued.
(b)    The hours and days of sale for the Class 7 micro–brewery license are those established for a Class D license.
(c)    For the holder of a Class D beer, wine, and liquor license that also holds a Class 7 micro–brewery license, the Board may determine the required ratio of gross receipts from the sale of food to the gross receipts from the sale of alcoholic beverages.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis › Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions › Title 17 - Cecil County › Subtitle 5 - Wholesaler's Licenses › Section 17-502 - Hours and Days of Sale or Delivery

Except as provided in § 17–503 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.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis › Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions › Title 17 - Cecil County › Subtitle 5 - Wholesaler's Licenses › Section 17-503 - 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.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis › Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions › Title 17 - Cecil County › Subtitle 6 - Beer Licenses › Section 17-601 - 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)    The license holder shall sell the beer 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 was sold.
(c)    The annual license fee is $60.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis › Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions › Title 17 - Cecil County › Subtitle 6 - Beer Licenses › Section 17-602 - 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 $75.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis › Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions › Title 17 - Cecil County › Subtitle 6 - Beer Licenses › Section 17-603 - 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 $75.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis › Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions › Title 17 - Cecil County › Subtitle 6 - Beer Licenses › Section 17-604 - 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 $200.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis › Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions › Title 17 - Cecil County › Subtitle 7 - Wine Licenses › Section 17-701 - Class a Wine License

(a)    There is a Class A wine license in the county.
(b)    (1)    The license may be issued to a holder of a Class 4 limited winery license.
(2)    A holder of a Class 4 limited winery license that applies for a Class A wine license is exempt from any quota established by the Board concerning the number of licenses in the election district where the winery is located.
(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 $50.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis › Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions › Title 17 - Cecil County › Subtitle 8 - Beer and Wine Licenses › Section 17-802 - Class a Beer and Wine License

(a)    There is a Class A beer and wine 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)    The annual license fee is $75.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis › Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions › Title 17 - Cecil County › Subtitle 8 - Beer and Wine Licenses › Section 17-803 - Class B Beer and Wine License

(a)    There is a Class B beer and wine license.
(b)    The license authorizes the license holder to sell beer and wine at a hotel or restaurant, at retail, at the place described in the license, for on– and off–premises consumption.
(c)    The annual license fee is $90.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis › Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions › Title 17 - Cecil County › Subtitle 8 - Beer and Wine Licenses › Section 17-804 - Class C Beer and Wine License

(a)    There is a Class C beer and wine license.
(b)    The license authorizes the license holder to sell beer and wine to a member of a club and a guest of the member, at retail, at the place described in the license, for on–premises consumption.
(c)    The annual license fee is $100.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis › Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions › Title 17 - Cecil County › Subtitle 8 - Beer and Wine Licenses › Section 17-805 - Class D Beer and Wine License

(a)    There is a Class D beer and wine license.
(b)    The license authorizes the license holder to sell beer and wine, at retail, at the place described in the license, for on– and off–premises consumption.
(c)    The license may not be issued for use by a drugstore.
(d)    The annual license fee is $225.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis › Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions › Title 17 - Cecil County › Subtitle 9 - Beer, Wine, and Liquor Licenses › Section 17-901 - Class a Beer, Wine, and Liquor License

(a)    There is a Class A beer, wine, and liquor license.
(b)    (1)    The license authorizes the license holder to sell beer, wine, and liquor at retail at the place described in the license.
(2)    The license holder shall deliver the beer, wine, or liquor in a sealed package or container that may not be opened or its contents consumed on the licensed premises.
(c)    The license may not be issued for a drugstore unless the applicant:
(1)    has been doing business at the location applied for in the license for at least 1 year before the date of the application for the license;
(2)    is the assignee of a business established for at least 1 year before the date of the application for the license at the location applied for; or
(3)    has been engaged in the retail drug business for at least 3 years.
(d)    The annual license fee is $750.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis › Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions › Title 17 - Cecil County › Subtitle 9 - Beer, Wine, and Liquor Licenses › Section 17-902 - Class B Beer, Wine, and Liquor License

(a)    There is a Class B beer, wine, and liquor license.
(b)    The license authorizes the license holder to sell beer, wine, and liquor at a restaurant at retail at the place described in the license, for on– or off–premises consumption.
(c)    The annual license fee is $750.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis › Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions › Title 17 - Cecil County › Subtitle 9 - Beer, Wine, and Liquor Licenses › Section 17-903 - Class Blx Beer, Wine, and Liquor License

(a)    There is a Class BLX beer, wine, and liquor license.
(b)    The Board may issue the license for use by a restaurant that has:
(1)    a capital investment of at least $450,000 for dining room facilities and kitchen equipment, not including the cost of land, buildings, or a lease; and
(2)    seating for at least 100 individuals.
(c)    The license authorizes the license holder to sell beer, wine, and liquor for on–premises consumption.
(d)    The license holder may sell beer, wine, and liquor during the hours and days of sale as set out for a Class BLX beer, wine, and liquor license under § 17–2006(c) of this title.
(e)    (1)    The annual license fee is $2,500.
(2)    There is no additional Sunday fee.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis › Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions › Title 17 - Cecil County › Subtitle 9 - Beer, Wine, and Liquor Licenses › Section 17-904 - Class C Beer, Wine, and Liquor License

(a)    There is a Class C beer, wine, and liquor license.
(b)    The Board may issue the license for use by a club that:
(1)    has been incorporated for at least 2 years before the license application is made;
(2)    has at least 25 members paying dues of at least $50 per year per member;
(3)    maintains sleeping accommodations on the club premises for 25 club members or guests; and
(4)    has facilities for preparing and serving food on the club premises to members and guests.
(c)    The license authorizes the license holder to sell beer, wine, and liquor at the place described in the license, for on–premises consumption.
(d)    The annual license fee is $600.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis › Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions › Title 17 - Cecil County › Subtitle 9 - Beer, Wine, and Liquor Licenses › Section 17-905 - Class D Beer, Wine, and Liquor License

(a)    There is a Class D beer, wine, and liquor license.
(b)    The license authorizes the license holder to sell beer, wine, and liquor at the place described in the license, for on– and off–premises consumption.
(c)    The license may not be issued for use by a drugstore.
(d)    The annual license fee is $750.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis › Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions › Title 17 - Cecil County › Subtitle 10 - Licenses for Specific Types of Organizations and Venues › Section 17-1001 - Club or Organization License

(a)    There is a beer, wine, and liquor club or organization license.
(b)    (1)    The Board may issue a beer, wine, and liquor license for the use of a club or organization that:
(i)    owns real property in the county; and
(ii)    1.    if a yacht club, has at least 150 members, of which at least 50 members own yachts, boats, or other vessels; or
2.    if a local veterans’, fraternal, or sororal organization, is associated with a national organization.
(2)    The license authorizes the license holder to sell beer, wine, and liquor for on–premises consumption.
(c)    The license holder may sell beer, wine, and liquor during the hours and days as set out for a Class C beer, wine, and liquor license under § 17–2006 of this title.
(d)    The annual license fee is:
(1)    $2,000 for a for–profit club or organization; and
(2)    $500 for a nonprofit club or organization.