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2023 Maryland Statutes › Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis › Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions › Title 25 - Montgomery County › Subtitle 18 - Renewal of Licenses › Section 25-1805 - Exception to Required Consent Statement

A license holder may renew the license without obtaining a consent statement from the owner of the building that contains the licensed premises if the license holder has a lease on the entire building for at least the term of the renewed license.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis › Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions › Title 25 - Montgomery County › Subtitle 18 - Renewal of Licenses › Section 25-1806 - Renewal of License for Premises With Nonconforming Use

(a)    Subject to subsection (b) of this section, the Board may renew a license that the Board previously issued for premises on which a lawful nonconforming use exists.
(b)    The Board may not renew a license that is less restrictive than any license that the Board previously issued for the premises.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis › Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions › Title 25 - Montgomery County › Subtitle 19 - Conduct of License Holders › Section 25-1901 - 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”); and
(4)    § 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 § 25–1904 of this subtitle;
(2)    § 4–505 (“Alcohol awareness program”), subject to §§ 25–1902 and 25–1903 of this subtitle; and
(3)    § 4–507 (“Retail delivery of alcoholic beverages”), subject to § 25–1904 of this subtitle.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis › Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions › Title 25 - Montgomery County › Subtitle 19 - Conduct of License Holders › Section 25-1902 - Alcohol Awareness Program -- Caterers

The alcohol awareness program described in § 4–505 of this article applies to a holder of a caterer’s license issued under § 25–1202 of this title.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis › Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions › Title 25 - Montgomery County › Subtitle 19 - Conduct of License Holders › Section 25-1903 - Alcohol Awareness Program -- Presence on Licensed Premises Required

(a)    The license holder or an individual designated by the license holder who is employed in a supervisory capacity shall be:
(1)    certified by an approved alcohol awareness program; and
(2)    present on the licensed premises during the hours in which 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.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis › Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions › Title 25 - Montgomery County › Subtitle 19 - Conduct of License Holders › Section 25-1904 - Retail Delivery

(a)    In addition to being employed in the sale of beer and wine in accordance with § 4–504(b) of this article, an individual at least 18 years old and under the age of 21 years may be employed in the sale of liquor.
(b)    A license holder may not make an off–site retail delivery of alcoholic beverages unless:
(1)    the deliverer is at least 18 years old; and
(2)    the individual taking possession of the delivery provides the deliverer with written certification that is:
(i)    in the form described under § 4–506 of this article; and
(ii)    supported by documentary proof that the individual is of legal age to purchase alcoholic beverages.
(c)    (1)    Each certification executed under this section shall be retained by the license holder for at least 1 year.
(2)    A certification shall be available for examination during regular business hours by an authorized representative of the Board.
(d)    The Board shall adopt regulations to carry out this section.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis › Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions › Title 25 - Montgomery County › Subtitle 19 - Conduct of License Holders › Section 25-1905 - Sales by Certain License Holders Limited to Alcoholic Beverages Purchased From Services

A license holder may sell only alcoholic beverages purchased from the Alcohol Beverage Services for the county if the holder’s license is:
(1)    a Class A, Class B, Class H, Class C, or Class D beer license;
(2)    a Class B, Class C, or Class D beer and wine license; or
(3)    a Class A–TP, Class B, or Class C beer, wine, and liquor license.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis › Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions › Title 25 - Montgomery County › Subtitle 20 - Hours and Days for Consumption and Sale › Section 25-2001 - Consumption Restrictions

(a)    (1)    Unless otherwise provided in this title, an individual may consume alcoholic beverages in a premises licensed under this title only during the hours of sale permitted under the license of the premises.
(2)    An owner, an operator, or a manager of a premises licensed under this title may not knowingly allow consumption prohibited under paragraph (1) of this subsection.
(3)    A license holder shall remove all containers of alcoholic beverages from the tables and bar service area in the licensed premises at the end of the license holder’s permitted hours of sale.
(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 25 - Montgomery County › Subtitle 20 - Hours and Days for Consumption and Sale › Section 25-2002 - Beer Licenses

(a)    A holder of a Class A beer license may sell beer on Monday through Sunday, from 6 a.m. to 1 a.m. the following day.
(b)    A holder of a Class B beer license may sell beer on Monday through Sunday:
(1)    for on–premises consumption, from 9 a.m. to 2 a.m. the following day; and
(2)    for off–premises consumption, from 6 a.m. to 1 a.m. the following day.
(c)    A holder of a Class C beer license may sell beer on Monday through Sunday, from 9 a.m. to 2 a.m. the following day.
(d)    A holder of a Class D beer license may sell beer on Monday through Sunday:
(1)    for on–premises consumption, from 9 a.m. to 2 a.m. the following day; and
(2)    for off–premises consumption, from 6 a.m. to 1 a.m. the following day.
(e)    A holder of a Class H beer license may sell beer on Monday through Sunday, from 9 a.m. to 2 a.m. the following day.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis › Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions › Title 25 - Montgomery County › Subtitle 20 - Hours and Days for Consumption and Sale › Section 25-2004 - Beer and Wine Licenses

(a)    A holder of a Class A beer and wine license may sell beer and wine Monday through Sunday, from 6 a.m. to 1 a.m. the following day.
(b)    A holder of a Class B beer and wine license may sell beer and wine:
(1)    for on–premises consumption, on Monday through Sunday, from 9 a.m. to 2 a.m. the following day; and
(2)    for off–premises consumption, on Monday through Sunday, from 6 a.m. to 1 a.m. the following day.
(c)    (1)    Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, a holder of a Class B–K beer and wine license may sell beer and wine on Monday through Sunday, from 9 a.m. to 1 a.m. the following day.
(2)    The license holder may not sell beer or wine after midnight if the licensed establishment is in a commercial area specified in § 25–1604(b)(1)(ii)9 through 13 of this title.
(d)    A holder of a Class C beer and wine license may sell beer and wine on Monday through Sunday, from 9 a.m. to 2 a.m. the following day.
(e)    A holder of a Class D beer and wine license may sell beer and wine:
(1)    for on–premises consumption, on Monday through Sunday, from 9 a.m. to 2 a.m. the following day; and
(2)    for off–premises consumption, on Monday through Sunday, from 6 a.m. to 1 a.m. the following day.
(f)    A holder of a Class H beer and wine license may sell beer and wine for on–premises consumption on Monday through Sunday, from 9 a.m. to 2 a.m. the following day.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis › Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions › Title 25 - Montgomery County › Subtitle 20 - Hours and Days for Consumption and Sale › Section 25-2005 - Beer, Wine, and Liquor Licenses

(a)    Reserved.
(b)    A holder of a Class A–TP beer, wine, and liquor license may sell beer, wine, and liquor on Monday through Sunday, from 6 a.m. to 1 a.m. the following day.
(c)    (1)    Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, a holder of a Class B beer, wine, and liquor license may sell beer, wine, and liquor:
(i)    on Monday through Thursday, from 9 a.m. to 2 a.m. the following day;
(ii)    on Friday and Saturday, from 9 a.m. to 3 a.m. the following day; and
(iii)    on Sunday:
1.    from 9 a.m. to 2 a.m. the following day; or
2.    from 9 a.m. to 3 a.m. the following day if the federal government has designated the following day as a public holiday.
(2)    The license holder shall sell or make available food for consumption on the premises during the hours that alcoholic beverages are permitted to be served.
(d)    (1)    Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, a holder of a Class B–K beer, wine, and liquor license may sell beer, wine, and liquor on Monday through Sunday, from 9 a.m. to 1 a.m. the following day.
(2)    The license holder may not sell beer, wine, or liquor after 11 p.m. if the licensed establishment is in a commercial area specified in § 25–1604(b)(1)(ii)9 through 13 of this title.
(e)    (1)    Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, a holder of a Class B–BWL (H–M) beer, wine, and liquor license may sell beer, wine, and liquor:
(i)    on Monday through Thursday, from 9 a.m. to 2 a.m. the following day;
(ii)    on Friday and Saturday, from 9 a.m. to 3 a.m. the following day; and
(iii)    on Sunday:
1.    from 9 a.m. to 2 a.m. the following day; or
2.    from 9 a.m. to 3 a.m. the following day if the federal government has designated the following day as a public holiday.
(2)    The license holder shall sell or make available food for consumption on the premises during the hours that alcoholic beverages are permitted to be served.
(f)    A holder of a Class C beer, wine, and liquor license may sell beer, wine, and liquor on Monday through Sunday, from 6 a.m. to 2 a.m. the following day.
(g)    A holder of a Class C consumption license may allow the on–premises consumption by a member of a corporation, club, or country club from 11 a.m. to 1 a.m. the following day.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis › Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions › Title 25 - Montgomery County › Subtitle 21 - Revocation and Suspension of Licenses › Section 25-2101 - Application of General Provisions

(a)    The following sections of Title 4, Subtitle 6 (“Revocation and Suspension of Local Licenses”) of Division I of this article apply in the county without exception or variation:
(1)    § 4–602 (“Power of local licensing board”);
(2)    § 4–603 (“Revocation and suspension procedures”); and
(3)    § 4–604 (“Grounds for revocation or suspension”).
(b)    The following sections of Title 4, Subtitle 6 (“Revocation and Suspension of Local Licenses”) of Division I of this article do not apply in the county:
(1)    § 4–605 (“Nudity and sexual displays”); and
(2)    § 4–606 (“Effects of revocation”), which is superseded by § 25–2102 of this subtitle.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis › Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions › Title 25 - Montgomery County › Subtitle 21 - Revocation and Suspension of Licenses › Section 25-2102 - Effects of Revocation

If a license is revoked, the Board may issue a license for the same premises to a person other than the former license holder in the same manner as the Board considers an application for a new license.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis › Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions › Title 25 - Montgomery County › Subtitle 25 - Unlicensed Establishments › Section 25-2501 - Selling, Serving, Keeping, or Allowing Consumption of Alcoholic Beverages

A location under the control or possession of an establishment may not:
(1)    sell or serve alcoholic beverages to a member or guest;
(2)    keep alcoholic beverages for a member or guest;
(3)    allow a customer to consume or to be served or given alcoholic beverages from the supplies that the customer has previously purchased or reserved; or
(4)    sell, serve, keep, or allow to be consumed setups or other component parts of mixed alcoholic drinks to a member or guest.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis › Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions › Title 25 - Montgomery County › Subtitle 25 - Unlicensed Establishments › Section 25-2502 - 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 25 - Montgomery County › Subtitle 26 - Enforcement › Section 25-2603 - Search Warrants and Evidentiary Procedures

(a)    (1)    If a person is charged with violating § 25–2708 of this title or with selling or providing alcoholic beverages to an individual who is under the age of 21 years or visibly under the influence of alcoholic beverages, in violation of § 6–304 or § 6–307 of this article, a search warrant to be directed by the chief of police shall be issued for the building or vehicle in which the violation allegedly occurred.
(2)    A search warrant under this section may be issued by:
(i)    the District Court on request of a person who charges before the District Court that a violation has occurred; or
(ii)    the circuit court, on request of a grand jury.
(3)    If a violation is found, the chief of police shall keep as evidence:
(i)    all liquor found in quantities and under conditions to indicate that it is kept for barter, sale, or gift to an individual under the age of 21 years;
(ii)    the materials and instrumentalities for manufacturing, dispensing, transporting, or otherwise disposing of the liquor; and
(iii)    the paraphernalia of a barroom or saloon.
(b)    (1)    The chief of police shall report the facts of the violation in writing to the State’s Attorney for the county.
(2)    Any alcoholic beverages or the materials and instrumentalities for manufacturing, transporting, dispensing, or otherwise disposing of alcoholic beverages or the paraphernalia of a barroom or saloon is prima facie evidence of the violation of § 25–2708 of this subtitle or § 6–304, § 6–307, or § 6–309 of this article.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis › Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions › Title 25 - Montgomery County › Subtitle 27 - Prohibited Acts › Section 25-2701 - 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)    § 6–305 (“Proof of age for sale of alcoholic beverages”);
(2)    § 6–306 (“Defense to prosecution for sale to underage individual”);
(3)    § 6–308 (“Allowing on–premises consumption of alcoholic beverages not purchased from license holder”);
(4)    § 6–309 (“Allowing on–premises consumption or possession of alcoholic beverages by individual under the age of 21 years”);
(5)    § 6–310 (“Providing free food”);
(6)    § 6–311 (“Restrictions on purchases and sales by retail dealer”);
(7)    § 6–312 (“Beverage misrepresentation”);
(8)    § 6–313 (“Tampering with alcoholic beverage container”);
(9)    § 6–314 (“Sale of alcoholic beverage container with detachable metal tab”);
(10)    § 6–315 (“Alcoholic beverage in container without regular label presumed illicit”);
(11)    § 6–316 (“Maximum alcohol content”);
(12)    § 6–317 (“Multiple serving purchase required”);
(13)    § 6–319 (“On–premises consumption of alcoholic beverages not purchased from license holder”);
(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)    § 6–304 (“Selling or providing alcoholic beverages to individual under the age of 21 years”), subject to § 25–2702 of this subtitle;
(2)    § 6–307 (“Selling or providing alcoholic beverages to intoxicated individual”), subject to § 25–2703 of this subtitle; and
(3)    § 6–322 (“Possession of open container”), subject to § 25–2704 of this subtitle.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis › Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions › Title 25 - Montgomery County › Subtitle 27 - Prohibited Acts › Section 25-2702 - Selling or Providing Alcoholic Beverages to Individual Under the Age of 21 Years -- Criminal Procedure

(a)    A license holder or an employee of a license holder who is charged with a violation of § 6–304 of this article:
(1)    shall receive a summons to appear in court on a certain day to answer the charges placed against the license holder or employee; and
(2)    may not be required to post bail pending trial in any court in the State.
(b)    A license holder or an employee of a license holder may not be found guilty of a violation of § 6–304 of this article if:
(1)    the license holder or employee establishes to the satisfaction of the finder of fact that the license holder or employee used due caution to establish that the individual was not under the age of 21 years; and
(2)    the individual was not a resident of the State.
(c)    The granting of probation before judgment to a license holder or an employee of the license holder for a violation of § 6–304 of this article does not bar the Board from proceeding administratively against the license holder for the violation.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis › Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions › Title 25 - Montgomery County › Subtitle 27 - Prohibited Acts › Section 25-2703 - Selling or Providing Alcoholic Beverages to Intoxicated Individual -- Criminal Procedure

(a)    A license holder or an employee of a license holder who is charged with a violation of § 6–307 of this article:
(1)    shall receive a summons to appear in court on a certain day to answer the charges placed against the license holder or employee; and
(2)    may not be required to post bail pending trial in any court in the State.
(b)    The granting of probation before judgment to a license holder or employee of the license holder for a violation of § 6–307 of this article does not bar the Board from proceeding administratively against the license holder for the violation.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis › Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions › Title 25 - Montgomery County › Subtitle 27 - Prohibited Acts › Section 25-2704 - Possession of Open Container -- Written Consent Required

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 consent of the owner of the property.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis › Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions › Title 25 - Montgomery County › Subtitle 27 - Prohibited Acts › Section 25-2705 - 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 imprisonment not exceeding 2 years or a fine not exceeding $1,000 or both.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis › Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions › Title 25 - Montgomery County › Subtitle 27 - Prohibited Acts › Section 25-2706 - Gift to Board Member or County Employee Prohibited

A person engaged in the manufacture or sale of alcoholic beverages, an agent or an employee of the person, and a license holder may not, directly or indirectly, offer or make a payment or gift to:
(1)    a member of the Board;
(2)    a county employee; or
(3)    anyone on behalf of the member of the Board or county employee.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis › Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions › Title 25 - Montgomery County › Subtitle 27 - Prohibited Acts › Section 25-2709 - Sale and Consumption of Alcoholic Beverages Contrary to Article Prohibited

(a)    Except as specifically authorized or provided in this article and except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, in a licensed establishment or other licensed premises that is open to the public:
(1)    a person may not sell or provide alcoholic beverages; and
(2)    alcoholic beverages may not be consumed.
(b)    Subsection (a) of this section does not apply in the room of a registered guest in a hotel that meets the minimum requirements under § 25–904 of this title.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis › Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions › Title 25 - Montgomery County › Subtitle 28 - Penalties › Section 25-2802 - Penalty Imposed by Board

(a)    In lieu of suspending or revoking a license for any cause for which license suspension or revocation is not required, the Board may impose a fine not exceeding $20,000 for each case, if:
(1)    the Board determines that the public welfare and morals would not be impaired by allowing the license holder to operate during the suspension period; and
(2)    the payment of the fine will achieve the desired disciplinary purposes.
(b)    Fines collected under this subsection shall be paid into the general fund of the county.
(c)    (1)    When imposing a fine on a license holder or suspending or revoking a license, the Board shall adopt a written resolution containing:
(i)    a statement of the facts and findings forming the basis for the decision;
(ii)    the vote of each member of the Board on the decision; and
(iii)    information as to the procedures for appealing the decision.
(2)    A copy of the resolution shall be mailed or hand delivered to the license holder.
(d)    The Board shall adopt regulations to carry out this section.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis › Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions › Title 26 - Prince George's County › Subtitle 1 - Definitions; General Provisions › Section 26-101 - Definitions

(a)    In this title:
(1)    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 Prince George’s County.
(c)    “County” means Prince George’s County.
(d)    “Light wine” means wine that contains not more than 15.5% of alcohol by volume.
(e)    “Taxpayer” means a resident who pays real estate or income tax to the county.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis › Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions › Title 26 - Prince George's County › Subtitle 1 - Definitions; General Provisions › Section 26-103 - Keg Registration

(a)    In this section, “identification number” means the identifying number:
(1)    on the purchaser’s driver’s license;
(2)    if the purchaser is a resident of the State, on the purchaser’s identification card as provided for in the Transportation Article;
(3)    if the purchaser is not a resident of the State, on the purchaser’s identification card that is issued by the purchaser’s home state or jurisdiction; or
(4)    on a United States military identification card.
(b)    Section 5–303 (“Keg registration”) of Division I of this article applies in the county, subject to subsection (c) of this section.
(c)    (1)    The keg license holder shall complete a registration form with:
(i)    the purchaser’s name;
(ii)    the date of purchase; and
(iii)    the purchaser’s address as shown on the identification produced or, if the individual provides a United States military identification card as identification, the address that the purchaser provides.
(2)    The purchaser shall sign the completed registration form.
(3)    The keg license holder shall record on the copy of the registration form retained by the keg license holder the purchaser’s identification number and the date that the purchaser’s identification was issued.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis › Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions › Title 26 - Prince George's County › Subtitle 1 - Definitions; General Provisions › Section 26-104 - Municipal License Fee Authorized

Notwithstanding § 1–203 of this article, a municipality may require a license holder for a place of business in the municipality to pay to the municipality an additional annual license fee not exceeding 20% of the fee payable under this article.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis › Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions › Title 26 - Prince George's County › Subtitle 1 - Definitions; General Provisions › Section 26-105 - 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 26 - Prince George's County › Subtitle 2 - Board of License Commissioners › Section 26-204 - Meetings; Compensation

(a)    The Board shall meet at least twice each month.
(b)    (1)    (i)    The chair of the Board shall receive a salary of $22,000 annually.
(ii)    Each other member of the Board shall receive a salary of $20,000 annually.
(2)    The chair and each other member of the Board are eligible for:
(i)    all county health benefits; and
(ii)    membership in and retirement benefits of the State Retirement and Pension System.
(3)    The health benefits under paragraph (2)(i) of this subsection include hospitalization, vision care, prescriptions, dental care, life insurance, and expense reimbursement.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis › Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions › Title 26 - Prince George's County › Subtitle 2 - Board of License Commissioners › Section 26-205 - Staff; Budget

(a)    Subject to this section and § 26–206 of this subtitle, the director 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 in accordance with the county’s classification plan.
(b)    (1)    The Board shall appoint a director.
(2)    The director shall serve at the will of the Board and devote full time to the duties of the Board.
(3)    The director may receive a salary as determined by the County Executive and as provided in the county budget.
(4)    The director is eligible to participate in the county’s supplemental retirement plan.
(5)    The director shall follow the requirements of Subtitle 16 of the Prince George’s County Code while hiring any employees under subsection (a) of this section.
(c)    The Board shall appoint an attorney who shall receive a salary as provided in the county budget.
(d)    (1)    The restrictions under § 26–202(c) and (d) of this subtitle regarding direct and indirect interests of members of the Board in alcoholic beverages activities and soliciting or transmitting political contributions for the benefit of a candidate or political committee apply to employees of the Board.
(2)    An employee of the Board:
(i)    shall devote full time to the business of the Board during the hours designated by the Board for the performance of the employee’s official duties;
(ii)    may not engage in an occupation, business, or profession connected to or associated with the manufacture or sale of alcoholic beverages; and
(iii)    may not transact business beyond the employee’s official duties:
1.    with a license holder; or
2.    in connection with the operation of an establishment licensed for the manufacture or sale of alcoholic beverages.
(3)    An employee of the Board who violates this section shall be removed.
(e)    (1)    On the submission by the Board of an annual budget, the County Council shall pay for all expenses of the Board as contained in the county budget.
(2)    In the budget, the salaries of the members shall be as set forth under § 26–204 of this subtitle.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis › Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions › Title 26 - Prince George's County › Subtitle 2 - Board of License Commissioners › Section 26-206 - Inspectors

(a)    The director shall appoint all of the Board’s inspectors.
(b)    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;
(2)    may issue a civil citation under § 26–2603 of this title; and
(3)    has the authority to order that an unlicensed establishment be closed immediately under § 26–2501 of this title.
(c)    An inspector shall:
(1)    visit and inspect periodically every licensed premises; and
(2)    carry out other duties that the Board requires.
(d)    Inspectors are subject to the restrictions under:
(1)    § 26–202(c) and (d) of this subtitle regarding direct and indirect interests of members of the Board in alcoholic beverages activities and soliciting or transmitting political contributions for the benefit of a candidate or political committee; and
(2)    § 26–205(d) of this subtitle requiring an employee to devote full time to the business of the Board, prohibiting certain activities, and requiring removal for violation of those requirements and prohibitions.
(e)    An inspector shall take the oath required by Article I, § 9 of the Maryland Constitution.
(f)    (1)    There are up to three full–time inspectors and up to 24 part–time inspectors of the Board as provided in the county budget.
(2)    To be a full–time or part–time inspector, an individual shall be a resident of the county.
(3)    (i)    From the full–time inspectors, the Board shall designate annually a chief inspector and two deputy chief inspectors.
(ii)    Under the direction of the Board, the chief inspector shall regulate the duties, hours, and assignments of the inspectors.
(4)    The full–time inspectors who are certified by the personnel director as meeting the standards that the county merit board sets out are included in the county merit system.
(g)    A part–time inspector shall receive a salary as provided in the county budget.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis › Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions › Title 26 - Prince George's County › Subtitle 2 - Board of License Commissioners › Section 26-206.1 - Restrictions on Earned Income; Actions Subject to Public Information Act

(a)    (1)    A member of the Board is subject to the restrictions on earned income that a filed candidate for election to the General Assembly, a member–elect of the General Assembly, and a member of the General Assembly are subject to under § 5–514(a)(1) of the General Provisions Article.
(2)    The Prince George’s County Board of Ethics may exempt a member of the Board from the provisions of paragraph (1) of this subsection in the same manner that the Joint Ethics Committee may exempt an individual from § 5–514(a)(1) of the General Provisions Article.
(b)    An action of a member, an inspector, or an employee of the Board is subject to State requirements of the Public Information Act under Title 4 of the General Provisions Article.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis › Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions › Title 26 - Prince George's County › Subtitle 2 - Board of License Commissioners › Section 26-207 - Disposition of License Fees

(a)    The Director of Finance shall collect fees for the County Executive and County Council.
(b)    The County Executive and County Council shall:
(1)    use the fees collected to pay:
(i)    refunds issued in accordance with § 26–1410 of this title; and
(ii)    the salaries and expenses of the Board as provided in § 26–205 of this subtitle; and
(2)    credit the balance of the fees collected to the general fund of the county.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis › Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions › Title 26 - Prince George's County › Subtitle 2 - Board of License Commissioners › Section 26-208 - Regulations

In addition to any powers set forth elsewhere in this article, the Board may adopt regulations:
(1)    regarding the presence of any individual under the age of 21 years on a premises licensed to sell alcoholic beverages;
(2)    regarding licensed premises and the conduct of business by license holders and their employees in relation to the sale and consumption of alcoholic beverages;
(3)    to require the maintenance of records on the licensed premises by the license holder containing the names, addresses and ages of all individuals employed by the license holder on the premises; and
(4)    to maintain standards for sanitation and health, including provisions for:
(i)    adequate and sanitary facilities for consumption of alcoholic beverages;
(ii)    safe water and plumbing facilities;
(iii)    proper utensil cleaning and storage;
(iv)    refuse disposal and rodent control; and
(v)    the preparation and service of meals or other food with alcoholic beverages; and
(5)    to otherwise carry out this article.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis › Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions › Title 26 - Prince George's County › Subtitle 2 - Board of License Commissioners › Section 26-209 - Public Ethics Laws

(a)    All members, employees, and inspectors of the Board are subject to the county’s public ethics laws enacted under § 5–807 of the General Provisions Article to the same extent as a local official of the county.
(b)    (1)    A person may file a complaint with the county’s Office of Ethics and Accountability if the person believes that a member, an employee, or an inspector of the Board has violated:
(i)    any provision of civil or criminal law, including laws against bribery, in connection with the performance of the duties of the member, employee, or inspector; or
(ii)    any provision of the county’s public ethics laws.
(2)    If a complaint is filed under paragraph (1) of this subsection, the county’s Office of Ethics and Accountability shall:
(i)    investigate the complaint; and
(ii)    if appropriate, refer the complaint to the State’s Attorney of the county for criminal prosecution.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis › Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions › Title 26 - Prince George's County › Subtitle 4 - Manufacturer's Licenses › Section 26-401 - 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)    § 2–216 (“Interaction between manufacturing entities and retailers”);
(15)    § 2–217 (“Distribution of alcoholic beverages — Prohibited practices”); and
(16)    § 2–218 (“Restrictive agreements between producers and retailers — Prohibited”).
(b)    The following sections of Title 2, Subtitle 2 (“Manufacturer’s Licenses”) of Division I of this article apply in the county:
(1)    § 2–209 (“Class 7 micro–brewery license”), subject to § 26–403 of this subtitle; and
(2)    § 2–215 (“Beer sale on credit to retail dealer prohibited”), subject to § 26–405 of this subtitle.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis › Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions › Title 26 - Prince George's County › Subtitle 4 - Manufacturer's Licenses › Section 26-402 - 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 26 - Prince George's County › Subtitle 4 - Manufacturer's Licenses › Section 26-403 - Class 7 Micro-Brewery License

(a)    This section applies to a Class 7 micro–brewery license in the county.
(b)    The license may be issued only to the holder of:
(1)    a Class B beer, wine, and liquor (on–sale) license that is issued for use on the premises of a restaurant located in the county; and
(2)    a Class D alcoholic beverages license that is issued for use on the premises of the existing Class D license located in the 22nd alcoholic beverages district of the county.
(c)    In the 22nd alcoholic beverages district of the county only, for a holder of a Class D license the hours and days for retail sales under the Class 7 micro–brewery license are those established for a Class D license in the county.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis › Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions › Title 26 - Prince George's County › Subtitle 4 - Manufacturer's Licenses › Section 26-404 - Class B-Mb/22 License

(a)    There is a Class B–MB/22 license in the county.
(b)    The license may be issued only to a holder of a Class 7 micro–brewery license in the 22nd legislative district.
(c)    The license authorizes the holder to sell liquor by the drink for on–premises consumption.
(d)    A license holder may also hold a Class D license.
(e)    The annual license fee is $1,090.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis › Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions › Title 26 - Prince George's County › Subtitle 4 - Manufacturer's Licenses › Section 26-405 - Beer Sale on Credit to Retail Dealer Prohibited

(a)    (1)    A cash deposit for a returnable container shall be required at the time of sale or delivery of beer.
(2)    For purposes of construing § 2–215 of this article:
(i)    a check accepted for payment that is not postdated and is promptly deposited for collection is considered cash; and
(ii)    a check that is given in payment for alcoholic beverages to a holder of the license, and is returned uncollected, is prima facie evidence in a civil case of a violation of this section or § 2–215 of this article.
(b)    A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 6 months or a fine not exceeding $500 or both.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis › Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions › Title 26 - Prince George's County › Subtitle 5 - Wholesaler's Licenses › Section 26-501 - 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)    § 2–302 (“Class 1 beer, wine, and liquor wholesaler’s license”);
(3)    § 2–303 (“Class 2 wine and liquor wholesaler’s license”);
(4)    § 2–304 (“Class 3 beer and wine wholesaler’s license”);
(5)    § 2–305 (“Class 4 beer wholesaler’s license”);
(6)    § 2–306 (“Class 5 wine wholesaler’s license”);
(7)    § 2–307 (“Class 6 limited wine wholesaler’s license”);
(8)    § 2–308 (“Class 7 limited beer wholesaler’s license”);
(9)    § 2–309 (“Sale and delivery of beer or wine from wholesaler’s vehicle”);
(10)    § 2–310 (“Sale and delivery to retail license holder”);
(11)    § 2–311 (“Additional wholesaler’s licenses”);
(12)    § 2–312 (“Direct importation of alcoholic beverages”);
(13)    § 2–313 (“Sale or delivery restricted to holder of license or permit”);
(14)    § 2–315 (“Interaction between wholesaling entities and retailers”);
(15)    § 2–316 (“Distribution of alcoholic beverages — Prohibited practices”); and
(16)    § 2–317 (“Restrictive agreements between wholesalers and retailers — Prohibited”).
(b)    Section 2–314 (“Beer sale on credit to retail dealer prohibited”) of Division I of this article applies in the county, subject to § 26–504 of this subtitle.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis › Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions › Title 26 - Prince George's County › Subtitle 5 - Wholesaler's Licenses › Section 26-502 - Hours and Days of Sale or Delivery

Except as provided in § 26–503 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 26 - Prince George's County › Subtitle 5 - Wholesaler's Licenses › Section 26-503 - 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 26 - Prince George's County › Subtitle 5 - Wholesaler's Licenses › Section 26-504 - Beer Sale on Credit to Retail Dealer Prohibited

(a)    For purposes of applying § 2–314 of this article:
(1)    a cash deposit for a returnable container shall be required at the time of sale or delivery of beer;
(2)    a check accepted for payment that is not postdated and is promptly deposited for collection by the license holder is considered cash; and
(3)    a check that is given in payment for beer to a license holder and is returned uncollected, is prima facie evidence of a violation by the wholesaler of § 2–314 of this article.
(b)    A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 6 months or a fine not exceeding $500 or both.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis › Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions › Title 26 - Prince George's County › Subtitle 6 - Beer Licenses › Section 26-601 - 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)    (1)    (i)    A license holder may file an application with the Board to convert the license to a Class D beer and light wine license.
(ii)    A license holder who files an application under subparagraph (i) of this paragraph shall submit an application fee of $750.
(2)    If a license holder applies for a conversion under paragraph (1)(i) of this subsection, the Board shall hold a public hearing in the same manner a public hearing is held for the issuance of a new license.
(3)    In determining whether to approve an application filed under paragraph (1)(i) of this subsection, the Board shall consider the privileges the license holder exercises under the Class A beer license.
(4)    If the Board decides to approve an application filed under paragraph (1)(i) of this subsection, the Board shall restrict the privileges of the Class D beer and light wine license to allow the license holder to sell beer and light wine only:
(i)    during the days and hours specified in § 26–2002(a) of this title; and
(ii)    for off–premises consumption.
(d)    The annual license fee is $500.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis › Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions › Title 26 - Prince George's County › Subtitle 6 - Beer Licenses › Section 26-602 - Class B Beer License

(a)    There is a Class B beer license.
(b)    (1)    Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, the license authorizes the license holder to sell beer at retail at a hotel or restaurant on the premises described in the license for on–premises consumption.
(2)    A license holder who held this class of license before July 1, 1975, and who has been selling beer for off–premises consumption may continue to do so.
(c)    The annual license fee is $365.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis › Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions › Title 26 - Prince George's County › Subtitle 6 - Beer Licenses › Section 26-603 - 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 $245.