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2023 Maryland Statutes › Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis › Division I - General Provisions Affecting Multiple Jurisdictions › Title 6 - Forfeitures; Enforcement; Prohibited Acts; Penalties › Subtitle 3 - Prohibited Acts › Part IV - Other Prohibited Acts › Section 6-330 - Perjury

(a)    A person may not make a false statement when taking an oath or in any of the following documents required under this article:
(1)    a signed statement;
(2)    a report; or
(3)    an affidavit.
(b)    A person who violates this section is guilty of the misdemeanor of perjury and on conviction is subject to the penalty stated under § 9–101 of the Criminal Law Article.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis › Division I - General Provisions Affecting Multiple Jurisdictions › Title 6 - Forfeitures; Enforcement; Prohibited Acts; Penalties › Subtitle 4 - Penalties › Section 6-402 - General Penalty

(a)    If a person violates this article and no penalty other than the suspension or revocation of a license or permit is provided, the person 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.
(b)    If a court has imposed a penalty on an individual license holder who has obtained a license for or on behalf of a corporation, a partnership, or an unincorporated association:
(1)    if the penalty is a fine, the corporation, partnership, or unincorporated association also shall be liable for the payment of the fine; and
(2)    if the penalty is imprisonment, the individual license holder shall be liable to serve the term of imprisonment.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis › Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions › Title 9 - Allegany County › Subtitle 1 - Definitions; General Provisions › Section 9-101 - Definitions

(a)    In this title:
(1)    except as provided in subsection (c) 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 Allegany County.
(c)    The Board shall determine whether an establishment meets the definition of a “club” under § 1–101 of this article.
(d)    “County” means Allegany County.
(e)    “Light wine” means wine that contains not more than 15.5% of alcohol by volume.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis › Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions › Title 9 - Allegany County › Subtitle 1 - Definitions; General Provisions › Section 9-103 - Copy of Legislation

A copy of any legislation concerning alcoholic beverages enacted by the County Commissioners 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 9 - Allegany County › Subtitle 2 - Board of License Commissioners › Section 9-202 - Membership

(a)    (1)    The Governor shall appoint three members to the Board.
(2)    The appointments shall be made:
(i)    if the Senate is in session, with the advice and consent of the Senate; or
(ii)    if the Senate is not in session, by the Governor alone.
(b)    (1)    Each member of the Board shall be:
(i)    a resident and voter of the county; and
(ii)    an individual of high character and integrity and of recognized business capacity.
(2)    Two members of the Board of License Commissioners shall be members of the political party that at the last preceding general election polled the highest number of votes in the aggregate for seats on the Board of County Commissioners.
(3)    One member of the Board of License Commissioners shall be a member of the political party that at the last preceding general election polled the second highest number of votes in the aggregate for seats on the Board of County Commissioners.
(c)    (1)    The term of a member is 6 years.
(2)    The terms of the members are staggered as required by the terms provided for members of the Board on July 1, 2016.
(d)    (1)    The Governor shall appoint an eligible individual to fill a vacancy during the remainder of the term of office of the individual originally appointed in accordance with subsection (a) of this section.
(2)    A member who is appointed after a term has begun serves only for the rest of the term and until a successor is appointed and qualifies.
(e)    (1)    The Governor may remove a member for misconduct in office, incompetence, or willful neglect of duty.
(2)    The Governor shall give a member who is charged a copy of the charges against the member and, with at least 10 days’ notice, an opportunity to be heard publicly in person or by counsel.
(3)    If a member is removed, the Governor shall file with the Office of the Secretary of State a statement of charges against the member and the findings of the Governor on the charges.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis › Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions › Title 9 - Allegany County › Subtitle 2 - Board of License Commissioners › Section 9-204 - Salaries; Staff; Budget

(a)    In accordance with Title 28, Subtitle 1 of the Local Government Article, the County Commissioners shall set the annual salary of the members of the Board.
(b)    The Board may:
(1)    employ:
(i)    a secretary;
(ii)    inspectors; and
(iii)    clerical and other assistants as are necessary; and
(2)    set the compensation of the employees, subject to subsection (c)(3) of this section.
(c)    (1)    The chair of the Board shall submit to the Director of Finance of the county the total amount of the Board’s budget, including:
(i)    salaries for members and employees of the Board; and
(ii)    all other necessary expenses.
(2)    From the receipts collected by the Board, the County Commissioners shall pay:
(i)    the salaries of the members and employees of the Board once every 2 weeks; and
(ii)    the expenses of the Board on written approval of the chair of the Board.
(3)    The salaries and expenses of the employees of the Board are subject to the approval of the County Commissioners.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis › Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions › Title 9 - Allegany County › Subtitle 2 - Board of License Commissioners › Section 9-205 - Inspectors

(a)    An inspector has all the powers of a peace officer or sheriff in the State arising out of or relating to the enforcement of this article.
(b)    An inspector shall take the oath required by Article I, § 9 of the Maryland Constitution.
(c)    (1)    An inspector shall provide a penalty bond of $2,000 to the Board and the County Commissioners jointly on the condition that the inspector faithfully perform the duties of office.
(2)    The county shall pay the cost of the bond.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis › Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions › Title 9 - Allegany County › Subtitle 4 - Manufacturer's Licenses › Section 9-401 - 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)    § 2–210 (“Class 8 farm brewery license”);
(9)    § 2–211 (“Residency requirement”);
(10)    § 2–212 (“Additional licenses”);
(11)    § 2–213 (“Additional fees”);
(12)    § 2–214 (“Sale or delivery restricted”);
(13)    § 2–215 (“Beer sale on credit to retail dealer prohibited”);
(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)    Section 2–208 (“Class 6 pub–brewery license”) does not apply in the county.
(c)    Section 2–209 (“Class 7 micro–brewery license”) of Division I of this article applies in the county, subject to § 9–403 of this subtitle.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis › Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions › Title 9 - Allegany County › Subtitle 4 - Manufacturer's Licenses › Section 9-402 - 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 9 - Allegany County › Subtitle 4 - Manufacturer's Licenses › Section 9-403 - Class 7 Micro-Brewery License

(a)    This section applies to a Class 7 micro–brewery license in the county.
(b)    A holder of the license:
(1)    may brew a malt beverage in one location and contract for the bottling of the malt beverage in another location; and
(2)    (i)    shall meet the requirements for a restaurant for which a Class B beer, wine, and liquor license is sought; but
(ii)    need not meet the requirements for a hotel or motel for which a Class B beer, wine, and liquor license is sought; and
(3)    is not subject to the manufacturing and licensing prohibitions under § 2–209(e) of this article.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis › Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions › Title 9 - Allegany County › Subtitle 5 - Wholesaler's Licenses › Section 9-502 - Hours and Days of Sale or Delivery

(a)    Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section and § 9–503 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.
(b)    A holder of a beer wholesaler’s license may deliver draft beer to a holder of a retail license on Sunday.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis › Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions › Title 9 - Allegany County › Subtitle 5 - Wholesaler's Licenses › Section 9-503 - 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 9 - Allegany County › Subtitle 5 - Wholesaler's Licenses › Section 9-504 - Rental Price for Beer-Dispensing Equipment

A holder of a beer wholesaler’s license may not provide equipment to dispense draft beer at a rental price that is less than the fair market cost for the rental.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis › Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions › Title 9 - Allegany County › Subtitle 5 - Wholesaler's Licenses › Section 9-505 - Size of Liquor Container

The holder of a Class 1 or Class 2 wholesaler’s license may not sell liquor in a container smaller than 23 ounces or 680 milliliters to a holder of a per diem license issued under § 9–1307 of this title.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis › Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions › Title 9 - Allegany County › Subtitle 6 - Beer Licenses › Section 9-601 - 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:
(i)    the premises where the beer was sold; or
(ii)    any premises in which the license holder has a direct or indirect interest.
(c)    The annual license fee is $125.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis › Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions › Title 9 - Allegany County › Subtitle 6 - Beer Licenses › Section 9-603 - 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– and off–premises consumption.
(c)    The annual license fee is $150.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis › Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions › Title 9 - Allegany County › Subtitle 6 - Beer Licenses › Section 9-604 - 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 9 - Allegany County › Subtitle 8 - Beer and Light Wine Licenses › Section 9-801 - Class a Beer and Light Wine License

(a)    There is a Class A beer and light wine license.
(b)    (1)    The license authorizes the license holder to sell beer and light wine, at retail, at the place described in the license.
(2)    The license holder shall sell the beer and light wine in a sealed package or container.
(3)    The package or container may not be opened and its contents may not be consumed on:
(i)    the premises where the beer or light wine is sold; or
(ii)    a premises in which the license holder has a direct or indirect interest.
(c)    The annual license fee is $150.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis › Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions › Title 9 - Allegany County › Subtitle 8 - Beer and Light Wine Licenses › Section 9-803 - Class B-Mb License

(a)    There is a Class B–MB (micro–brewery/restaurant) license.
(b)    The Board may issue the license to a holder of a Class 7 micro–brewery license.
(c)    The license authorizes the license holder to sell at retail:
(1)    beer and light wine by the drink or bottle and liquor by the drink for on–premises consumption, including:
(i)    in a banquet room or banquet facility that is on the licensed premises; and
(ii)    on a patio that is part of the licensed premises as evidenced by lease documents or by agreement of the owner of the licensed premises; and
(2)    beer and light wine by the bottle for off–premises consumption.
(d)    The hours and days of sale are:
(1)    for on–premises consumption:
(i)    from Monday through Saturday, from 7 a.m. to 2 a.m. the following day; and
(ii)    on Sunday, from 1 p.m. to 2 a.m. the following day; and
(2)    for off–premises consumption, from Monday through Saturday, from 7 a.m. to 2 a.m. the following day.
(e)    The annual license fee is $900.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis › Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions › Title 9 - Allegany County › Subtitle 8 - Beer and Light Wine Licenses › Section 9-804 - Class C Beer and Light Wine License

(a)    There is a Class C beer and light wine license.
(b)    The license authorizes the license holder to sell beer and light wine to a member of a club and a guest of the member, at retail, at the place described in the license, for on– and off–premises consumption.
(c)    The annual license fee is $150.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis › Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions › Title 9 - Allegany County › Subtitle 8 - Beer and Light Wine Licenses › Section 9-805 - Class D Beer and Light Wine License

(a)    There is a Class D beer and light wine license.
(b)    The license authorizes the license holder to sell beer and light 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 $210.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis › Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions › Title 9 - Allegany County › Subtitle 9 - Beer, Wine, and Liquor Licenses › Section 9-901 - 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 or on a premises in which the license holder has a direct or  indirect interest.
(c)    A 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 $650.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis › Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions › Title 9 - Allegany County › Subtitle 9 - Beer, Wine, and Liquor Licenses › Section 9-902 - Class B Beer, Wine, and Liquor License

(a)    There is a Class B beer, wine, and liquor license.
(b)    The Board may issue the license to the owner of a hotel that:
(1)    is in a building at least three stories tall that was originally constructed for hotel purposes;
(2)    has a capital investment of at least $500,000; and
(3)    contains:
(i)    at least one passenger elevator;
(ii)    at least 100 rooms for the accommodation of the public; and
(iii)    a dining room with facilities for preparing and serving regular meals for at least 125 individuals at one seating.
(c)    (1)    The license authorizes the license holder to sell beer, wine, and liquor by the drink for on–premises consumption.
(2)    Subject to paragraph (3) of this subsection, the Board may issue the license for use by a restaurant:
(i)    in a hotel or motel with at least 100 bedrooms for public accommodation; or
(ii)    operated in conjunction with a Class 7 micro–brewery.
(3)    To be licensed, a restaurant:
(i)    shall be in a permanent building with ample space and accommodations for preparing, serving, and selling meals to the public during business hours;
(ii)    shall derive at least 60% of its gross monthly revenue from the sale of food;
(iii)    shall provide waiters to serve customers who are seated at tables for dining; and
(iv)    may not be a fast–food style facility.
(d)    The license is exempt from any license population quota limitation.
(e)    The license may not be transferred to another location.
(f)    The annual license fee is $800.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis › Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions › Title 9 - Allegany County › Subtitle 9 - Beer, Wine, and Liquor Licenses › Section 9-902.1 - Class B-D Beer, Wine, and Liquor License -- On-Premises Consumption -- Report Demonstrating Compliance -- Sale Hours and Days -- Annual Fee

(a)    There is a Class B–D beer, wine, and liquor license.
(b)    The Board may issue the license for use by a restaurant that:
(1)    is located in a permanent building with ample space and accommodations;
(2)    commonly offers hot and cold meals that are prepared, sold, and served to the public during regular business hours;
(3)    maintains a menu that advertises a variety of food that the establishment serves;
(4)    serves food at all times whenever alcoholic beverages are being served or consumed; and
(5)    has, on an annual basis, gross sales of food and nonalcoholic beverages that exceed its gross sales of alcoholic beverages.
(c)    The license authorizes the license holder to sell beer, wine, and liquor for on–premises consumption.
(d)    (1)    (i)    Once every licensing cycle, the license holder shall comply with a request from the Board to submit a Food Alcohol Ratio Report covering 2 preceding quarters that the Board selects to demonstrate compliance with the annual gross sales requirement under subsection (b)(5) of this section.
(ii)    To enforce this paragraph, the Board may:
1.    request a license holder to provide supporting data or additional information;
2.    impose a fine on a license holder; or
3.    suspend a license.
(2)    A license holder or the license holder’s accountant shall complete, sign, and provide for the notarization of the Food Alcohol Ratio Report.
(3)    When submitting a Food Alcohol Ratio Report, the license holder shall include a current menu, information on hours of operation, and sales amounts and percentages for food, nonalcoholic beverages, and alcoholic beverages for the time period requested.
(e)    As a prerequisite for the renewal of the license, the license holder shall demonstrate compliance with the annual gross sales requirement under subsection (b)(5) of this section.
(f)    The license holder may sell beer, wine, and liquor during the hours and days set out for a Class B–D beer, wine, and liquor license under § 9–2004 of this title.
(g)    The annual license fee is $700.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis › Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions › Title 9 - Allegany County › Subtitle 9 - Beer, Wine, and Liquor Licenses › Section 9-903 - Class C Beer, Wine, and Liquor License

(a)    There is a Class C beer, wine, and liquor license.
(b)    The license authorizes the license holder to sell beer, wine, and liquor at retail at a club, at the place described in the license, for on– or off–premises consumption.
(c)    The annual license fee is $500.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis › Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions › Title 9 - Allegany County › Subtitle 9 - Beer, Wine, and Liquor Licenses › Section 9-904 - 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 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 $700.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis › Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions › Title 9 - Allegany County › Subtitle 9 - Beer, Wine, and Liquor Licenses › Section 9-905 - Class L Beer, Wine, and Liquor License

(a)    There is a Class L beer, wine, and liquor license.
(b)    The Board may issue the license to the holder of a manufacturer’s license.
(c)    The license authorizes the license holder, for on–premises consumption, to:
(1)    sell beer, wine, and liquor produced by the holder or another holder of a manufacturer’s license; and
(2)    provide a sample of the beer, wine, or liquor that is authorized under item (1) of this subsection at no cost.
(d)    The hours of sale for a Class L beer, wine, and liquor license are the same as those for the underlying manufacturer’s license.
(e)    The annual license fee is $250.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis › Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions › Title 9 - Allegany County › Subtitle 10 - Licenses for Specific Types of Organizations and Venues › Section 9-1001 - Buffet Theater License

(a)    There is a Class B–BT (buffet theater) beer, light wine, and liquor license.
(b)    The Board may issue the license for the use of an establishment that:
(1)    is operated as a nonprofit professional theater;
(2)    provides to the customers of the establishment live Broadway–style musicals, comedy, drama, live acoustic–style music, or feature films; and
(3)    is open to the public by reservation.
(c)    The Class B–BT license authorizes the license holder to sell at retail beer and light wine by the drink or by the bottle and liquor by the drink only for on–premises consumption and in conjunction with the buffet theater.
(d)    (1)    The license holder may sell beer and light wine for on–premises consumption beginning 2 hours before the performance, during the performance, and for 2 hours after the end of the performance on:
(i)    Monday through Saturday; and
(ii)    Sunday no earlier than 1 p.m.
(2)    The license holder may not sell beer, wine, or liquor:
(i)    for off–premises consumption by the drink or by the bottle; or
(ii)    at any time except in conjunction with the buffet theater.
(e)    The annual fee for the license is $350.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis › Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions › Title 9 - Allegany County › Subtitle 10 - Licenses for Specific Types of Organizations and Venues › Section 9-1001.1 - Class B-Tm Beer, Wine, and Liquor License

(a)    There is a Class B–TM (theater/museum) beer, wine, and liquor license.
(b)    The Board may issue the license for the use of a theater/museum that has a ballroom with seating for a maximum of 300 individuals per event.
(c)    The license authorizes the license holder to sell at retail beer, wine, and liquor for on–premises consumption and in conjunction with:
(1)    a regular exhibit opening; or
(2)    a fund–raising event for the benefit of the theater/museum.
(d)    The license holder may sell beer, wine, and liquor for on–premises consumption on Sunday through Saturday beginning 2 hours before the exhibit opening or event, during the exhibit opening or event, and for 2 hours after the end of the exhibit opening or event.
(e)    (1)    A license on behalf of the theater/museum shall be applied for and issued to the president and two other officers of the theater/museum.
(2)    At least two of the applicants shall be residents of the county.
(f)    The annual fee for the license is $350.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis › Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions › Title 9 - Allegany County › Subtitle 10 - Licenses for Specific Types of Organizations and Venues › Section 9-1001.2 - Gift Basket Permit -- Permit Holder -- Limit on Alcoholic Sales -- Fee

(a)    There is a gift basket permit.
(b)    (1)    The Board may issue the permit to a person:
(i)    whose primary business is the sale and delivery of:
1.    flowers; or
2.    gift baskets of flowers, food, or other items; and
(ii)    who does not hold any other alcoholic beverages license or permit under this article.
(2)    The Board may not issue the permit for use in conjunction with or on the premises of a chain store, supermarket, or discount house.
(c)    A holder of the permit:
(1)    may sell and deliver, to consumers of a legal drinking age located in the county, gift baskets containing:
(i)    not more than 72 ounces of beer;
(ii)    not more than 2.25 liters of wine; or
(iii)    not more than 2.25 liters of liquor; and
(2)    shall maintain records and submit reports as required by the Board.
(d)    (1)    Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, the permit holder or an employee of the permit holder shall:
(i)    deliver the gift basket containing alcoholic beverages; and
(ii)    require the person receiving a delivery of a gift basket containing alcoholic beverages to display proof that the person is at least 21 years old.
(2)    An individual who delivers a gift basket containing alcoholic beverages shall be at least 21 years old.
(e)    The holder’s annual sales from alcoholic beverages may not exceed 10% of the holder’s annual gross sales.
(f)    The alcoholic beverages contained in a gift basket shall be purchased from a retail license holder.
(g)    The Board shall adopt regulations to carry out this section.
(h)    The fee for a gift basket permit is $100.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis › Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions › Title 9 - Allegany County › Subtitle 10 - Licenses for Specific Types of Organizations and Venues › Section 9-1002 - Video Lottery Concessionaire License

(a)    (1)    In this section the following words have the meanings indicated.
(2)    “Concessionaire” means a lessee, a sublessee, or any other operator of an establishment that:
(i)    engages in the sale of beer, wine, and liquor by the drink or by the bottle on its premises for consumption anywhere in a video lottery facility; and
(ii)    is operated as a concession independent of a Class BWL–VLF license.
(3)    “Video lottery facility” means a facility that holds a license under Title 9, Subtitle 1A of the State Government Article.
(b)    There is a Class BWL–VLC (video lottery concessionaire) beer, wine, and liquor license.
(c)    The Board may issue the license to one or more concessionaires operating in a video lottery facility.
(d)    (1)    The license authorizes:
(i)    the license holder to sell beer, wine, and liquor on the premises of the concessionaire for consumption:
1.    anywhere in the video lottery facility; or
2.    on grounds controlled by the Class BWL–VLF license holder, as defined in the Class BWL–VLF license;
(ii)    the playing of music and dancing; and
(iii)    the sale and providing of beer, wine, and liquor throughout the video lottery facility and grounds controlled by the Class BWL–VLF license holder during those days and hours that the video lottery facility is open for business.
(2)    Beer, wine, and liquor purchased under a Class BWL–VLC license may be taken anywhere in the video lottery facility or on grounds controlled by the Class BWL–VLF license holder, as defined in the Class BWL–VLF license.
(e)    The hours for the sale of alcoholic beverages under the license are the same as the hours of operation of a video lottery facility.
(f)    (1)    The annual license fee is $5,000.
(2)    The fee shall be paid to the Board on or before May 1.
(g)    A penalty or other sanction that is imposed for a violation of a regulation of the Board on the licensed premises of a holder of a Class BWL–VLC license shall apply to the concessionaire that the Board determines to be responsible for the violation.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis › Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions › Title 9 - Allegany County › Subtitle 10 - Licenses for Specific Types of Organizations and Venues › Section 9-1003 - Video Lottery Facility License

(a)    In this section, “video lottery facility” means a facility that holds a license under Title 9, Subtitle 1A of the State Government Article.
(b)    There is a Class BWL–VLF (video lottery facility) beer, wine, and liquor license.
(c)    (1)    The Board may issue the license to an individual or entity that owns a video lottery facility that contains at least one food service facility, bar, or lounge.
(2)    The Board may not require an applicant for the license to meet any location, voting, or residency requirement.
(d)    (1)    The license authorizes:
(i)    the license holder to sell beer, wine, and liquor by the drink and by the bottle on the premises of the video lottery facility for consumption:
1.    anywhere in the video lottery facility; or
2.    on grounds controlled by the license holder, as defined in the license;
(ii)    the playing of music and dancing; and
(iii)    the sale and providing of beer, wine, and liquor throughout the video lottery facility and grounds controlled by the license holder during the days and hours that the video lottery facility is open for business.
(2)    Beer, wine, and liquor purchased under the license may be taken anywhere in the video lottery facility or on grounds controlled by the license holder, as defined in the license.
(e)    The hours for the sale of alcoholic beverages under the license are the same as the hours of operation of a video lottery facility.
(f)    (1)    The annual license fee is $15,000.
(2)    The fee shall be paid to the Board on or before May 1.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis › Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions › Title 9 - Allegany County › Subtitle 10 - Licenses for Specific Types of Organizations and Venues › Section 9-1004 - Volunteer Company License

(a)    There is a Class C (volunteer company) beer, wine, and liquor license.
(b)    The Board may issue the license for use by:
(1)    a volunteer fire company;
(2)    a volunteer ambulance company; or
(3)    a combined volunteer fire and ambulance company.
(c)    The license authorizes the license holder to sell beer, wine, and liquor for on–premises or off–premises consumption.
(d)    A customer need not be a member of the company for which the license is issued or a member’s guest.
(e)    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 § 9–2004 of this title.
(f)    The annual license fee is $500.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis › Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions › Title 9 - Allegany County › Subtitle 11 - Additional License Privileges › Section 9-1101 - Application of General Provisions

(a)    The following sections of Title 4, Subtitle 11 (“Additional License Privileges”) of Division I of this article apply in the county without exception or variation:
(1)    § 4–1102 (“Corkage – Consuming wine not purchased from license holder on licensed premises”); and
(2)    § 4–1103 (“Removal of partially consumed bottle of wine from licensed premises”).
(b)    The following sections of Title 4, Subtitle 11 (“Additional License Privileges”) of Division I of this article do not apply in the county:
(1)    § 4–1104 (“Refillable container permit – Draft beer”); and
(2)    § 4–1105 (“Refillable container permit – Wine”).
2023 Maryland Statutes › Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis › Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions › Title 9 - Allegany County › Subtitle 11 - Additional License Privileges › Section 9-1102 - Permit for Sale of Liquor by Drink

(a)    Subject to subsection (b) of this section, the Board may issue to a holder of a Class D beer or Class D beer and light wine license a permit that allows the sale of beer, wine, and liquor by the drink for on–premises consumption.
(b)    The permit holder:
(1)    may continue to sell beer or beer and light wine for on– or off–premises consumption; but
(2)    may not:
(i)    sell liquor for off–premises consumption; or
(ii)    purchase or possess liquor on the premises in a container smaller than 23 ounces or 680 milliliters.
(c)    Application for the permit may be made not less than 30 days before the day on which the permit is to take effect.
(d)    (1)    Not more than 50 permits may be in existence at any one time.
(2)    A license holder who is issued a permit shall receive a pro rata credit for the unexpired part of the license held when the license holder is issued the permit.
(e)    The annual permit fee is $500.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis › Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions › Title 9 - Allegany County › Subtitle 13 - Temporary Licenses › Part I - In General › Section 9-1301 - Application of General Provisions

(a)    The following sections of Title 4, Subtitle 12 (“Temporary Licenses”) of Division I of this article apply in the county without exception or variation:
(1)    § 4–1206 (“License to dispose of stock”);
(2)    § 4–1207 (“Temporary move of licensed premises”);
(3)    § 4–1208 (“Hours and days of sale”); and
(4)    § 4–1209 (“Wine permit for fund–raising event”).
(b)    The following sections of Title 4, Subtitle 12 (“Temporary Licenses”) of Division I of this article do not apply in the county:
(1)    § 4–1202 (“Per diem licenses”), which is superseded by § 9–1307 of this subtitle;
(2)    § 4–1203 (“Class C per diem beer and Class C per diem beer and wine licenses”), which is superseded by § 9–1309 of this subtitle;
(3)    § 4–1204 (“Class C per diem beer, wine, and liquor license”), which is superseded by § 9–1309 of this subtitle; and
(4)    § 4–1205 (“License fees”), which is superseded by § 9–1308 of this subtitle.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis › Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions › Title 9 - Allegany County › Subtitle 13 - Temporary Licenses › Part II - Festival, Sampling, and Tasting Licenses › Section 9-1304 - Class D (On-Sale) Beer and Wine Arts and Entertainment District License

(a)    There is a Class D (on–sale) beer and wine Arts and Entertainment District license.
(b)    The Board may issue the license to a for–profit festival promoter.
(c)    (1)    The license authorizes the holder to exercise any of the privileges conferred by the license at an entertainment event that is held in an arts and entertainment district in the county.
(2)    During the event for which the license is issued, an individual, within the approved event area in the arts and entertainment district and with a designated container unique to the event, may:
(i)    purchase beer or wine from the license holder, or purchase beer or wine from, and consume on the premises of, any other license holder with on–sale privileges within the approved event area;
(ii)    transport the beer or wine in the designated container to the premises of another license holder with on–sale privileges within the approved event area; and
(iii)    consume the beer or wine within the approved event area, including the premises of any license holder with on–sale privileges.
(d)    (1)    An applicant for the license shall submit an application under oath on the form that the Board provides.
(2)    Subtitles 14 and 15 of this title do not apply to an applicant for the license.
(e)    (1)    The license holder:
(i)    at the entertainment event for which the license is issued shall distribute a wristband to each individual who is at least 21 years old; and
(ii)    may not serve beer or wine to an individual who does not wear a wristband.
(2)    A person who violates this subsection is subject to:
(i)    for a first offense, a fine of $250; and
(ii)    for a second offense, a fine not exceeding $1,000 and denial of further applications for a Class D (on–sale) beer and wine Arts and Entertainment District license.
(f)    The license holder may hold another license of a different class or nature.
(g)    The license:
(1)    may be used for a maximum of 3 consecutive days; and
(2)    may not be issued to an individual for–profit festival promoter more than once in a calendar year.
(h)    The license fee is $500 per day.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis › Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions › Title 9 - Allegany County › Subtitle 13 - Temporary Licenses › Part II - Festival, Sampling, and Tasting Licenses › Section 9-1304.1 - Beer and Wine Festival License

(a)    (1)    There is a beer and wine festival license.
(2)    The Board may issue one festival license each year.
(b)    The Board may issue the license to a holder of a retail license, Class 3 winery license, or Class 4 limited winery license.
(c)    The license authorizes the holder to display and sell:
(1)    wine that is:
(i)    manufactured and processed in any state; and
(ii)    distributed in the State when the license application is filed; or
(2)    beer that is brewed by a brewer:
(i)    that brews less than 60,000 barrels of beer annually; and
(ii)    whose product is distributed in the State when the license application is filed.
(d)    A license holder shall display and sell beer and wine:
(1)    at retail for on– and off–premises consumption; and
(2)    during the hours and days designated for the festival.
(e)    The Board:
(1)    each year may choose 1 weekend, Friday through Sunday inclusive, for the festival;
(2)    may not choose the weekend selected for the Maryland Wine Festival in Carroll County;
(3)    shall choose a location that is not already licensed; and
(4)    shall ensure that the primary focus of the festival is the promotion of Maryland beer and wine.
(f)    The license holder may hold another license of a different class or nature.
(g)    Beer and wine displayed and sold shall be:
(1)    invoiced to the license holder by a wholesaler, Class 3 winery, or Class 4 limited winery; and
(2)    delivered to the festival from the licensed premises of the wholesaler, Class 3 winery, or Class 4 limited winery.
(h)    A holder of a wholesale, Class 3 winery, or Class 4 limited winery license may enter into an agreement with the license holder to:
(1)    deliver beer and wine not earlier than 2 days before the effective date of the license; and
(2)    accept returns not later than 2 days after the expiration date of the license.
(i)    The Board may set the license fee.
(j)    The Board shall adopt regulations to carry out this section.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis › Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions › Title 9 - Allegany County › Subtitle 13 - Temporary Licenses › Part III - Per Diem, Multiple Day, and Multiple Event Licenses › Section 9-1307 - Per Diem Licenses

(a)    The Board may grant a per diem license of any retail class.
(b)    A per diem license authorizes the holder to exercise any of the privileges conferred by the class of the license:
(1)    at an entertainment event held by a club;
(2)    at the place described in the license; and
(3)    for a period not exceeding:
(i)    7 consecutive days for a beer or a beer and light wine license; or
(ii)    14 consecutive days for a beer, wine, and liquor license.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis › Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions › Title 9 - Allegany County › Subtitle 13 - Temporary Licenses › Part III - Per Diem, Multiple Day, and Multiple Event Licenses › Section 9-1308 - Fees

The fee for a per diem license is:
(1)    $20 per day for any beer or beer and light wine license; or
(2)    $50 per day for any beer, wine, and liquor license.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis › Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions › Title 9 - Allegany County › Subtitle 13 - Temporary Licenses › Part III - Per Diem, Multiple Day, and Multiple Event Licenses › Section 9-1309 - Per Diem Entertainment License

(a)    The Board may issue a per diem entertainment license of any class.
(b)    The license authorizes the holder to exercise a privilege conferred by that class of license at an entertainment event only on property that the county owns.
(c)    To qualify for the license, a person shall submit an application not less than 30 days before the day on which the license is to take effect.
(d)    The license is valid for a period not exceeding 5 consecutive days.
(e)    (1)    The fee for the license shall be set by the Board of County Commissioners on the recommendation of the Board of License Commissioners.
(2)    The Board of County Commissioners shall:
(i)    distribute $100 of the license fee to the Board of License Commissioners; and
(ii)    donate the balance of the license fee to a charitable organization that is tax exempt under § 501(c)(3) or (4) of the United States Internal Revenue Code.
(3)    The license holder, with the approval of the Board of County Commissioners, shall designate the charitable organization to be the recipient of the donation under paragraph (2)(ii) of this subsection.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis › Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions › Title 9 - Allegany County › Subtitle 14 - Applications for Licenses › Section 9-1401 - 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)    Section 4–107 (“Criminal history records check”) of Division I of this article does not apply in the county.
(c)    The following sections of Title 4, Subtitle 1 (“Applications for Local Licenses”) of Division I of this article apply in the county:
(1)    § 4–109 (“Required information on application — In general”), in addition to § 9–1403 of this subtitle;
(2)    § 4–110 (“Required information on application — Petition of support”), in addition to § 9–1404 of this subtitle; and
(3)    § 4–112 (“Disposition of license fees”), in addition to § 9–1405 of this subtitle.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis › Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions › Title 9 - Allegany County › Subtitle 14 - Applications for Licenses › Section 9-1402 - Citizenship and Residency Requirements

(a)    Only a United States citizen may have an interest of any kind in a business for which a license is issued.
(b)    The Board may not issue a license to an individual who is not a resident of the county.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis › Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions › Title 9 - Allegany County › Subtitle 14 - Applications for Licenses › Section 9-1403 - Required Statements

An application shall include:
(1)    a statement that the applicant is at least 21 years old;
(2)    a statement that the applicant, for the issuance or renewal of a license, will produce on request all records that an applicant under this article is required to keep:
(i)    to the Comptroller, a deputy Comptroller, the County Sheriff, or the police of a municipality in the county; or
(ii)    in a proceeding before the Board or the circuit court for the county relating to the license or business;
(3)    the names of two persons or the name of a bonding company authorized under this article who will act as a surety on the bond required by the county;
(4)    a statement of all persons interested in the license, including the name of a business entity on whose behalf the license application is made; and
(5)    certificates of receipt from the County Tax and Utility Office and the State Department of Assessments and Taxation, showing that, for the calendar year immediately before the year for which the license is to be issued, there are no unpaid taxes on the merchandise, fixtures, or inventory for the business due to the State, county, or municipality in which the licensed activity is to be carried on.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis › Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions › Title 9 - Allegany County › Subtitle 14 - Applications for Licenses › Section 9-1404 - Petition of Support

(a)    (1)    With the license application, the applicant shall submit a petition signed by at least 10 residents, voters, or property owners who:
(i)    have not signed any other petition for a license; and
(ii)    live or own property in the vicinity of the place for which the license application is made.
(2)    The petition shall state the full name, residence, or property owned of each person who signs the petition.
(3)    Each person who signs the petition shall certify that the person:
(i)    has been acquainted with the applicant for more than 1 year before the date that license application is made;
(ii)    has good reason to believe that all the statements in the petition are true; and
(iii)    requests that the petition be approved and that the license be issued.
(b)    The applicant shall verify the petition by affidavit made before a notary or the clerk of the circuit court.