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2023 Maryland Statutes › Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis › Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions › Title 26 - Prince George's County › Subtitle 26 - Enforcement › Section 26-2605 - Monitoring Citations and Arrests on Licensed Premises for Violations of County Code; Fines

(a)    The Board shall:
(1)    obtain from the appropriate law enforcement agencies information regarding citations issued and arrests made on licensed premises for violations of § 14–139.03 of the Prince George’s County Code; and
(2)    maintain a comprehensive database of:
(i)    the information obtained under item (1) of this subsection; and
(ii)    fines imposed under subsection (b) of this section.
(b)    The Board may impose a fine under § 26–2802 of this title on a license holder if at least 3 citations are issued or arrests are made on the licensed premises for violations of § 14–139.03 of the Prince George’s County Code in a 12–month period.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis › Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions › Title 26 - Prince George's County › Subtitle 27 - Prohibited Acts › Section 26-2701 - 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)    § 6–320 (“Disorderly intoxication”);
(14)    § 6–323 (“Possession or use of Alcohol Without Liquid machine”);
(15)    § 6–326 (“Sale of alcoholic beverages in powder or crystalline form prohibited”);
(16)    § 6–327 (“Unlicensed out–of–state sale of alcoholic beverages”);
(17)    § 6–328 (“Tax evasion”);
(18)    § 6–329 (“Destruction of evidence”); and
(19)    § 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 § 26–2702 of this subtitle;
(2)    § 6–307 (“Selling or providing alcoholic beverages to intoxicated individual”), subject to § 26–2703 of this subtitle;
(3)    § 6–319 (“On–premises consumption of alcoholic beverages not purchased from license holder”), subject to § 26–2704 of this subtitle;
(4)    § 6–321 (“Consumption of alcoholic beverages in public”), subject to § 26–2705 of this subtitle; and
(5)    § 6–322 (“Possession of open container”), subject to § 26–2706 of this subtitle.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis › Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions › Title 26 - Prince George's County › Subtitle 27 - Prohibited Acts › Section 26-2702 - 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 Board may not proceed against a license holder for a violation of § 6–304 of this article if the license holder or an employee of the license holder is found not guilty of, or granted probation before judgment for, the violation.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis › Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions › Title 26 - Prince George's County › Subtitle 27 - Prohibited Acts › Section 26-2703 - 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 Board may not proceed against a license holder for a violation of § 6–307 of this article if the license holder or an employee of the license holder is found not guilty of, or granted probation before judgment for, the violation.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis › Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions › Title 26 - Prince George's County › Subtitle 27 - Prohibited Acts › Section 26-2704 - On-Premises Consumption of Alcoholic Beverages Not Purchased From License Holder -- Exception for Continuing Care Retirement Community

Residents and their guests in a continuing care retirement community that holds a Class C (on–sale) beer, wine, and liquor license may consume wine not purchased from the continuing care retirement community if:
(1)    the wine is consumed with a meal in the dining room; and
(2)    the continuing care retirement community:
(i)    is operated by a nonprofit organization for the continuing care retirement of individuals at least 60 years old;
(ii)    has been incorporated for at least 1 year;
(iii)    has obtained a certificate of registration from the Department of Aging under Title 10, Subtitle 4 of the Human Services Article; and
(iv)    prepares and serves meals during regular operating hours to residents and their guests.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis › Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions › Title 26 - Prince George's County › Subtitle 27 - Prohibited Acts › Section 26-2705 - Consumption of Alcoholic Beverages in Public -- Criminal Procedure

An individual who is charged with a misdemeanor under § 6–321 of this article shall comply with the command in the charging document to appear in court by appearing in court in person.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis › Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions › Title 26 - Prince George's County › Subtitle 27 - Prohibited Acts › Section 26-2706 - Possession of Open Container -- Written Consent Required

(a)    An individual may possess an alcoholic beverage in an open container on private property described under § 6–322(a)(1) of this article only if the individual possesses and presents the written consent of the owner of the property.
(b)    An individual charged with a misdemeanor under § 6–322 of this article shall comply with the command in the charging document to appear in court by appearing in court in person.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis › Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions › Title 26 - Prince George's County › Subtitle 27 - Prohibited Acts › Section 26-2707 - Entering Licensed Premises

(a)    An individual under the age of 21 years may not:
(1)    enter the premises of a license holder to obtain alcoholic beverages; or
(2)    possess alcoholic beverages.
(b)    An individual under the age of 18 years may not enter between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m. the premises of the holder of a Class B or Class D beer license, a Class B or Class D beer and light wine license, or a Class B–WPL (waterfront pavilion) beer, wine, and liquor license unless the individual is in the company of a parent, the legal guardian, or the spouse of the individual.
(c)    The Board may adopt regulations regarding the presence of an individual under the age of 21 years on a licensed premises.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis › Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions › Title 26 - Prince George's County › Subtitle 27 - Prohibited Acts › Section 26-2708 - Use of Self-Scanning Cash Register or Automated System for Sales Prohibited

(a)    A license holder may not sell alcoholic beverages by means of a self–scanning cash register or other automated system that is:
(1)    capable of recovering stored information related to the sale price of individual retail items; and
(2)    operated on a self–service basis by a customer.
(b)    If a license holder violates this section, the Board may impose on the license holder:
(1)    for a first offense, a fine not exceeding $1,000;
(2)    for a second offense, a fine not exceeding $2,500; and
(3)    for a third or subsequent offense:
(i)    a fine not exceeding $2,500; or
(ii)    suspension or revocation of the license.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis › Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions › Title 26 - Prince George's County › Subtitle 28 - Penalties › Section 26-2801.1 - Penalty for Underage Service

In addition to any administrative penalty that may apply, a license holder or an employee of a license holder who violates § 6–304 of this article or § 10–117 of the Criminal Law Article is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 2 years or a fine not exceeding $2,000 or both.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis › Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions › Title 26 - Prince George's County › Subtitle 28 - Penalties › Section 26-2802 - Penalty Imposed by Board

(a)    This section applies to a violation that is cause for suspension or revocation of a license.
(b)    Instead of or in addition to suspending or revoking the license, the Board may:
(1)    for a first offense:
(i)    except as provided in item (ii) of this item, impose a fine not exceeding $1,500; or
(ii)    for a violation of § 10–117 of the Criminal Law Article, impose a fine of $1,500;
(2)    for a second offense in the same 24–month period, impose a fine not exceeding $6,000; and
(3)    for a third offense in the same 24–month period, impose a fine of $7,500.
(c)    For a fourth offense in the same 24–month period, the Board shall suspend the license for 30 days, unless the Board revokes the license.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis › Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions › Title 27 - Queen Anne's County › Subtitle 1 - Definitions; General Provisions › Section 27-101 - 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 Queen Anne’s County.
(c)    “County” means Queen Anne’s County.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis › Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions › Title 27 - Queen Anne's County › Subtitle 1 - Definitions; General Provisions › Section 27-103 - 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 27 - Queen Anne's County › Subtitle 2 - Board of License Commissioners › Section 27-202 - Membership

(a)    (1)    The County Commissioners shall appoint five members to the Board.
(2)    At least two members of the Board shall be members of the political party that at the last preceding gubernatorial election polled the second highest number of votes in the county for Governor.
(b)    (1)    The term of a member is 4 years.
(2)    The terms of the members are staggered as required by the terms provided for members of the Board on July 1, 2016.
(c)    (1)    The County Commissioners shall appoint an individual to fill a vacancy during the remainder of the term of office of a member who refuses or is unable to serve.
(2)    A member who is appointed after a term has begun serves for the remainder of the term and until a successor is appointed and qualifies.
(d)    The County Commissioners may remove a member for misconduct in office, incompetence, or willful neglect of duty.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis › Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions › Title 27 - Queen Anne's County › Subtitle 2 - Board of License Commissioners › Section 27-204 - Quorum; Salary; Staff

(a)    Three members of the Board are a quorum for transacting business.
(b)    (1)    Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, the County Commissioners shall determine the rate of compensation for the Board.
(2)    The rate may not be less than:
(i)    $65 per meeting for the chair; and
(ii)    $60 per meeting for each other member.
(c)    Subject to subsection (d) of this section and § 27–205 of this subtitle, the Board may:
(1)    employ:
(i)    a secretary;
(ii)    inspectors; and
(iii)    clerical and other assistants as are necessary; and
(2)    set the compensation of the employees.
(d)    (1)    The County Commissioners shall appoint an attorney at a salary that the County Commissioners set.
(2)    The attorney shall handle legal matters for the Board.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis › Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions › Title 27 - Queen Anne's County › Subtitle 2 - Board of License Commissioners › Section 27-205 - Inspector

(a)    The Board shall appoint an inspector at not less than $3,000 annually and with a mileage allowance that the County Commissioners determine.
(b)    An individual may not qualify or continue service as an inspector if the inspector or any member of the inspector’s immediate family has a personal or financial interest, directly or indirectly, in a license, license holder, or premises licensed under this article.
(c)    An inspector shall:
(1)    investigate all applicants for a license or transfer of a license;
(2)    inspect at unannounced times every licensed premises in the county at least once every 180 days;
(3)    except as provided in subsections (d) and (e) of this section, enforce all alcoholic beverages laws with the same power as a law enforcement officer of the State;
(4)    investigate all violations of the alcoholic beverages laws and report them to the Board;
(5)    submit monthly reports in writing to the Board of the inspector’s activities, setting forth complaints and listing violations that the inspector observed or that were reported to the inspector; and
(6)    conduct compliance checks relating to the sale of alcoholic beverages to an individual under the age of 21 years in violation of § 6–304 of this article for every licensed premises in accordance with regulations adopted by the Board.
(d)    The Office of the Sheriff shall enforce violations of § 6–304 of this article.
(e)    An inspector has no power of arrest.
(f)    An inspector shall take the oath required by Article I, § 9 of the Maryland Constitution.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis › Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions › Title 27 - Queen Anne's County › Subtitle 4 - Manufacturer's Licenses › Section 27-401 - Application of General Provisions

(a)    The following sections of Title 2, Subtitle 2 (“Manufacturer’s Licenses”) of Division I of this article apply in the county without exception or variation:
(1)    § 2–201 (“Issuance by Comptroller”);
(2)    § 2–202 (“Class 1 distillery license”);
(3)    § 2–203 (“Class 9 limited distillery license”);
(4)    § 2–204 (“Class 2 rectifying license”);
(5)    § 2–205 (“Class 3 winery license”);
(6)    § 2–206 (“Class 4 limited winery license”);
(7)    § 2–207 (“Class 5 brewery license”);
(8)    § 2–209 (“Class 7 micro–brewery license”);
(9)    § 2–210 (“Class 8 farm brewery license”);
(10)    § 2–211 (“Residency requirement”);
(11)    § 2–212 (“Additional licenses”);
(12)    § 2–213 (“Additional fees”);
(13)    § 2–214 (“Sale or delivery restricted”);
(14)    § 2–215 (“Beer sale on credit to retail dealer prohibited”);
(15)    § 2–216 (“Interaction between manufacturing entities and retailers”);
(16)    § 2–217 (“Distribution of alcoholic beverages — Prohibited practices”); and
(17)    § 2–218 (“Restrictive agreements between producers and retailers — Prohibited”).
(b)    Section 2–208 (“Class 6 pub–brewery license”) of Division I of this article applies in the county, subject to § 27–403 of this subtitle.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis › Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions › Title 27 - Queen Anne's County › Subtitle 4 - Manufacturer's Licenses › Section 27-402 - 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 27 - Queen Anne's County › Subtitle 4 - Manufacturer's Licenses › Section 27-403 - Class 6 Pub-Brewery License

(a)    This section applies to a Class 6 pub–brewery license in the county.
(b)    Section 2–208(d) of this article does not apply in the county.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis › Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions › Title 27 - Queen Anne's County › Subtitle 5 - Wholesaler's Licenses › Section 27-502 - Hours and Days of Sale or Delivery

Except as provided in § 27–503 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 27 - Queen Anne's County › Subtitle 5 - Wholesaler's Licenses › Section 27-503 - 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 27 - Queen Anne's County › Subtitle 6 - Beer Licenses › Section 27-601 - Class a Beer License

(a)    There is a Class A beer license.
(b)    (1)    The license authorizes the license holder to sell beer at retail to consumers at the place described in the license.
(2)    The license holder shall sell the beer in a sealed package or container.
(3)    The package or container may not be opened and its contents may not be consumed on the premises where the beer was sold.
(c)    The annual license fee is $250.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis › Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions › Title 27 - Queen Anne's County › Subtitle 6 - Beer Licenses › Section 27-602 - Class B Beer License

(a)    There is a Class B beer license.
(b)    The license authorizes the license holder to sell beer at retail at a hotel or restaurant at the place described in the license for on– and off–premises consumption.
(c)    The annual license fee is $250.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis › Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions › Title 27 - Queen Anne's County › Subtitle 6 - Beer Licenses › Section 27-603 - Class C Beer License

(a)    There is a Class C beer license.
(b)    (1)    Subject to paragraphs (2) and (3) of this subsection, 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.
(2)    A license may be issued to a local unit of a nationwide nonprofit organization or club that:
(i)    is composed solely of members who served in the armed forces of the United States in a war in which the United States has engaged;
(ii)    has a charter from a national veterans’ organization before applying for the license; and
(iii)    operates only for the use of its members and their guests, when the guests are accompanied by members.
(3)    A license may be issued to a yacht club, golf club, fraternal club or order, country club, or social or recreational club that:
(i)    is not operated for profit;
(ii)    for 1 year immediately preceding the year for which the license is issued, has had at least 50 adult members who paid annual dues of at least $25;
(iii)    owns or operates a clubhouse that has, or meeting rooms that have, facilities for preparing and serving food on the premises;
(iv)    is principally used for members and their guests, when the guests are accompanied by members; and
(v)    is not directly or indirectly owned or operated as a public business.
(c)    The annual license fee is $50.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis › Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions › Title 27 - Queen Anne's County › Subtitle 6 - Beer Licenses › Section 27-604 - 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 $250.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis › Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions › Title 27 - Queen Anne's County › Subtitle 7 - Wine Licenses › Section 27-701 - Class a Wine License

(a)    There is a Class A wine license in the county.
(b)    The license may be issued to a holder of a Class 4 limited winery license.
(c)    (1)    The license authorizes the license holder to sell at retail at the place described in the license wine produced at the winery.
(2)    Wine shall be sold in a sealed package or container that may not be opened or its contents consumed on the licensed premises.
(d)    The annual license fee is $50.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis › Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions › Title 27 - Queen Anne's County › Subtitle 8 - Beer and Wine Licenses › Section 27-802 - Class a Beer and Wine License

(a)    There is a Class A beer and wine license.
(b)    (1)    The license authorizes the license holder to sell beer and wine, at retail, at the place described in the license.
(2)    The license holder shall sell the beer and wine in a sealed package or container.
(3)    The package or container may not be opened and its contents may not be consumed on the premises where the beer or wine is sold.
(c)    The annual license fee is $500.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis › Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions › Title 27 - Queen Anne's County › Subtitle 8 - Beer and Wine Licenses › Section 27-803 - Class B Beer and Wine License

(a)    There is a Class B beer and wine license.
(b)    The license authorizes the license holder to sell beer and wine at a hotel or restaurant, at retail, at the place described in the license, for on– and off–premises consumption.
(c)    The annual license fee is $500.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis › Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions › Title 27 - Queen Anne's County › Subtitle 8 - Beer and Wine Licenses › Section 27-805 - Class D Beer and Wine License

(a)    There is a Class D beer and wine license.
(b)    The license authorizes the license holder to sell beer and wine, at retail, at the place described in the license, for on– and off–premises consumption.
(c)    The license may not be issued for use by a drugstore.
(d)    The annual license fee is $500.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis › Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions › Title 27 - Queen Anne's County › Subtitle 9 - Beer, Wine, and Liquor Licenses › Section 27-901 - 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 sell the beer, wine, or liquor in a sealed package or container that may not be opened or its contents consumed on the licensed premises.
(c)    A license under this section 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 $2,000.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis › Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions › Title 27 - Queen Anne's County › Subtitle 9 - Beer, Wine, and Liquor Licenses › Section 27-902 - Hotel and Restaurant Requirements for Class B Licenses

(a)    A hotel for which a Class B license of any type is issued shall:
(1)    be a building constructed for hotel purposes;
(2)    have at least 20 bedrooms;
(3)    provide services ordinarily found in hotels to accommodate the public;
(4)    have a dining room with facilities for preparing and serving meals; and
(5)    have average daily receipts from the sale of food that exceed the average daily receipts from the sale of alcoholic beverages.
(b)    A restaurant for which a Class B license of any type is issued shall:
(1)    be a business establishment to accommodate the public;
(2)    be fully equipped with a proper and adequate dining room with seating for at least 12 individuals;
(3)    have sufficient facilities that have been approved by the Board for preparing and serving meals; and
(4)    have average daily receipts from the sale of food that are at least 51% of the average daily receipts of the business.
(c)    The Board:
(1)    shall require a holder of a Class B license at least every 2 years, on dates that the Board sets, to file with the Board a sworn statement that the gross receipts from food sales in the restaurant for the 6 months immediately before the filing of the report exceed the gross receipts from the sale of alcoholic beverages; and
(2)    may require a license holder to provide supporting data to establish that the requirements of subsection (b) of this section relating to the ratio of gross receipts from the sale of food to those from the sale of alcoholic beverages have been met.
(d)    (1)    Before a Class B license of any type is issued, the applicant shall attest in a sworn statement that gross receipts from food sales in the restaurant will exceed the gross receipts from the sale of alcoholic beverages.
(2)    If the license holder fails to maintain gross receipts from the sale of food that exceed the gross receipts from the sale of alcoholic beverages during any 6–month period, the Board may revoke the license.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis › Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions › Title 27 - Queen Anne's County › Subtitle 9 - Beer, Wine, and Liquor Licenses › Section 27-903 - Class B Beer, Wine, and Liquor License

(a)    There is a Class B beer, wine, and liquor license.
(b)    The license authorizes the license holder to sell beer, wine, and liquor at a hotel or restaurant that meets the requirements in § 27–902 of this subtitle at retail at the place described in the license for on–premises consumption.
(c)    The annual license fee is $1,000.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis › Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions › Title 27 - Queen Anne's County › Subtitle 9 - Beer, Wine, and Liquor Licenses › Section 27-904 - Class B-D Beer, Wine, and Liquor License

(a)    There is a Class B–D beer, wine, and liquor license.
(b)    The Board may issue the license for use at an establishment:
(1)    that has facilities for preparing and serving food to the public; and
(2)    that derives at least 25% of the average daily gross receipts of the establishment that are from the sale of food; and
(3)    whose average daily gross receipts are approved by the Board.
(c)    The license authorizes the license holder to sell at retail at the place described in the license:
(1)    beer, wine, and liquor for on–premises consumption; and
(2)    beer for off–premises consumption.
(d)    A holder of a Class B beer, wine, and liquor license may convert the license to a Class B–D license.
(e)    The license holder may sell beer, wine, and liquor during the hours and days as set out under § 27–2004(c) of this title.
(f)    The annual license fee is $1,800.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis › Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions › Title 27 - Queen Anne's County › Subtitle 9 - Beer, Wine, and Liquor Licenses › Section 27-905 - Class C Beer, Wine, and Liquor License

(a)    There is a Class C beer, wine, and liquor license.
(b)    The Board may issue the license for use by:
(1)    a nonprofit organization or club that:
(i)    is composed only of members who served in the armed forces of the United States in a war in which the United States has been engaged; and
(ii)    operates only for the use of its members and guests when accompanied by members; or
(2)    a yacht club, golf club, fraternal club or order, country club, or social or recreational club that:
(i)    has at least 50 adult members paying dues of at least $20 per year per member for the year immediately before the year for which the license is issued; and
(ii)    owns or operates a clubhouse or meeting room that has facilities for preparing and serving food on the premises, which are principally used for members and guests when accompanied by members.
(c)    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.
(d)    The annual license fee is $500.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis › Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions › Title 27 - Queen Anne's County › Subtitle 9 - Beer, Wine, and Liquor Licenses › Section 27-906 - Class D Beer, Wine, and Liquor License and Class 9 Limited Distillery License

(a)    There is a Class D beer, wine, and liquor license.
(b)    (1)    Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, the license authorizes the license holder to sell:
(i)    beer, wine, and liquor for on–premises consumption; and
(ii)    beer for off–premises consumption.
(2)    A holder of a Class D beer, wine, and liquor license and a Class 9 limited distillery license:
(i)    may sell:
1.    beer, wine, and liquor for on–premises consumption; and
2.    liquor that is distilled at the location described in the license for off–premises consumption; but
(ii)    may not sell beer for off–premises consumption.
(c)    The license may not be issued for use by a drugstore.
(d)    The annual license fee is $1,800.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis › Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions › Title 27 - Queen Anne's County › Subtitle 10 - Licenses for Specific Types of Organizations and Venues › Section 27-1001 - Beauty Salon and Barbershop Beer and Wine License

(a)    There is a beauty salon and barbershop beer and wine license.
(b)    The Board may issue the license to a holder of:
(1)    a beauty salon permit issued under § 5–501 of the Business Occupations and Professions Article; or
(2)    a barbershop permit issued under § 4–301 of the Business Occupations and Professions Article.
(c)    The license authorizes the license holder to sell beer or wine by the glass for on–premises consumption to a customer while the customer is provided:
(1)    a cosmetology service under § 5–101(n) of the Business Occupations and Professions Article or an esthetic service under § 5–101(o) of the Business Occupations and Professions Article; or
(2)    a barbering service under § 4–101(l) of the Business Occupations and Professions Article.
(d)    A customer may consume not more than 5 ounces of wine or 12 ounces of beer during any one visit.
(e)    The license may not be transferred to another location.
(f)    The license holder may provide beer and wine during normal business hours but not later than 9 p.m.
(g)    An establishment for which the license is issued is subject to the alcohol awareness training requirements under § 4–505 of this article.
(h)    The annual license fee is $100.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis › Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions › Title 27 - Queen Anne's County › Subtitle 10 - Licenses for Specific Types of Organizations and Venues › Section 27-1001.1 - Conference Center License

(a)    There is a Class B (conference center) beer, wine, and liquor license.
(b)    The Board may issue the license for use in a conference center that has the following facilities to accommodate at least 100 individuals:
(1)    a kitchen facility;
(2)    a dining facility; and
(3)    overnight facilities.
(c)    The license authorizes the license holder to sell beer, wine, and liquor for on–premises consumption to individuals attending an event at the conference center.
(d)    The license holder may sell beer, wine, and liquor during the hours and days as set out for a Class B beer, wine, and liquor license under § 27–2004 of this title.
(e)    The annual license fee is $1,500.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis › Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions › Title 27 - Queen Anne's County › Subtitle 11 - Additional License Privileges › Section 27-1101 - 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)    Section 4–1105 (“Refillable container permit — Wine”) of Division I of this article does not apply in the county.
(c)    The following sections of Title 4, Subtitle 11 (“Additional License Privileges”) of Division I of this article apply in the county:
(1)    § 4–1104 (“Refillable container permit — Draft beer”), subject to § 27–1102 of this subtitle; and
(2)    § 4–1106 (“Nonrefillable container permit –– Draft beer”), subject to § 27–1103 of this subtitle.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis › Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions › Title 27 - Queen Anne's County › Subtitle 11 - Additional License Privileges › Section 27-1102 - Refillable Container Permit -- Draft Beer

(a)    The Board may issue a refillable container permit for draft beer to a holder of a Class A, Class B, Class C, or Class D license.
(b)    An applicant for the permit shall complete the form that the Board provides.
(c)    The hours of sale for the permit:
(1)    begin at the same time as those for the underlying license; and
(2)    end at midnight.
(d)    The annual permit fees are:
(1)    $50 for an applicant whose license has an off–sale privilege; and
(2)    $500 for an applicant whose license does not have an off–sale privilege.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis › Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions › Title 27 - Queen Anne's County › Subtitle 11 - Additional License Privileges › Section 27-1103 - Nonrefillable Container Permit -- Draft Beer

(a)    The Board may issue a nonrefillable container permit for draft beer to a holder of a Class A license, a Class B license, a Class C license, or a Class D license.
(b)    An applicant for the permit shall complete the form that the Board provides.
(c)    The hours of sale for the permit:
(1)    begin at the same time as those for the underlying license; and
(2)    end at midnight.
(d)    (1)    Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, the annual permit fees are:
(i)    $50 for an applicant whose license has an off–sale privilege; and
(ii)    $500 for an applicant whose license does not have an off–sale privilege.
(2)    An applicant who has a refillable container permit may not be charged a fee for a nonrefillable container permit.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis › Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions › Title 27 - Queen Anne's County › Subtitle 12 - Caterer's Licenses › Section 27-1201 - Local Caterer's License

(a)    There is a local caterer’s license.
(b)    The Board may issue the license to a holder of a Class B restaurant or hotel (on–sale) beer, wine, and liquor license.
(c)    The license authorizes a holder to:
(1)    provide alcoholic beverages at an event that is held off the premises for which the holder’s Class B restaurant or hotel (on–sale) beer, wine, and liquor license is issued; and
(2)    exercise the privileges of the license only during the hours and on the days authorized for a Class B restaurant or hotel (on–sale) beer, wine, and liquor license.
(d)    The license holder shall provide food for consumption at the catered event.
(e)    The annual license fee is $100.
(f)    This section does not require a holder of a Class B restaurant or hotel (on–sale) beer, wine, and liquor license to obtain a local caterer’s license for catering on the premises for which the Class B license is issued.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis › Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions › Title 27 - Queen Anne's County › Subtitle 13 - Temporary Licenses › Part II - Festival, Sampling, and Tasting Licenses › Section 27-1304 - Beer and Wine Festival License

(a)    In this section, “Festival” means a Beer and Wine Festival (BWF) in Queen Anne’s County.
(b)    There is a Beer and Wine Festival (BWF) license.
(c)    The Board may issue the license to a holder of a retail license, Class 3 winery license, or Class 4 limited winery license.
(d)    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.
(e)    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.
(f)    The Board:
(1)    each year may choose for the Festival a maximum of 4 weekends, each of which:
(i)    extends from Friday through Sunday, inclusive; but
(ii)    is not within 14 days before or after the weekend chosen for the Maryland Wine Festival in Carroll County;
(2)    shall choose a location that is not already licensed; and
(3)    shall ensure that the primary focus of the Festival is the promotion of Maryland beer and wine.
(g)    The license holder may hold another license of a different class or nature.
(h)    Beer and wine displayed and sold shall be:
(1)    invoiced to the license holder by a licensed 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.
(i)    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.
(j)    The Board may set the license fee.
(k)    The Board shall adopt regulations to carry out this section.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis › Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions › Title 27 - Queen Anne's County › Subtitle 13 - Temporary Licenses › Part II - Festival, Sampling, and Tasting Licenses › Section 27-1305 - Wine Tasting License

(a)    There is a wine tasting (WT) license.
(b)    The Board may issue the license to a holder of a Class A beer and wine license or Class A beer, wine, and liquor license.
(c)    The license authorizes the holder to allow, for tasting, the on–premises consumption of wine that contains not more than 22% of alcohol by volume.
(d)    The license holder may serve:
(1)    not more than 2 ounces from each offering to an individual; and
(2)    not more than 4 ounces to an individual in a day.
(e)    In addition to the fee for any other license, the annual license fee is $100.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis › Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions › Title 27 - Queen Anne's County › Subtitle 13 - Temporary Licenses › Part II - Festival, Sampling, and Tasting Licenses › Section 27-1306 - Beer, Wine, and Liquor Tasting License

(a)    There is a beer, wine, and liquor tasting (BWLT) license.
(b)    The Board may issue the license to a holder of a Class A beer, wine, and liquor license.
(c)    (1)    The license authorizes the holder to allow the consumption for tasting in a quantity of:
(i)    not more than 1 ounce of beer from each offering and 4 ounces from all offerings;
(ii)    not more than 2 ounces of wine from each offering and 4 ounces from all offerings; and
(iii)    not more than one–half ounce of liquor from each offering and 1.5 ounces from all offerings.
(2)    The limits on consumption specified in paragraph (1) of this subsection apply to one individual in a day.
(d)    In addition to the fee for any other license held by the license holder, the annual license fee is $100.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis › Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions › Title 27 - Queen Anne's County › Subtitle 14 - Applications for Licenses › Section 27-1401 - 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)    § 4–106 (“Payment of notice expenses”);
(3)    § 4–108 (“Application form required by Comptroller”);
(4)    § 4–111 (“Payment of license fees”);
(5)    § 4–112 (“Disposition of license fees”); and
(6)    § 4–114 (“Fees for licenses issued for less than 1 year”).
(b)    The following sections of Title 4, Subtitle 1 (“Applications for Local Licenses”) of Division I of this article do not apply in the county:
(1)    § 4–107 (“Criminal history records check”);
(2)    § 4–110 (“Required information on application — Petition of support”); and
(3)    § 4–113 (“Refund of license fees”), which is superseded by § 27–1406 of this subtitle.
(c)    The following sections of Title 4, Subtitle 1 (“Applications for Local Licenses”) of Division I of this article apply in the county:
(1)    § 4–103 (“Application on behalf of partnership”), subject to § 27–1402 of this subtitle;
(2)    § 4–104 (“Application on behalf of corporation or club”), subject to § 27–1403 of this subtitle;
(3)    § 4–105 (“Application on behalf of limited liability company”), subject to § 27–1403 of this subtitle; and
(4)    § 4–109 (“Required information on application — In general”), subject to § 27–1404 of this subtitle.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis › Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions › Title 27 - Queen Anne's County › Subtitle 14 - Applications for Licenses › Section 27-1402 - Application on Behalf of Partnership

An applicant on behalf of a partnership may not be issued a Class A beer, wine, and liquor license unless the owners of 75% of the interest in the partnership are residents of the county at the time the application is filed.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis › Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions › Title 27 - Queen Anne's County › Subtitle 14 - Applications for Licenses › Section 27-1403 - Application on Behalf of Corporation or Limited Liability Company

(a)    (1)    An individual on behalf of a corporation or limited liability company may not be issued a Class A beer, wine, and liquor license unless the corporation or limited liability company is:
(i)    a Maryland entity in good standing; or
(ii)    a foreign entity registered to do business in the State.
(2)    A Class A beer, wine, and liquor license may not be issued for a corporation if more than one class of common stock is authorized by the corporate charter.
(b)    (1)    This subsection does not apply to:
(i)    a Class A beer, wine, and liquor license; or
(ii)    any other license issued before May 1, 1976.
(2)    An applicant for a license on behalf of a corporation or limited liability company is not required to be a resident of the county.
(3)    Except as provided in subsection (c) of this section, each applicant applying for a license for a corporation or limited liability company shall own at least 15% of the total outstanding shares of common stock of the corporation or at least a 15% interest in the limited liability company, entitling the applicant to vote at a meeting of stockholders or members.
(4)    A license may not be issued for a corporation if more than one class of common stock is authorized by the corporate charter.
(5)    Except as provided in subsection (c) of this section, each year, an applicant, the corporation, or the limited liability company shall submit to the Board a sworn statement that contains:
(i)    the name and address of each stockholder of the corporation and the number of shares the stockholder owns and is entitled to vote at a stockholder meeting; or
(ii)    the name and address of each member of the limited liability company and the amount of interest the member owns and is entitled to vote at a meeting of members.
(6)    The Board may require an applicant to submit other information regarding the background and prior activities of the applicant.
(c)    (1)    Subsection (b)(3) and (5) of this section does not apply to:
(i)    a Class B beer, wine, and liquor (on–sale) license for use in a conference center; or
(ii)    any alcoholic beverages license issued within the municipal limits of any incorporated town.
(2)    (i)    Subject to subparagraph (ii) of this paragraph, in addition to the exemptions in paragraph (1) of this subsection, the Board may exempt up to four other licenses from subsection (b)(3) and (5) of this section.
(ii)    The Board may not grant an exemption for licensed premises located within the Kent Narrows Commercial Management and Waterfront Improvement District.