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2023 Maryland Statutes › Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis › Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions › Title 28 - St. Mary's County › Subtitle 26 - Enforcement › Section 28-2602 - Local Regulation of Disorderly Intoxication Allowed

The county may:
(1)    adopt an ordinance or resolution supplementing the prohibition against disorderly intoxication under § 6–319 of this article; and
(2)    regulate possession or consumption of alcoholic beverages on public property, property used by the public, or on a highway.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis › Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions › Title 28 - St. Mary's County › Subtitle 27 - Prohibited Acts › Section 28-2701 - 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)    § 6–309 (“Allowing on–premises consumption or possession of alcoholic beverages by individual under the age of 21 years”);
(4)    § 6–310 (“Providing free food”);
(5)    § 6–311 (“Restrictions on purchases and sales by retail dealer”);
(6)    § 6–312 (“Beverage misrepresentation”);
(7)    § 6–313 (“Tampering with alcoholic beverage container”);
(8)    § 6–314 (“Sale of alcoholic beverage container with detachable metal tab”);
(9)    § 6–315 (“Alcoholic beverage in container without regular label presumed illicit”);
(10)    § 6–316 (“Maximum alcohol content”);
(11)    § 6–317 (“Multiple serving purchase required”);
(12)    § 6–320 (“Disorderly intoxication”);
(13)    § 6–321 (“Consumption of alcoholic beverages in public”);
(14)    § 6–322 (“Possession of open container”);
(15)    § 6–323 (“Possession or use of Alcohol Without Liquid machine”);
(16)    § 6–326 (“Sale of alcoholic beverages in powder or crystalline form prohibited”);
(17)    § 6–327 (“Unlicensed out–of–state sale of alcoholic beverages”);
(18)    § 6–328 (“Tax evasion”);
(19)    § 6–329 (“Destruction of evidence”); and
(20)    § 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 § 28–2702 of this subtitle;
(2)    § 6–307 (“Selling or providing alcoholic beverages to intoxicated individual”), subject to § 28–2703 of this subtitle; and
(3)    §§ 6–308 (“Allowing on–premises consumption of alcoholic beverages not purchased from license holder”) and 6–319 (“On–premises consumption of alcoholic beverages not purchased from license holder”), subject to § 28–2704 of this subtitle.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis › Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions › Title 28 - St. Mary's County › Subtitle 27 - Prohibited Acts › Section 28-2702 - Selling or Providing Alcoholic Beverages to Individual Under the Age of 21 Years -- Criminal Procedure

(a)    A license holder or an employee of a license holder who is charged with a violation of § 6–304 of this article:
(1)    shall receive a summons to appear in court on a certain day to answer the charges placed against the license holder or employee; and
(2)    may not be required to post bail pending trial in any court in the State.
(b)    A license holder or an employee of a license holder may not be found guilty of a violation of § 6–304 of this article if:
(1)    the license holder or employee establishes to the satisfaction of the finder of fact that the license holder or employee used due caution to establish that the individual was not under the age of 21 years; and
(2)    the individual was not a resident of the State.
(c)    The granting of probation before judgment to a license holder or an employee of the license holder for a violation of § 6–304 of this article does not bar the Board from proceeding administratively against the license holder for the violation.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis › Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions › Title 28 - St. Mary's County › Subtitle 27 - Prohibited Acts › Section 28-2703 - 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 an employee; and
(2)    may not be required to post bail pending trial in any court in the State.
(b)    The granting of probation before judgment to a license holder or an employee of the license holder for a violation of § 6–307 of this article does not bar the Board from proceeding administratively against the license holder for the violation.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis › Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions › Title 28 - St. Mary's County › Subtitle 27 - Prohibited Acts › Section 28-2704 - On-Premises Consumption of Alcoholic Beverages Not Purchased From License Holder -- Exception

Sections 6–308 and 6–319 of this article do not apply to:
(1)    a Class C beer license, beer and wine license, or beer, wine, and liquor license issued to a bona fide religious, fraternal, civic, veterans’, hospital, or charitable organization; or
(2)    a license issued to an outdoor motor sports facility that is located in Mechanicsville or Budds Creek.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis › Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions › Title 28 - St. Mary's County › Subtitle 27 - Prohibited Acts › Section 28-2705 - Gifts to Board Member or Board Employee Prohibited

(a)    A person engaged in the manufacture or sale of alcoholic beverages, an agent or employee of the person, or a license holder may not, directly or indirectly, offer or make a payment or gift to:
(1)    a member of the Board;
(2)    an employee of the Board; or
(3)    a person acting on behalf of a member or an employee of the Board.
(b)    A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $1,000.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis › Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions › Title 28 - St. Mary's County › Subtitle 28 - Penalties › Section 28-2802 - Local Penalties

(a)    (1)    A person who violates a law relating to hours or days for the sale of alcoholic beverages is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment or a fine not exceeding $250 or both.
(2)    If the Board finds that a person has violated a law relating to licensing the sale of alcoholic beverages, the Board may:
(i)    revoke or suspend the person’s license;
(ii)    impose a civil penalty not exceeding $1,000; or
(iii)    both revoke or suspend the person’s license and impose a civil penalty not exceeding $1,000.
(b)    If an employee of a license holder sells alcoholic beverages to an individual under the age of 21 years the Board may impose a fine on the employee not exceeding $500 per offense.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis › Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions › Title 29 - Somerset County › Subtitle 1 - Definitions; General Provisions › Section 29-101 - 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 Somerset County.
(c)    “County” means Somerset County.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis › Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions › Title 29 - Somerset County › Subtitle 1 - Definitions; General Provisions › Section 29-103 - 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 29 - Somerset County › Subtitle 2 - Board of License Commissioners › Section 29-202 - Membership

(a)    The Governor shall appoint three members to the Board, subject to the advice and consent of the Senate.
(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)    Not more than two members may belong to the same political party.
(c)    The term of a member is 2 years.
(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 remainder 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 Governor’s findings made on the charges.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis › Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions › Title 29 - Somerset County › Subtitle 2 - Board of License Commissioners › Section 29-204 - Salaries; Expenses; Staff

(a)    (1)    The chair of the Board shall receive a salary of $4,000 annually.
(2)    Each other member of the Board shall receive a salary of $3,500 annually.
(3)    The County Commissioners shall pay the salaries of the members of the Board.
(4)    The County Commissioners may pay for expenses of the Board, including:
(i)    salaries of personnel other than members of the Board; and
(ii)    costs of printing, supplies, and other expenses related to the operation 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)    except as otherwise provided in this section, set the compensation of the employees.
(c)    The Board:
(1)    shall appoint a clerk to the Board at a salary of $4,000 annually; and
(2)    may designate an attorney for the Board at a salary of $4,500 annually.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis › Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions › Title 29 - Somerset County › Subtitle 4 - Manufacturer's Licenses › Section 29-401 - 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 does not apply in the county.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis › Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions › Title 29 - Somerset County › Subtitle 4 - Manufacturer's Licenses › Section 29-402 - 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 29 - Somerset County › Subtitle 5 - Wholesaler's Licenses › Section 29-501 - Application of General Provisions

The following sections of Title 2, Subtitle 3 (“Wholesaler’s Licenses”) of Division I of this article apply in the county without exception or variation:
(1)    § 2–301 (“Licenses issued by Comptroller”);
(2)    § 2–302 (“Class 1 beer, wine, and liquor wholesaler’s license”);
(3)    § 2–303 (“Class 2 wine and liquor wholesaler’s license”);
(4)    § 2–304 (“Class 3 beer and wine wholesaler’s license”);
(5)    § 2–305 (“Class 4 beer wholesaler’s license”);
(6)    § 2–306 (“Class 5 wine wholesaler’s license”);
(7)    § 2–307 (“Class 6 limited wine wholesaler’s license”);
(8)    § 2–308 (“Class 7 limited beer wholesaler’s license”);
(9)    § 2–309 (“Sale and delivery of beer or wine from wholesaler’s vehicle”);
(10)    § 2–310 (“Sale and delivery to retail license holder”);
(11)    § 2–311 (“Additional wholesaler’s licenses”);
(12)    § 2–312 (“Direct importation of alcoholic beverages”);
(13)    § 2–313 (“Sale or delivery restricted to holder of license or permit”);
(14)    § 2–314 (“Beer sale on credit to retail dealer prohibited”);
(15)    § 2–315 (“Interaction between wholesaling entities and retailers”);
(16)    § 2–316 (“Distribution of alcoholic beverages — Prohibited practices”); and
(17)    § 2–317 (“Restrictive agreements between wholesalers and retailers — Prohibited”).
2023 Maryland Statutes › Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis › Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions › Title 29 - Somerset County › Subtitle 5 - Wholesaler's Licenses › Section 29-502 - Hours and Days of Sale or Delivery

Except as provided in § 29–503 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 29 - Somerset County › Subtitle 5 - Wholesaler's Licenses › Section 29-503 - 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 29 - Somerset County › Subtitle 6 - Beer Licenses › Section 29-601 - 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)    A license may not be issued for a premises having a direct or indirect connection with a drug or pharmaceutical dispensing business or other business establishment of a type commonly known as a drugstore.
(3)    The license holder shall sell the beer in a sealed package or container.
(4)    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 fees are:
(1)    $126 for a 6–day license; and
(2)    $158 for a 7–day license.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis › Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions › Title 29 - Somerset County › Subtitle 6 - Beer Licenses › Section 29-602 - 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 $253.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis › Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions › Title 29 - Somerset County › Subtitle 6 - Beer Licenses › Section 29-603 - Class C Beer License

(a)    There is a Class C beer license.
(b)    The license authorizes the license holder to sell beer at retail to members of a club and their guests at the place described in the license for on–premises consumption.
(c)    The annual license fee is $32.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis › Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions › Title 29 - Somerset County › Subtitle 6 - Beer Licenses › Section 29-604 - 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 $253.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis › Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions › Title 29 - Somerset County › Subtitle 7 - Wine Licenses › Section 29-701 - 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 3 winery license or 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 $63.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis › Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions › Title 29 - Somerset County › Subtitle 8 - Beer and Wine Licenses › Section 29-802 - Class a Beer and Wine License

(a)    There is:
(1)    a Class A beer and wine 6–day license; and
(2)    a Class A beer and wine 7–day 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)    A person may not hold the license for use by an establishment with a direct or indirect connection to a drugstore.
(d)    The annual license fees are:
(1)    $190 for a 6–day license; and
(2)    $221 for a 7–day license.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis › Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions › Title 29 - Somerset County › Subtitle 8 - Beer and Wine Licenses › Section 29-803 - 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 $253.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis › Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions › Title 29 - Somerset County › Subtitle 8 - Beer and Wine Licenses › Section 29-804 - Class C Beer and Wine License

(a)    There is a Class C beer and wine license.
(b)    The license authorizes the license holder to sell beer and wine to a member of a club and guests of members, at retail, at the place described in the license, for on–premises consumption.
(c)    The annual license fee is $45.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis › Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions › Title 29 - Somerset County › Subtitle 8 - Beer and Wine Licenses › Section 29-805 - 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 $253.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis › Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions › Title 29 - Somerset County › Subtitle 9 - Beer, Wine, and Liquor Licenses › Section 29-901 - Class a Beer, Wine, and Liquor License -- Not Applicable

(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 to consumers at the place described in the license.
(2)    A license may not be issued for a premises having a direct or indirect connection with a drug or pharmaceutical dispensing business or other business establishment of a type commonly known as a drugstore.
(3)    The license holder shall sell the beer, wine, and liquor in a sealed package or container.
(4)    The package or container may not be opened and its contents may not be consumed on the premises where the beer, wine, or liquor was sold.
(c)    The annual license fee is $5,000.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis › Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions › Title 29 - Somerset County › Subtitle 9 - Beer, Wine, and Liquor Licenses › Section 29-902 - 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 for use at a hotel or motel that:
(1)    accommodates the public, providing services ordinarily found in a hotel or motel;
(2)    has a lobby with registration, mail desk, and seating facilities; and
(3)    maintains at least:
(i)    10 rooms for occupancy by guests if the hotel was in operation on June 1, 1967; or
(ii)    20 rooms for occupancy by guests if the hotel started operations after June 1, 1967, with the hotel facilities assessed for State and county taxation at an amount that is at least $45,000.
(c)    The Board may issue the license for use at a restaurant that:
(1)    serves full–course meals at least twice daily;
(2)    exclusive of bar seating or counter seating, has table seating for at least 50 individuals; and
(3)    for the 12 months immediately before the application for the license, has daily average receipts from the sale of food that exceed the daily average receipts from the sale of alcoholic beverages.
(d)    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.
(e)    The annual license fee is $1,265.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis › Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions › Title 29 - Somerset County › Subtitle 9 - Beer, Wine, and Liquor Licenses › Section 29-904 - 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 at retail at the place described in the license:
(1)    beer, wine, and liquor for on–premises consumption; and
(2)    beer and wine for off–premises consumption.
(c)    The license may not be issued for use by a drugstore.
(d)    The annual license fee is $1,265.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis › Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions › Title 29 - Somerset County › Subtitle 10 - Licenses for Specific Types of Organizations and Venues › Section 29-1001 - Fraternal or Sororal Organization License

(a)    There is a Class C (fraternal or sororal organization) beer, wine, and liquor license.
(b)    The Board may issue the license for use by a lodge or chapter of a nonprofit and nationwide fraternal or sororal organization that:
(1)    is composed of inducted members;
(2)    was operating in the county for at least 1 year before the license application was made;
(3)    has at least 25 members paying dues of at least $15 per year per member; and
(4)    owns or operates a home or clubhouse that is principally for the use of its members and guests when accompanied by members.
(c)    The license authorizes the license holder to sell beer, wine, and liquor at retail at the place described in the license for on–premises consumption.
(d)    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 § 29–2004 of this title.
(e)    The annual license fee is $316.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis › Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions › Title 29 - Somerset County › Subtitle 10 - Licenses for Specific Types of Organizations and Venues › Section 29-1002 - Veterans' Organization or Club License

(a)    There is a Class C (veterans’ organization or club) beer, wine, and liquor license.
(b)    The Board may issue the license for use by a local unit of a nationwide nonprofit veterans’ organization or club that:
(1)    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;
(2)    has held a charter from the national veterans’ organization or club for at least 1 year before the license application was made;
(3)    has at least 35 members paying dues of at least $4 per year per member; and
(4)    owns or operates a home or clubhouse that is only for the use of its members and guests when accompanied by members.
(c)    The license authorizes the license holder to sell beer, wine, and liquor at retail at the place described in the license for on–premises consumption.
(d)    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 § 29–2004 of this title.
(e)    The annual license fee is $316.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis › Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions › Title 29 - Somerset County › Subtitle 10 - Licenses for Specific Types of Organizations and Venues › Section 29-1003 - Yacht or Country and Golf Club License

(a)    There is a Class C (yacht or country and golf club) beer, wine, and liquor license.
(b)    The Board may issue the license for use by a club that:
(1)    has at least 30 members paying dues of at least $20 per year per adult member; and
(2)    owns and operates a clubhouse on premises that are principally used for its members.
(c)    The license authorizes the license holder to sell beer, wine, and liquor at retail at the place described in the license for on–premises consumption.
(d)    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 § 29–2004 of this title.
(e)    The annual license fee is $316.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis › Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions › Title 29 - Somerset County › Subtitle 11 - Additional License Privileges › Section 29-1101 - 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 29 - Somerset County › Subtitle 12 - Caterer's Licenses › Section 29-1201 - Local Caterer's License

(a)    There is a local caterer’s license.
(b)    The Board may issue the license to a holder of:
(1)    a Class B restaurant or hotel (on–sale) beer and wine license; or
(2)    a Class B restaurant or hotel (on–sale) beer, wine, and liquor license.
(c)    (1)    The license authorizes:
(i)    the holder of a Class B beer and wine license to provide beer and wine at events that are held off the premises of the restaurant or hotel; and
(ii)    the holder of a Class B beer, wine, and liquor license to provide beer, wine, and liquor at events that are held off the premises of the restaurant or hotel.
(2)    The holder may exercise the privileges under the license only during the hours and days that are allowed for the holder’s Class B license.
(d)    The license holder shall provide food for consumption at the catered event.
(e)    The annual license fee is $550.
(f)    This section does not require a holder of an existing Class B restaurant or hotel (on–sale) beer and wine license or a Class B restaurant or hotel (on–sale) beer, wine, and liquor license to obtain a 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 29 - Somerset County › Subtitle 13 - Temporary Licenses › Part I - In General › Section 29-1301 - 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)    § 4–1202 (“Per diem licenses”);
(2)    § 4–1206 (“License to dispose of stock”);
(3)    § 4–1207 (“Temporary move of licensed premises”);
(4)    § 4–1208 (“Hours and days of sale”); and
(5)    § 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)    § 4–1203 (“Class C per diem beer and Class C per diem beer and wine licenses”), which is superseded by § 29–1308 of this subtitle;
(2)    § 4–1204 (“Class C per diem beer, wine, and liquor license”), which is superseded by § 29–1308 of this subtitle; and
(3)    § 4–1205 (“License fees”), which is superseded by § 29–1309 of this subtitle.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis › Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions › Title 29 - Somerset County › Subtitle 13 - Temporary Licenses › Part II - Festival, Sampling, and Tasting Licenses › Section 29-1304 - Maryland Wine Festival License

(a)    There is a Somerset County Maryland Wine Festival (SCMWF) license.
(b)    The Board may issue the license to a holder of a temporary alcoholic beverages license, Class 3 winery license, or Class 4 limited winery license.
(c)    The license authorizes the holder to display and sell wine that is produced and processed in the State.
(d)    A license holder shall display and sell wine:
(1)    at retail for on– and off–premises consumption; and
(2)    during the hours and days designated for the Somerset County Maryland Wine Festival.
(e)    The Board:
(1)    each year may choose 1 weekend during the months of May or June for the Somerset County Maryland Wine Festival; and
(2)    shall choose a location for the festival.
(f)    The license holder may hold another license of a different class or nature.
(g)    The license fee is $19.
(h)    The Board shall adopt regulations to carry out this section.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis › Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions › Title 29 - Somerset County › Subtitle 13 - Temporary Licenses › Part II - Festival, Sampling, and Tasting Licenses › Section 29-1305 - Beer and Wine Tasting License

(a)    There is a beer and wine tasting (BWT) license.
(b)    The Board may issue the license to a holder of a beer, wine, and liquor license or a beer and wine license.
(c)    The license authorizes the holder to allow the consumption of beer or wine that may be sold under the beer, wine, and liquor license or the beer and wine license for tasting if the consumer is not charged for the beer or wine.
(d)    The Board shall regulate:
(1)    the quantity of beer or wine to be served to each individual; and
(2)    the number of bottles of beer or wine from which this quantity is being served.
(e)    (1)    In addition to the cost of the beer, wine, and liquor license or the beer and wine license, the annual BWT license fee is $150.
(2)    In addition to the annual BWT license fee, the issuing fee is $100.
(f)    The privileges granted by the license may not be exercised during a festival event.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis › Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions › Title 29 - Somerset County › Subtitle 13 - Temporary Licenses › Part III - Per Diem, Multiple Day, and Multiple Event Licenses › Section 29-1308 - Per Diem Licenses

(a)    The Board may issue a per diem license of any class.
(b)    A license holder may exercise the privileges of the license at any entertainment event held by a club.
(c)    The Board may not require that an application for a per diem license be published before issuing the license.
(d)    The period for which a license may be issued is:
(1)    for a per diem beer license or a per diem beer and wine license, not longer than 7 consecutive days; and
(2)    for a per diem beer, wine, and liquor license, not longer than 14 consecutive days.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis › Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions › Title 29 - Somerset County › Subtitle 13 - Temporary Licenses › Part III - Per Diem, Multiple Day, and Multiple Event Licenses › Section 29-1309 - Fees

(a)    The fee for a per diem beer license, a per diem beer and wine license, and a per diem beer, wine, and liquor license is:
(1)    $63 each day for the first and second day of the license period; and
(2)    $32 each day after the second day of the license period.
(b)    The fee shall be paid to the Board for deposit in the county treasury.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis › Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions › Title 29 - Somerset County › Subtitle 14 - Applications for Licenses › Section 29-1401 - 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)    § 4–110 (“Required information on application — Petition of support”);
(8)    § 4–111 (“Payment of license fees”);
(9)    § 4–112 (“Disposition of license fees”);
(10)    § 4–113 (“Refund of license fees”); and
(11)    § 4–114 (“Fees for licenses issued for less than 1 year”).
(b)    The following sections of Title 4, Subtitle 1 (“Applications for Local Licenses”) of Division I of this article apply in the county:
(1)    § 4–107 (“Criminal history records check”), subject to §§ 29–1402 through 29–1404 of this subtitle; and
(2)    § 4–109 (“Required information on application — In general”), in addition to §§ 29–1405 and 29–1406 of this subtitle.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis › Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions › Title 29 - Somerset County › Subtitle 14 - Applications for Licenses › Section 29-1404 - Fee to Cover Costs of Obtaining Fingerprints and Records Check Results

The Board shall charge a fee to cover the cost of obtaining the applicant’s fingerprints and the results of the State and national criminal history records check.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis › Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions › Title 29 - Somerset County › Subtitle 14 - Applications for Licenses › Section 29-1406 - Other Information May Be Required

In addition to the information required under Title 4, Subtitle 1 of this article, the Board may require an applicant for a license to include any other information that the Board considers necessary.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis › Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions › Title 29 - Somerset County › Subtitle 15 - Issuance or Denial of Licenses › Section 29-1501 - Application of General Provisions

(a)    The following sections of Title 4, Subtitle 2 (“Issuance or Denial of Local Licenses”) of Division I of this article apply in the county without exception or variation:
(1)    §�4–205�(“Chain store, supermarket, or discount house”);
(2)    §�4–206�(“Limitations on retail sales floor space”);
(3)    §�4–207�(“Licenses issued to minors”);
(4)    §�4–209�(“Hearing”);
(5)    §�4–210�(“Approval or denial of license application”);
(6)    §�4–211�(“License forms; effective date; expiration”);
(7)    §�4–212�(“License not property”);
(8)    §�4–213�(“Replacement licenses”); and
(9)    §�4–214�(“Waiting periods after denial of license applications”).
(b)    The following sections of Title 4, Subtitle 2 (“Issuance or Denial of Local Licenses”) of Division I of this article apply in the county:
(1)    §�4–202�(“Authority of local licensing boards”), subject to § 29–1502 of this subtitle;
(2)    §�4–203�(“Prohibition against issuing multiple licenses to individual or for use of entity”), subject to § 29–1503 of this subtitle and Subtitle 13, Part III of this title;
(3)    §�4–204�(“Prohibition against issuing multiple licenses for same premises”), subject to § 29–1503 of this subtitle and Subtitle 13, Part III of this title; and
(4)    §�4–208�(“Notice of license application required”), subject to § 29–1504 of this subtitle.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis › Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions › Title 29 - Somerset County › Subtitle 15 - Issuance or Denial of Licenses › Section 29-1502 - Issuance of License

(a)    After the Board approves a license application, the County Supervisor of Tax Collection shall issue the license on payment of the license fee and the fee required by subsection (b) of this section.
(b)    A license applicant shall pay to the Board a fee of $350 to cover the costs of:
(1)    the notice required under § 29–1504 of this subtitle; and
(2)    processing the application.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis › Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions › Title 29 - Somerset County › Subtitle 15 - Issuance or Denial of Licenses › Section 29-1503 - Bowling Establishments

Multiple licenses may be issued for the same premises or to an individual for the use of that individual, a partnership, a corporation, an unincorporated association, or a limited liability company if:
(1)    the licenses are Class D beer or Class D beer and wine licenses; and
(2)    each premises is a bowling establishment that has at least 30 lanes with automatic pinsetters.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis › Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions › Title 29 - Somerset County › Subtitle 15 - Issuance or Denial of Licenses › Section 29-1504 - Notice of License Application

Notice of a license application shall be published once a week for 2 consecutive weeks in at least one newspaper published in the municipality or unincorporated area in which or nearest to which the location described in the application is situated.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis › Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions › Title 29 - Somerset County › Subtitle 16 - Licensing Conditions; Multiple Licensing Plans › Part I - Licensing Conditions › Section 29-1601 - Distance Restriction From Place of Worship, School, Library, or Youth Center

(a)    (1)    Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, the Board may not issue a license for an establishment that is within 200 feet of a place of worship, school, public library, or youth center.
(2)    The distance is to be measured from the nearest point of the establishment to the nearest point of the property line of the place of worship, public library, school, or youth center.
(b)    The prohibition against issuing a license in subsection (a) of this section does not apply to:
(1)    a licensed establishment that existed before the place of worship, school, public library, or youth center was built within 200 feet of the licensed establishment;
(2)    an establishment having any previous owner who was the holder of a license to sell alcoholic beverages; and
(3)    a temporary license.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis › Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions › Title 29 - Somerset County › Subtitle 17 - Transfer of Licenses; Substitution of Names on License › Section 29-1701 - Application of General Provisions

(a)    The following sections of Title 4, Subtitle 3 (“Transfer of Local Licenses; Substitution of Names on License”) of Division I of this article apply in the county without exception or variation:
(1)    §�4–303�(“Chain store, supermarket, or discount house”); and
(2)    §�4–304�(“Compliance with Bulk Transfers Act required”).
(b)    Section 4–306 (“Substitution of names of officers on license”) of Division I of this article does not apply in the county and is superseded by § 29–1705 of this subtitle.
(c)    The following sections of Title 4, Subtitle 3 (“Transfer of Local Licenses; Substitution of Names on License”) of Division I of this article apply in the county:
(1)    §�4–302�(“Transfer of place of business; transfer of license and inventory”), subject to § 29–1703 of this subtitle; and
(2)    §�4–305�(“Filing fee and endorsement”), subject to § 29–1704 of this subtitle.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis › Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions › Title 29 - Somerset County › Subtitle 17 - Transfer of Licenses; Substitution of Names on License › Section 29-1703 - Waiver of Publication Notice Authorized

The Board may waive the publication notice required under § 4–302 of this article for the transfer of a Class C club license if:
(1)    the person whose name appears on the license becomes ineligible; and
(2)    a new application for the same class of license is properly filed with the Board within 10 days after the person becomes ineligible.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis › Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions › Title 29 - Somerset County › Subtitle 17 - Transfer of Licenses; Substitution of Names on License › Section 29-1705 - Procedures for Substitution of Names on License

(a)    (1)    Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, for a license issued for the use of a corporation or club, the license holder may substitute on the license the name of a different officer for the name of any officer who:
(i)    has died;
(ii)    has retired; or
(iii)    no longer holds an office in the corporation or club.
(2)    A substitute officer shall be an individual approved by the Board who meets all the requirements applicable to the original officer.
(b)    The license holder shall file an affidavit with the Board that contains:
(1)    the substitution of the officer; and
(2)    an explanation for the substitution.
(c)    On receipt of the affidavit by the Board and payment of a $50 fee to the County Treasurer, the Board shall:
(1)    amend its records; and
(2)    issue a corrected license.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis › Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions › Title 29 - Somerset County › Subtitle 18 - Renewal of Licenses › Section 29-1801 - Application of General Provisions

(a)    The following sections of Title 4, Subtitle 4 (“Renewal of Local Licenses”) of Division I of this article apply in the county without exception or variation:
(1)    § 4–402 (“Eligibility for renewal; process”);
(2)    § 4–403 (“Renewal application”);
(3)    § 4–406 (“Protests”);
(4)    § 4–407 (“Denial of renewal application”);
(5)    § 4–408 (“Issuance of renewed licenses”);
(6)    § 4–409 (“Multiple licenses”); and
(7)    § 4–410 (“Chain store, supermarket, or discount house”).
(b)    Section 4–404 (“Filing period for renewal application”) of Division I of this article does not apply in the county and is superseded by § 29–1802 of this subtitle.
(c)    Section 4–405 (“Contents of renewal application”) of Division I of this article applies in the county, subject to § 29–1803 of this subtitle.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis › Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions › Title 29 - Somerset County › Subtitle 18 - Renewal of Licenses › Section 29-1802 - Renewal Application

(a)    An applicant for license renewal shall pay a renewal application fee of $50 to the County Treasurer in addition to the license fee.
(b)    If an applicant fails to renew a license in a timely manner as determined by the Board, the applicant shall pay a late renewal fee of $100 in addition to the renewal application fee.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis › Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions › Title 29 - Somerset County › Subtitle 18 - Renewal of Licenses › Section 29-1803 - Payment of Taxes

The Board may not renew a license until the license holder has presented the Board with a certificate of receipt issued by the County Finance Office showing that there are no unpaid taxes on the inventory and personal property of the renewal applicant due to the county or State.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis › Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions › Title 29 - Somerset County › Subtitle 18 - Renewal of Licenses › Section 29-1804 - Board May Exempt Applicants for License Renewals From Criminal History Records Check Requirement

The Board may exempt applicants for license renewal from the requirement for a criminal history records check under § 4–107 of this article.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis › Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions › Title 29 - Somerset County › Subtitle 20 - Hours and Days for Consumption and Sale › Section 29-2001 - Consumption From 2 a.m. to 6 a.m. Prohibited

(a)    (1)    Unless otherwise provided in this title, from 2 a.m. to 6 a.m. on any day, an individual may not consume alcoholic beverages in a premises licensed under this title.
(2)    An owner, an operator, or a manager of a premises licensed under this title may not knowingly allow consumption prohibited under paragraph (1) of this subsection.
(b)    A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $50.