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2023 Maryland Statutes › Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis › Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions › Title 30 - Talbot County › Subtitle 25 - Unlicensed Establishments › Section 30-2502 - Hours When Consuming or Allowing Consumption of Alcoholic Beverages Is Prohibited

(a)    From 2 a.m. to 6 a.m. on any day, an individual may not consume alcoholic beverages in:
(1)    an establishment open to the public;
(2)    a place of public entertainment; or
(3)    a place at which setups or other component parts of mixed alcoholic beverages are sold under a license issued under the Business Regulation Article.
(b)    An owner or a manager of an establishment or a place specified in subsection (a) of this section may not knowingly allow consumption of alcoholic beverages between the hours specified in subsection (a) of this section.
(c)    A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $50.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis › Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions › Title 30 - Talbot County › Subtitle 26 - Enforcement › Section 30-2601 - Application of General Provisions

(a)    The following sections of Title 6, Subtitle 2 (“Enforcement”) of Division I of this article apply in the county without exception or variation:
(1)    § 6–202 (“Inspections”);
(2)    § 6–203 (“Use of equipment to measure quantity and quality of alcoholic beverages”);
(3)    § 6–204 (“Power to summon witnesses”);
(4)    § 6–205 (“Peace officers”);
(5)    § 6–206 (“Charging document for unlawful sale of alcoholic beverage”);
(6)    § 6–207 (“Display of alcoholic beverages as prima facie evidence of sale”);
(7)    § 6–208 (“Regulating possession or consumption of alcohol in public places”);
(8)    § 6–209 (“Adoption of standards for authorization of consumption”); and
(9)    § 6–210 (“State preemption of local disorderly intoxication laws”).
(b)    Section 6–211 (“Fines and forfeitures”) of Division I of this article applies in the county, subject to § 30–2602 of this subtitle.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis › Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions › Title 30 - Talbot County › Subtitle 27 - Prohibited Acts › Section 30-2701 - Application of General Provisions

(a)    The following sections of Title 6, Subtitle 3 (“Prohibited Acts”) of Division I of this article apply in the county without exception or variation:
(1)    § 6–304 (“Selling or providing alcoholic beverages to individual under the age of 21 years”);
(2)    § 6–305 (“Proof of age for sale of alcoholic beverages”);
(3)    § 6–306 (“Defense to prosecution for sale to underage individual”);
(4)    § 6–307 (“Selling or providing alcoholic beverages to intoxicated individual”);
(5)    § 6–308 (“Allowing on–premises consumption of alcoholic beverages not purchased from license holder”);
(6)    § 6–309 (“Allowing on–premises consumption or possession of alcoholic beverages by individual under the age of 21 years”);
(7)    § 6–310 (“Providing free food”);
(8)    § 6–311 (“Restrictions on purchases and sales by retail dealer”);
(9)    § 6–312 (“Beverage misrepresentation”);
(10)    § 6–313 (“Tampering with alcoholic beverage container”);
(11)    § 6–314 (“Sale of alcoholic beverage container with detachable metal tab”);
(12)    § 6–315 (“Alcoholic beverage in container without regular label presumed illicit”);
(13)    § 6–316 (“Maximum alcohol content”);
(14)    § 6–317 (“Multiple serving purchase required”);
(15)    § 6–319 (“On–premises consumption of alcoholic beverages not purchased from license holder”);
(16)    § 6–320 (“Disorderly intoxication”);
(17)    § 6–321 (“Consumption of alcoholic beverages in public”);
(18)    § 6–323 (“Possession or use of Alcohol Without Liquid machine”);
(19)    § 6–326 (“Sale of alcoholic beverages in powder or crystalline form prohibited”);
(20)    § 6–327 (“Unlicensed out–of–state sale of alcoholic beverages”);
(21)    § 6–328 (“Tax evasion”);
(22)    § 6–329 (“Destruction of evidence”); and
(23)    § 6–330 (“Perjury”).
(b)    Section 6–322 (“Possession of open container”) 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 31 - Washington County › Subtitle 1 - Definitions; General Provisions › Section 31-101 - 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 Washington County.
(c)    “County” means Washington County.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis › Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions › Title 31 - Washington County › Subtitle 1 - Definitions; General Provisions › Section 31-103 - 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 31 - Washington County › Subtitle 2 - Board of License Commissioners › Section 31-202 - Membership

(a)    (1)    The Governor shall appoint three members to the Board.
(2)    The appointments shall be made:
(i)    if the Senate is in session, with the advice and consent of the Senate; or
(ii)    if the Senate is not in session, by the Governor alone.
(b)    (1)    Each member of the Board shall be:
(i)    a resident and voter of the county; and
(ii)    an individual of high character and integrity and of recognized business capacity.
(2)    Not more than two members of the Board may belong to the same political party.
(c)    A member of the Board may not have a pecuniary or other interest in any phase of the manufacture, sale, or distribution of alcoholic beverages.
(d)    (1)    The term of a member is 6 years.
(2)    The terms of the members are staggered as required by the terms provided for members of the Board on July 1, 2016.
(e)    (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.
(f)    (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 on the charges.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis › Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions › Title 31 - Washington County › Subtitle 2 - Board of License Commissioners › Section 31-204 - Salaries; Staff

(a)    (1)    The annual salaries for the Board shall be set by the County Commissioners under Title 28, Subtitle 2 of the Local Government Article.
(2)    The salaries specified in this subsection are payable monthly from the license fees derived from the issuance of licenses authorized by this article.
(b)    (1)    The Board may:
(i)    employ:
1.    a secretary;
2.    inspectors; and
3.    clerical and other assistants as are necessary; and
(ii)    set the compensation of the employees.
(2)    An employee of the Board may not have a pecuniary or other interest in any phase of the manufacture, sale, or distribution of alcoholic beverages.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis › Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions › Title 31 - Washington County › Subtitle 2 - Board of License Commissioners › Section 31-205 - Audit

(a)    The Board annually shall engage an independent certified public accounting firm to conduct an audit in accordance with government auditing standards to express an opinion on the fair presentation of the financial statements of the Board.
(b)    By November 1 after the close of each fiscal year, the accounting firm shall provide copies of the audit report to the members of the Board and the senators and delegates who constitute the Washington County Delegation to the Maryland General Assembly.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis › Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions › Title 31 - Washington County › Subtitle 2 - Board of License Commissioners › Section 31-206 - Disposition of License Fees

(a)    From the license fees collected, the Board shall pay the salaries of Board members and Board employees and the expenses of the Board.
(b)    After payments made under subsection (a) of this section, the Board shall pay the fees collected from licensed premises:
(1)    to the municipality where the licensed premises is located; or
(2)    if the licensed premises is not in a municipality, to the County Commissioners for the use of the county.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis › Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions › Title 31 - Washington County › Subtitle 4 - Manufacturer's Licenses › Section 31-401 - 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)    § 2–207 (“Class 5 brewery license”);
(6)    § 2–210 (“Class 8 farm brewery license”);
(7)    § 2–211 (“Residency requirement”);
(8)    § 2–212 (“Additional licenses”);
(9)    § 2–213 (“Additional fees”);
(10)    § 2–214 (“Sale or delivery restricted”);
(11)    § 2–216 (“Interaction between manufacturing entities and retailers”);
(12)    § 2–217 (“Distribution of alcoholic beverages — Prohibited practices”); and
(13)    § 2–218 (“Restrictive agreements between producers and retailers — Prohibited”).
(b)    The following sections of Title 2, Subtitle 2 (“Manufacturer’s Licenses”) of Division I of this article apply in the county:
(1)    § 2–205 (“Class 3 winery license”), subject to § 31–402.1 of this subtitle;
(2)    § 2–206 (“Class 4 limited winery license”), subject to § 31–402.1 of this subtitle;
(3)    § 2–208 (“Class 6 pub–brewery license”), subject to § 31–403 of this subtitle;
(4)    § 2–209 (“Class 7 micro–brewery license”), subject to § 31–404 of this subtitle; and
(5)    § 2–215 (“Beer sale on credit to retail dealer prohibited”), subject to § 31–405 of this subtitle.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis › Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions › Title 31 - Washington County › Subtitle 4 - Manufacturer's Licenses › Section 31-402 - 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 or an election day.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis › Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions › Title 31 - Washington County › Subtitle 4 - Manufacturer's Licenses › Section 31-402.1 - Special Event Permit -- Authorized Sales -- Annual Fee

(a)    There is a special event permit.
(b)    The Board may issue the permit to a holder of a Class 3 winery license or a Class 4 limited winery license.
(c)    The permit authorizes the holder to sell for on–premises consumption beer, wine produced by the holder, sparkling wine that is naturally or artificially carbonated, and liquor at an event for which the entire licensed premises has been rented.
(d)    The license holder shall purchase beer, sparkling wine that is naturally or artificially carbonated, or liquor intended for sale under the permit from a licensed retailer.
(e)    The license holder shall keep all receipts of purchase of alcoholic beverages for 1 year after the date of purchase.
(f)    The license holder that intends to use the permit shall notify the Board at least 1 week before the event is to occur.
(g)    The license holder may use the permit not more than 32 times in a year.
(h)    The annual permit fee is $1,000.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis › Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions › Title 31 - Washington County › Subtitle 4 - Manufacturer's Licenses › Section 31-403 - 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 31 - Washington County › Subtitle 4 - Manufacturer's Licenses › Section 31-404 - Class 7 Micro-Brewery License

(a)    This section applies to a Class 7 micro–brewery license in the county.
(b)    Notwithstanding § 2–209(b) of this article, the license may be issued only to the holder of:
(1)    a Class B beer, wine, and liquor (on–sale) license that is issued for use on the premises of a restaurant located in the county; or
(2)    a Class D alcoholic beverages license that is issued for use on the premises of the existing Class D license located in the county.
(c)    The Comptroller may not issue a license for premises on property that has been leased unless the landlord of the property presents to the Comptroller a receipt or certificate showing that there are no unpaid taxes due to the State, a county, or any local government from the landlord or any entity in which the landlord has a direct or indirect interest that:
(1)    is proprietary; or
(2)    has been obtained by a loan, mortgage, or lien, or in any other manner.
(d)    Notwithstanding § 2–209(g) of this article, for the holder of a Class D license in the county the hours and days for retail sales under the Class 7 micro–brewery license are those established for a Class D license in the county.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis › Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions › Title 31 - Washington County › Subtitle 4 - Manufacturer's Licenses › Section 31-405 - Beer Sale on Credit to Retail Dealer Prohibited

(a)    This section and § 2–215 of this article do not apply to a:
(1)    club that is the holder of a Class C beer, wine, and liquor license; or
(2)    hotel that is the holder of a Class B beer, wine, and liquor license.
(b)    (1)    A cash deposit for a returnable container shall be required at the time of sale or delivery of beer.
(2)    For purposes of construing § 2–215 of this article:
(i)    a check accepted for payment that is not postdated and is promptly deposited for collection is considered cash; and
(ii)    a check that is given in payment for alcoholic beverages to a holder of the license, and is returned uncollected, is prima facie evidence in a civil case of a violation of this section or § 2–215 of this article.
(c)    A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 6 months or a fine not exceeding $500 or both.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis › Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions › Title 31 - Washington County › Subtitle 5 - Wholesaler's Licenses › Section 31-501 - Application of General Provisions

(a)    The following sections of Title 2, Subtitle 3 (“Wholesaler’s Licenses”) of Division I of this article apply in the county without exception or variation:
(1)    § 2–301 (“Licenses issued by Comptroller”);
(2)    § 2–302 (“Class 1 beer, wine, and liquor wholesaler’s license”);
(3)    § 2–303 (“Class 2 wine and liquor wholesaler’s license”);
(4)    § 2–304 (“Class 3 beer and wine wholesaler’s license”);
(5)    § 2–305 (“Class 4 beer wholesaler’s license”);
(6)    § 2–306 (“Class 5 wine wholesaler’s license”);
(7)    § 2–307 (“Class 6 limited wine wholesaler’s license”);
(8)    § 2–308 (“Class 7 limited beer wholesaler’s license”);
(9)    § 2–309 (“Sale and delivery of beer or wine from wholesaler’s vehicle”);
(10)    § 2–310 (“Sale and delivery to retail license holder”);
(11)    § 2–311 (“Additional wholesaler’s licenses”);
(12)    § 2–312 (“Direct importation of alcoholic beverages”);
(13)    § 2–313 (“Sale or delivery restricted to holder of license or permit”);
(14)    § 2–315 (“Interaction between wholesaling entities and retailers”);
(15)    § 2–316 (“Distribution of alcoholic beverages — Prohibited practices”); and
(16)    § 2–317 (“Restrictive agreements between wholesalers and retailers — Prohibited”).
(b)    Section 2–314 (“Beer sale on credit to retail dealer prohibited”) of Division I of this article applies in the county, subject to § 31–504 of this subtitle.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis › Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions › Title 31 - Washington County › Subtitle 5 - Wholesaler's Licenses › Section 31-502 - Hours and Days of Sale or Delivery

Except as provided in § 31–503 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 31 - Washington County › Subtitle 5 - Wholesaler's Licenses › Section 31-503 - 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 31 - Washington County › Subtitle 5 - Wholesaler's Licenses › Section 31-504 - Beer Sale on Credit to Retail Dealer Prohibited

(a)    This section and § 2–314 of this article do not apply to a:
(1)    club that is the holder of a Class C beer, wine, and liquor license; or
(2)    hotel that is the holder of a Class B beer, wine, and liquor license.
(b)    For purposes of applying § 2–314 of this article:
(1)    a cash deposit for a returnable container shall be required at the time of sale or delivery of beer;
(2)    a check accepted for payment that is not postdated and is promptly deposited for collection is considered cash; and
(3)    a check that is given in payment for beer to a holder of the license, and is returned uncollected, is prima facie evidence of a violation by the wholesaler of § 2–314 of this article.
(c)    A suit or civil action to enforce or collect a claim for credit extended or enforce payment of a check given for payment in violation of this section may not be maintained in the State.
(d)    A person who violates § 2–314 of this article is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 6 months or a fine not exceeding $500 or both.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis › Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions › Title 31 - Washington County › Subtitle 6 - Beer Licenses › Section 31-601 - Class a Beer License

(a)    There is a Class A beer license.
(b)    (1)    The license authorizes the license holder to sell beer at retail to consumers at the place described in the license.
(2)    The license holder shall sell the beer in a sealed package or container.
(3)    The package or container may not be opened and its contents may not be consumed on the premises where the beer was sold.
(c)    (1)    The annual license fee is $100.
(2)    The fee for a Sunday permit is $250.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis › Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions › Title 31 - Washington County › Subtitle 6 - Beer Licenses › Section 31-602 - Class B Beer (On- and Off-Sale) 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)    (1)    The annual license fee is $350.
(2)    The fee for a Sunday permit is $250.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis › Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions › Title 31 - Washington County › Subtitle 6 - Beer Licenses › Section 31-603 - Class B Beer (On-Sale Only) License

(a)    There is a Class B (on–sale only) beer license.
(b)    (1)    The Board may issue the license for use by a restaurant that:
(i)    is in a permanent building with ample space and accommodations;
(ii)    commonly offers hot and cold meals that are prepared, sold, and served to the public during regular business hours;
(iii)    has a dining area with regular seating capacity at tables, chairs, and booths, that, excluding seats at bars or counters, can accommodate at least 50 customers;
(iv)    is equipped with sufficient kitchen and dining facilities for regularly preparing and serving meals to the public;
(v)    maintains a menu that advertises a variety of food that the establishment serves;
(vi)    serves food at all times whenever beer is being served or consumed; and
(vii)    has, on an annual basis, gross sales of food and nonalcoholic beverages that exceed its gross sales of alcoholic beverages.
(2)    The license:
(i)    may be issued countywide by the Board; and
(ii)    is not subject to the population ratio quota requirements under § 31–1601 of this title.
(3)    The license authorizes the license holder to sell beer at retail at the place described in the license for on–premises consumption.
(c)    The term of the license is 1 year and begins on May 1.
(d)    (1)    (i)    Once every licensing cycle, the license holder shall comply with a request from the Board to submit a Food Alcohol Ratio Report covering 2 preceding quarters that the Board selects to demonstrate compliance with the annual gross sales requirement under subsection (b)(1)(vii) of this section.
(ii)    To enforce this paragraph, the Board may:
1.    request that a license holder provide supporting data or additional information;
2.    fine a license holder; or
3.    suspend a license.
(2)    When submitting a Food Alcohol Ratio Report, the license holder shall include a current menu and information on hours of operation and sales amounts and percentages for the specified quarters for food, nonalcoholic beverages, and alcoholic beverages.
(3)    The license holder or the license holder’s accountant shall complete, sign, and provide for the notarization of the Food Alcohol Ratio Report.
(e)    As a prerequisite for the renewal of the license, the applicant shall have demonstrated compliance with the annual gross sales requirement under subsection (b)(1)(vii) of this section.
(f)    (1)    The annual license fee is $50.
(2)    The fee for a Sunday permit is $250.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis › Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions › Title 31 - Washington County › Subtitle 6 - Beer Licenses › Section 31-604 - 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)    Subtitles 14 and 15 of this title and § 3–102 of the General Provisions Article do not apply to an applicant for the license.
(d)    (1)    The annual license fee is $100.
(2)    The fee for a Sunday permit is $250.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis › Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions › Title 31 - Washington County › Subtitle 6 - Beer Licenses › Section 31-605 - 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)    (1)    The annual license fee is $100.
(2)    The fee for a Sunday permit is $250.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis › Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions › Title 31 - Washington County › Subtitle 7 - Wine Licenses › Section 31-701 - 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 $50.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis › Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions › Title 31 - Washington County › Subtitle 8 - Beer and Wine Licenses › Section 31-801 - 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)    (1)    The annual license fee is $150.
(2)    The fee for a Sunday permit is $250.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis › Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions › Title 31 - Washington County › Subtitle 8 - Beer and Wine Licenses › Section 31-802 - 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)    (1)    The annual license fee is $400.
(2)    The fee for a Sunday permit is $250.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis › Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions › Title 31 - Washington County › Subtitle 8 - Beer and Wine Licenses › Section 31-803 - Class B Beer and Wine (On-Sale Only) License

(a)    There is a Class B beer and wine (on–sale only) license.
(b)    (1)    The Board may issue the license for use by a restaurant that:
(i)    is in a permanent building with ample space and accommodations;
(ii)    commonly offers hot and cold meals that are prepared, sold, and served to the public during regular business hours;
(iii)    has a dining area with regular seating capacity at tables, chairs, and booths, that, excluding seats at bars or counters, can accommodate at least 50 customers;
(iv)    is equipped with sufficient kitchen and dining facilities for regularly preparing and serving meals to the public;
(v)    maintains a menu that advertises a variety of food that the establishment serves;
(vi)    serves food at all times whenever beer and wine are being served or consumed; and
(vii)    has, on an annual basis, gross sales of food and nonalcoholic beverages that exceed its gross sales of alcoholic beverages.
(2)    The license authorizes the license holder to sell beer and wine at retail at the place described in the license for on–premises consumption.
(3)    The license:
(i)    may be issued countywide by the Board; and
(ii)    is not subject to the population ratio quota requirements under § 31–1601 of this title.
(c)    The term of the license is 1 year and begins on May 1.
(d)    (1)    (i)    Once every licensing cycle, the license holder shall comply with a request from the Board to submit a Food Alcohol Ratio Report covering 2 preceding quarters that the Board selects to demonstrate compliance with the annual gross sales requirement under subsection (b)(1)(vii) of this section.
(ii)    To enforce this paragraph, the Board may:
1.    request that a license holder provide supporting data or additional information;
2.    fine a license holder; or
3.    suspend a license.
(2)    When submitting a Food Alcohol Ratio Report, the license holder shall include a current menu and information on hours of operation and sales amounts and percentages for the specified quarters for food, nonalcoholic beverages, and alcoholic beverages.
(3)    The license holder or the license holder’s accountant shall complete, sign, and provide for the notarization of the Food Alcohol Ratio Report.
(e)    As a prerequisite for the renewal of the license, the applicant shall have demonstrated compliance with the annual gross sales requirement under subsection (b)(1)(vii) of this section.
(f)    (1)    The annual license fee is $200.
(2)    The fee for a Sunday permit is $250.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis › Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions › Title 31 - Washington County › Subtitle 8 - Beer and Wine Licenses › Section 31-804 - 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)    Subtitles 14 and 15 of this title and § 3–102 of the General Provisions Article do not apply to an applicant for the license.
(d)    (1)    The annual license fee is $200.
(2)    The fee for a Sunday permit is $250.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis › Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions › Title 31 - Washington County › Subtitle 8 - Beer and Wine Licenses › Section 31-805 - 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)    (1)    The annual license fee is $150.
(2)    The fee for a Sunday permit is $250.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis › Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions › Title 31 - Washington County › Subtitle 9 - Beer, Wine, and Liquor Licenses › Section 31-901 - Class a Beer, Wine, and Liquor License

(a)    There is a Class A beer, wine, and liquor license.
(b)    (1)    A license under this section 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)    (1)    The annual license fee is $600.
(2)    The fee for a Sunday permit is $250.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis › Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions › Title 31 - Washington County › Subtitle 9 - Beer, Wine, and Liquor Licenses › Section 31-902 - Class B Beer, Wine, and Liquor (On-Sale) Restaurant License

(a)    There is a Class B beer, wine, and liquor (on–sale) restaurant license.
(b)    The Board may issue the license for use by a restaurant that:
(1)    is located in a permanent building with ample space and accommodations;
(2)    commonly offers hot and cold meals that are prepared, sold, and served to the public during regular business hours;
(3)    excluding seats at bars or counters, has a dining area with regular seating capacity at tables, chairs, and booths, that can accommodate at least 50 customers;
(4)    has sufficient kitchen and dining facilities for regularly preparing and serving meals to the public;
(5)    maintains a menu that advertises a variety of food that the establishment serves;
(6)    serves food at all times whenever alcoholic beverages are being served or consumed; and
(7)    has, on an annual basis, gross sales of food and nonalcoholic beverages that exceed its gross sales of alcoholic beverages.
(c)    The license:
(1)    authorizes the license holder to sell beer, wine, and liquor for on–premises consumption; and
(2)    is not subject to the population ratio quota requirements under § 31–1601 of this title.
(d)    The term of the license is 1 year and begins on May 1.
(e)    (1)    (i)    Once every licensing cycle, the license holder shall comply with a request from the Board to submit a Food Alcohol Ratio Report covering 2 preceding quarters that the Board selects to demonstrate compliance with the annual gross sales requirement under subsection (b)(1)(vii) of this section.
(ii)    To enforce this paragraph, the Board may:
1.    request that a license holder provide supporting data or additional information;
2.    fine a license holder; or
3.    suspend a license.
(2)    The applicant or the applicant’s accountant shall complete, sign, and provide for the notarization of the Food Alcohol Ratio Report.
(3)    When submitting a Food Alcohol Ratio Report, the applicant shall include a current menu and information on hours of operation and sales amounts and percentages for the specified quarters for food, nonalcoholic beverages, and alcoholic beverages.
(f)    As a prerequisite for the renewal of the license, the applicant shall have demonstrated compliance with the annual gross sales requirement under subsection (b)(1)(vii) of this section.
(g)    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 (on–sale only) license under § 31–2004(c) of this title.
(h)    (1)    The annual license fee is $750.
(2)    The fee for a Sunday permit is $250.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis › Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions › Title 31 - Washington County › Subtitle 9 - Beer, Wine, and Liquor Licenses › Section 31-903 - Class B Beer, Wine, and Liquor Hotel and Restaurant License

(a)    There is a Class B beer, wine, and liquor hotel and restaurant license.
(b)    The Board may issue the license to the owner of a hotel or motel that:
(1)    is in a building at least three stories tall that was originally constructed for hotel or motel purposes;
(2)    has a capital investment of at least $500,000; and
(3)    contains:
(i)    at least one passenger elevator;
(ii)    at least 100 rooms to accommodate the public;
(iii)    a lobby with a registration and mail desk and seating facilities; and
(iv)    a ballroom, conference room, or banquet room.
(c)    The license authorizes the license holder to sell beer, wine, and liquor at a hotel or restaurant at retail at the place described in the license:
(1)    through room service or otherwise to registered guests; or
(2)    by the glass, bottle, or can to individuals attending an event in a ballroom, conference room, or banquet room.
(d)    The privileges of the license may be exercised:
(1)    for on– and off–premises consumption, if:
(i)    the license was issued on or before June 30, 2016, with an off–sale privilege; and
(ii)    the license holder has operated a retail store on the licensed premises since at least June 30, 2016; and
(2)    for on–premises consumption only, for all other licenses.
(e)    The license holder shall notify the Board before constructing or altering an area on the premises where beer, wine, and liquor are sold.
(f)    Except as provided in regulations adopted by the Board under subsection (h) of this section, 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 (on–sale) license under § 31–2004(c) of this title.
(g)    (1)    The annual license fee is $1,000.
(2)    The fee for a Sunday permit is $250.
(h)    The Board may adopt regulations to carry out this section, including regulations that:
(1)    provide for the manner of dispensing beer, wine, and liquor under the license;
(2)    provide for the hours and days of sale; and
(3)    limit the quantity of alcoholic beverages that may be sold to an individual as a single serving or during a 24–hour period.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis › Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions › Title 31 - Washington County › Subtitle 9 - Beer, Wine, and Liquor Licenses › Section 31-904 - Class C Beer, Wine, and Liquor License

(a)    There is a Class C beer, wine, and liquor license.
(b)    The license authorizes the license holder to sell beer, wine, and liquor at a club, at the place described in the license, for on–premises consumption.
(c)    (1)    The annual license fee is:
(i)    $500 for a club with fewer than 600 members, including social members; and
(ii)    $1,000 for a club with at least 600 members, including social members.
(2)    The fee for a Sunday permit is $250.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis › Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions › Title 31 - Washington County › Subtitle 9 - Beer, Wine, and Liquor Licenses › Section 31-905 - Class D Beer, Wine, and Liquor License

(a)    There is a Class D beer, wine, and liquor license.
(b)    The license authorizes the license holder to sell beer, wine, and liquor at 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)    (1)    The annual license fee is $750.
(2)    The fee for a Sunday permit is $250.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis › Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions › Title 31 - Washington County › Subtitle 10 - Licenses for Specific Types of Organizations and Venues › Section 31-1001 - Amusement Park License

(a)    There is an amusement park beer license.
(b)    The Board may issue the license to the operator of an amusement park, whether an individual, an association of individuals, or a corporation.
(c)    The license authorizes the license holder to sell beer at one or more locations within the confines of the park.
(d)    The license holder may sell beer from 8 a.m. to midnight on every day from May 1 to September 30 of each year, except Sundays and election days.
(e)    Sections 4–203, 4–204, and 4–205 of this article do not apply to a license issued under this section.
(f)    The annual license fee is $100.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis › Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions › Title 31 - Washington County › Subtitle 10 - Licenses for Specific Types of Organizations and Venues › Section 31-1001.1 - Class Ct (Cinema/theater) (On-Sale) Beer, Wine, and Liquor License

(a)    There is a Class CT (cinema/theater) (on–sale) beer, wine, and liquor license.
(b)    The Board may issue the license for use in a cinema or theater that:
(1)    is in a building that is designed or used primarily for the exhibition of motion pictures to the public;
(2)    has a capacity to hold at least 100 permanently installed seats; and
(3)    has a minimum of six movie theater rooms.
(c)    (1)    Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, the license authorizes the license holder to sell beer, wine, and liquor for on–premises consumption by the drink, bottle, and can:
(i)    1.    in a designated area of the lobby, for 45 minutes before a movie starts; and
2.    in a VIP room that holds special events, for the 45 minutes before a movie starts and during the showing of the movie; or
(ii)    to an individual who has a ticket to a movie and proper identification.
(2)    A license holder may exercise the privileges of the license:
(i)    from Monday through Saturday; and
(ii)    on Sunday, if the license holder is issued a Sunday permit.
(3)    A license holder may sell beer, wine, and liquor without serving food.
(4)    An individual serving beer, wine, and liquor:
(i)    may not mix the contents of one bottle with the contents of another bottle; and
(ii)    shall dispose of or destroy all empty bottles and cans.
(d)    (1)    A license holder shall:
(i)    obtain a crowd control training certificate from a program that is certified by the Board; and
(ii)    while selling beer, wine, and liquor, have one certified crowd control manager on the licensed premises for every 250 individuals present.
(2)    Notwithstanding § 31–1903(a) of this title, a license holder shall require one individual who has completed a certified alcohol awareness program to be on the licensed premises at all times when alcohol is being served.
(e)    (1)    The annual license fee is $1,000.
(2)    The annual Sunday permit fee is $250.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis › Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions › Title 31 - Washington County › Subtitle 10 - Licenses for Specific Types of Organizations and Venues › Section 31-1002 - Country and Golf Club License

(a)    There is a Class C (country and golf club) beer, wine, and liquor license.
(b)    An application for the license shall be signed by three officers of the country and golf club.
(c)    The Board may issue the license for use by a country and golf club that:
(1)    has at least 200 members paying dues of at least $30 per year per member; and
(2)    maintains a regular or championship golf course of at least nine holes.
(d)    The license authorizes the license holder to sell beer, wine, and liquor to members of the club and their guests at retail at the place described in the license for consumption on the premises and grounds of the club.
(e)    The license holder may sell beer, wine, and liquor during the hours and days as set out for a Class C beer, wine, and liquor license under § 31–2004 of this title.
(f)    (1)    The annual license fee is $1,000 for the license year that begins in May.
(2)    The fee for a Sunday permit is $250.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis › Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions › Title 31 - Washington County › Subtitle 10 - Licenses for Specific Types of Organizations and Venues › Section 31-1003 - Golf Course Beer and Wine Licenses

(a)    There is:
(1)    a Class C (golf course) beer and wine license; and
(2)    a Sunday Class C (golf course) beer and wine license.
(b)    The Board may issue the licenses for use by a public golf course or organization that has a regular or championship golf course with a minimum of nine holes.
(c)    (1)    The license holder may sell beer and wine for consumption on the land and in the buildings, including the clubhouse, used for golfing purposes.
(2)    A patron need not be seated to be served.
(d)    (1)    Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, the license holder may sell beer and wine during the hours and days as set out for a Class C beer and wine license under § 31–2003 of this title.
(2)    The Board may reduce the license holder’s hours of sale of beer and wine for all or part of the licensed premises.
(e)    The annual license fee is:
(1)    $750 for a 6–day Class C (golf course) beer and wine license; and
(2)    $250 for a Sunday Class C (golf course) beer and wine license.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis › Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions › Title 31 - Washington County › Subtitle 10 - Licenses for Specific Types of Organizations and Venues › Section 31-1004 - Golf Course Beer, Wine, and Liquor Licenses

(a)    There is:
(1)    a Class C (golf course) beer, wine, and liquor license; and
(2)    a Sunday Class C (golf course) beer, wine, and liquor license.
(b)    The Board may issue the licenses for use by a public golf course or organization that has a regular or championship golf course with a minimum of nine holes.
(c)    (1)    A license holder may sell beer, wine, and liquor for consumption on the land and in the buildings, including the clubhouse, used for golfing purposes.
(2)    A patron need not be seated to be served.
(d)    (1)    Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, the license holder may sell beer, wine, and liquor during the hours and days as set for a Class C beer, wine, and liquor license under § 31–2004 of this title.
(2)    The Board may reduce a license holder’s hours of sale of beer, wine, and liquor for all or part of the licensed premises.
(e)    The annual license fee is:
(1)    $1,000 for a 6–day Class C (golf course) beer, wine, and liquor license; and
(2)    $250 for a Sunday Class C (golf course) beer, wine, and liquor license.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis › Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions › Title 31 - Washington County › Subtitle 10 - Licenses for Specific Types of Organizations and Venues › Section 31-1005 - Stadium License

(a)    In this section, “premises” includes the entire stadium facility and the stadium parking lots.
(b)    There is a stadium beer and wine license.
(c)    The Board may issue the license to the owner of a professional baseball team franchise that may be in any form of business organization, including partnership, corporation, and limited liability company.
(d)    (1)    The license authorizes the license holder to sell beer and wine:
(i)    for on–premises consumption to individuals present at an event held in the stadium; and
(ii)    in plastic, Styrofoam, or paper containers.
(2)    The written approval of the Board is required before beer and wine may be sold, served, or consumed:
(i)    on a parking lot of the stadium; or
(ii)    during an event other than a baseball game in which the team of the license holder is playing.
(e)    The license holder may sell beer and wine from the time the stadium opens for the event until the event ends.
(f)    The license holder may not allow an individual to carry alcoholic beverages onto or from the licensed premises.
(g)    (1)    The annual license fee is $2,000.
(2)    The fee for a Sunday permit is $250.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis › Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions › Title 31 - Washington County › Subtitle 10 - Licenses for Specific Types of Organizations and Venues › Section 31-1006 - Theater License

(a)    There is a Class B–theater license.
(b)    The Board may issue the license for use in a theater that:
(1)    is operated by a nonprofit organization;
(2)    appears on the National Register of Historic Places;
(3)    accommodates at least 1,400 individuals; and
(4)    is located on the south side of Hagerstown.
(c)    The license authorizes the license holder to sell beer, wine, and liquor for on–premises consumption only to individuals who attend a performance or an event held at the theater.
(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 § 31–2004 of this title.
(e)    (1)    The annual license fee is $200.
(2)    The fee for a Sunday permit is $250.