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2023 Maryland Statutes › Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis › Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions › Title 31 - Washington County › Subtitle 11 - Additional License Privileges › Section 31-1101 - 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 apply in the county:
(1)    § 4–1104 (“Refillable container permit — Draft beer”), subject to § 31–1102 of this subtitle;
(2)    § 4–1105 (“Refillable container permit –– Wine”), subject to § 31–1102.1 of this subtitle; and
(3)    § 4–1106 (“Nonrefillable container permit –– Draft beer”), subject to § 31–1102.2 of this subtitle.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis › Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions › Title 31 - Washington County › Subtitle 11 - Additional License Privileges › Section 31-1102 - Refillable Container Permit -- Draft Beer

(a)    The Board may issue a refillable container permit for draft beer to a holder of a Class A license, a Class B license, or a Class D license.
(b)    An applicant for the permit shall complete the form that the Board provides.
(c)    The hours of sale for the permit:
(1)    begin at the same time as those for the underlying license; and
(2)    end at midnight.
(d)    The annual permit fees are:
(1)    $50 for an applicant whose license has an off–sale privilege; and
(2)    $500 for an applicant whose license does not have an off–sale privilege.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis › Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions › Title 31 - Washington County › Subtitle 11 - Additional License Privileges › Section 31-1102.1 - Refillable Container Permit for Wine -- Application Form -- Hours of Sale -- Permit Fee

(a)    The Board may issue a refillable container permit for wine to a holder of a Class A wine license.
(b)    An applicant for the permit shall complete the form that the Board provides.
(c)    The hours of sale for the permit:
(1)    begin at the same time as those for the underlying license; and
(2)    end at midnight.
(d)    The annual permit fee is $50.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis › Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions › Title 31 - Washington County › Subtitle 11 - Additional License Privileges › Section 31-1102.2 - Nonrefillable Container Permit -- Draft Beer

(a)    The Board may issue a nonrefillable container permit for draft beer to a holder of a Class A license, a Class B license, or a Class D license.
(b)    An applicant for the permit shall complete the form that the Board provides.
(c)    The hours of sale for the permit:
(1)    begin at the same time as those for the underlying license; and
(2)    end at midnight.
(d)    (1)    Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, the annual permit fees are:
(i)    $50 for an applicant whose license has an off–sale privilege; and
(ii)    $500 for an applicant whose license does not have an off–sale privilege.
(2)    An applicant who has a refillable container permit may not be charged a fee for a nonrefillable container permit.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis › Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions › Title 31 - Washington County › Subtitle 12 - Caterer's Licenses › Section 31-1201 - Local Caterer's License

(a)    There is a local caterer’s license.
(b)    (1)    Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, the Board may issue the license to the holder of a Class B restaurant or hotel (on–sale and off–sale) beer, wine, and liquor license.
(2)    Before the Board issues or renews the license, the county health department shall approve the food preparation facilities for a catered event.
(c)    The license authorizes a holder to:
(1)    provide beer, wine, and liquor at an event that is held off the premises for which the holder’s Class B restaurant or hotel (on–sale and off–sale) beer, wine, and liquor license is issued; and
(2)    exercise the privileges of the license only during the hours and on the days authorized for the holder’s Class B restaurant or hotel (on–sale and off–sale) beer, wine, and liquor license.
(d)    The license holder shall:
(1)    prepare, deliver, and provide food for consumption at the catered event;
(2)    provide the service employees to serve the beer, wine, and liquor at the catered event; and
(3)    ensure that at least one service employee is certified by an alcohol awareness program under § 4–505 of this article and is on the premises at all times during the catered event.
(e)    The annual license fee is $1,500.
(f)    This section does not require a holder of a Class B restaurant or hotel (on–sale and off–sale) beer, wine, and liquor license to obtain a local caterer’s license for catering on the premises for which the Class B license is issued.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis › Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions › Title 31 - Washington County › Subtitle 13 - Temporary Licenses › Part I - In General › Section 31-1301 - 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”);
(2)    § 4–1204 (“Class C per diem beer, wine, and liquor license”), which is superseded by § 31–1312 of this subtitle; and
(3)    § 4–1205 (“License fees”), which is superseded by § 31–1314 of this subtitle.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis › Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions › Title 31 - Washington County › Subtitle 13 - Temporary Licenses › Part II - Festival, Sampling, and Tasting Licenses › Section 31-1304 - Cumberland and Shenandoah Valley Wine Festival License

(a)    There is a Cumberland and Shenandoah Valley Wine Festival (C&SVWF) license.
(b)    The Board may issue the license to a nonprofit Williamsport club that is chartered by an international service organization headquartered in the United States.
(c)    The license authorizes holders of a Class 3 winery license or a Class 4 limited winery license to display and sell wine that is manufactured and processed in the State at retail for on– and off–premises consumption.
(d)    The Board:
(1)    may choose 1 weekend each year for the festival in June, July, or August that does not conflict with the dates of the Maryland Wine Festival in Carroll County; and
(2)    shall choose a location that is not already licensed.
(e)    The Board shall set the license fee.
(f)    The Board shall adopt regulations to carry out this section.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis › Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions › Title 31 - Washington County › Subtitle 13 - Temporary Licenses › Part II - Festival, Sampling, and Tasting Licenses › Section 31-1305 - Wine Festival License

(a)    In this section, “Festival” means the Washington County Wine Festival.
(b)    There is a Washington County Wine Festival (WF) license.
(c)    The Board may issue the license to a holder of a retail license, Class 3 winery license, or Class 4 limited winery license.
(d)    The license authorizes the holder to display and sell wine that is distributed in the State.
(e)    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 Festival.
(f)    The Board:
(1)    each year may choose 2 weekends for the Festival;
(2)    shall choose locations that are not already licensed; and
(3)    shall ensure that the primary focus of the Festival is the promotion of Maryland wine.
(g)    The license holder may hold another license of a different class or nature.
(h)    The license fee is $20.
(i)    The Board shall adopt regulations to carry out this section.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis › Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions › Title 31 - Washington County › Subtitle 13 - Temporary Licenses › Part II - Festival, Sampling, and Tasting Licenses › Section 31-1306 - Beer and Wine Street Festival License

(a)    There is a Class C (on–sale) beer and wine street festival license.
(b)    The Board may issue the license to a nonprofit club, society, association, or organization.
(c)    (1)    The license authorizes the holder to exercise any of the privileges conferred by the Class C (on–sale) beer and wine street festival license at an entertainment event that is:
(i)    held in the Arts and Entertainment District in Hagerstown; and
(ii)    approved by the Mayor of Hagerstown and the Hagerstown City Council.
(2)    During the event for which the license is issued, an individual, within the approved event area and with a designated container unique to the event, may:
(i)    purchase beer or wine from the license holder, or purchase beer or wine from, and consume on the premises of, any other license holder with on–sale privileges within the Arts and Entertainment District;
(ii)    transport the beer or wine in the designated container to the premises of another license holder with on–sale privileges in the Arts and Entertainment District and within the approved event area; and
(iii)    consume the beer or wine within the Arts and Entertainment District event area as approved by the Mayor and City Council, including the premises of any license holder with on–sale privileges.
(d)    (1)    An applicant for the license shall submit an application under oath on the form that the Board provides.
(2)    Subtitles 14 and 15 of this title and § 3–102 of the General Provisions Article do not apply to an applicant for the license.
(e)    (1)    The license holder:
(i)    at the event for which the license is issued, shall distribute a wristband to each individual who is at least 21 years old; and
(ii)    may not serve beer or wine to an individual who does not wear a wristband.
(2)    A person who violates this subsection is subject to:
(i)    for a first offense, a fine of $250; and
(ii)    for a second offense, a fine not exceeding $1,000 and denial of further requests for a Class C (on–sale) beer and wine street festival license.
(f)    The license holder may hold another license of a different class or nature.
(g)    The license may be used for a maximum of 26 days in a calendar year.
(h)    The license fee is $30 per day.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis › Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions › Title 31 - Washington County › Subtitle 13 - Temporary Licenses › Part II - Festival, Sampling, and Tasting Licenses › Section 31-1307 - Beer Tasting License

(a)    There is a beer tasting (BT) license.
(b)    The Board may issue the license to a holder of any class of beer, wine, and liquor license.
(c)    The license authorizes the holder to allow the on–premises consumption of multiple varieties of beer from a single brand owner for tasting if the consumer is not charged.
(d)    A license holder may serve not more than 2 ounces of a single offering to a single consumer.
(e)    The license holder shall notify the Board in writing at least 10 days before a beer tasting event.
(f)    (1)    A maximum of four bottles of beer may be open at any one time at a beer tasting event.
(2)    After a bottle is opened:
(i)    the contents of the bottle may not be mixed with that of any other bottle; and
(ii)    the bottle shall be destroyed when empty.
(g)    (1)    The license may be used for a maximum of:
(i)    12 days in a licensing year for a 12–tasting license; and
(ii)    24 days in a licensing year for a 24–tasting license.
(2)    A beer tasting may not last longer than 4 hours.
(h)    The annual license fees are:
(1)    $100 for a 12–tasting license; and
(2)    $200 for a 24–tasting license.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis › Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions › Title 31 - Washington County › Subtitle 13 - Temporary Licenses › Part II - Festival, Sampling, and Tasting Licenses › Section 31-1308 - Wine Tasting License

(a)    There is a wine tasting (WTL) license.
(b)    The Board may issue the license to a holder of any class of beer, wine, and liquor license.
(c)    The license authorizes the holder to allow:
(1)    the on–premises consumption of wine for tasting; and
(2)    a wholesaler or supplier to present various wines from a single brand owner.
(d)    The license holder shall notify the Board in writing at least 10 days before a tasting event.
(e)    A license holder may not serve more than 2 ounces of a single wine to a single customer.
(f)    A license holder may not charge for the wine tasting.
(g)    The license may be used for a maximum of:
(1)    12 days in a licensing year for a 12–tasting license; and
(2)    24 days in a licensing year for a 24–tasting license.
(h)    A single tasting event may not exceed 4 hours.
(i)    (1)    A maximum of four bottles may be open at any time at a wine tasting event.
(2)    After a bottle of wine is opened for a tasting event:
(i)    the contents of the bottle may not be mixed with that of any other bottle; and
(ii)    the bottle shall be destroyed when empty.
(j)    The annual license fees are:
(1)    $200 for a 12–tasting license; and
(2)    $400 for a 24–tasting license.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis › Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions › Title 31 - Washington County › Subtitle 13 - Temporary Licenses › Part II - Festival, Sampling, and Tasting Licenses › Section 31-1309 - Liquor Tasting License

(a)    There is a liquor tasting license (LTL).
(b)    The Board may issue the license to a holder of any class of beer, wine, and liquor license.
(c)    The license authorizes the holder to allow:
(1)    the on–premises consumption of liquor for tasting; and
(2)    a wholesaler or supplier to present various liquors from a single brand owner.
(d)    The license holder shall notify the Board in writing at least 10 days before a tasting event.
(e)    A license holder may not serve more than 1 ounce of a single liquor to a single individual.
(f)    (1)    A maximum of four bottles may be open at any one time at a liquor tasting event.
(2)    After a bottle of liquor is opened for a tasting event:
(i)    the contents of the bottle may not be mixed with that of any other bottle; and
(ii)    the bottle shall be destroyed when empty.
(g)    A license holder may not charge for the liquor tasting.
(h)    The license may be used for a maximum of:
(1)    12 days in a licensing year for a 12–tasting license; and
(2)    24 days in a licensing year for a 24–tasting license.
(i)    A single tasting event may not exceed 4 hours.
(j)    The annual license fees are:
(1)    $300 for a 12–tasting license; and
(2)    $500 for a 24–tasting license.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis › Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions › Title 31 - Washington County › Subtitle 14 - Applications for Licenses › Section 31-1401 - 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)    § 4–109 (“Required information on application — In general”);
(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 §§ 31–1403 through 31–1408 of this subtitle; and
(2)    § 4–110 (“Required information on application –– Petition of support”), subject to § 31–1402 of this subtitle.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis › Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions › Title 31 - Washington County › Subtitle 14 - Applications for Licenses › Section 31-1402 - Residents Who May Sign Petition of Support for License

With the license application, the applicant shall submit a petition of support that:
(1)    is signed by at least three residents who are owners of real property and registered voters in the county; and
(2)    declares that the applicant:
(i)    is personally known to them; and
(ii)    is a resident of the county at the time the applicant presents them with the application.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis › Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions › Title 31 - Washington County › Subtitle 14 - Applications for Licenses › Section 31-1404 - Fee to Cover Costs of Obtaining Fingerprints and Records Check Results

The Board may set and 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 31 - Washington County › Subtitle 14 - Applications for Licenses › Section 31-1407 - Hearing May Not Be Delayed on Account of Failure to Provide Records Check

The hearing for a new applicant and the issuance of a license may not be delayed due to the failure of the Federal Bureau of Investigation to provide the requested criminal history records check by the date of the scheduled hearing.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis › Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions › Title 31 - Washington County › Subtitle 15 - Issuance or Denial of Licenses › Section 31-1501 - 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 § 31–1502 of this subtitle;
(2)    §�4–203�(“Prohibition against issuing multiple licenses to individual or for use of entity”), subject to § 31–1503 of this subtitle and Subtitle 13, Part III of this title;
(3)    §�4–204�(“Prohibition against issuing multiple licenses for same premises”), subject to § 31–1503 of this subtitle and Subtitle 13, Part III of this title; and
(4)    §�4–208�(“Notice of license application required”), subject to § 31–1504 of this subtitle.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis › Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions › Title 31 - Washington County › Subtitle 15 - Issuance or Denial of Licenses › Section 31-1502 - Holders of Out-of-State Licenses

The Board may not issue a Class A or Class D beer license, beer and wine license, or beer, wine, and liquor license to a person that holds an out–of–state alcoholic beverages license.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis › Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions › Title 31 - Washington County › Subtitle 15 - Issuance or Denial of Licenses › Section 31-1503 - 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 31 - Washington County › Subtitle 15 - Issuance or Denial of Licenses › Section 31-1504 - Notice of License Application

(a)    In addition to the newspaper notice required under § 4–208 of this article, the Board shall post a suitable notice in a conspicuous place on the location described in the application for at least 10 days before the application hearing.
(b)    A notice under this section shall state the class of license for which application is made and the date, time, and location set by the Board for an application hearing.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis › Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions › Title 31 - Washington County › Subtitle 16 - Licensing Conditions; Multiple Licensing Plans › Part I - Licensing Conditions › Section 31-1601 - Population Quota

(a)    In this section, “population ratio quota” means one license for every 3,000 individuals residing in the election district where the license will be issued:
(1)    as determined by the last federal population census; but
(2)    excluding individuals detained or confined in a correctional facility as defined in § 1–101 of the Correctional Services Article.
(b)    Except as provided in subsections (c) and (d) of this section, the Board may not issue a Class A off–sale license, a Class B on– and off–sale license, or a Class D on– and off–sale license in an election district if the number of licenses exceeds the population ratio quota.
(c)    The Board may:
(1)    issue a Class A off–sale license, a Class B on– and off–sale license, or a Class D on– and off–sale license if the Board:
(i)    determines that there is a public need and desire, including government–sanctioned economic revitalization; and
(ii)    states in the order issuing the license the reasons for its decision to exceed the population ratio quota; or
(2)    renew the license or approve the transfer of a license for the same premises.
(d)    The Board may issue an on–sale license to a restaurant that:
(1)    is located in a permanent building;
(2)    regularly sells and serves food to the public;
(3)    has a seating capacity of at least 50 persons; and
(4)    has annual gross sales of food and nonalcoholic beverages that exceed its annual gross sales of alcoholic beverages.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis › Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions › Title 31 - Washington County › Subtitle 16 - Licensing Conditions; Multiple Licensing Plans › Part I - Licensing Conditions › Section 31-1602 - Payment of Gaming Proceeds and Taxes

(a)    Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, the Board may not issue a license:
(1)    until all outstanding gaming proceeds, payments, and fines that are unpaid by the license holder or applicant have been paid or judicially satisfied; or
(2)    for any location that previously was licensed under this title, until all county taxes that are unpaid by the license holder for the operation of the business under the previous license have been paid or judicially satisfied.
(b)    The prohibition against issuing a license in subsection (a) of this section does not apply to:
(1)    a temporary license; or
(2)    a certificate of permission or renewal license issued to a personal representative under § 4–803 of this article.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis › Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions › Title 31 - Washington County › Subtitle 17 - Transfer of Licenses; Substitution of Names on License › Section 31-1701 - 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”);
(2)    §�4–304�(“Compliance with Bulk Transfers Act required”); and
(3)    §�4–306�(“Substitution of names of officers on license”).
(b)    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 § 31–1702 of this subtitle; and
(2)    §�4–305�(“Filing fee and endorsement”), subject to § 31–1703 of this subtitle.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis › Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions › Title 31 - Washington County › Subtitle 17 - Transfer of Licenses; Substitution of Names on License › Section 31-1702 - Payment of Taxes

The Board may not allow the transfer of a license unless the Board is presented with an affidavit that certifies that all real and personal property taxes that are due to the county by the transferor are paid.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis › Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions › Title 31 - Washington County › Subtitle 17 - Transfer of Licenses; Substitution of Names on License › Section 31-1703 - Fees

On the transfer of a license, the Board shall impose a fee of:
(1)    $400 each time the license is transferred; and
(2)    $100 each time the transfer is advertised.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis › Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions › Title 31 - Washington County › Subtitle 17 - Transfer of Licenses; Substitution of Names on License › Section 31-1704 - Applicants Subject to Criminal History Records Check

An applicant for a transfer of a license is subject to a State and national criminal history records check under § 4–107 of this article.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis › Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions › Title 31 - Washington County › Subtitle 18 - Renewal of Licenses › Section 31-1801 - 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)    § 4–409 (“Multiple licenses”); and
(6)    § 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 § 31–1802 of this subtitle.
(c)    The following sections of Title 4, Subtitle 4 (“Renewal of Local Licenses”) of Division I of this article apply in the county:
(1)    § 4–405 (“Contents of renewal application”), subject to §§ 31–1803 and 31–1803.1 of this subtitle; and
(2)    § 4–408 (“Issuance of renewed licenses”), subject to § 31–1803.2 of this subtitle.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis › Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions › Title 31 - Washington County › Subtitle 18 - Renewal of Licenses › Section 31-1802 - Renewal Application

(a)    A renewal application shall be available at the beginning of March of the licensing cycle.
(b)    An application and the required documents to renew an annual license shall be filed between April 1 and June 15, inclusive.
(c)    A license holder that files a completed application for license renewal between June 16 and June 30, inclusive, is subject to a penalty of $50 for each day of violation.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis › Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions › Title 31 - Washington County › Subtitle 18 - Renewal of Licenses › Section 31-1803 - Payment of Taxes

The Board may not renew a license until the license holder, by June 15:
(1)    pays all undisputed taxes that are due under the license to the Comptroller, the municipality, and the county;
(2)    certifies by affidavit to the Board that no county taxes are due; and
(3)    submits to the Board a certificate of good standing from the Comptroller.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis › Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions › Title 31 - Washington County › Subtitle 18 - Renewal of Licenses › Section 31-1803.1 - License Renewal Application

To be approved, a license renewal application shall:
(1)    contain all required signatures that have been notarized; and
(2)    be accompanied by:
(i)    a trader’s license;
(ii)    a sales and use license; and
(iii)    for a Class B restaurant:
1.    a health department permit; and
2.    a statement of the average monthly sales of food and alcoholic beverages for the licensed premises during the previous license term.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis › Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions › Title 31 - Washington County › Subtitle 18 - Renewal of Licenses › Section 31-1803.2 - Renewed Licenses

(a)    The Board may issue renewed licenses for the following license year between June 15 and July 1, inclusive.
(b)    All renewed licenses shall be dated July 1.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis › Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions › Title 31 - Washington County › Subtitle 18 - Renewal of Licenses › Section 31-1804 - Holders of Out-of-State Licenses

Notwithstanding § 31–1502 of this title, the Board may renew a Class A or Class D beer license, beer and wine license, or beer, wine, and liquor license originally issued to a holder of an out–of–state alcoholic beverages license.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis › Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions › Title 31 - Washington County › Subtitle 19 - Conduct of License Holders › Section 31-1901 - Application of General Provisions

(a)    The following sections of Title 4, Subtitle 5 (“Conduct of Local License Holders”) of Division I of this article apply in the county without exception or variation:
(1)    § 4–502 (“Storage of alcoholic beverages”);
(2)    § 4–503 (“Solicitations and sales outside of licensed premises”);
(3)    § 4–506 (“Evidence of purchaser’s age”);
(4)    § 4–507 (“Retail delivery of alcoholic beverages”); and
(5)    § 4–508 (“Display of license”).
(b)    The following sections of Title 4, Subtitle 5 (“Conduct of Local License Holders”) of Division I of this article apply in the county:
(1)    § 4–504 (“Employment of underage individuals”), subject to § 31–1902 of this subtitle; and
(2)    § 4–505 (“Alcohol awareness program”), subject to § 31–1903 of this subtitle.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis › Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions › Title 31 - Washington County › Subtitle 19 - Conduct of License Holders › Section 31-1902 - Employment of Underage Individuals

A license holder may employ an individual who is:
(1)    at least 18 years old to sell, serve, deliver, or otherwise deal with alcoholic beverages; or
(2)    at least 16 years old to perform any task other than to sell, serve, or deliver alcoholic beverages.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis › Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions › Title 31 - Washington County › Subtitle 19 - Conduct of License Holders › Section 31-1903 - Alcohol Awareness Program

(a)    (1)    The license holder or an individual designated by the license holder who is employed in a supervisory capacity shall:
(i)    be certified by an approved alcohol awareness program; and
(ii)    except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, be present on the licensed premises during the hours in which alcoholic beverages may be sold.
(2)    The license holder or individual specified in paragraph (1) of this subsection may be absent from the licensed premises for a personal or business reason or an emergency if the absence lasts for not more than 2 hours.
(3)    The Board shall require the license holder to keep a log book on the licensed premises that documents each temporary absence, the length of time of the absence, and the reason for the absence, in the form that the Board requires.
(b)    A license holder who violates this section is subject to:
(1)    for a first offense, a $100 fine; and
(2)    for each subsequent offense, a fine not exceeding $500 or a suspension or revocation of the license or both.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis › Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions › Title 31 - Washington County › Subtitle 20 - Hours and Days for Consumption and Sale › Section 31-2001 - 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.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis › Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions › Title 31 - Washington County › Subtitle 21 - Revocation and Suspension of Licenses › Section 31-2101 - Application of General Provisions

(a)    The following sections of Title 4, Subtitle 6 (“Revocation and Suspension of Local Licenses”) of Division I of this article apply in the county without exception or variation:
(1)    § 4–602 (“Power of local licensing board”);
(2)    § 4–603 (“Revocation and suspension procedures”);
(3)    § 4–604 (“Grounds for revocation or suspension”); and
(4)    § 4–606 (“Effects of revocation”).
(b)    Section 4–605 (“Nudity and sexual displays”) of Division I of this article applies in the county, subject to § 31–2102 of this subtitle.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis › Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions › Title 31 - Washington County › Subtitle 21 - Revocation and Suspension of Licenses › Section 31-2102 - Nudity and Sexual Displays -- Exceptions for Theaters

Section 4–605 of this article does not apply to:
(1)    the Washington County Playhouse; and
(2)    a theater holding a Class B beer, wine, and liquor (on–sale) license.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis › Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions › Title 31 - Washington County › Subtitle 25 - Unlicensed Establishments › Section 31-2501 - Hours When Consuming or Allowing Consumption of Alcoholic Beverages Is Prohibited

(a)    From 1 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 31 - Washington County › Subtitle 27 - Prohibited Acts › Section 31-2701 - Application of General Provisions

(a)    The following sections of Title 6, Subtitle 3 (“Prohibited Acts”) of Division I of this article apply in the county without exception or variation:
(1)    § 6–305 (“Proof of age for sale of alcoholic beverages”);
(2)    § 6–306 (“Defense to prosecution for sale to underage individual”);
(3)    § 6–308 (“Allowing on–premises consumption of alcoholic beverages not purchased from license holder”);
(4)    § 6–309 (“Allowing on–premises consumption or possession of alcoholic beverages by individual under the age of 21 years”);
(5)    § 6–310 (“Providing free food”);
(6)    § 6–311 (“Restrictions on purchases and sales by retail dealer”);
(7)    § 6–312 (“Beverage misrepresentation”);
(8)    § 6–313 (“Tampering with alcoholic beverage container”);
(9)    § 6–314 (“Sale of alcoholic beverage container with detachable metal tab”);
(10)    § 6–315 (“Alcoholic beverage in container without regular label presumed illicit”);
(11)    § 6–316 (“Maximum alcohol content”);
(12)    § 6–317 (“Multiple serving purchase required”);
(13)    § 6–319 (“On–premises consumption of alcoholic beverages not purchased from license holder”);
(14)    § 6–320 (“Disorderly intoxication”);
(15)    § 6–321 (“Consumption of alcoholic beverages in public”);
(16)    § 6–323 (“Possession or use of Alcohol Without Liquid machine”);
(17)    § 6–326 (“Sale of alcoholic beverages in powder or crystalline form prohibited”);
(18)    § 6–327 (“Unlicensed out–of–state sale of alcoholic beverages”);
(19)    § 6–328 (“Tax evasion”);
(20)    § 6–329 (“Destruction of evidence”); and
(21)    § 6–330 (“Perjury”).
(b)    Section 6–322 (“Possession of open container”) of Division I of this article does not apply in the county.
(c)    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 § 31–2702 of this subtitle; and
(2)    § 6–307 (“Selling or providing alcoholic beverages to intoxicated individual”), subject to § 31–2703 of this subtitle.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis › Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions › Title 31 - Washington County › Subtitle 27 - Prohibited Acts › Section 31-2702 - 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 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.
(c)    (1)    A violation for which a penalty is imposed under paragraph (2) of this subsection is a misdemeanor.
(2)    (i)    If an employee of a license holder violates § 6–304 of this article, the employee is subject to:
1.    except as provided in subparagraph (ii) of this paragraph, for a first offense, a fine of $100;
2.    except as provided in subparagraph (ii) of this paragraph, for a second offense, a fine of $250; and
3.    for each subsequent offense, a term of imprisonment not exceeding 2 years or a fine not exceeding $1,000 or both.
(ii)    If an employee does not pay within 30 days a fine imposed under subparagraph (i)1 or 2 of this paragraph, the employee is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 2 years or a fine not exceeding $1,000 or both.
(3)    If a license holder violates § 6–304 of this article, the Board may impose a fine not exceeding $2,500, suspend or revoke the license, or impose both a fine and suspend or revoke the license.
(d)    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.
(e)    The Board may not proceed administratively against an employee of a license holder for a violation of § 6–304 of this article until after the employee is granted probation before judgment or found guilty of the violation.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis › Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions › Title 31 - Washington County › Subtitle 27 - Prohibited Acts › Section 31-2703 - Selling or Providing Alcoholic Beverages to Intoxicated Individual -- Criminal Procedure

(a)    A license holder or an employee of a license holder who is charged with a violation of § 6–307 of this article:
(1)    shall receive a summons to appear in court on a certain day to answer the charges placed against the license holder or employee; and
(2)    may not be required to post bail pending trial in any court in the State.
(b)    The granting of probation before judgment to a license holder or 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 31 - Washington County › Subtitle 27 - Prohibited Acts › Section 31-2704 - Selling or Providing Alcoholic Beverages to Habitual Drunkard

(a)    In this section, “knowingly” means the knowledge a reasonable individual would have under ordinary circumstances based on the habits, appearance, or personal reputation of an individual.
(b)    A license holder or an employee of a license holder may not knowingly sell or provide an alcoholic beverage to a habitual drunkard.
(c)    A license holder who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to:
(1)    for a first offense, a fine not exceeding $50; and
(2)    for each subsequent offense, imprisonment not exceeding 30 days or a fine not exceeding $100 or both.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis › Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions › Title 31 - Washington County › Subtitle 28 - Penalties › Section 31-2802 - Penalty Imposed by Board

(a)    The Board may impose a fine not exceeding $2,500 or suspend a license or both on a license holder who violates this article.
(b)    In deciding whether to fine a license holder or suspend the license, the Board shall consider whether:
(1)    the public welfare and morals would be impaired by allowing the license holder to operate during the suspension period; and
(2)    the payment of the fine will achieve the desired disciplinary purposes.
(c)    Fines collected under this section shall be paid to the Board.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis › Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions › Title 32 - Wicomico County › Subtitle 1 - Definitions; General Provisions › Section 32-101 - 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 Wicomico County.
(c)    “County” means Wicomico County.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis › Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions › Title 32 - Wicomico County › Subtitle 1 - Definitions; General Provisions › Section 32-103 - Copy of Legislation

A copy of any legislation concerning alcoholic beverages enacted by the county governing body under this title shall be sent to the Department of Legislative Services, 90 State Circle, Annapolis, Maryland 21401.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis › Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions › Title 32 - Wicomico County › Subtitle 2 - Board of License Commissioners › Section 32-201 - Established

(a)    There is a Board of License Commissioners for Wicomico County.
(b)    The Board is a State unit that administers this title and may issue, deny, revoke, or suspend licenses.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis › Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions › Title 32 - Wicomico County › Subtitle 2 - Board of License Commissioners › Section 32-202 - Membership

(a)    The Governor shall appoint five members to the Board, subject to the advice and consent of the Senate.
(b)    (1)    Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, each member of the Board shall be:
(i)    a resident and voter of the county;
(ii)    an individual of high character and integrity and of recognized business capacity; and
(iii)    nominated by the County Executive.
(2)    Three members of the Board shall be residents of the City of Salisbury, nominated jointly by the County Executive and the Mayor of Salisbury.
(c)    (1)    The term of a member is 4 years.
(2)    The terms of the members are staggered as required by the terms provided for members of the Board on July 1, 2020.
(d)    (1)    At the end of a term, a member continues to serve until a successor is appointed and qualifies.
(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 on the charges.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis › Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions › Title 32 - Wicomico County › Subtitle 2 - Board of License Commissioners › Section 32-204 - Salaries; Staff

(a)    (1)    The chair of the Board shall receive $5,000 annually.
(2)    Each other member of the Board shall receive $4,000 annually.
(b)    Subject to this section and § 32–205 of this subtitle, the Board may:
(1)    employ:
(i)    a secretary;
(ii)    inspectors; and
(iii)    clerical and other assistants as are necessary; and
(2)    set the compensation of the employees.
(c)    (1)    The Board may designate an attorney for the Board.
(2)    The annual salary of the attorney:
(i)    is $10,000; and
(ii)    shall be provided in the county budget.