<section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="11-101" title_number="11" title_name="Anne Arundel County" subtitle_number="1" subtitle_name="Definitions; General Provisions"> <level label="a"> <text>In this title:</text> <level label="1"> <text>the definitions in § 1–101 of this article apply without exception or variation; and</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>the following words have the meanings indicated.</text> </level> </level> <level label="b"> <text>“Board” means the Board of License Commissioners for Anne Arundel County.</text> </level> <level label="c"> <text>“County” means Anne Arundel County.</text> </level> <level label="d"> <text>“Light wine” means wine that contains not more than 15.5% of alcohol by volume.</text> </level> <level label="e"> <text>“Taxpayer” means an individual who:</text> <level label="1"> <text>owns real property in the county in the individual’s own name, individually or jointly with others; and</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>pays real property taxes to the county.</text> </level> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="11-102" title_number="11" title_name="Anne Arundel County" subtitle_number="1" subtitle_name="Definitions; General Provisions"> <text>This title applies only in Anne Arundel County.</text> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="11-103" title_number="11" title_name="Anne Arundel County" subtitle_number="1" subtitle_name="Definitions; General Provisions"> <text>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.</text> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="11-201" title_number="11" title_name="Anne Arundel County" subtitle_number="2" subtitle_name="Board of License Commissioners"> <text>There is a Board of License Commissioners for Anne Arundel County.</text> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="11-202" title_number="11" title_name="Anne Arundel County" subtitle_number="2" subtitle_name="Board of License Commissioners"> <level label="a"> <level label="1"> <text>Subject to paragraph (3)(i) of this subsection, the Governor shall appoint five members to the Board.</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>The appointments shall be made:</text> <level label="i"> <text>if the Senate is in session, with the advice and consent of the Senate; or</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>if the Senate is not in session, by the Governor alone, subject to the advice and consent of the Senate when the Senate next convenes.</text> </level> </level> <level label="3"> <level label="i"> <text>The Governor shall appoint the members of the Board from a list of individuals recommended by the members of the county House and Senate delegations to the General Assembly.</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>The Governor may request a new list of recommendations under subparagraph (i) of this paragraph at any time.</text> </level> </level> </level> <level label="b"> <level label="1"> <text>Each member of the Board shall be:</text> <level label="i"> <text>a resident and voter of the county; and</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>an individual of high character and integrity and of recognized business capacity.</text> </level> </level> <level label="2"> <text>No more than three members of the Board may belong to the same political party.</text> </level> <level label="3"> <text>No more than two members of the Board may be residents of the same State legislative district.</text> </level> </level> <level label="c"> <level label="1"> <text>The term of a member is 2 years.</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>A member may not serve more than four consecutive terms.</text> </level> </level> <level label="d"> <level label="1"> <text>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.</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>A member who is appointed after a term has begun serves only for the rest of the term and until a successor is appointed and qualifies.</text> </level> </level> <level label="e"> <level label="1"> <text>The Governor may remove a member for misconduct in office, incompetence, or willful neglect of duty.</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>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.</text> </level> <level label="3"> <text>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.</text> </level> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="11-203" title_number="11" title_name="Anne Arundel County" subtitle_number="2" subtitle_name="Board of License Commissioners"> <text>In making the appointments, the Governor shall designate a chair from among the members of the Board.</text> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="11-204" title_number="11" title_name="Anne Arundel County" subtitle_number="2" subtitle_name="Board of License Commissioners"> <level label="a"> <level label="1"> <text>The chair of the Board shall receive:</text> <level label="i"> <text>an annual salary that:</text> <level label="1"> <text>is not less than $21,240; and</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>includes any cost–of–living increase available to nonrepresented Anne Arundel County employees; and</text> </level> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>reimbursement for expenses reasonably incurred.</text> </level> </level> <level label="2"> <text>Each other member of the Board shall receive:</text> <level label="i"> <text>an annual salary that:</text> <level label="1"> <text>is not less than $17,700; and</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>includes any cost–of–living increase available to nonrepresented Anne Arundel County employees; and</text> </level> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>reimbursement for expenses reasonably incurred.</text> </level> </level> </level> <level label="b"> <level label="1"> <text>The Board may employ:</text> <level label="i"> <text>inspectors, subject to § 11–206 of this subtitle; and</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>clerical and other assistants as are necessary.</text> </level> </level> <level label="2"> <text>The Board shall employ:</text> <level label="i"> <text>a full–time executive director whose annual salary shall be fixed by the Board as in a general county classified salary schedule, within pay grade 17;</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>a full–time administrator whose annual salary shall be fixed by the Board as in a general county classified salary schedule, within pay grade 16;</text> </level> <level label="iii"> <text>two full–time secretaries whose annual salaries shall be fixed by the Board as in a general county classified salary schedule, within pay grade 13;</text> </level> <level label="iv"> <text>a full–time chief inspector whose annual salary shall be fixed by the Board as in a general county classified salary schedule, within non–represented pay schedule NR–12; and</text> </level> <level label="v"> <text>an attorney at an annual salary of $60,000.</text> </level> </level> <level label="3"> <level label="i"> <text>The Board may hire an attorney on a contractual basis to perform work that the attorney employed by the Board is unable to perform because of a conflict of interest.</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>The Board may spend not more than $30,000 each year to hire a contractual attorney under subparagraph (i) of this paragraph.</text> </level> </level> <level label="4"> <text>Except as otherwise provided in this subtitle, the Board may set the compensation of the employees.</text> </level> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="11-205" title_number="11" title_name="Anne Arundel County" subtitle_number="2" subtitle_name="Board of License Commissioners"> <text>The Board may allow the sale of alcoholic beverages in or on a parking lot, picnic ground, building, or terrace that is an integral part of the licensed premises.</text> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="11-206" title_number="11" title_name="Anne Arundel County" subtitle_number="2" subtitle_name="Board of License Commissioners"> <level label="a"> <level label="1"> <text>The Board may employ:</text> <level label="i"> <text>one part–time deputy chief inspector at an annual salary that:</text> <level label="1"> <text>is not less than $18,000; and</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>includes any cost–of–living increase available to nonrepresented Anne Arundel County employees; and</text> </level> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>18 part–time inspectors at an annual salary that:</text> <level label="1"> <text>is not less than $8,260 each; and</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>includes any cost–of–living increase available to nonrepresented Anne Arundel County employees.</text> </level> </level> </level> <level label="2"> <text>Each inspector shall receive a monthly expense allowance of $300, subject to the approval of the Executive Director.</text> </level> </level> <level label="b"> <text>An inspector:</text> <level label="1"> <text>has all the powers of a peace officer or sheriff in the State arising out of or relating to the enforcement of this article;</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>may serve a summons under § 11–2604 of this title; and</text> </level> <level label="3"> <text>may issue a civil citation under § 11–2605 of this title.</text> </level> </level> <level label="c"> <text>An inspector shall take the oath required by Article I, § 9 of the Maryland Constitution.</text> </level> <level label="d"> <level label="1"> <text>An inspector shall provide a penalty bond of $2,000 to the Board and the County Council jointly on the condition that the inspector faithfully perform the duties of office.</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>The county shall pay the cost of the bond.</text> </level> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="11-207" title_number="11" title_name="Anne Arundel County" subtitle_number="2" subtitle_name="Board of License Commissioners"> <text>From the fees received, the Executive Director shall:</text> <level label="1"> <text>approve and remit to the county the amounts necessary to pay the salaries and benefits of the Board and its employees;</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>approve and remit to the county the amount necessary to pay the expenses of the Board; and</text> </level> <level label="3"> <text>at the end of each fiscal year, remit the balance of the fees received to the county for the general purposes of the county.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="11-208" title_number="11" title_name="Anne Arundel County" subtitle_number="2" subtitle_name="Board of License Commissioners"> <text>The Board may adopt regulations to carry out this article.</text> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="11-209" title_number="11" title_name="Anne Arundel County" subtitle_number="2" subtitle_name="Board of License Commissioners"> <level label="a"> <text>The Board shall make available to the public the agenda for an upcoming meeting not less than 1 week before the meeting.</text> </level> <level label="b"> <text>The Board shall make available to the public live video and audio streaming of each open meeting.</text> </level> <level label="c"> <text>In accordance with § 3–306 of the General Provisions Article, the Board shall publish the minutes of each open meeting not later than 1 month after the meeting.</text> </level> <level label="d"> <text>The Board shall archive and store:</text> <level label="1"> <text>recordings of each open meeting for not less than 3 years; and</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>records of the minutes of each open meeting for not less than 7 years.</text> </level> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="11-210" title_number="11" title_name="Anne Arundel County" subtitle_number="2" subtitle_name="Board of License Commissioners"> <text>The Board shall adopt and publish a written policy related to conflicts of interest and the recusal of Board members from Board matters.</text> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="11-301" title_number="11" title_name="Anne Arundel County" subtitle_number="3" subtitle_name="Liquor Control"> <text>There is no liquor control board or department of liquor control in the county.</text> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="11-401" title_number="11" title_name="Anne Arundel County" subtitle_number="4" subtitle_name="Manufacturer's Licenses"> <level label="a"> <text>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:</text> <level label="1"> <text>§ 2–201 (“Issuance by Executive Director”);</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>§ 2–202 (“Class 1 distillery license”);</text> </level> <level label="3"> <text>§ 2–203 (“Class 9 limited distillery license”);</text> </level> <level label="4"> <text>§ 2–204 (“Class 2 rectifying license”);</text> </level> <level label="5"> <text>§ 2–205 (“Class 3 winery license”);</text> </level> <level label="6"> <text>§ 2–206 (“Class 4 limited winery license”);</text> </level> <level label="7"> <text>§ 2–208 (“Class 6 pub–brewery license”);</text> </level> <level label="8"> <text>§ 2–210 (“Class 8 farm brewery license”);</text> </level> <level label="9"> <text>§ 2–211 (“Residency requirement”);</text> </level> <level label="10"> <text>§ 2–212 (“Additional licenses”);</text> </level> <level label="11"> <text>§ 2–213 (“Additional fees”);</text> </level> <level label="12"> <text>§ 2–214 (“Sale or delivery restricted”);</text> </level> <level label="13"> <text>§ 2–216 (“Interaction between manufacturing entities and retailers”);</text> </level> <level label="14"> <text>§ 2–217 (“Distribution of alcoholic beverages — Prohibited practices”); and</text> </level> <level label="15"> <text>§ 2–218 (“Restrictive agreements between producers and retailers — Prohibited”).</text> </level> </level> <level label="b"> <text>The following sections of Title 2, Subtitle 2 (“Manufacturer’s Licenses”) of Division I of this article apply in the county:</text> <level label="1"> <text>§ 2–207 (“Class 5 brewery license”), subject to § 11–1007.1 of this title;</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>§ 2–209 (“Class 7 micro–brewery license”), subject to § 11–1007.1 of this title; and</text> </level> <level label="3"> <text>§ 2–215 (“Beer sale on credit to retail dealer prohibited”), subject to § 11–403 of this subtitle.</text> </level> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="11-402" title_number="11" title_name="Anne Arundel County" subtitle_number="4" subtitle_name="Manufacturer's Licenses"> <text>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.</text> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="11-403" title_number="11" title_name="Anne Arundel County" subtitle_number="4" subtitle_name="Manufacturer's Licenses"> <text>In addition to § 2–215 of this article:</text> <level label="1"> <text>a cash deposit for a returnable container shall be required at the time of sale or delivery; and</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>a check accepted for payment that is not postdated and is promptly deposited for collection is considered cash.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="11-501" title_number="11" title_name="Anne Arundel County" subtitle_number="5" subtitle_name="Wholesaler's Licenses"> <level label="a"> <text>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:</text> <level label="1"> <text>§ 2–301 (“Licenses issued by Executive Director”);</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>§ 2–302 (“Class 1 beer, wine, and liquor wholesaler’s license”);</text> </level> <level label="3"> <text>§ 2–303 (“Class 2 wine and liquor wholesaler’s license”);</text> </level> <level label="4"> <text>§ 2–304 (“Class 3 beer and wine wholesaler’s license”);</text> </level> <level label="5"> <text>§ 2–305 (“Class 4 beer wholesaler’s license”);</text> </level> <level label="6"> <text>§ 2–306 (“Class 5 wine wholesaler’s license”);</text> </level> <level label="7"> <text>§ 2–307 (“Class 6 limited wine wholesaler’s license”);</text> </level> <level label="8"> <text>§ 2–308 (“Class 7 limited beer wholesaler’s license”);</text> </level> <level label="9"> <text>§ 2–309 (“Sale and delivery of beer or wine from wholesaler’s vehicle”);</text> </level> <level label="10"> <text>§ 2–310 (“Sale and delivery to retail license holder”);</text> </level> <level label="11"> <text>§ 2–311 (“Additional wholesaler’s licenses”);</text> </level> <level label="12"> <text>§ 2–312 (“Direct importation of alcoholic beverages”);</text> </level> <level label="13"> <text>§ 2–313 (“Sale or delivery restricted to holder of license or permit”);</text> </level> <level label="14"> <text>§ 2–315 (“Interaction between wholesaling entities and retailers”);</text> </level> <level label="15"> <text>§ 2–316 (“Distribution of alcoholic beverages — Prohibited practices”); and</text> </level> <level label="16"> <text>§ 2–317 (“Restrictive agreements between wholesalers and retailers — Prohibited”).</text> </level> </level> <level label="b"> <text>Section 2–314 (“Beer sale on credit to retail dealer prohibited”) of Division I of this article applies in the county, subject to § 11–504 of this subtitle.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="11-502" title_number="11" title_name="Anne Arundel County" subtitle_number="5" subtitle_name="Wholesaler's Licenses"> <text>Except as provided in § 11–503 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.</text> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="11-503" title_number="11" title_name="Anne Arundel County" subtitle_number="5" subtitle_name="Wholesaler's Licenses"> <level label="a"> <text>A holder of a wholesaler’s license may enter into an agreement with a holder of a Class C per diem license issued under Subtitle 13 of this title to deliver beer on the effective date of the Class C per diem license and accept returns on the same day.</text> </level> <level label="b"> <level label="1"> <text>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.</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>Before the license expires, a holder of a Class C per diem license shall pay for any equipment, services, personnel, and supplies required for dispensing draft beer.</text> </level> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="11-504" title_number="11" title_name="Anne Arundel County" subtitle_number="5" subtitle_name="Wholesaler's Licenses"> <text>For purposes of applying § 2–314 of this article:</text> <level label="1"> <text>a cash deposit for a returnable container shall be required at the time of sale or delivery of beer; and</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>a check accepted for payment that is not postdated and is promptly deposited for collection is considered cash.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="11-601" title_number="11" title_name="Anne Arundel County" subtitle_number="6" subtitle_name="Beer Licenses"> <text>A Class A beer license may not be issued in the county.</text> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="11-602" title_number="11" title_name="Anne Arundel County" subtitle_number="6" subtitle_name="Beer Licenses"> <text>A Class B beer license may not be issued in the county.</text> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="11-603" title_number="11" title_name="Anne Arundel County" subtitle_number="6" subtitle_name="Beer Licenses"> <text>A Class C beer license may not be issued in the county.</text> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="11-604" title_number="11" title_name="Anne Arundel County" subtitle_number="6" subtitle_name="Beer Licenses"> <text>A Class D beer license may not be issued in the county.</text> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="11-701" title_number="11" title_name="Anne Arundel County" subtitle_number="7" subtitle_name="Light Wine Licenses"> <level label="a"> <text>There is a Class A light wine license in the county.</text> </level> <level label="b"> <text>The license may be issued to a holder of a Class 3 winery license or a Class 4 limited winery license.</text> </level> <level label="c"> <level label="1"> <text>The license authorizes the license holder to sell at retail at the place described in the license light wine produced at the winery.</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>Light wine shall be sold in a sealed package or container that may not be opened or its contents consumed on the licensed premises.</text> </level> </level> <level label="d"> <text>The annual license fee is $60.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="11-801" title_number="11" title_name="Anne Arundel County" subtitle_number="8" subtitle_name="Beer and Wine Licenses"> <level label="a"> <text>There is a Class A beer and light wine license.</text> </level> <level label="b"> <level label="1"> <text>The license authorizes the license holder to sell beer and light wine, at retail, at the place described in the license.</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>The license holder shall sell the beer and light wine in a sealed package or container.</text> </level> <level label="3"> <text>The package or container may not be opened and its contents may not be consumed on the premises where the beer or light wine is sold.</text> </level> </level> <level label="c"> <text>The annual license fee is $240.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="11-802" title_number="11" title_name="Anne Arundel County" subtitle_number="8" subtitle_name="Beer and Wine Licenses"> <level label="a"> <text>There is a Class B beer and light wine license.</text> </level> <level label="b"> <text>The license authorizes the license holder to sell beer and light wine at a hotel or restaurant, at retail, at the place described in the license, for on– and off–premises consumption.</text> </level> <level label="c"> <text>Before each renewal of the license, the license holder shall attest in a sworn statement that the gross receipts from food sales for the 12–month period immediately preceding the application for renewal were at least equal to 51% of the gross receipts from the sale of food and alcoholic beverages sold for on–premises consumption.</text> </level> <level label="d"> <text>The annual license fee is $480.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="11-803" title_number="11" title_name="Anne Arundel County" subtitle_number="8" subtitle_name="Beer and Wine Licenses"> <level label="a"> <text>There is a Class C beer and light wine license.</text> </level> <level label="b"> <text>The license authorizes the license holder to sell beer and light wine to a member of a club and a guest of the member, at retail, at the place described in the license, for on–premises consumption.</text> </level> <level label="c"> <text>The annual license fee is $120.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="11-804" title_number="11" title_name="Anne Arundel County" subtitle_number="8" subtitle_name="Beer and Wine Licenses"> <level label="a"> <text>There is a Class D beer and light wine license.</text> </level> <level label="b"> <text>The license authorizes the license holder to sell beer and light wine, at retail, at the place described in the license, for on– and off–premises consumption.</text> </level> <level label="c"> <text>The license may not be issued for use by a drugstore.</text> </level> <level label="d"> <text>The annual license fee is $480.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="11-805" title_number="11" title_name="Anne Arundel County" subtitle_number="8" subtitle_name="Beer and Wine Licenses"> <level label="a"> <text>There is a Class H beer and light wine license.</text> </level> <level label="b"> <text>The license authorizes the license holder to sell beer and light wine at a hotel or restaurant, at retail, at the place described in the license, for on–premises consumption.</text> </level> <level label="c"> <text>Before each renewal of the license, the license holder shall attest in a sworn statement that the gross receipts from food sales for the 12–month period immediately preceding the application for renewal were at least equal to 51% of the gross receipts from the sale of food and alcoholic beverages.</text> </level> <level label="d"> <text>The annual license fee is $360.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="11-806" title_number="11" title_name="Anne Arundel County" subtitle_number="8" subtitle_name="Beer and Wine Licenses"> <level label="a"> <text>There is a beer and wine (hotel–limited service) license.</text> </level> <level label="b"> <text>The Board may issue the license to a person who owns or leases a hotel that contains:</text> <level label="1"> <text>at least 50 rooms; and</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>a kitchen licensed to operate as a food service facility.</text> </level> </level> <level label="c"> <text>The license authorizes the license holder to sell beer and wine every day at one or more locations in the hotel for on–premises consumption.</text> </level> <level label="d"> <text>The annual license fee is $2,400 to be paid on or before May 1.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="11-901" title_number="11" title_name="Anne Arundel County" subtitle_number="9" subtitle_name="Beer, Wine, and Liquor Licenses"> <level label="a"> <text>There is a Class A beer, wine, and liquor license.</text> </level> <level label="b"> <level label="1"> <text>The license authorizes the license holder to sell beer, wine, and liquor at retail at the place described in the license.</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>The license holder shall deliver the beer, wine, or liquor in a sealed package or container that may not be opened or its contents consumed on the licensed premises.</text> </level> </level> <level label="c"> <text>A license may not be issued for a drugstore unless the applicant:</text> <level label="1"> <text>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;</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>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</text> </level> <level label="3"> <text>has been engaged in the retail drug business for at least 3 years.</text> </level> </level> <level label="d"> <text>The annual license fee is $720.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="11-902" title_number="11" title_name="Anne Arundel County" subtitle_number="9" subtitle_name="Beer, Wine, and Liquor Licenses"> <level label="a"> <text>There is a Class B beer, wine, and liquor license.</text> </level> <level label="b"> <text>The Board may issue the license for use by a restaurant that:</text> <level label="1"> <text>has ample space and accommodations for regularly preparing, selling, and serving hot meals to the public at least twice daily;</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>is equipped with a public dining room with sufficient tables, chairs, cutlery, and glassware to serve the meals prepared in the restaurant;</text> </level> <level label="3"> <text>is equipped with a kitchen that has complete facilities and utensils for preparing and serving hot and cold meals to the public; and</text> </level> <level label="4"> <text>employs a sufficient number of cooks and wait staff to serve the number of customers accommodated in the dining room.</text> </level> </level> <level label="c"> <text>The license authorizes the license holder to sell beer, wine, and liquor at retail at the place described in the license, for on– or off–premises consumption.</text> </level> <level label="d"> <text>Before each renewal of the license, the license holder shall attest in a sworn statement that the gross receipts from food sales for the 12–month period immediately preceding the application for renewal were at least equal to 51% of the gross receipts from the sale of food and alcoholic beverages sold for on–premises consumption.</text> </level> <level label="e"> <text>The annual fee for the license is $1,080.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="11-903" title_number="11" title_name="Anne Arundel County" subtitle_number="9" subtitle_name="Beer, Wine, and Liquor Licenses"> <level label="a"> <text>There is a Class C beer, wine, and liquor license.</text> </level> <level label="b"> <level label="1"> <text>Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, the license authorizes the license holder to sell beer, wine, and liquor at retail, at a club at the place described in the license, for on–premises consumption, including:</text> <level label="i"> <text>during an event held on the licensed premises; and</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>to a member of the club or a guest of the member.</text> </level> </level> <level label="2"> <text>If the license holder hosts an event for an outside group, the outside group shall obtain a Class C per diem beer, wine, and liquor license from the Board.</text> </level> </level> <level label="c"> <text>The annual license fee is $480.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="11-904" title_number="11" title_name="Anne Arundel County" subtitle_number="9" subtitle_name="Beer, Wine, and Liquor Licenses"> <level label="a"> <text>There are:</text> <level label="1"> <text>a Class D beer, wine, and liquor license for on– and off–premises consumption; and</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>a limited Class D beer, wine, and liquor license for on–premises consumption only.</text> </level> </level> <level label="b"> <text>When an application for a new Class D beer, wine, and liquor license is filed, the Board may limit the sale of beer, wine, and liquor to allow on–premises consumption only.</text> </level> <level label="c"> <text>The annual license fees are:</text> <level label="1"> <text>$1,200 for a Class D license; and</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>$1,080 for a limited Class D license.</text> </level> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="11-905" title_number="11" title_name="Anne Arundel County" subtitle_number="9" subtitle_name="Beer, Wine, and Liquor Licenses"> <level label="a"> <text>There is a Class H beer, wine, and liquor license.</text> </level> <level label="b"> <text>The license authorizes the license holder to sell beer, wine, and liquor at retail at the place described in the license, for on–premises consumption.</text> </level> <level label="c"> <text>The license holder may sell beer, wine, and liquor during the hours and days as set out under § 11–2004(e) of this title.</text> </level> <level label="d"> <text>Before each renewal of the license, the license holder shall attest in a sworn statement that the gross receipts from food sales for the 12–month period immediately preceding the application for renewal were at least equal to 51% of the gross receipts from the sale of food and alcoholic beverages.</text> </level> <level label="e"> <text>The annual license fee is $960.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="11-906" title_number="11" title_name="Anne Arundel County" subtitle_number="9" subtitle_name="Beer, Wine, and Liquor Licenses"> <level label="a"> <text>There is a beer, wine, and liquor (hotel–limited service) license.</text> </level> <level label="b"> <text>The Board may issue a license to a person who owns or leases a hotel that:</text> <level label="1"> <text>has at least 50 rooms; and</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>operates a kitchen licensed at least as a food service facility.</text> </level> </level> <level label="c"> <text>The license authorizes the license holder to sell beer, wine, and liquor every day at one or more locations in the hotel for on–premises consumption.</text> </level> <level label="d"> <text>The annual license fee is $2,800.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="11-907" title_number="11" title_name="Anne Arundel County" subtitle_number="9" subtitle_name="Beer, Wine, and Liquor Licenses"> <level label="a"> <text>There is a motel/hotel–restaurant license.</text> </level> <level label="b"> <level label="1"> <text>The Board may issue the license to the person owning or leasing a motel–restaurant complex or hotel–restaurant complex that has:</text> <level label="i"> <text>except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, at least $500,000 in capital investment;</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>at least 100 rooms; and</text> </level> <level label="iii"> <text>an enclosed dining room in which, at least twice a day, full–course meals are served with patrons ordering from menus.</text> </level> </level> <level label="2"> <text>A concessionaire to whom the food concession of the complex is leased is exempt from the requirement of having at least $500,000 in capital investment.</text> </level> </level> <level label="c"> <text>The license authorizes:</text> <level label="1"> <text>the license holder to sell beer, wine, and liquor to a person at one or more locations, including bars or counters, in the licensed motel–restaurant complex or hotel–restaurant complex for on–premises consumption, including bars and counters; and</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>the playing of music and dancing.</text> </level> </level> <level label="d"> <text>The annual license fee is $3,600 for each separate establishment.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="11-1001" title_number="11" title_name="Anne Arundel County" subtitle_number="10" subtitle_name="Licenses for Specific Types of Organizations and Venues"> <level label="a"> <text>There is an airport concessionaire license.</text> </level> <level label="b"> <level label="1"> <text>The Board may issue the license to a person who is a lessee, sublessee, or concessionaire at an airport.</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>The Board may not impose additional qualifications for the license as to the residence or voting status of the license holder.</text> </level> </level> <level label="c"> <text>The license authorizes:</text> <level label="1"> <text>the sale of beer, wine, and liquor every day from each location in an airport terminal; and</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>the playing of music and dancing.</text> </level> </level> <level label="d"> <level label="1"> <level label="i"> <text>This paragraph does not apply to duty free shops.</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>A person who is a lessee, sublessee, or concessionaire at Baltimore–Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport may hold one license for multiple locations within the terminal of Baltimore–Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport, even if the person already holds another license that the Board issues.</text> </level> </level> <level label="2"> <text>On receipt of an application for the license, the Board shall:</text> <level label="i"> <text>give precedence to the application of a person under paragraph (1)(ii) of this subsection over all other license applications; and</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>hold a hearing on the application at the Board meeting that immediately follows receipt of the application.</text> </level> </level> </level> <level label="e"> <text>A holder of the license need not obtain a Sunday permit under § 11–1104 of this title to sell alcoholic beverages after 2 a.m. on Sunday.</text> </level> <level label="f"> <level label="1"> <level label="i"> <text>The annual fee for the license and one location from which alcoholic beverages may be sold is $5,000.</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>The annual fee for each additional location from which alcoholic beverages may be sold is $5,000.</text> </level> </level> <level label="2"> <text>Each fee shall be paid on or before May 1 to the Board.</text> </level> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="11-1002" title_number="11" title_name="Anne Arundel County" subtitle_number="10" subtitle_name="Licenses for Specific Types of Organizations and Venues"> <level label="a"> <text>There is a barbershop and beauty salon beer, wine, and liquor license.</text> </level> <level label="b"> <text>The Board may issue the license to a holder of:</text> <level label="1"> <text>a barbershop permit issued under § 4–501 of the Business Occupations and Professions Article; or</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>a beauty salon permit issued under § 5–501 of the Business Occupations and Professions Article.</text> </level> </level> <level label="c"> <text>The license authorizes the license holder to provide to a customer during any one visit not more than 12 ounces of beer, 5 ounces of wine by the glass, or 1.7 ounces of liquor for on–premises consumption by the barbershop or beauty salon customer:</text> <level label="1"> <text>when the customer is being provided:</text> <level label="i"> <text>a barbering service under Title 4 of the Business Occupations and Professions Article; or</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>a cosmetology service under Title 5 of the Business Occupations and Professions Article; or</text> </level> </level> <level label="2"> <text>while the customer is attending a fund–raising event at the barbershop or beauty salon.</text> </level> </level> <level label="d"> <text>A license holder may serve beer, wine, and liquor for on–premises consumption during normal business hours but not later than 9 p.m.</text> </level> <level label="e"> <text>A license holder need not obtain a Sunday license under § 11–2004 of this title to provide beer, wine, and liquor on Sunday.</text> </level> <level label="f"> <text>The annual license fee is $100.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="11-1002.1" title_number="11" title_name="Anne Arundel County" subtitle_number="10" subtitle_name="Licenses for Specific Types of Organizations and Venues"> <level label="a"> <text>In this section, “commercial bingo”:</text> <level label="1"> <text>means any bingo game authorized by law in the county for which any type of consideration is paid or collected in order to play the game; and</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>does not include bingo conducted by charitable or nonprofit organizations in accordance with Title 13, Subtitle 4 of the Criminal Law Article.</text> </level> </level> <level label="b"> <text>There is a commercial bingo license.</text> </level> <level label="c"> <text>The Board may issue the license to the owner of a licensed commercial bingo establishment.</text> </level> <level label="d"> <text>The license authorizes the license holder to sell beer, wine, and liquor from any location in the commercial bingo establishment for on–premises consumption anywhere in the establishment.</text> </level> <level label="e"> <text>Beer, wine, and liquor purchased under the license may be carried and consumed anywhere in the commercial bingo establishment.</text> </level> <level label="f"> <level label="1"> <text>The license holder may sell alcoholic beverages Monday through Sunday during normal business hours, but not later than 2 a.m.</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>The license holder need not obtain a Sunday license under § 11–2004 of this title to sell alcoholic beverages on Sunday.</text> </level> </level> <level label="g"> <text>The annual license fee is $2,500.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="11-1002.2" title_number="11" title_name="Anne Arundel County" subtitle_number="10" subtitle_name="Licenses for Specific Types of Organizations and Venues"> <level label="a"> <text>There is a Class C (country and golf club) license.</text> </level> <level label="b"> <text>An application for the license shall be signed by at least one officer of the country and golf club who is a resident, registered voter, and taxpayer of the county.</text> </level> <level label="c"> <text>The Board may issue the license for use by a country and golf club that:</text> <level label="1"> <text>has at least 200 members paying dues of at least $75 per year per member; and</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>at the time of the application for the license, maintains:</text> <level label="i"> <text>at least two tennis courts;</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>a swimming pool that is at least 30 feet by 80 feet; and</text> </level> <level label="iii"> <text>a regular or championship golf course of at least nine holes.</text> </level> </level> </level> <level label="d"> <text>The license authorizes the license holder to sell beer, wine, and liquor at retail at the place described in the license for on–premises consumption.</text> </level> <level label="e"> <level label="1"> <text>Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, the license holder may sell beer, wine, and liquor during the hours and days of sale as set out for a Class C beer, wine, and liquor license under § 11–2004 of this title.</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>The license may be used to sell beer, wine, and liquor on Sunday.</text> </level> </level> <level label="f"> <text>The annual license fee is $1,800.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="11-1003" title_number="11" title_name="Anne Arundel County" subtitle_number="10" subtitle_name="Licenses for Specific Types of Organizations and Venues"> <level label="a"> <text>There is a Class C (country club) license.</text> </level> <level label="b"> <text>The Board may issue the license for use by a country club that:</text> <level label="1"> <text>has at least 200 members paying dues of at least $75 per year per member; and</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>maintains at the time of the application for the license:</text> <level label="i"> <text>at least two tennis courts;</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>a swimming pool that is at least 30 feet by 80 feet; and</text> </level> <level label="iii"> <text>at least 15 acres used in connection with the licensed premises.</text> </level> </level> </level> <level label="c"> <level label="1"> <text>The license authorizes the license holder to sell beer, wine, and liquor at retail at the place described in the license for on–premises consumption.</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>The license does not allow sales for:</text> <level label="i"> <text>off–premises consumption; or</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>consumption on the grounds of the country club.</text> </level> </level> </level> <level label="d"> <text>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 § 11–2004 of this title, including Sunday sales restrictions.</text> </level> <level label="e"> <text>The annual license fee is $750.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="11-1004" title_number="11" title_name="Anne Arundel County" subtitle_number="10" subtitle_name="Licenses for Specific Types of Organizations and Venues"> <level label="a"> <level label="1"> <text>In this section the following words have the meanings indicated.</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>“Concessionaire” means a lessee, a sublessee, or any other operator of an establishment that:</text> <level label="i"> <text>engages in the daily sale of beer, wine, and liquor on its premises for consumption anywhere in an entertainment facility; and</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>is operated as a concession adjacent to but independent of the entertainment facility.</text> </level> </level> <level label="3"> <text>“Entertainment facility” means a facility that holds a license under Title 9, Subtitle 1A of the State Government Article.</text> </level> </level> <level label="b"> <text>There is an entertainment concessionaire license.</text> </level> <level label="c"> <text>The Board may issue the license to a concessionaire operating in conjunction with an entertainment facility.</text> </level> <level label="d"> <level label="1"> <text>The license authorizes:</text> <level label="i"> <text>the license holder to sell beer, wine, and liquor on the premises of the concessionaire for consumption anywhere in the entertainment facility; and</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>the playing of music and dancing in the licensed premises.</text> </level> </level> <level label="2"> <text>Beer, wine, and liquor purchased under the license may be taken into and consumed anywhere in an entertainment facility.</text> </level> </level> <level label="e"> <level label="1"> <text>The hours for the sale and consumption of alcoholic beverages under the license are the same as the hours of operation for a video lottery facility established under § 9–1A–23 of the State Government Article.</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>A holder of the license need not obtain a Sunday sales license under § 11–2004 of this title to sell alcoholic beverages after 2 a.m. on Sunday.</text> </level> </level> <level label="f"> <text>The license may not be counted as a Class B or Class H license for purposes of § 11–1609 of this title.</text> </level> <level label="g"> <level label="1"> <text>The annual fee for the license is $5,000.</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>The fee shall be paid on or before May 1 to the Board.</text> </level> </level> <level label="h"> <text>Any penalty or other sanction that is imposed for a violation of a regulation of the Board on the licensed premises of the holder of an entertainment concessionaire license shall apply to the holder of a concessionaire’s license who the Board determines to be responsible for the violation.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="11-1005" title_number="11" title_name="Anne Arundel County" subtitle_number="10" subtitle_name="Licenses for Specific Types of Organizations and Venues"> <level label="a"> <text>In this section, “entertainment facility” means a facility that holds a license under Title 9, Subtitle 1A of the State Government Article.</text> </level> <level label="b"> <text>There is an entertainment facility license.</text> </level> <level label="c"> <level label="1"> <text>The Board may issue the license for the use of an entertainment facility that contains one or more food service facilities, bars, or lounges that are part of the operation of the entertainment facility.</text> </level> <level label="2"> <level label="i"> <text>The license shall be issued to an individual or entity that owns an entertainment facility and holds a license under Title 9, Subtitle 1A of the State Government Article.</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>An applicant for the license need not meet any location, voting, or residency requirements.</text> </level> </level> </level> <level label="d"> <level label="1"> <text>The license authorizes:</text> <level label="i"> <text>the license holder to sell beer, wine, and liquor by the glass or by the bottle in any location of the entertainment facility that is not covered by an entertainment concessionaire license for consumption anywhere in the entertainment facility; and</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>subject to § 4–605 of this article, the playing of music, dancing, plays, live performances, comedy shows, and other artistic shows in the licensed premises.</text> </level> </level> <level label="2"> <text>By administrative action, the Board may allow the sale of alcoholic beverages for a promotional event in an area adjacent to the entertainment facility that:</text> <level label="i"> <text>is controlled by the license holder;</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>has controlled access; and</text> </level> <level label="iii"> <text>is a parking lot, picnic ground, building, or terrace.</text> </level> </level> <level label="3"> <text>Beer, wine, and liquor purchased under the license may be taken and consumed anywhere in an entertainment facility.</text> </level> </level> <level label="e"> <level label="1"> <text>The hours for the sale and consumption of alcoholic beverages under the license are the same as the hours of operation for a video lottery facility established under § 9–1A–23 of the State Government Article.</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>A holder of the license need not obtain a Sunday permit under § 11–2004 of this title to sell alcoholic beverages after 2 a.m. on Sunday.</text> </level> </level> <level label="f"> <text>The license may not be counted as a Class B or Class H license for purposes of § 11–1609 of this title.</text> </level> <level label="g"> <level label="1"> <text>The annual fee for the license is $15,000.</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>The fee shall be paid on or before May 1 to the Board.</text> </level> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="11-1006" title_number="11" title_name="Anne Arundel County" subtitle_number="10" subtitle_name="Licenses for Specific Types of Organizations and Venues"> <level label="a"> <text>There is a Class C (fraternal/sororal) organization license.</text> </level> <level label="b"> <text>The Board may issue the license for use by a local unit of a lodge, political organization, or chapter of a nonprofit and nationwide fraternal or service organization that:</text> <level label="1"> <text>is composed only of inducted members;</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>was operating in the county before the license application was made;</text> </level> <level label="3"> <text>has a membership of at least 100 individuals and dues of at least $5 per year per individual; and</text> </level> <level label="4"> <text>owns and operates a home or clubhouse that is principally for the use of its members and guests when accompanied by members.</text> </level> </level> <level label="c"> <level label="1"> <text>Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, the license authorizes the license holder to sell beer, wine, and liquor at retail for on–premises consumption, including during an event held on the licensed premises, to:</text> <level label="i"> <text>a member of the local unit for which the license was issued; or</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>a member’s guest when accompanied by the member.</text> </level> </level> <level label="2"> <text>If the license holder hosts an event for an outside group, the outside group shall obtain a Class C per diem beer, wine, and liquor license from the Board.</text> </level> </level> <level label="d"> <text>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 § 11–2004 of this title.</text> </level> <level label="e"> <text>The annual license fee is $400.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="11-1006.1" title_number="11" title_name="Anne Arundel County" subtitle_number="10" subtitle_name="Licenses for Specific Types of Organizations and Venues"> <level label="a"> <text>There is a gift basket permit.</text> </level> <level label="b"> <level label="1"> <text>The Board may issue the permit to a person:</text> <level label="i"> <text>whose primary business is the sale and delivery of flowers;</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>whose business includes the sale and delivery of gift baskets of flowers, food, or other items; and</text> </level> <level label="iii"> <text>who does not hold any other alcoholic beverages license or permit under this article.</text> </level> </level> <level label="2"> <text>The Board may not issue the permit for use in conjunction with or on the premises of a chain store, supermarket, or discount house.</text> </level> </level> <level label="c"> <text>A holder of the permit:</text> <level label="1"> <text>may sell and deliver, to consumers of a legal drinking age located in the county, gift baskets containing:</text> <level label="i"> <text>not more than 72 ounces of beer;</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>not more than 2.25 liters of wine; or</text> </level> <level label="iii"> <text>not more than 2.25 liters of liquor; and</text> </level> </level> <level label="2"> <text>shall maintain records and submit reports as required by the Board.</text> </level> </level> <level label="d"> <level label="1"> <text>Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, the permit holder or an employee of the permit holder shall:</text> <level label="i"> <text>deliver the gift basket containing alcoholic beverages; and</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>require the person receiving a delivery of a gift basket containing alcoholic beverages to display proof that the person is at least 21 years old.</text> </level> </level> <level label="2"> <text>An individual who delivers a gift basket containing alcoholic beverages shall be at least 21 years old.</text> </level> </level> <level label="e"> <text>The holder’s annual sales from alcoholic beverages may not exceed 10% of the holder’s annual gross sales.</text> </level> <level label="f"> <text>The alcoholic beverages contained in a gift basket shall be purchased from a retail license holder.</text> </level> <level label="g"> <text>The Board shall adopt regulations to carry out this section.</text> </level> <level label="h"> <text>The fee for a gift basket permit is $100.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="11-1006.2" title_number="11" title_name="Anne Arundel County" subtitle_number="10" subtitle_name="Licenses for Specific Types of Organizations and Venues"> <level label="a"> <text>There is a Class GC (golf course) license.</text> </level> <level label="b"> <text>The Board may issue the license for use at a golf course with at least nine holes.</text> </level> <level label="c"> <text>The license authorizes the license holder to sell beer, wine, and liquor at retail at the place described in the license for on–premises consumption.</text> </level> <level label="d"> <text>The Board may place conditions on the location of sales and consumption, including prohibiting the sale and consumption of beer, wine, and liquor in specific areas of the premises.</text> </level> <level label="e"> <level label="1"> <level label="i"> <text>Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, the holder of the license may sell beer, wine, and liquor on Monday through Sunday from 6 a.m. to 2 a.m. the following day.</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>The holder of the license need not obtain a Sunday permit under § 11–2004 of this title to sell alcoholic beverages on Sunday.</text> </level> </level> <level label="2"> <text>The Board may reduce the hours and days of sale for all or part of the licensed premises.</text> </level> </level> <level label="f"> <text>The annual license fee is $1,200.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="11-1006.3" title_number="11" title_name="Anne Arundel County" subtitle_number="10" subtitle_name="Licenses for Specific Types of Organizations and Venues"> <level label="a"> <text>There is a Class MT (movie theater) beer and wine license.</text> </level> <level label="b"> <text>The Board may issue the license to the owner of a movie theater that holds a crowd control training certification.</text> </level> <level label="c"> <text>The license holder may sell beer and wine at retail at the place described in the license for on–premises consumption by a patron who has purchased a ticket to a current or future showing of a movie on the licensed premises.</text> </level> <level label="d"> <level label="1"> <text>A license holder may sell beer or wine between the hours of 4 p.m. and midnight.</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>Beer and wine may be sold only:</text> <level label="i"> <text>in single–serve containers; and</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>from a counter separate from a counter serving food and nonalcoholic beverages.</text> </level> </level> </level> <level label="e"> <level label="1"> <text>Beer and wine may be consumed only in the lobby or public viewing theater of the licensed premises.</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>A license holder may serve a patron only a single serving of beer or wine at a time, with a maximum of two servings of beer or wine per patron per day.</text> </level> <level label="3"> <text>The license holder may not allow alcohol purchased at the movie theater to be removed from the licensed premises.</text> </level> </level> <level label="f"> <text>A license holder need not obtain a Sunday license under § 11–2004 of this title to provide alcoholic beverages on a Sunday.</text> </level> <level label="g"> <text>The license holder is subject to the alcohol awareness requirements under § 11–1902.1 of this title.</text> </level> <level label="h"> <text>The annual license fee is $1,200.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="11-1006.4" title_number="11" title_name="Anne Arundel County" subtitle_number="10" subtitle_name="Licenses for Specific Types of Organizations and Venues"> <level label="a"> <text>There is a consumption–only nonprofit swim club license.</text> </level> <level label="b"> <text>The Board may issue the license to a nonprofit swim club.</text> </level> <level label="c"> <level label="1"> <text>The license authorizes the license holder to allow members of the swim club and their guests to bring beer, wine, and liquor onto the licensed premises for on–premises consumption.</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>The license holder may allow the consumption of beer, wine, and liquor:</text> <level label="i"> <text>in a designated area of the swim club;</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>during a designated event; and</text> </level> <level label="iii"> <text>up to 5 days per year, unless additional days are authorized by the Board.</text> </level> </level> </level> <level label="d"> <text>The license holder shall provide notice to the Board at least 10 days prior to a designated event where alcohol will be consumed.</text> </level> <level label="e"> <text>During a designated event, the license holder may allow the consumption of beer, wine, and liquor in the designated area from 2 p.m. to 10 p.m.</text> </level> <level label="f"> <level label="1"> <text>The annual license fee is $100.</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>The fee for additional days is $50 per day, up to a maximum of 3 additional days.</text> </level> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="11-1007" title_number="11" title_name="Anne Arundel County" subtitle_number="10" subtitle_name="Licenses for Specific Types of Organizations and Venues"> <level label="a"> <text>There is a racetrack license.</text> </level> <level label="b"> <level label="1"> <text>The Board may issue the license to the owner of a licensed racing establishment that holds race meetings at which pari–mutuel betting is allowed.</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>There are no residential or voting qualifications for a license applicant.</text> </level> </level> <level label="c"> <text>The racetrack license authorizes:</text> <level label="1"> <text>the sale of beer, wine, and liquor in a location of the licensed racing establishment not covered by a racetrack concessionaire license that is issued in accordance with § 11–1007.1 of this subtitle; and</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>the playing of music and dancing on the licensed premises.</text> </level> </level> <level label="d"> <text>Beer, wine, and liquor sold under a racetrack license may be carried and consumed anywhere on the licensed premises.</text> </level> <level label="e"> <level label="1"> <text>The license holder may sell alcoholic beverages Monday through Sunday from 6 a.m. to 2 a.m. the following day.</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>A holder of a racetrack license need not obtain a Sunday license to sell alcoholic beverages on Sunday.</text> </level> </level> <level label="f"> <text>A racetrack license may not be counted as a Class B license or a Class H license under § 11–1609 of this title.</text> </level> <level label="g"> <text>The annual license fee is $25,000 to be paid to the Board on or before January 1 for the racing of the preceding year.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="11-1007.1" title_number="11" title_name="Anne Arundel County" subtitle_number="10" subtitle_name="Licenses for Specific Types of Organizations and Venues"> <level label="a"> <text>There is a racetrack concessionaire license.</text> </level> <level label="b"> <level label="1"> <text>The Board may issue the license to a concessionaire operating in conjunction with a licensed racing establishment.</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>The license holder may also hold a Class 5 brewery license or a Class 7 micro–brewery license.</text> </level> </level> <level label="c"> <level label="1"> <text>The license authorizes:</text> <level label="i"> <text>subject to item (iii) of this paragraph, the license holder to sell beer, wine, and liquor on the premises of the concessionaire for consumption on:</text> <level label="1"> <text>the licensed premises of the concessionaire; and</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>the licensed premises of the racing establishment;</text> </level> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>the playing of music and dancing on the licensed premises of the concessionaire; and</text> </level> <level label="iii"> <text>if the license holder is also the holder of a Class 5 brewery license, the sale of only beer in accordance with § 2–207 of this article on the premises of the concessionaire for consumption on:</text> <level label="1"> <text>the licensed premises of the concessionaire; and</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>the licensed premises of the racing establishment.</text> </level> </level> </level> <level label="2"> <text>Alcoholic beverages purchased under the license may be taken into and consumed on the licensed premises of the racing establishment.</text> </level> </level> <level label="d"> <level label="1"> <text>The hours and days for the sale and consumption of alcoholic beverages under the license are the same as the hours and days set out for a racetrack license under § 11–1007 of this subtitle.</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>A holder of the license need not obtain a Sunday license under § 11–2004 of this title to sell alcoholic beverages after 2 a.m. on Sunday.</text> </level> </level> <level label="e"> <text>The license may not be counted as a Class B or Class H license for purposes of § 11–1609 of this title.</text> </level> <level label="f"> <text>The annual license fee is $5,000.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="11-1008" title_number="11" title_name="Anne Arundel County" subtitle_number="10" subtitle_name="Licenses for Specific Types of Organizations and Venues"> <level label="a"> <text>In this section, “resort complex” means a recreational area:</text> <level label="1"> <text>of at least 10 acres; and</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>with beach facilities and other facilities to serve and accommodate at least 500 individuals at one time.</text> </level> </level> <level label="b"> <text>There is a resort complex license.</text> </level> <level label="c"> <text>The Board may issue the license to the person owning or leasing a resort complex.</text> </level> <level label="d"> <text>The license authorizes:</text> <level label="1"> <text>the license holder to sell beer, wine, and liquor at bars or counters at one or more locations in the resort complex daily for on–premises consumption; and</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>the playing of music and dancing.</text> </level> </level> <level label="e"> <level label="1"> <text>A license holder may serve alcoholic beverages:</text> <level label="i"> <text>at one or more outside locations in the resort complex, from 8 a.m. to midnight for each outing; and</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>in a main, permanent area from 6 a.m. to 2 a.m. the next day.</text> </level> </level> <level label="2"> <text>A holder of the license need not obtain a Sunday permit under § 11–2004 of this title to sell alcoholic beverages after 2 a.m. on Sunday.</text> </level> </level> <level label="f"> <level label="1"> <text>The annual license fee is $1,800.</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>The fee shall be paid on or before May 1 to the Board.</text> </level> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="11-1008.1" title_number="11" title_name="Anne Arundel County" subtitle_number="10" subtitle_name="Licenses for Specific Types of Organizations and Venues"> <level label="a"> <text>There is a Class C (small yacht club) license.</text> </level> <level label="b"> <text>An application for the license shall be signed by at least one officer of the club who is a resident, registered voter, and taxpayer of the county.</text> </level> <level label="c"> <text>The Board may issue the license for use by a small yacht club that:</text> <level label="1"> <text>has at least 30 members paying dues of at least $75 per year per member; and</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>at the time of application for the license, maintains:</text> <level label="i"> <text>a clubhouse that is principally for the use of members and guests when accompanied by members; and</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>slips, boat parking spaces, or berths for at least 25 boats.</text> </level> </level> </level> <level label="d"> <text>The license authorizes the license holder to sell beer, wine, and liquor for on–premises consumption at the place described in the license to:</text> <level label="1"> <text>a member of the yacht club; or</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>a member’s guest when accompanied by the member.</text> </level> </level> <level label="e"> <text>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 § 11–2004 of this title.</text> </level> <level label="f"> <text>Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a holder of the license may purchase alcoholic beverages from a retail dealer.</text> </level> <level label="g"> <text>The annual license fee is $525.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="11-1008.2" title_number="11" title_name="Anne Arundel County" subtitle_number="10" subtitle_name="Licenses for Specific Types of Organizations and Venues"> <level label="a"> <text>There is:</text> <level label="1"> <text>a sports activity venue beer and wine license; and</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>a sports activity venue beer, wine, and liquor license.</text> </level> </level> <level label="b"> <text>The Board may issue a license to the owner or operator of a commercial recreational facility that offers:</text> <level label="1"> <text>bowling;</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>golf simulators;</text> </level> <level label="3"> <text>multisport simulators;</text> </level> <level label="4"> <text>indoor or outdoor pickleball courts;</text> </level> <level label="5"> <text>indoor gymnasiums or training centers; or</text> </level> <level label="6"> <text>any similar sport activity or venue.</text> </level> </level> <level label="c"> <level label="1"> <text>The sports activity venue beer and wine license authorizes the holder to sell beer and wine at retail at the place described in the license for on–premises consumption.</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>The sports activity venue beer, wine, and liquor license authorizes the holder to sell beer, wine, and liquor at retail at the place described in the license for on–premises consumption.</text> </level> </level> <level label="d"> <level label="1"> <text>The license holder may sell or serve alcohol only in areas within the premises designated for activity, seating, bar service, and dining, including private party rooms, as delineated in the license application and site plan approved by the Board.</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>The license authorizes sales to a customer, at least 21 years old, who is:</text> <level label="i"> <text>actively utilizing or participating in the venue’s recreational services or dining; or</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>on the licensed premises as a guest of a participant in an activity offered by the venue.</text> </level> </level> </level> <level label="e"> <text>The license holder shall maintain and offer for sale to customers a variety of prepared, consumable food items available during all hours that alcoholic beverages are for sale, as approved by the Board based on the nature of the facility.</text> </level> <level label="f"> <text>The license holder shall:</text> <level label="1"> <text>require all employees serving alcohol to be certified by an approved alcohol awareness training program;</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>implement a written policy for employees to monitor and limit service to customers who are actively participating in physical activities to ensure safety and prevent intoxication; and</text> </level> <level label="3"> <text>obtain a crowd control training certificate where the occupant load exceeds 50 persons.</text> </level> </level> <level label="g"> <level label="1"> <text>The license holder may sell alcoholic beverages Monday through Sunday from 6 a.m. to 2 a.m. the following day.</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>The license holder need not obtain a Sunday license under § 11–2004 of this title to sell alcoholic beverages on Sunday.</text> </level> </level> <level label="h"> <text>The annual license fees are:</text> <level label="1"> <text>$740 for a sports activity venue beer and wine license; and</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>$1,200 for a sports activity venue beer, wine, and liquor license.</text> </level> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="11-1009" title_number="11" title_name="Anne Arundel County" subtitle_number="10" subtitle_name="Licenses for Specific Types of Organizations and Venues"> <level label="a"> <text>There is a Class C (veterans’ organization) license.</text> </level> <level label="b"> <text>The Board shall issue the license for use by a local unit of a nationwide nonprofit organization or club that:</text> <level label="1"> <text>is composed only of members who served in the uniformed services;</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>has a charter from a national veterans’ organization that was granted before the application for the license was made;</text> </level> <level label="3"> <text>has a bona fide membership of at least 100 individuals and dues of at least $5 per year per individual; and</text> </level> <level label="4"> <text>operates for its members and meets in a clubhouse principally used for its members.</text> </level> </level> <level label="c"> <level label="1"> <text>Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, the license authorizes the license holder to sell beer, wine, and liquor at retail at the place described in the license for on–premises consumption, including:</text> <level label="i"> <text>during an event held on the licensed premises; and</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>to a member of the veterans’ organization or a guest of the member.</text> </level> </level> <level label="2"> <text>If the license holder hosts an event for an outside group, the outside group shall obtain a Class C per diem beer, wine, and liquor license from the Board.</text> </level> </level> <level label="d"> <text>The license holder may sell beer, wine, and liquor during the hours and days as set out for a Class C (veterans’ organization) license under § 11–2004 of this title.</text> </level> <level label="e"> <level label="1"> <text>A holder of a Class C beer, wine, and liquor license issued under § 11–903 of this title that qualifies as a veterans’ organization under subsection (b) of this section may apply to convert the license to a Class C (veterans’ organization) license.</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>The conversion to and issuance of a Class C (veterans’ organization) license under paragraph (1) of this subsection shall be considered a license renewal and not an issuance of a new license.</text> </level> </level> <level label="f"> <level label="1"> <text>The annual license fee is $300.</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>The Board may provide application and administrative fee discounts to an organization that:</text> <level label="i"> <text>qualifies as a veterans’ organization under subsection (b) of this section; and</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <level label="1"> <text>holds a Class C (veterans’ organization) license;</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>applies for an initial or renewal Class C (veterans’ organization) license; or</text> </level> <level label="3"> <text>holds a Class C beer, wine, and liquor license that is converted to a Class C (veterans’ organization) license under subsection (e) of this section.</text> </level> </level> </level> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="11-1010" title_number="11" title_name="Anne Arundel County" subtitle_number="10" subtitle_name="Licenses for Specific Types of Organizations and Venues"> <level label="a"> <text>There is a Class C (yacht club) license.</text> </level> <level label="b"> <text>An application for the license shall be signed by at least one officer of the club who is a resident, registered voter, and taxpayer of the county.</text> </level> <level label="c"> <text>The Board may issue the license for use by a yacht club that:</text> <level label="1"> <text>has at least 50 members paying dues of at least $75 per year per member; and</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>at the time of application for the license, maintains:</text> <level label="i"> <text>a clubhouse with a seating capacity of at least 100;</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>slips, boat parking spaces, or berths for at least 50 boats; and</text> </level> <level label="iii"> <text>at least 1 acre.</text> </level> </level> </level> <level label="d"> <text>The license authorizes the license holder to sell beer, wine, and liquor for on–premises consumption at retail at the place described in the license to:</text> <level label="1"> <text>a member of the yacht club; or</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>a member’s guest when accompanied by the member.</text> </level> </level> <level label="e"> <text>The license holder may sell beer, wine, and liquor during the hours and days as set out for Class C beer, wine, and liquor licenses under § 11–2004 of this title.</text> </level> <level label="f"> <text>The annual license fee is $1,800.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="11-1101" title_number="11" title_name="Anne Arundel County" subtitle_number="11" subtitle_name="Additional License Privileges"> <level label="a"> <text>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:</text> <level label="1"> <text>§ 4–1102 (“Corkage — Consuming wine not purchased from license holder on licensed premises”); and</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>§ 4–1103 (“Removal of partially consumed bottle of wine from licensed premises”).</text> </level> </level> <level label="b"> <text>Section 4–1105 (“Refillable container permit — Wine”) of Division I of this article does not apply in the county.</text> </level> <level label="c"> <text>The following sections of Title 4, Subtitle 11 (“Additional License Privileges”) of Division I of this article apply in the county:</text> <level label="1"> <text>§ 4–1104 (“Refillable container permit — Draft beer”), subject to § 11–1103 of this subtitle; and</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>§ 4–1106 (“Nonrefillable container permit –– Draft beer”), subject to § 11–1103.1 of this subtitle.</text> </level> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="11-1102" title_number="11" title_name="Anne Arundel County" subtitle_number="11" subtitle_name="Additional License Privileges"> <level label="a"> <level label="1"> <text>On the premises, or on adjacent property over which a license holder has ownership or control, a license holder:</text> <level label="i"> <text>may allow piped–in background music or one television screen; but</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>unless issued a permit described in this section that authorizes the activity, may not allow:</text> <level label="1"> <text>the playing of music, including live music;</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>the operation of a karaoke machine;</text> </level> <level label="3"> <text>the playing of music by a disc jockey; or</text> </level> <level label="4"> <text>floor shows or any other similar type of entertainment.</text> </level> </level> </level> <level label="2"> <text>The Board may issue a permit described in this section only if the Board finds that:</text> <level label="i"> <text>the applicant can control the individuals using the licensed premises;</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>the operation of the premises under the permit will not unduly disturb the peace of the residents of the neighborhood in which the place of business is located; and</text> </level> <level label="iii"> <text>the issuing of the permit:</text> <level label="1"> <text>is necessary to accommodate the public;</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>will not be detrimental to the public welfare; and</text> </level> <level label="3"> <text>will not violate a county fire, health, or building regulation.</text> </level> </level> </level> </level> <level label="b"> <level label="1"> <text>There is a background entertainment permit.</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>The Board may issue the permit to a holder of a Class B license, a Class BLX license, a Class D license, or a Class H license.</text> </level> <level label="3"> <text>The permit authorizes the playing of:</text> <level label="i"> <text>more than one television; and</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>recorded music or piped–in background music.</text> </level> </level> <level label="4"> <text>The permit holder may not allow floor shows or similar live entertainment.</text> </level> <level label="5"> <text>The annual permit fee is $100.</text> </level> </level> <level label="c"> <level label="1"> <text>There is a general entertainment permit.</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>The Board may issue the permit to a holder of a Class B license, a Class BLX license, a Class D license, or a Class H license.</text> </level> <level label="3"> <text>The permit authorizes:</text> <level label="i"> <text>the holder to provide the entertainment allowed under a background entertainment permit;</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>live music with not more than four musicians; and</text> </level> <level label="iii"> <text>the playing of:</text> <level label="1"> <text>trivia games;</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>a karaoke machine; and</text> </level> <level label="3"> <text>music by a disc jockey.</text> </level> </level> </level> <level label="4"> <level label="i"> <text>The permit holder may not allow floor shows or similar live entertainment.</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>If the entertainment authorized under paragraph (3) of this subsection will occur outside, the area used for the event shall be at least 100 feet from any residentially zoned property.</text> </level> </level> <level label="5"> <text>The annual permit fees are:</text> <level label="i"> <text>$200 for a holder of a beer and wine license; and</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>$300 for a holder of a beer, wine, and liquor license.</text> </level> </level> </level> <level label="d"> <level label="1"> <text>There is a full entertainment permit.</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>The Board may issue the permit to a holder of:</text> <level label="i"> <text>a Class B license;</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>except as provided in paragraph (4) of this subsection, a Class BLX license;</text> </level> <level label="iii"> <text>a Class C license;</text> </level> <level label="iv"> <text>a Class D license; or</text> </level> <level label="v"> <text>except as provided in paragraph (4) of this subsection, a Class H license.</text> </level> </level> <level label="3"> <text>The permit authorizes the holder to provide:</text> <level label="i"> <text>the entertainment allowed under a general entertainment permit; and</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>music, a permanent dance floor, a stage area, floor shows, and other legal forms of entertainment.</text> </level> </level> <level label="4"> <level label="i"> <text>The Board may not issue the permit to a holder of a Class BLX license or a Class H license if the premises for which the Class BLX license or Class H license is issued is within 1,000 feet in a straight line from entry to entry from a place of worship or school.</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>Notwithstanding subparagraph (i) of this paragraph, the Board may issue the permit to the holder of a Class H license if the licensed premises is located within 1,000 feet in a straight line from entry to entry from a school located at the Annapolis Mall.</text> </level> <level label="iii"> <text>If the entertainment authorized under paragraph (3) of this subsection will occur outside, the area used for the event shall be at least 100 feet from any residentially zoned property.</text> </level> </level> <level label="5"> <text>The annual permit fees are:</text> <level label="i"> <text>$200 for a holder of a beer and wine license;</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>$400 for a holder of a beer, wine, and liquor license; and</text> </level> <level label="iii"> <text>no charge for a holder of a Class C license.</text> </level> </level> </level> <level label="e"> <level label="1"> <text>There is a limited special event permit.</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>The Board, in its sole discretion, may issue the permit to a holder of:</text> <level label="i"> <text>a Class B license;</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>except as provided in paragraph (4) of this subsection, a Class BLX license;</text> </level> <level label="iii"> <text>a Class C license;</text> </level> <level label="iv"> <text>a Class D license; or</text> </level> <level label="v"> <text>except as provided in paragraph (4) of this subsection, a Class H license.</text> </level> </level> <level label="3"> <text>The permit authorizes the holder to provide music, dancing, and other legal forms of entertainment.</text> </level> <level label="4"> <text>The Board may not issue the permit to a holder of a Class BLX license or a Class H license if the premises for which the Class BLX license or Class H license is issued is within 1,000 feet in a straight line from entry to entry from a place of worship or school.</text> </level> <level label="5"> <text>Before issuing a permit, the Board may require a license holder to provide information on the planned event for which the permit is requested .</text> </level> </level> <level label="f"> <level label="1"> <text>There is an outdoor permit.</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>The Board may issue the permit to a holder of a Class B license, a Class BLX license, a Class C license, a Class D license, or a Class H license.</text> </level> <level label="3"> <text>The permit authorizes the holder to provide outdoor table service to customers on the grounds of the licensed establishment.</text> </level> <level label="4"> <text>The annual permit fee is $100.</text> </level> <level label="5"> <text>Before the permit may be renewed, a holder shall obtain approval from the Board.</text> </level> </level> <level label="g"> <level label="1"> <text>There is an outdoor entertainment permit.</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>The Board may issue the permit to a holder of a Class B license, a Class BLX license, a Class C license, a Class D license, or a Class H license who also holds a music permit, an entertainment permit, or a dancing permit under this section.</text> </level> <level label="3"> <text>The permit authorizes the holder to provide:</text> <level label="i"> <text>the same form of entertainment outdoors that the holder is allowed to provide indoors under the holder’s music permit, entertainment permit, or dancing permit; and</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>outdoor table service or cafe service.</text> </level> </level> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="11-1103" title_number="11" title_name="Anne Arundel County" subtitle_number="11" subtitle_name="Additional License Privileges"> <level label="a"> <text>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.</text> </level> <level label="b"> <text>An applicant for the permit shall complete the form that the Board provides.</text> </level> <level label="c"> <text>The hours of sale for the permit:</text> <level label="1"> <text>begin at the same time as those for the underlying license; and</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>end at midnight.</text> </level> </level> <level label="d"> <text>The Board shall adopt regulations to carry out this section.</text> </level> <level label="e"> <text>The annual permit fees are:</text> <level label="1"> <text>$50 for an applicant whose license has an off–sale privilege; and</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>$500 for an applicant whose license does not have an off–sale privilege.</text> </level> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="11-1103.1" title_number="11" title_name="Anne Arundel County" subtitle_number="11" subtitle_name="Additional License Privileges"> <level label="a"> <text>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.</text> </level> <level label="b"> <text>An applicant for the permit shall complete the form that the Board provides.</text> </level> <level label="c"> <text>The hours of sale for the permit:</text> <level label="1"> <text>begin at the same time as those for the underlying license; and</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>end at midnight.</text> </level> </level> <level label="d"> <text>The Board shall adopt regulations to carry out this section.</text> </level> <level label="e"> <level label="1"> <text>Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, the annual permit fees are:</text> <level label="i"> <text>$50 for an applicant whose license has an off–sale privilege; and</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>$500 for an applicant whose license does not have an off–sale privilege.</text> </level> </level> <level label="2"> <text>An applicant who has a refillable container permit may not be charged a fee for a nonrefillable container permit.</text> </level> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="11-1104" title_number="11" title_name="Anne Arundel County" subtitle_number="11" subtitle_name="Additional License Privileges"> <level label="a"> <text>This section does not apply to a person who holds:</text> <level label="1"> <text>a hotel–limited service license; or</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>a beach and amusement park license.</text> </level> </level> <level label="b"> <text>There is a Sunday permit.</text> </level> <level label="c"> <text>Any license holder may be issued the permit.</text> </level> <level label="d"> <level label="1"> <text>The holder of the permit may sell the alcoholic beverages on Sunday that are authorized by the license already held.</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>The permit is subject to the same hours, restrictions, and other provisions for the license already held.</text> </level> </level> <level label="e"> <text>An applicant shall be issued the permit on:</text> <level label="1"> <text>approval of an application made in the same manner for a new license; and</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>payment of the required fee.</text> </level> </level> <level label="f"> <text>The annual permit fees are:</text> <level label="1"> <text>$60 for a beer and light wine Sunday permit; and</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>$120 for a beer, wine, and liquor Sunday permit.</text> </level> </level> <level label="g"> <text>The permit may be renewed in the same manner as a license.</text> </level> <level label="h"> <text>If the license held by the license holder of a Sunday permit is suspended or revoked, the permit is also suspended or revoked.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="11-1301" title_number="11" title_name="Anne Arundel County" subtitle_number="13" subtitle_name="Temporary Licenses"> <level label="a"> <text>The following sections of Title 4, Subtitle 12 (“Temporary Licenses”) of Division I of this article apply in the county without exception or variation:</text> <level label="1"> <text>§ 4–1202 (“Per diem licenses”);</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>§ 4–1203 (“Class C per diem beer and Class C per diem beer and wine licenses”);</text> </level> <level label="3"> <text>§ 4–1206 (“License to dispose of stock”);</text> </level> <level label="4"> <text>§ 4–1207 (“Temporary move of licensed premises”);</text> </level> <level label="5"> <text>§ 4–1208 (“Hours and days of sale”); and</text> </level> <level label="6"> <text>§ 4–1209 (“Wine permit for fund–raising event”).</text> </level> </level> <level label="b"> <text>Section 4–1205 (“License fees”) of Division I of this article does not apply in the county and is superseded by § 11–1311 of this subtitle.</text> </level> <level label="c"> <text>Section 4–1204 (“Class C per diem beer, wine, and liquor license”) of Division I of this article applies in the county, subject to § 11–1312 of this subtitle.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="11-1304" title_number="11" title_name="Anne Arundel County" subtitle_number="13" subtitle_name="Temporary Licenses"> <level label="a"> <text>In this section, “festival” means the Anne Arundel County Beer and Wine Festival, the Benson–Hammond House Strawberry Festival, or any other festival that the Board approves under this section.</text> </level> <level label="b"> <text>There is a beer and wine festival (BWF) license.</text> </level> <level label="c"> <level label="1"> <text>The Board may issue the license to a holder of a retail license, a Class 3 winery license, or a Class 4 limited winery license.</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>The Board may issue the license to a nonprofit organization, as defined by § 501(c) of the Internal Revenue Code, that meets the requirements of:</text> <level label="i"> <text>this section; and</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>any regulations that the Board adopts.</text> </level> </level> </level> <level label="d"> <text>The license authorizes the holder to display and sell:</text> <level label="1"> <text>wine that is:</text> <level label="i"> <text>manufactured and processed in any state; and</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>distributed in the State when the license application is filed; and</text> </level> </level> <level label="2"> <text>beer that is brewed by a brewer:</text> <level label="i"> <text>that brews less than 60,000 barrels of beer annually; and</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>whose product is distributed in the State when the license application is filed.</text> </level> </level> </level> <level label="e"> <text>A license holder shall display and sell beer and wine:</text> <level label="1"> <text>at retail for on– and off–premises consumption; and</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>during the hours and days designated for a festival.</text> </level> </level> <level label="f"> <text>The Board:</text> <level label="1"> <text>each year may choose 1 weekend, Friday through Sunday inclusive, for a festival to take place;</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>may not choose a weekend that occurs within 14 days before or after the Maryland Wine Festival in Carroll County;</text> </level> <level label="3"> <text>shall choose a location that is not already licensed; and</text> </level> <level label="4"> <text>shall ensure that the primary focus of a festival is the promotion of Maryland beer and wine.</text> </level> </level> <level label="g"> <level label="1"> <text>The license holder may hold another license of a different class or nature.</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>The license holder may display and sell beer or wine at a festival without holding a nonprofit beer, wine, and liquor festival permit under § 2–131 of this article.</text> </level> </level> <level label="h"> <text>Beer and wine displayed and sold shall be:</text> <level label="1"> <text>invoiced to the license holder by a wholesaler, a Class 3 winery, or a Class 4 limited winery; and</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>delivered to a festival from the licensed premises of the wholesaler, Class 3 winery, or Class 4 limited winery.</text> </level> </level> <level label="i"> <text>A holder of a wholesale, Class 3 winery, or Class 4 limited winery license may enter into an agreement with the license holder to:</text> <level label="1"> <text>deliver beer and wine not earlier than 2 days before the effective date of the license; and</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>accept returns not later than 2 days after the expiration date of the license.</text> </level> </level> <level label="j"> <text>The Board may set the license fee.</text> </level> <level label="k"> <text>The Board shall adopt regulations to carry out this section.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="11-1305" title_number="11" title_name="Anne Arundel County" subtitle_number="13" subtitle_name="Temporary Licenses"> <level label="a"> <text>There is a Class WS wine sampling license.</text> </level> <level label="b"> <text>The Board may issue the license to a nonprofit organization.</text> </level> <level label="c"> <level label="1"> <text>The license authorizes the on–premises consumption of wine for sampling:</text> <level label="i"> <text>on premises for which a Class B beer and wine or beer, wine, and liquor license has been issued, with the consent of the holder of the license for the premises; or</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>at a location that is not already licensed.</text> </level> </level> <level label="2"> <text>The license holder may bring wine onto the Class B licensed premises for sampling.</text> </level> </level> <level label="d"> <text>The nonprofit organization shall apply for the license at least 15 days before the license is issued.</text> </level> <level label="e"> <text>The Board may issue not more than 12 licenses in a license year to a single nonprofit organization.</text> </level> <level label="f"> <text>The license holder may serve a quantity of not more than 2 ounces from each offering to an individual.</text> </level> <level label="g"> <text>The license fee is $15 per day.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="11-1306" title_number="11" title_name="Anne Arundel County" subtitle_number="13" subtitle_name="Temporary Licenses"> <level label="a"> <text>There is a Class WT wine tasting license.</text> </level> <level label="b"> <text>The Board may issue the license to a holder of a Class BW license or Class BWL license.</text> </level> <level label="c"> <text>The license authorizes the license holder to allow on–premises consumption for tasting of light wine.</text> </level> <level label="d"> <text>The license holder may serve a quantity of not more than 1 ounce from each offering to an individual.</text> </level> <level label="e"> <text>The annual license fee is:</text> <level label="1"> <text>$50 for a holder of a Class BW license; and</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>$150 for a holder of a Class BWL license.</text> </level> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="11-1307" title_number="11" title_name="Anne Arundel County" subtitle_number="13" subtitle_name="Temporary Licenses"> <level label="a"> <text>There is a BWT beer and wine tasting license.</text> </level> <level label="b"> <text>The Board may issue the license to a holder of a Class A beer, wine, and liquor license or Class A beer and wine license.</text> </level> <level label="c"> <text>The license authorizes a license holder to allow on–premises consumption of beer and light wine for tasting.</text> </level> <level label="d"> <text>The license holder may serve to an individual:</text> <level label="1"> <text>light wine in a quantity of not more than 1 ounce from each offering; and</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>beer in a quantity of not more than 3 ounces.</text> </level> </level> <level label="e"> <text>In addition to the Class A annual fee, the annual license fee is $150.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="11-1308" title_number="11" title_name="Anne Arundel County" subtitle_number="13" subtitle_name="Temporary Licenses"> <level label="a"> <text>There is a BWLT beer, wine, and liquor tasting license.</text> </level> <level label="b"> <text>The Board may issue the license to a holder of a Class A beer, wine, and liquor license or Class A beer and wine license.</text> </level> <level label="c"> <text>The license authorizes a license holder to allow on–premises consumption of beer, light wine, and liquor for tasting.</text> </level> <level label="d"> <text>The license holder may serve to an individual:</text> <level label="1"> <text>liquor in a quantity of not more than one–half ounce each from any of five offerings per day;</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>light wine in a quantity of not more than 1 ounce from each offering; and</text> </level> <level label="3"> <text>beer in a quantity of not more than 3 ounces.</text> </level> </level> <level label="e"> <text>In addition to the Class A annual fee, the annual license fee is $500.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="11-1311" title_number="11" title_name="Anne Arundel County" subtitle_number="13" subtitle_name="Temporary Licenses"> <level label="a"> <text>For an event with an estimated attendance of fewer than 500 individuals:</text> <level label="1"> <text>the fee for a Class C per diem beer license and a Class C per diem beer and wine license is $25 per day; and</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>the fee for a Class C per diem beer, wine, and liquor license is $50 per day.</text> </level> </level> <level label="b"> <text>For an event with an estimated attendance of 500 or more individuals:</text> <level label="1"> <text>the fee for a Class C per diem beer license and a Class C per diem beer and wine license is $25 per point of sale location that serves alcohol at the event per day; and</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>the fee for a Class C per diem beer, wine, and liquor license is $50 per point of sale location that serves alcohol at the event per day.</text> </level> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="11-1312" title_number="11" title_name="Anne Arundel County" subtitle_number="13" subtitle_name="Temporary Licenses"> <level label="a"> <text>Section 3–102 of the General Provisions Article and provisions regarding applications for licenses under Subtitle 14 of this title and issuance of licenses under Subtitle 15 of this title do not apply to an applicant for:</text> <level label="1"> <text>a Class C per diem beer license;</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>a Class C per diem beer and wine license; and</text> </level> <level label="3"> <text>a Class C per diem beer, wine, and liquor license.</text> </level> </level> <level label="b"> <text>A Class C per diem beer, wine, and liquor license holder may purchase beer from a wholesaler.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="11-1401" title_number="11" title_name="Anne Arundel County" subtitle_number="14" subtitle_name="Applications for Licenses"> <level label="a"> <text>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:</text> <level label="1"> <text>§ 4–102 (“Applications to be filed with local licensing board”);</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>§ 4–106 (“Payment of notice expenses”);</text> </level> <level label="3"> <text>§ 4–108 (“Application form required by Comptroller”);</text> </level> <level label="4"> <text>§ 4–109 (“Required information on application — In general”);</text> </level> <level label="5"> <text>§ 4–111 (“Payment of license fees”); and</text> </level> <level label="6"> <text>§ 4–114 (“Fees for licenses issued for less than 1 year”).</text> </level> </level> <level label="b"> <level label="1"> <text>Section 4–110 (“Required information on application – Petition of support”) of Division I of this article does not apply in the county.</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>Section 4–113 (“Refund of license fees”) of Division I of this article does not apply in the county and is superseded by § 11–1407 of this subtitle.</text> </level> <level label="3"> <text>The following sections of Title 4, Subtitle 1 (“Applications for Local Licenses”) of Division I of this article do not apply in the county to racetrack licenses or beach and amusement park licenses:</text> <level label="i"> <text>§ 4–103 (“Application on behalf of partnership”);</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>§ 4–104 (“Application on behalf of corporation or club”); and</text> </level> <level label="iii"> <text>§ 4–105 (“Application on behalf of limited liability company”).</text> </level> </level> </level> <level label="c"> <level label="1"> <text>The following sections of Title 4, Subtitle 1 (“Applications for Local Licenses”) of Division I of this article apply in the county except for racetrack license or beach and amusement park licenses:</text> <level label="i"> <text>§ 4–103 (“Application on behalf of partnership”), subject to § 11–1408 of this subtitle;</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>§ 4–104 (“Application on behalf of corporation or club”), subject to § 11–1408 of this subtitle; and</text> </level> <level label="iii"> <text>§ 4–105 (“Application on behalf of limited liability company”), subject to § 11–1408 of this subtitle.</text> </level> </level> <level label="2"> <text>The following sections of Title 4, Subtitle 1 (“Applications for Local Licenses”) of Division I of this article apply in the county:</text> <level label="i"> <text>§ 4–107 (“Criminal history records check”), subject to §§ 11–1403 and 11–1404 of this subtitle; and</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>§ 4–112 (“Disposition of license fees”), subject to § 11–1406 of this subtitle.</text> </level> </level> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="11-1402" title_number="11" title_name="Anne Arundel County" subtitle_number="14" subtitle_name="Applications for Licenses"> <level label="a"> <text>An application for a license is not prima facie evidence that the applicant is entitled to the license.</text> </level> <level label="b"> <text>The applicant has the burden of proof to show the Board that approval of the license is necessary to accommodate the public at the premises of the applicant.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="11-1403" title_number="11" title_name="Anne Arundel County" subtitle_number="14" subtitle_name="Applications for Licenses"> <level label="a"> <text>The Board shall obtain criminal history record information of each applicant for a license from the Central Repository.</text> </level> <level label="b"> <text>The Board may obtain criminal history record information on license applicants and their agents from the county police.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="11-1404" title_number="11" title_name="Anne Arundel County" subtitle_number="14" subtitle_name="Applications for Licenses"> <text>The Board shall destroy the criminal history record information obtained under § 4–107 of this article on completion of the application process.</text> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="11-1405" title_number="11" title_name="Anne Arundel County" subtitle_number="14" subtitle_name="Applications for Licenses"> <level label="a"> <level label="1"> <text>An administrative fee shall be charged for an administrative action by the county that requires a hearing, including:</text> <level label="i"> <text>an application for a new license; and</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>a change of ownership of a majority interest in a license.</text> </level> </level> <level label="2"> <text>The administrative fee does not apply to the renewal of a license for the same premises.</text> </level> </level> <level label="b"> <text>The administrative fee is:</text> <level label="1"> <text>$200 payable to the Board, in addition to any other fee required for a license; and</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>nonrefundable, whether the requested administrative action is granted or denied.</text> </level> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="11-1406" title_number="11" title_name="Anne Arundel County" subtitle_number="14" subtitle_name="Applications for Licenses"> <text>The Board shall:</text> <level label="1"> <text>collect all license fees required under this article;</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>issue all licenses in the county; and</text> </level> <level label="3"> <text>remit all fees collected to the Executive Director.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="11-1407" title_number="11" title_name="Anne Arundel County" subtitle_number="14" subtitle_name="Applications for Licenses"> <text>A retail license holder is not entitled to a refund for a license issued in the county.</text> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="11-1408" title_number="11" title_name="Anne Arundel County" subtitle_number="14" subtitle_name="Applications for Licenses"> <level label="a"> <text>An individual who is a resident of the State at the time an application for a license is filed under this title meets the residency requirements under §§ 4–103, 4–104, and 4–105 of this article.</text> </level> <level label="b"> <text>The license remains valid only for as long as the resident applicant remains a resident of the State.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="11-1501" title_number="11" title_name="Anne Arundel County" subtitle_number="15" subtitle_name="Issuance or Denial of Licenses"> <level label="a"> <text>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:</text> <level label="1"> <text>§ 4–205 (“Chain store, supermarket, or discount house”);</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>§ 4–206 (“Limitations on retail sales floor space”);</text> </level> <level label="3"> <text>§ 4–207 (“Licenses issued to minors”);</text> </level> <level label="4"> <text>§ 4–209 (“Hearing”);</text> </level> <level label="5"> <text>§ 4–210 (“Approval or denial of license application”);</text> </level> <level label="6"> <text>§ 4–211 (“License forms; effective date; expiration”); and</text> </level> <level label="7"> <text>§ 4–212 (“License not property”).</text> </level> </level> <level label="b"> <text>The following sections of Title 4, Subtitle 2 (“Issuance or Denial of Local Licenses”) of Division I of this article apply in the county:</text> <level label="1"> <text>§ 4–202 (“Authority of local licensing boards”), subject to §§ 11–1502 through 11–1504 of this subtitle;</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>§ 4–203 (“Prohibition against issuing multiple licenses to individual or for use of entity”), subject to §§ 11–1505, 11–1506, and 11–1507 of this subtitle and Subtitle 13, Part III and Subtitle 16, Part II of this title;</text> </level> <level label="3"> <text>§ 4–204 (“Prohibition against issuing multiple licenses for same premises”), subject to § 11–1506 of this subtitle and Subtitle 13, Part III of this title;</text> </level> <level label="4"> <text>§ 4–208 (“Notice of license application required”), subject to § 11–1508 of this subtitle;</text> </level> <level label="5"> <text>§ 4–213 (“Replacement licenses”), subject to § 11–1509 of this subtitle; and</text> </level> <level label="6"> <text>§ 4–214 (“Waiting periods after denial of license applications”), subject to § 11–1510 of this subtitle.</text> </level> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="11-1502" title_number="11" title_name="Anne Arundel County" subtitle_number="15" subtitle_name="Issuance or Denial of Licenses"> <text>The Board may not issue a license for use in the City of Annapolis.</text> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="11-1503" title_number="11" title_name="Anne Arundel County" subtitle_number="15" subtitle_name="Issuance or Denial of Licenses"> <level label="a"> <text>The Board shall accept and process a license application before the construction of the establishment at the location described in the application, if the application includes detailed plans of:</text> <level label="1"> <text>the establishment to be constructed;</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>the parking area to be provided; and</text> </level> <level label="3"> <text>the general traffic flow in the area.</text> </level> </level> <level label="b"> <level label="1"> <text>The license application shall be processed in the same manner as a license application for a location on which the establishment is already constructed.</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>Approval of the application is subject to:</text> <level label="i"> <text>completion of the establishment in accordance with the plans under subsection (a) of this section; and</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>approval by the county building inspector, the county health department, and an inspector for the Board.</text> </level> </level> </level> <level label="c"> <level label="1"> <text>If an approved license application is not used within 1 year after the date of approval, the approval is void unless the applicant files a written application with the Board for an extension.</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>The Board may approve or deny an extension.</text> </level> <level label="3"> <text>The Board shall provide written notice to the applicant at the time of application that the approval is void if the license is not in use within 1 year after the date of approval.</text> </level> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="11-1504" title_number="11" title_name="Anne Arundel County" subtitle_number="15" subtitle_name="Issuance or Denial of Licenses"> <text>The Board may not issue a Class A or Class D beer license, beer and light wine license, or beer, wine, and liquor license to a person that holds an out–of–state alcoholic beverages license.</text> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="11-1505" title_number="11" title_name="Anne Arundel County" subtitle_number="15" subtitle_name="Issuance or Denial of Licenses"> <level label="a"> <text>Subject to subsection (b) of this section, unless expressly authorized by this article, a person may not have an interest in more than one license issued by the Board, regardless of whether that interest is held or controlled by direct or indirect ownership, stock ownership, interlocking directors or interlocking stock ownership, franchise operation, chain store operation, or any other direct or indirect manner.</text> </level> <level label="b"> <text>Except for an interest held or controlled by franchise operation or chain store operation, an individual may have an interest in more than one Class B license, Class H license, or Class BLX license issued by the Board, regardless of whether that interest is held or controlled by direct or indirect ownership, stock ownership, interlocking directors or interlocking stock ownership, or any other direct or indirect manner.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="11-1506" title_number="11" title_name="Anne Arundel County" subtitle_number="15" subtitle_name="Issuance or Denial of Licenses"> <text>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:</text> <level label="1"> <text>the licenses are Class D beer or Class D beer and light wine licenses; and</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>each premises is a bowling establishment that has at least 30 lanes with automatic pinsetters.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="11-1507" title_number="11" title_name="Anne Arundel County" subtitle_number="15" subtitle_name="Issuance or Denial of Licenses"> <text>The prohibition against issuing multiple licenses to an individual or for use of an entity does not apply to:</text> <level label="1"> <text>resort complexes;</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>entertainment facilities, including entertainment concessions;</text> </level> <level label="3"> <text>motel–restaurant complexes;</text> </level> <level label="4"> <text>hotel–restaurant complexes having at least 100 rooms; or</text> </level> <level label="5"> <text>hotel–limited service (on–sale) licenses.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="11-1508" title_number="11" title_name="Anne Arundel County" subtitle_number="15" subtitle_name="Issuance or Denial of Licenses"> <level label="a"> <level label="1"> <text>The Board may fulfill the notice requirement under § 4–208 of this article by posting online a completed application at least 10 days before the application hearing.</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>In addition to the newspaper notice required under § 4–208 of this article or the online notice required under paragraph (1) of this subsection, the Board shall require the applicant for a license to post a suitable notice, similar to a notice used for zoning purposes, in a conspicuous place at the location described in the application for at least 10 days before the application hearing.</text> </level> </level> <level label="b"> <text>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.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="11-1509" title_number="11" title_name="Anne Arundel County" subtitle_number="15" subtitle_name="Issuance or Denial of Licenses"> <text>The Board shall determine the fee for a replacement license.</text> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="11-1510" title_number="11" title_name="Anne Arundel County" subtitle_number="15" subtitle_name="Issuance or Denial of Licenses"> <level label="a"> <text>If a license application is denied, another license application for the same location may not be made for 1 year after the denial.</text> </level> <level label="b"> <text>If a license application for a location is denied twice, a license may not be issued for the same location for 2 years after the second denial.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="11-1601" title_number="11" title_name="Anne Arundel County" subtitle_number="16" subtitle_name="Licensing Conditions; Multiple Licensing Plans"> <level label="a"> <level label="1"> <text>The Board may restrict the number of licenses in a specified area in the county to the existing number of licenses in that area or to any other number of licenses that the Board considers appropriate.</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>Before the number of licenses in a specified area is restricted, the Board shall conduct a hearing in accordance with subsection (b) of this section.</text> </level> </level> <level label="b"> <level label="1"> <text>A hearing on a proposed restriction of the number of licenses in a specified area shall be advertised in the manner required for the issuance of a new license.</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>If, after taking testimony for and against restricting the number of licenses in a specified area, the Board decides to order the restriction, the Board:</text> <level label="i"> <text>shall determine the boundaries of the area; and</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>may prohibit the issuance of additional licenses or establish the number of additional licenses to be issued in the area, if the Board determines that the area has:</text> <level label="1"> <text>sufficient licensed premises to accommodate the public;</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>become so saturated with licensed premises that special policing is required and traffic hazards are created; or</text> </level> <level label="3"> <text>changed character so that the existing number of licensed premises is inconsistent with the current use of the area, and an increase in the number of licensed premises will unduly disturb the peace of residents.</text> </level> </level> </level> <level label="3"> <level label="i"> <text>The Board may restrict the number of licenses in a specified area for a period between 1 and 4 years.</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>After the period that the Board sets, the restrictions shall end unless the Board holds another hearing and further restricts the number of licenses.</text> </level> </level> </level> <level label="c"> <text>The Board shall conduct a hearing on restricting the number of licenses in a specified area if the Board receives a petition that:</text> <level label="1"> <text>requests the restriction;</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>designates the specific area to be restricted; and</text> </level> <level label="3"> <text>is signed by at least 25 individuals who are property owners and registered voters of the precinct in which the proposed restricted area is located.</text> </level> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="11-1602" future_version_removed="true" title_number="11" title_name="Anne Arundel County" subtitle_number="16" subtitle_name="Licensing Conditions; Multiple Licensing Plans"> <level label="a"> <text>In this section, “assessment district” means a tax assessment district:</text> <level label="1"> <text>established by the county; and</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>shown on the official map adopted by the County Council titled “Tax Assessment Districts, 2005”.</text> </level> </level> <level label="b"> <text>Subject to subsection (c) of this section, the Board may issue a Class A (off–sale), Class B (off–sale), or Class D (off–sale) license based on its determination of whether the license is necessary to accommodate the public.</text> </level> <level label="c"> <text>If the application is for a Class A (off–sale) or Class D (off–sale) license, the Board may not issue the license if:</text> <level label="1"> <text>the establishment for which the license would be issued is located in an assessment district in which the ratio of off–sale licenses per individual exceeds one for every 3,500 individuals; or</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>the issuance of the license would cause the ratio of off–sale licenses per individual in an assessment district to exceed one for every 3,500 individuals.</text> </level> </level> <level label="d"> <text>Subsection (c) of this section does not apply:</text> <level label="1"> <text>to the transfer or renewal of a license that was issued on or before July 1, 2025;</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>in the 6th tax assessment district;</text> </level> <level label="3"> <text>to an application for an on–site consumption permit under § 2–207 of this article by an applicant that holds a Class 5 brewery license; or</text> </level> <level label="4"> <text>to an application for a license filed on or after January 1, 2023, and approved by the Board before July 1, 2025.</text> </level> </level> <level label="e"> <text>The population of each assessment district is to be determined by:</text> <level label="1"> <text>the latest federal census; or</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>estimates prepared by the Anne Arundel County Office of Planning and Zoning.</text> </level> </level> <level label="f"> <text>The Board may not approve the transfer of a Class A (off–sale) license or Class D (off–sale) license:</text> <level label="1"> <text>to a location outside the assessment district in which the license was located on July 1, 2025; or</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>if the license was not in existence as of July 1, 2025, to a location outside the assessment district in which the license was originally issued.</text> </level> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="11-1603" title_number="11" title_name="Anne Arundel County" subtitle_number="16" subtitle_name="Licensing Conditions; Multiple Licensing Plans"> <level label="a"> <text>Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, the Board may not issue a new license for an establishment whose entry is within 1,000 feet in a straight line from the entry of a place of worship or school.</text> </level> <level label="b"> <text>The prohibition against issuing a license in subsection (a) of this section does not apply to:</text> <level label="1"> <text>the transfer of a license from the current license holder to a new license holder, unless the transfer would allow the sale of alcoholic beverages by another establishment within the 1,000–foot restriction;</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>a nonprofit club or nonprofit organization;</text> </level> <level label="3"> <text>a restaurant that held a license at the time the restaurant was destroyed by fire, flood, windstorm, or other act of God, if a new place of worship or school has not been constructed within the 1,000–foot restriction;</text> </level> <level label="4"> <text>the issuance of a Class H beer and wine (on–sale) license or beer, wine, and liquor (on–sale) license;</text> </level> <level label="5"> <text>the issuance of a motel–restaurant complex or hotel–restaurant complex beer, wine, and liquor (on–sale) license;</text> </level> <level label="6"> <text>the issuance of a Class BLX (deluxe restaurant) (on–sale) beer, wine, and liquor license;</text> </level> <level label="7"> <text>the issuance of a gift basket permit; or</text> </level> <level label="8"> <text>the issuance of a Class B beer and wine (on–sale) license or Class B beer, wine, and liquor (on–sale) license for an establishment located within 1,000 feet of a school located at the Annapolis Mall.</text> </level> </level> <level label="c"> <text>For an establishment that is within 1,000 feet of the grounds of a place of worship or school, the Board:</text> <level label="1"> <text>may renew a license;</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>may extend the area of the licensed premises; but</text> </level> <level label="3"> <text>may not change the operational classification of an existing license, unless the change is from a Class B, Class C, or Class D license to a Class H license.</text> </level> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="11-1604" title_number="11" title_name="Anne Arundel County" subtitle_number="16" subtitle_name="Licensing Conditions; Multiple Licensing Plans"> <text>The Board may not issue a Class H beer and light wine license:</text> <level label="1"> <text>for use in conjunction with, on the site of, or to a restaurant in a bowling alley, billiard hall, or drugstore; or</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>for use in an establishment with a door, an archway, an opening, or other passageway providing direct public access to a bowling alley, billiard hall, or drugstore.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="11-1607" title_number="11" title_name="Anne Arundel County" subtitle_number="16" subtitle_name="Licensing Conditions; Multiple Licensing Plans"> <level label="a"> <level label="1"> <text>A license holder may hold not more than 10 licenses of any class in accordance with this section.</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>Of the licenses held by a license holder:</text> <level label="i"> <text>not more than four licenses may be licenses in which the license holder holds a direct interest; and</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>the remaining licenses may only be licenses in which the license holder holds an indirect interest, as evidenced by any of the following relationships involving the license holder and another license holder or the license holder and an applicant for a license:</text> <level label="1"> <text>a common parent company;</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>a franchise agreement;</text> </level> <level label="3"> <text>a licensing agreement;</text> </level> <level label="4"> <text>a concession agreement;</text> </level> <level label="5"> <text>membership by the license holder and the other person in a chain of businesses commonly owned and operated and so portrayed to the public;</text> </level> <level label="6"> <text>sharing of directors or stockholders or sharing of directors or stockholders of parent companies or subsidiaries;</text> </level> <level label="7"> <text>common direct or indirect sharing of profit from the sale of alcoholic beverages;</text> </level> <level label="8"> <text>sharing of a common trade name, trademark, logo, or theme; or</text> </level> <level label="9"> <text>except for hotels and motels, sharing of a mode of operation identifiable by the public.</text> </level> </level> </level> </level> <level label="b"> <text>The Board may issue one Class B license, Class BLX license, or Class H license to a person for a restaurant located anywhere in the county.</text> </level> <level label="c"> <text>The Board may issue a second license to a license holder if:</text> <level label="1"> <text>the license holder holds a Class B license that has a restriction prohibiting off–sales, a Class H license, or a Class BLX license;</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>the license sought is a Class H license or a Class BLX license; and</text> </level> <level label="3"> <text>the restaurant for which the license is sought is located in:</text> <level label="i"> <text>the Glen Burnie Urban Renewal Area;</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>the Parole Town Center Growth Management Area;</text> </level> <level label="iii"> <text>the Odenton Town Center Growth Management Area;</text> </level> <level label="iv"> <text>the Baltimore–Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport State Priority Funding Area, as designated by the county in accordance with § 6–301(f)(8) of the Economic Development Article;</text> </level> <level label="v"> <text>a shopping center with a gross area of at least 1,000,000 square feet that is zoned C3 General Commercial or MXD–C (Mixed Use Commercial) by the zoning article of the County Code;</text> </level> <level label="vi"> <text>the Route 198 corridor, consisting of properties located within 500 feet of the right–of–way of Maryland Route 198, from Maryland Route 32 on the east to the Prince George’s County–Anne Arundel County line on the west;</text> </level> <level label="vii"> <text>a community revitalization zone with a designation in the series “A” through “P”, inclusive, as shown on the map adopted by the County Council by Bill 97–01 of the county ordinances;</text> </level> <level label="viii"> <text>the Severn Commercial District, consisting of properties designated as “commercial zoning” by the comprehensive rezoning maps adopted by the County Council and located on that portion of Maryland Route 174 west of Maryland Route 100 and east of the railroad right–of–way owned by the National Railroad Passenger Corporation (Parcel 117, Anne Arundel County Tax Map 29);</text> </level> <level label="ix"> <text>the Edgewater/Mayo Commercial District, consisting of those properties that are designated “commercial zoning districts” on the comprehensive rezoning maps adopted by the County Council for the Edgewater/Mayo Small Area Planning District;</text> </level> <level label="x"> <text>the Pasadena Commercial District, consisting of those properties that are designated “commercial zoning areas”, including Lake Shore Crossing, Lake Shore Plaza, and the Mountain Marketplace Shopping Center on the comprehensive zoning maps adopted by the County Council for the Pasadena Small Area Planning District; or</text> </level> <level label="xi"> <text>the area in Pasadena known as the Brumwell Property.</text> </level> </level> </level> <level label="d"> <text>The Board may issue a third license to a license holder if:</text> <level label="1"> <text>the license sought is a Class BLX license; and</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>the restaurant for which the license is sought is located in:</text> <level label="i"> <text>the Glen Burnie Urban Renewal Area;</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>the Parole Town Center Growth Management Area;</text> </level> <level label="iii"> <text>the Odenton Town Center Growth Management Area;</text> </level> <level label="iv"> <text>the Baltimore–Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport State Priority Funding Area, as designated by the county in accordance with § 6–301(f)(8) of the Economic Development Article;</text> </level> <level label="v"> <text>a shopping center with a gross area of at least 1,000,000 square feet that is zoned C3 General Commercial or MXD–C (Mixed Use Commercial) by the zoning article of the County Code;</text> </level> <level label="vi"> <text>the Route 198 corridor, consisting of properties located within 500 feet of the right–of–way of Maryland Route 198, from Maryland Route 32 on the east to the Prince George’s County–Anne Arundel County line on the west;</text> </level> <level label="vii"> <text>a community revitalization zone with a designation in the series “A” through “P”, inclusive, as shown on the map adopted by the County Council by Bill 97–01 of the county ordinances;</text> </level> <level label="viii"> <text>the Severn Commercial District, consisting of properties designated as “commercial zoning” by the comprehensive rezoning maps adopted by the County Council and located on that portion of Maryland Route 174 west of Maryland Route 100 and east of the railroad right–of–way owned by the National Railroad Passenger Corporation (Parcel 117, Anne Arundel County Tax Map 29);</text> </level> <level label="ix"> <text>the Edgewater/Mayo Commercial District, consisting of those properties that are designated “commercial zoning districts” on the comprehensive rezoning maps adopted by the County Council for the Edgewater/Mayo Small Area Planning District;</text> </level> <level label="x"> <text>the Pasadena Commercial District, consisting of those properties that are designated “commercial zoning areas”, including Lake Shore Crossing, Lake Shore Plaza, and the Mountain Marketplace Shopping Center on the comprehensive zoning maps adopted by the County Council for the Pasadena Small Area Planning District; or</text> </level> <level label="xi"> <text>the area in Pasadena known as the Brumwell Property.</text> </level> </level> </level> <level label="e"> <level label="1"> <text>The Board may issue a fourth, fifth, sixth, seventh, eighth, ninth, or tenth license to a license holder if the license sought is a Class BLX license.</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>The restaurant for which the license is sought may be located anywhere in the county.</text> </level> </level> <level label="f"> <level label="1"> <text>Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, a license that was issued on or before June 30, 2006, and in which a license holder holds a direct interest or an indirect interest shall be counted against the maximum number of 10 licenses that the license holder may hold under this section but is exempt from the restrictions under subsections (b) through (e) of this section.</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>A Class H license that was issued in the period beginning on March 14, 2005, and ending on December 1, 2005, may not be counted against the maximum number of 10 licenses that the license holder may hold under this section.</text> </level> </level> <level label="g"> <text>The Board shall adopt regulations to carry out this section.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="11-1608" title_number="11" title_name="Anne Arundel County" subtitle_number="16" subtitle_name="Licensing Conditions; Multiple Licensing Plans"> <level label="a"> <level label="1"> <text>In this section the following words have the meanings indicated.</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>“Capital investment” means amounts paid for the acquisition of property:</text> <level label="i"> <text>for a useful life greater than 1 year; or</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>for a permanent improvement or betterment of the property that has a useful life greater than 1 year.</text> </level> </level> <level label="3"> <text>“Cost of land” includes:</text> <level label="i"> <text>the purchase price, taxes and fees incidental to the purchase, and costs related to obtaining appropriate zoning and licensing;</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>the cost of site grading, preparation, paving, sidewalks, gutters, curbs, and landscaping; and</text> </level> <level label="iii"> <text>the cost of the construction and installation of all utilities to the exterior of the building shell.</text> </level> </level> <level label="4"> <text>“Cost of the building shell” includes the cost attributable to a structure with a roof, sidewalls, doors, and windows completely enclosed and weatherproofed on a slab or other subflooring.</text> </level> </level> <level label="b"> <text>The Board may issue a 7–day Class BLX deluxe restaurant on–sale beer, wine, and liquor license.</text> </level> <level label="c"> <text>The license may only be used in an establishment that:</text> <level label="1"> <text>qualifies as a restaurant under the regulations of the Board;</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>has a minimum seating capacity of 100 individuals for dining;</text> </level> <level label="3"> <text>has a cocktail lounge or bar area seating capacity not exceeding 25% of the seating capacity for dining;</text> </level> <level label="4"> <text>has parking facilities to accommodate a minimum of 75 vehicles; and</text> </level> <level label="5"> <text>has a minimum capital investment by the applicant for the license of $800,000, exclusive of the cost of the land and buildings.</text> </level> </level> <level label="d"> <level label="1"> <text>If an applicant for the license purchases an existing building, the capital investment attributable to the cost of the building shell will be based on the fair market value of the structures for which the cost of the building shell was incurred, determined at the time of purchase.</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>The capital investment, excluding land and building shell, shall also be evaluated at the fair market value at the time of purchase.</text> </level> <level label="3"> <text>If the premises are leased, the rent paid for the land shall be considered a cost of land and any rent paid for a building shall be considered a cost of the building shell.</text> </level> </level> <level label="e"> <text>The license may not be issued for use in an establishment that is a fast–food style restaurant.</text> </level> <level label="f"> <text>A license holder may exercise the privileges of sale under a Class BLX license during the same hours and days as those for a Class B on–sale beer, wine, and liquor license in the county.</text> </level> <level label="g"> <level label="1"> <text>This subsection does not apply to a transfer of license holders for the same premises or a renewal of a Class BLX license.</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>A Class BLX license may not be transferred from the location site of the first issuance of the license.</text> </level> </level> <level label="h"> <text>The annual license fee is $1,200.</text> </level> <level label="i"> <text>The Board shall adopt regulations to carry out this section.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="11-1609" title_number="11" title_name="Anne Arundel County" subtitle_number="16" subtitle_name="Licensing Conditions; Multiple Licensing Plans"> <level label="a"> <level label="1"> <text>Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, the Board may issue:</text> <level label="i"> <text>a second license, if the second license is any Class H license, to:</text> <level label="1"> <text>a holder of any Class B license that has a restriction prohibiting sales for consumption off the premises; or</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>a holder of any Class H license; or</text> </level> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>not more than four additional licenses, if each additional license is a Class H beer and light wine license, to:</text> <level label="1"> <text>a holder of a Class B beer and light wine license that has a restriction prohibiting sales for consumption off the premises; or</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>a holder of a Class H beer and light wine license.</text> </level> </level> </level> <level label="2"> <text>At least one restaurant for which the Class H license under paragraph (1) of this subsection is sought or to which the original Class B or Class H license applies must be in:</text> <level label="i"> <text>a suburban community center designated by the county in accordance with Bill Nos. 36–96 and 70–96 of the county ordinances; or</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>one of the following locations as the location existed on October 1, 1999:</text> <level label="1"> <text>the Glen Burnie Urban Renewal Area;</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>the Parole Town Center Growth Management Area;</text> </level> <level label="3"> <text>the Odenton Town Center Growth Management Area;</text> </level> <level label="4"> <text>the Baltimore–Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport State Priority Funding Area, as designated by the county in accordance with § 6–301(f)(8) of the Economic Development Article;</text> </level> <level label="5"> <text>a shopping center with a gross area of at least 1,000,000 square feet that is zoned C3 General Commercial by the zoning article of the County Code; or</text> </level> <level label="6"> <text>the Route 198 corridor, consisting of properties located within 500 feet of the right–of–way of Maryland Route 198, from Maryland Route 32 on the east to the Prince George’s County–Anne Arundel County line on the west.</text> </level> </level> </level> </level> <level label="b"> <text>The Board may not issue more than 60 Class H licenses under this section.</text> </level> <level label="c"> <level label="1"> <text>Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, the Board may issue a maximum of:</text> <level label="i"> <text>two licenses to a person in the county if each license is a Class H beer, wine, and liquor license; or</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>five licenses to a person in the county if each license is a Class H beer and light wine license.</text> </level> </level> <level label="2"> <text>At least one restaurant for which one of the Class H licenses under paragraph (1) of this subsection is sought must be in:</text> <level label="i"> <text>a suburban community center designated by the county in accordance with Bill Nos. 36–96 and 70–96 of the county ordinances; or</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>one of the following locations as the location existed on October 1, 1999:</text> <level label="1"> <text>the Glen Burnie Urban Renewal Area;</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>the Parole Town Center Growth Management Area;</text> </level> <level label="3"> <text>the Odenton Town Center Growth Management Area;</text> </level> <level label="4"> <text>the Baltimore–Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport State Priority Funding Area, as designated by the county in accordance with § 6–301(f)(8) of the Economic Development Article;</text> </level> <level label="5"> <text>a shopping center with a gross area of at least 1,000,000 square feet that is zoned C3 General Commercial by the zoning article of the County Code; or</text> </level> <level label="6"> <text>the Route 198 corridor, consisting of properties located within 500 feet of the right–of–way of Maryland Route 198, from Route 32 on the east to the Prince George’s County–Anne Arundel County line on the west.</text> </level> </level> </level> </level> <level label="d"> <text>A franchisor may not have a direct ownership interest, as defined by the Board, in more than five licenses under this section.</text> </level> <level label="e"> <text>The Board shall adopt regulations:</text> <level label="1"> <text>to carry out this section; and</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>that define “direct ownership interest” for the purposes of subsection (d) of this section.</text> </level> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="11-1701" title_number="11" title_name="Anne Arundel County" subtitle_number="17" subtitle_name="Transfer of Licenses; Substitution of Names on License"> <level label="a"> <text>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:</text> <level label="1"> <text>§ 4–303 (“Chain store, supermarket, or discount house”); and</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>§ 4–304 (“Compliance with Bulk Transfers Act required”).</text> </level> </level> <level label="b"> <text>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:</text> <level label="1"> <text>§ 4–302 (“Transfer of place of business; transfer of license and inventory”), subject to § 11–1702 of this subtitle;</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>§ 4–305 (“Filing fee and endorsement”), subject to § 11–1703 of this subtitle; and</text> </level> <level label="3"> <text>§ 4–306 (“Substitution of names of officers on license”), subject to § 11–1706 of this subtitle.</text> </level> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="11-1702" title_number="11" title_name="Anne Arundel County" subtitle_number="17" subtitle_name="Transfer of Licenses; Substitution of Names on License"> <level label="a"> <level label="1"> <text>Subject to subsection (b) of this section, the Board may not approve an application for the transfer of a license unless:</text> <level label="i"> <text>all obligations of the transferor pertaining to the licensed establishment have been paid; or</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>an arrangement concerning debts and obligations satisfactory to the transferor’s creditors has been made.</text> </level> </level> <level label="2"> <text>Paragraph (1) of this subsection also applies to approval of an application for a new license if the Board believes that the application is being used to avoid provisions regarding the transfer of a license.</text> </level> </level> <level label="b"> <level label="1"> <text>The Board is not bound by subsection (a) of this section unless:</text> <level label="i"> <text>a creditor submits a claim, under affidavit, to the Board before the hearing held on the transfer; and</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>the claim involves an indebtedness incurred through the purchase or sale of alcoholic beverages in connection with the licensed premises.</text> </level> </level> <level label="2"> <text>If the Board determines that a properly filed claim is outside the expertise of the Board, the Board may approve an application for the transfer of a license or an application for a new license if there is:</text> <level label="i"> <text>an amicable resolution of the claim; or</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>a judicial determination on the claim.</text> </level> </level> </level> <level label="c"> <text>Within 1 year after the date of final approval by the Board, and in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations on transfers of licenses, an approved applicant may transfer the license to other premises within one–half mile if the premises for which the license was issued is:</text> <level label="1"> <text>substantially destroyed by fire, explosion, or catastrophe;</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>taken by condemnation;</text> </level> <level label="3"> <text>taken by the exercise of the power of eminent domain; or</text> </level> <level label="4"> <text>no longer leased by the license holder due to the delay of a court case or other administrative process delay.</text> </level> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="11-1703" title_number="11" title_name="Anne Arundel County" subtitle_number="17" subtitle_name="Transfer of Licenses; Substitution of Names on License"> <level label="a"> <text>This section does not apply to a club license.</text> </level> <level label="b"> <text>The fee for a transfer of location or ownership of a license is $200.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="11-1704" title_number="11" title_name="Anne Arundel County" subtitle_number="17" subtitle_name="Transfer of Licenses; Substitution of Names on License"> <text>Notwithstanding § 11–1505 of this title, a person that has an interest in more than one license may transfer each license to a similar type of business establishment.</text> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="11-1705" title_number="11" title_name="Anne Arundel County" subtitle_number="17" subtitle_name="Transfer of Licenses; Substitution of Names on License"> <level label="a"> <text>A license may not be transferred unless the license holder has actively engaged in the sale of alcoholic beverages as authorized by the license within 1 year before the date of application for transfer.</text> </level> <level label="b"> <text>An attempted transfer of a dormant license not in accordance with this section is void.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="11-1706" title_number="11" title_name="Anne Arundel County" subtitle_number="17" subtitle_name="Transfer of Licenses; Substitution of Names on License"> <level label="a"> <level label="1"> <text>In addition to the conditions stated under § 4–306(a) of this article, a corporation or club holding a license may substitute on the license the name of a different officer for the name of any officer who:</text> <level label="i"> <text>has moved from the county; or</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>no longer has a financial interest in the corporation or club.</text> </level> </level> <level label="2"> <text>The substitution may not be accompanied by a sale of corporate stock that results in a change of the controlling interest of the corporation or club.</text> </level> </level> <level label="b"> <text>The corporation or club may apply to the Board for a substitution by submitting a letter that is signed by the new license applicant and the two remaining license holders.</text> </level> <level label="c"> <text>The Board may not approve the application for the substitution unless:</text> <level label="1"> <text>all obligations of the corporation or club have been paid; or</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>an arrangement concerning debts and obligations satisfactory to the creditors of the corporation or club has been made.</text> </level> </level> <level label="d"> <level label="1"> <text>On the approval of the Board and the payment of the necessary costs and fees, a corrected license shall be issued.</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>In all other cases a formal transfer of the license shall be accomplished in accordance with §§ 4–302, 4–304, and 4–305 of this article.</text> </level> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="11-1801" title_number="11" title_name="Anne Arundel County" subtitle_number="18" subtitle_name="Renewal of Licenses"> <text>Title 4, Subtitle 4 (“Renewal of Local Licenses”) of Division I of this article applies in the county without exception or variation.</text> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="11-1802" title_number="11" title_name="Anne Arundel County" subtitle_number="18" subtitle_name="Renewal of Licenses"> <text>An applicant for a license renewal shall pay to the local collecting agent a nonrefundable renewal fee of $50 in addition to the annual license fee.</text> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="11-1803" title_number="11" title_name="Anne Arundel County" subtitle_number="18" subtitle_name="Renewal of Licenses"> <text>Notwithstanding § 11–1504 of this title, the Board may renew a Class A or Class D beer license, beer and light wine license, or beer, wine, and liquor license originally issued to a holder of an out–of–state alcoholic beverages license.</text> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="11-1804" title_number="11" title_name="Anne Arundel County" subtitle_number="18" subtitle_name="Renewal of Licenses"> <text>Notwithstanding § 11–1505 of this title, a person that has an interest in more than one license may renew the licenses.</text> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="11-1805" title_number="11" title_name="Anne Arundel County" subtitle_number="18" subtitle_name="Renewal of Licenses"> <level label="a"> <level label="1"> <level label="i"> <text>A license may not be renewed unless the license holder has actively engaged in the sale of alcoholic beverages as authorized by the license within 1 year before the date of application for renewal.</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>An attempted renewal of a dormant license not in accordance with this section is void.</text> </level> </level> <level label="2"> <text>Except as provided in paragraph (3) of this subsection, the reissuance of a dormant license is subject to the hearing, notice, and other provisions of Title 4, Subtitle 2 of this article.</text> </level> <level label="3"> <text>The Board may renew or reissue the dormant license of a license holder without holding a hearing if:</text> <level label="i"> <text>the main building of the licensed premises has been destroyed by fire, wind, or flood; and</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>the license holder proves that substantial efforts are being made to restore, replace, or repair the licensed premises.</text> </level> </level> </level> <level label="b"> <level label="1"> <text>A license reissuance is in effect for 1 year after the Board approves the reissuance.</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>The license holder may seek a reissuance for an additional year by following the procedures of this section.</text> </level> <level label="3"> <text>The license holder shall pay the annual license fee for each year of the reissuance, including any year that the licensed premises is not open.</text> </level> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="11-1901" title_number="11" title_name="Anne Arundel County" subtitle_number="19" subtitle_name="Conduct of License Holders"> <level label="a"> <text>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:</text> <level label="1"> <text>§ 4–502 (“Storage of alcoholic beverages”);</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>§ 4–503 (“Solicitations and sales outside of licensed premises”);</text> </level> <level label="3"> <text>§ 4–506 (“Evidence of purchaser’s age”);</text> </level> <level label="4"> <text>§ 4–507 (“Retail delivery of alcoholic beverages”); and</text> </level> <level label="5"> <text>§ 4–508 (“Display of license”).</text> </level> </level> <level label="b"> <text>The following sections of Title 4, Subtitle 5 (“Conduct of Local License Holders”) of Division I of this article apply in the county:</text> <level label="1"> <text>§ 4–504 (“Employment of underage individuals”), subject to § 11–1902 of this subtitle; and</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>§ 4–505 (“Alcohol awareness program”), subject to § 11–1902.1 of this subtitle.</text> </level> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="11-1902" title_number="11" title_name="Anne Arundel County" subtitle_number="19" subtitle_name="Conduct of License Holders"> <level label="a"> <text>A holder of a Class A license may employ an individual at least 16 years old to stock alcoholic beverages.</text> </level> <level label="b"> <text>An individual at least 18 years old may serve alcoholic beverages while acting as a server.</text> </level> <level label="c"> <text>An individual under the age of 21 years may not act as a bartender or in any solely bar–related capacity.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="11-1902.1" title_number="11" title_name="Anne Arundel County" subtitle_number="19" subtitle_name="Conduct of License Holders"> <level label="a"> <text>The license holder or an individual designated by the license holder who is employed in a supervisory capacity shall:</text> <level label="1"> <text>be certified by an approved alcohol awareness program; and</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>be present on the licensed premises at all times when alcoholic beverages may be sold.</text> </level> </level> <level label="b"> <text>A license holder who violates this section is subject to:</text> <level label="1"> <text>for a first offense, a $100 fine; and</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>for each subsequent offense, a fine not exceeding $500 or a suspension or revocation of the license or both.</text> </level> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="11-1903" title_number="11" title_name="Anne Arundel County" subtitle_number="19" subtitle_name="Conduct of License Holders"> <level label="a"> <text>A holder of a Class D beer, wine, and liquor license may sell alcoholic beverages or allow alcoholic beverages to be provided only in a room with at least one plain glass window facing the street.</text> </level> <level label="b"> <level label="1"> <text>The window shall enable an individual standing on the ground to observe the interior of the premises when sales of alcoholic beverages are prohibited.</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>The view afforded by the window may not be obstructed when sales of alcoholic beverages are prohibited.</text> </level> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="11-2001" title_number="11" title_name="Anne Arundel County" subtitle_number="20" subtitle_name="Hours and Days for Consumption and Sale"> <level label="a"> <level label="1"> <text>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.</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>An owner, an operator, or a manager of a premises licensed under this title may not knowingly allow consumption of alcoholic beverages that is prohibited under paragraph (1) of this subsection.</text> </level> </level> <level label="b"> <text>A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $50.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="11-2003" title_number="11" title_name="Anne Arundel County" subtitle_number="20" subtitle_name="Hours and Days for Consumption and Sale"> <level label="a"> <level label="1"> <text>A holder of a Class A beer and light wine license may sell beer and light wine on Monday through Saturday from 6 a.m. to 2 a.m. the following day.</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>Except as provided in paragraph (3) of this subsection, the license holder may not sell beer or light wine after 2 a.m. on Sunday.</text> </level> <level label="3"> <text>The Board may issue to the license holder a Sunday license that authorizes the sale of beer and light wine on Sunday according to terms that the license states.</text> </level> </level> <level label="b"> <level label="1"> <text>A holder of a Class B beer and light wine license may sell beer and light wine on Monday through Saturday, from 6 a.m. to 2 a.m. the following day.</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>Except as provided in paragraph (3) of this subsection, the license holder may not sell beer or light wine after 2 a.m. on Sunday.</text> </level> <level label="3"> <text>The Board may issue to the license holder a Sunday license that authorizes the sale of beer and light wine on Sunday according to terms that the license states.</text> </level> <level label="4"> <text>The license holder may sell or provide beer and light wine at a bar or counter on any day on which the sale of beer and light wine is allowed by law.</text> </level> </level> <level label="c"> <level label="1"> <text>A holder of a Class C beer and light wine license may sell beer and light wine on Monday through Saturday, from 6 a.m. to 2 a.m. the following day.</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>Except as provided in paragraph (3) of this subsection, the license holder may not sell beer or light wine after 2 a.m. on Sunday.</text> </level> <level label="3"> <text>The Board may issue to the license holder a Sunday license that authorizes the sale of beer and light wine on Sunday according to terms that the license states.</text> </level> <level label="4"> <text>The license holder may sell or provide beer and light wine at a bar or counter on any day on which the sale of beer and light wine is allowed by law.</text> </level> </level> <level label="d"> <level label="1"> <text>A holder of a Class D beer and light wine license may sell beer and light wine on Monday through Saturday, from 6 a.m. to 2 a.m. the following day.</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>Except as provided in paragraph (3) of this subsection, the license holder may not sell beer or light wine after 2 a.m. on Sunday.</text> </level> <level label="3"> <text>The Board may issue to the license holder a Sunday license that authorizes the sale of beer and light wine on Sunday according to terms that the license states.</text> </level> </level> <level label="e"> <level label="1"> <text>A holder of a Class H beer and light wine license may sell beer and light wine on Monday through Saturday, from 6 a.m. to 2 a.m. the following day.</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>Except as provided in paragraph (3) of this subsection, the license holder may not sell beer or light wine after 2 a.m. on Sunday.</text> </level> <level label="3"> <text>The Board may issue to the license holder a Sunday license that authorizes the sale of beer and light wine on Sunday according to terms that the license states.</text> </level> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="11-2004" title_number="11" title_name="Anne Arundel County" subtitle_number="20" subtitle_name="Hours and Days for Consumption and Sale"> <level label="a"> <level label="1"> <text>A holder of a Class A beer, wine, and liquor license may sell beer, wine, and liquor on Monday through Saturday from 6 a.m. to 2 a.m. the following day.</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>Except as provided in paragraph (3) of this subsection, the license holder may not sell beer, wine, or liquor after 2 a.m. on Sunday.</text> </level> <level label="3"> <text>The Board may issue to the license holder a Sunday license that authorizes the sale of beer, wine, and liquor on Sunday according to terms that the license states.</text> </level> </level> <level label="b"> <level label="1"> <text>A holder of a Class B beer, wine, and liquor license may sell beer, wine, and liquor on Monday through Saturday from 6 a.m. to 2 a.m. the following day.</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>Except as provided in paragraph (3) of this subsection, the license holder may not sell beer, wine, or liquor after 2 a.m. on Sunday.</text> </level> <level label="3"> <text>The Board may issue to the license holder a Sunday license that authorizes the sale of beer, wine, and liquor on Sunday according to terms that the license states.</text> </level> <level label="4"> <text>The license holder may sell or provide beer, wine, and liquor at a bar or counter on any day on which the sale of beer, wine, and liquor is allowed by law.</text> </level> </level> <level label="c"> <level label="1"> <text>Except as provided in paragraph (4) of this subsection, a holder of a Class C beer, wine, and liquor license may sell beer, wine, and liquor on Monday through Saturday from 6 a.m. to 2 a.m. the following day.</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>Except as provided in paragraphs (3) and (4) of this subsection, the license holder may not sell beer, wine, or liquor after 2 a.m. on Sunday.</text> </level> <level label="3"> <text>The Board may issue to the license holder a Sunday license that authorizes the sale of beer, wine, and liquor on Sunday according to terms that the license states.</text> </level> <level label="4"> <text>A holder of a Class C (veterans’ organization) license under § 11–1009 of this title may sell beer, wine, and liquor on Monday through Sunday from 6 a.m. to 2 a.m. the following day without obtaining a Sunday license under paragraph (3) of this subsection.</text> </level> <level label="5"> <text>The license holder may sell or provide beer, wine, and liquor at a bar or counter on any day on which the sale of beer, wine, and liquor is allowed by law.</text> </level> </level> <level label="d"> <level label="1"> <text>A holder of a Class D beer, wine, and liquor license may sell beer, wine, and liquor on Monday through Saturday from 6 a.m. to 2 a.m. the following day.</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>Except as provided in paragraph (3) of this subsection, the license holder may not sell beer, wine, or liquor after 2 a.m. on Sunday.</text> </level> <level label="3"> <text>The Board may issue to the license holder a Sunday license that authorizes the sale of beer, wine, and liquor on Sunday according to terms that the license states.</text> </level> </level> <level label="e"> <level label="1"> <text>A holder of a Class H beer, wine, and liquor license may sell beer, wine, and liquor on Monday through Saturday from 6 a.m. to 2 a.m. the following day.</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>Except as provided in paragraph (3) of this subsection, the license holder may not sell beer, wine, or liquor after 2 a.m. on Sunday.</text> </level> <level label="3"> <text>The Board may issue to the license holder a Sunday license that authorizes the sale of beer, wine, and liquor on Sunday according to terms that the license states.</text> </level> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="11-2005" title_number="11" title_name="Anne Arundel County" subtitle_number="20" subtitle_name="Hours and Days for Consumption and Sale"> <text>Except as otherwise provided in this article, a license holder may not sell alcoholic beverages after 2 a.m. on Sunday.</text> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="11-2006" title_number="11" title_name="Anne Arundel County" subtitle_number="20" subtitle_name="Hours and Days for Consumption and Sale"> <text>A holder of an on–sale license may not be required to close the licensed premises at any time on January 1.</text> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="11-2007" title_number="11" title_name="Anne Arundel County" subtitle_number="20" subtitle_name="Hours and Days for Consumption and Sale"> <level label="a"> <text>Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section and § 11–2006 of this subtitle, a licensed premises may not remain open to the public or to a private person for any purpose for more than 15 minutes after the hours and days of sale specified in this title, even if alcoholic beverages are not sold.</text> </level> <level label="b"> <level label="1"> <text>The Board may allow a license holder to sell food or other nonalcoholic items until a specified time if:</text> <level label="i"> <text>the applicant satisfies the Board that suitable precautions have been taken to prevent the sale or consumption of alcoholic beverages on the licensed premises after the hours of closing; and</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>the applicant holds:</text> <level label="1"> <text>a Class B license;</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>a motel/hotel–restaurant complex license, as described in § 11–907 of this title;</text> </level> <level label="3"> <text>a Class A license, with retail sales of alcoholic beverages not exceeding 25% of the license holder’s total retail volume; or</text> </level> <level label="4"> <text>a Class H license.</text> </level> </level> </level> <level label="2"> <text>The Board shall issue a permit to a license holder who receives permission to sell nonalcoholic items under this subsection.</text> </level> </level> <level label="c"> <text>The annual fee for the privilege to sell food or other nonalcoholic items after hours is $10.</text> </level> <level label="d"> <text>A person who violates this section is subject to the same penalty imposed for selling alcoholic beverages after hours.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="11-2008" title_number="11" title_name="Anne Arundel County" subtitle_number="20" subtitle_name="Hours and Days for Consumption and Sale"> <level label="a"> <text>Subject to subsection (b) of this section, the Board may authorize a bowling alley with 20 lanes or more that has a Class B or Class D license to stay open for bowling and serve food until a specified hour.</text> </level> <level label="b"> <level label="1"> <text>All alcoholic beverages shall be kept under lock and key from 2 a.m. to 6 a.m.</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>An individual under 18 years old may not be on the premises from 2 a.m. to 6 a.m. unless the individual is accompanied by a spouse, parent, or guardian.</text> </level> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="11-2009" title_number="11" title_name="Anne Arundel County" subtitle_number="20" subtitle_name="Hours and Days for Consumption and Sale"> <text>Notwithstanding any other provision of this article, when a per diem license is issued under Subtitle 11, Part 3 of this title, a holder of a wholesaler’s license may agree with the holder of the Class C license to deliver beer on the effective date of the license and accept returns on the same day.</text> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="11-2010" title_number="11" title_name="Anne Arundel County" subtitle_number="20" subtitle_name="Hours and Days for Consumption and Sale"> <level label="a"> <text>In this section, “premises” means:</text> <level label="1"> <text>a restaurant, tavern, hotel, club, dance studio, disco, or place of public entertainment;</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>a place open to the public; or</text> </level> <level label="3"> <text>a place licensed by the State or the county.</text> </level> </level> <level label="b"> <level label="1"> <text>Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, a person may not provide or allow to be consumed on the premises or on premises under its possession or control any alcoholic beverages other than as specifically allowed under this article.</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>Paragraph (1) of this subsection does not apply to the room of a registered guest in a hotel, motel, or hospice.</text> </level> </level> <level label="c"> <text>A person who knowingly allows consumption in violation of this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $250.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="11-2011" title_number="11" title_name="Anne Arundel County" subtitle_number="20" subtitle_name="Hours and Days for Consumption and Sale"> <text>A patron may consume an alcoholic beverage authorized by law to be sold at a bar or counter on a day on which the sale of the alcoholic beverage is authorized by law.</text> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="11-2101" title_number="11" title_name="Anne Arundel County" subtitle_number="21" subtitle_name="Revocation and Suspension of Licenses"> <level label="a"> <text>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:</text> <level label="1"> <text>§ 4–602 (“Power of local licensing board”);</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>§ 4–604 (“Grounds for revocation or suspension”); and</text> </level> <level label="3"> <text>§ 4–606 (“Effects of revocation”).</text> </level> </level> <level label="b"> <text>The following sections of Title 4, Subtitle 6 (“Revocation and Suspension of Local Licenses”) of Division I of this article apply in the county:</text> <level label="1"> <text>§ 4–603 (“Revocation and suspension procedures”), subject to §§ 11–2102 and 11–2103 of this subtitle; and</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>§ 4–605 (“Nudity and sexual displays”), subject to § 11–2104 of this subtitle.</text> </level> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="11-2102" title_number="11" title_name="Anne Arundel County" subtitle_number="21" subtitle_name="Revocation and Suspension of Licenses"> <level label="a"> <level label="1"> <text>In addition to the revocation and suspension procedures provided under § 4–603 of this article, the Board may immediately suspend a license if it is alleged by a person specified under paragraph (2) of this subsection that the license holder has sold or provided alcoholic beverages to an individual under the age of 21 years with such frequency and during such a limited time so as to demonstrate a willful failure to comply with § 6–304 of this article.</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>An allegation under paragraph (1) of this subsection may be made by:</text> <level label="i"> <text>the Comptroller or an agent or employee of the Comptroller;</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>the Executive Director or an agent or employee of the Executive Director;</text> </level> <level label="iii"> <text>the Board or an agent or employee of the Board; or</text> </level> <level label="iv"> <text>a peace officer.</text> </level> </level> </level> <level label="b"> <text>A suspension under this section may not exceed 7 days.</text> </level> <level label="c"> <text>If a license is suspended under this section, the Board shall:</text> <level label="1"> <text>hold a hearing on the matter within 7 days after the suspension begins; and</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>give notice to the license holder at least 2 days before the hearing.</text> </level> </level> <level label="d"> <text>If the Board fails to provide the license holder with notice of a hearing before the end of the fifth day after a suspension begins:</text> <level label="1"> <text>the suspension shall end; and</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>the license holder shall be allowed to resume the sale of alcoholic beverages on the next day allowed under the license.</text> </level> </level> <level label="e"> <text>This section does not prevent a license holder whose license is suspended under this section from seeking an injunction or other appropriate relief.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="11-2103" title_number="11" title_name="Anne Arundel County" subtitle_number="21" subtitle_name="Revocation and Suspension of Licenses"> <level label="a"> <text>Subject to subsection (b) of this section, instead of ordering the revocation or suspension of a license, the Board may order a license holder to exchange the license for a lesser license:</text> <level label="1"> <text>under which only alcoholic beverages of a lower alcoholic content or of a more limited kind than under the license ordered exchanged may be sold; and</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>that has fewer privileges or more or greater restrictions than the license ordered exchanged.</text> </level> </level> <level label="b"> <text>Subsection (a) of this section applies only if:</text> <level label="1"> <text>after a hearing, the Board finds that a license holder or the operation of a licensed premises has violated or is violating this article; and</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>the penalty for the violation requires or allows a license to be revoked or suspended.</text> </level> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="11-2104" title_number="11" title_name="Anne Arundel County" subtitle_number="21" subtitle_name="Revocation and Suspension of Licenses"> <level label="a"> <text>This section applies only to an entertainment facility license issued under § 11–1005 of this title.</text> </level> <level label="b"> <text>Notwithstanding the mandatory revocation requirement for local licensing boards under § 4–605(a) of this article, after a finding that an activity listed in § 4–605 of this article has occurred, the Board may revoke the license.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="11-2201" title_number="11" title_name="Anne Arundel County" subtitle_number="22" subtitle_name="Expiration of Licenses"> <text>Title 4, Subtitle 7 (“Expiration of Local Licenses”) of Division I of this article applies in the county without exception or variation.</text> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="11-2301" title_number="11" title_name="Anne Arundel County" subtitle_number="23" subtitle_name="Death of License Holder"> <level label="a"> <text>The following sections of Title 4, Subtitle 8 (“Death of License Holder”) of Division I of this article apply in the county without exception or variation:</text> <level label="1"> <text>§ 4–802 (“Expiration of license on death of license holder”);</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>§ 4–804 (“Transfer or reinstatement of license”);</text> </level> <level label="3"> <text>§ 4–805 (“Rights of protest, revocation, suspension, and restriction”); and</text> </level> <level label="4"> <text>§ 4–806 (“Refund”).</text> </level> </level> <level label="b"> <text>Section 4–803 (“Certificate of permission or renewal license for continuation of business”) of Division I of this article applies in the county, subject to § 11–2302 of this subtitle.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="11-2302" title_number="11" title_name="Anne Arundel County" subtitle_number="23" subtitle_name="Death of License Holder"> <level label="a"> <level label="1"> <text>On the death of a married license holder or a license holder that holds a license for the benefit of a partnership or corporation, on application to the Board, a new license shall be issued to:</text> <level label="i"> <text>the surviving spouse;</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>the surviving partners for the benefit of the partnership; or</text> </level> <level label="iii"> <text>the senior surviving officer of the corporation for the benefit of the corporation.</text> </level> </level> <level label="2"> <text>The new license shall be issued:</text> <level label="i"> <text>for the balance of the license year; and</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>without further proceedings.</text> </level> </level> </level> <level label="b"> <text>A renewal license may be issued to the following if they are qualified to hold the license:</text> <level label="1"> <text>the surviving spouse;</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>the surviving partners of a partnership; or</text> </level> <level label="3"> <text>the senior surviving officer of a corporation for the benefit of the corporation.</text> </level> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="11-2401" title_number="11" title_name="Anne Arundel County" subtitle_number="24" subtitle_name="Judicial Review"> <text>Title 4, Subtitle 9 (“Judicial Review”) of Division I of this article applies in the county without exception or variation.</text> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="11-2402" title_number="11" title_name="Anne Arundel County" subtitle_number="24" subtitle_name="Judicial Review"> <text>In addition to the other powers of the circuit court for the county provided in Title 4, Subtitle 9 of this article, the court may remand the proceedings to the Board.</text> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="11-2501" title_number="11" title_name="Anne Arundel County" subtitle_number="25" subtitle_name="Unlicensed Establishments"> <text>A person may not give or allow to be consumed on the premises or on premises under its control or possession an alcoholic beverage other than as authorized under this article.</text> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="11-2502" title_number="11" title_name="Anne Arundel County" subtitle_number="25" subtitle_name="Unlicensed Establishments"> <level label="a"> <text>This section applies to an establishment that:</text> <level label="1"> <text>includes a restaurant, hotel, club, room, dance studio, disco, place of public entertainment, and place open to the public; and</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>is subject to a license issued by the State or the county other than a license issued under this article.</text> </level> </level> <level label="b"> <text>An owner or a manager of an establishment under subsection (a) of this section may not serve, keep, or allow to be consumed by a customer alcoholic beverages from supplies that the customer purchased, reserved, or brought to the establishment.</text> </level> <level label="c"> <text>A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 2 years or a fine not exceeding $10,000 or both.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="11-2503" title_number="11" title_name="Anne Arundel County" subtitle_number="25" subtitle_name="Unlicensed Establishments"> <level label="a"> <text>This section does not apply to the room of a registered guest in a hotel, motel, or hospice.</text> </level> <level label="b"> <text>Except as provided elsewhere in this title, from 2 a.m. to 6 a.m. on any day, an individual may not consume alcoholic beverages in:</text> <level label="1"> <text>a restaurant, tavern, hotel, club, dance studio, or disco;</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>a place open to the public;</text> </level> <level label="3"> <text>a place of public entertainment;</text> </level> <level label="4"> <text>a place that is licensed by the State or the county; or</text> </level> <level label="5"> <text>a place at which setups or other component parts of mixed alcoholic drinks are sold under a license issued under the Business Regulation Article.</text> </level> </level> <level label="c"> <text>An owner or a manager of an establishment or a place specified in subsection (b) of this section may not knowingly allow consumption of alcoholic beverages between the hours provided in subsection (b) of this section.</text> </level> <level label="d"> <text>A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $250.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="11-2601" title_number="11" title_name="Anne Arundel County" subtitle_number="26" subtitle_name="Enforcement"> <level label="a"> <text>The following sections of Title 6, Subtitle 2 (“Enforcement”) of Division I of this article apply in the county without exception or variation:</text> <level label="1"> <text>§ 6–202 (“Inspections”);</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>§ 6–203 (“Use of equipment to measure quantity and quality of alcoholic beverages”);</text> </level> <level label="3"> <text>§ 6–205 (“Peace officers”);</text> </level> <level label="4"> <text>§ 6–206 (“Charging document for unlawful sale of alcoholic beverage”);</text> </level> <level label="5"> <text>§ 6–207 (“Display of alcoholic beverages as prima facie evidence of sale”);</text> </level> <level label="6"> <text>§ 6–208 (“Regulating possession or consumption of alcohol in public places”);</text> </level> <level label="7"> <text>§ 6–209 (“Adoption of standards for authorization of consumption”); and</text> </level> <level label="8"> <text>§ 6–211 (“Fines and forfeitures”).</text> </level> </level> <level label="b"> <text>Section 6–210 (“State preemption of local disorderly intoxication laws”) of Division I of this article does not apply in the county and is superseded by § 11–2602 of this subtitle.</text> </level> <level label="c"> <text>Section 6–204 (“Power to summon witnesses”) of Division I of this article applies in the county, in addition to § 11–2604 of this subtitle.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="11-2602" title_number="11" title_name="Anne Arundel County" subtitle_number="26" subtitle_name="Enforcement"> <text>The county may:</text> <level label="1"> <text>adopt an ordinance or resolution supplementing the prohibition against disorderly intoxication under § 6–320 of this article; and</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>regulate possession or consumption of alcoholic beverages on public property, property used by the public, or a highway.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="11-2603" title_number="11" title_name="Anne Arundel County" subtitle_number="26" subtitle_name="Enforcement"> <level label="a"> <text>The Board may subpoena records pertaining to a licensed establishment.</text> </level> <level label="b"> <level label="1"> <text>The Board may petition the circuit court if a witness refuses to produce a subpoenaed record.</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>The court may proceed by attachment against the witness as if the refusal had been by a witness summoned to appear in a case pending before the court.</text> </level> </level> <level label="c"> <level label="1"> <text>The Board shall charge fees for the production and service of a summons.</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>The fees may be assessed only against a license holder or party whom the Board has adjudicated responsible for a violation of a law concerning alcoholic beverages.</text> </level> <level label="3"> <text>The fees are:</text> <level label="i"> <text>$20, for the production of a summons by the clerk to the Board;</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>$5, for an address provided by the clerk to the Board and the service is by mail; and</text> </level> <level label="iii"> <text>$30, for each address if the service is by an investigator employed by the Board.</text> </level> </level> <level label="4"> <text>In addition to other fines, penalties, or costs that may be imposed, the Board shall also impose costs of $100 against a license holder or party whom the Board has found to have violated a law concerning alcoholic beverages.</text> </level> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="11-2604" title_number="11" title_name="Anne Arundel County" subtitle_number="26" subtitle_name="Enforcement"> <text>In addition to the sheriff who may serve a summons under § 6–204 of this article, an inspector that the Board employs and county police may serve a summons.</text> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="11-2605" title_number="11" title_name="Anne Arundel County" subtitle_number="26" subtitle_name="Enforcement"> <text>An inspector who investigates a license violation may issue a civil citation as provided in § 10–119 of the Criminal Law Article.</text> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="11-2606" title_number="11" title_name="Anne Arundel County" subtitle_number="26" subtitle_name="Enforcement"> <text>The Board may call on other county administrative departments and all prosecuting officers to provide information and assistance that the Board considers necessary to carry out this article.</text> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="11-2701" title_number="11" title_name="Anne Arundel County" subtitle_number="27" subtitle_name="Prohibited Acts"> <level label="a"> <text>The following sections of Title 6, Subtitle 3 (“Prohibited Acts”) of Division I of this article apply in the county without exception or variation:</text> <level label="1"> <text>§ 6–305 (“Proof of age for sale of alcoholic beverages”);</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>§ 6–306 (“Defense to prosecution for sale to underage individual”);</text> </level> <level label="3"> <text>§ 6–310 (“Providing free food”);</text> </level> <level label="4"> <text>§ 6–311 (“Restrictions on purchases and sales by retail dealer”);</text> </level> <level label="5"> <text>§ 6–312 (“Beverage misrepresentation”);</text> </level> <level label="6"> <text>§ 6–313 (“Tampering with alcoholic beverage container”);</text> </level> <level label="7"> <text>§ 6–314 (“Sale of alcoholic beverage container with detachable metal tab”);</text> </level> <level label="8"> <text>§ 6–315 (“Alcoholic beverage in container without regular label presumed illicit”);</text> </level> <level label="9"> <text>§ 6–316 (“Maximum alcohol content”);</text> </level> <level label="10"> <text>§ 6–317 (“Multiple serving purchase required”);</text> </level> <level label="11"> <text>§ 6–320 (“Disorderly intoxication”);</text> </level> <level label="12"> <text>§ 6–321 (“Consumption of alcoholic beverages in public”);</text> </level> <level label="13"> <text>§ 6–323 (“Possession or use of Alcohol Without Liquid machine”);</text> </level> <level label="14"> <text>§ 6–326 (“Sale of alcoholic beverages in powder or crystalline form prohibited”);</text> </level> <level label="15"> <text>§ 6–327 (“Unlicensed out–of–state sale of alcoholic beverages”);</text> </level> <level label="16"> <text>§ 6–328 (“Tax evasion”);</text> </level> <level label="17"> <text>§ 6–329 (“Destruction of evidence”); and</text> </level> <level label="18"> <text>§ 6–330 (“Perjury”).</text> </level> </level> <level label="b"> <text>The following sections of Title 6, Subtitle 3 (“Prohibited Acts”) of Division I of this article do not apply in the county:</text> <level label="1"> <text>§ 6–308 (“Allowing on–premises consumption of alcoholic beverages not purchased from license holder”);</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>§ 6–309 (“Allowing on–premises consumption or possession of alcoholic beverages by individual under the age of 21 years”);</text> </level> <level label="3"> <text>§ 6–319 (“On–premises consumption of alcoholic beverages not purchased from license holder”); and</text> </level> <level label="4"> <text>§ 6–322 (“Possession of open container”).</text> </level> </level> <level label="c"> <text>The following sections of Title 6, Subtitle 3 (“Prohibited Acts”) of Division I of this article apply in the county:</text> <level label="1"> <text>§ 6–304 (“Selling or providing alcoholic beverages to individual under the age of 21 years”), subject to § 11–2702 of this subtitle; and</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>§ 6–307 (“Selling or providing alcoholic beverages to intoxicated individual”), subject to § 11–2703 of this subtitle.</text> </level> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="11-2702" title_number="11" title_name="Anne Arundel County" subtitle_number="27" subtitle_name="Prohibited Acts"> <level label="a"> <text>A license holder or an employee of a license holder who is charged with a violation of § 6–304 of this article:</text> <level label="1"> <text>shall receive a summons to appear in court on a certain day to answer the charges placed against the license holder or employee; and</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>may not be required to post bail pending trial in any court in the State.</text> </level> </level> <level label="b"> <text>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:</text> <level label="1"> <text>the license holder or employee establishes to the satisfaction of the finder of fact that the license holder or employee used due caution to establish that the individual was not under the age of 21 years; and</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>the individual is not a resident of the State.</text> </level> </level> <level label="c"> <text>The Board may not proceed against a license holder for a violation of § 6–304 of this article if the license holder or an employee of the license holder is found not guilty of, or granted probation before judgment for, the violation.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="11-2703" title_number="11" title_name="Anne Arundel County" subtitle_number="27" subtitle_name="Prohibited Acts"> <level label="a"> <text>A license holder or an employee of a license holder who is charged with a violation of § 6–307 of this article:</text> <level label="1"> <text>shall receive a summons to appear in court on a certain day to answer the charges placed against the license holder or employee; and</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>may not be required to post bail pending trial in any court in the State.</text> </level> </level> <level label="b"> <text>The Board may not proceed against a license holder for a violation of § 6–307 of this article if the license holder or an employee of the license holder is found not guilty of, or granted probation before judgment for, the violation.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="11-2704" title_number="11" title_name="Anne Arundel County" subtitle_number="27" subtitle_name="Prohibited Acts"> <level label="a"> <text>In this section, “premises” includes a building, parking lot, picnic grounds, terrace, or grounds that form an integral part of the licensed premises.</text> </level> <level label="b"> <text>Except as provided in subsection (c) of this section:</text> <level label="1"> <text>an individual may not consume, display, or possess on the licensed premises an alcoholic beverage not purchased from the license holder; and</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>a license holder may not allow an individual to consume, display, or possess on the licensed premises an alcoholic beverage that is not purchased from the license holder.</text> </level> </level> <level label="c"> <text>A holder of a beach and amusement park license may grant written permission to a patron of the license holder’s beach or park to bring and consume on the licensed premises an alcoholic beverage not purchased from the license holder.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="11-2801" title_number="11" title_name="Anne Arundel County" subtitle_number="28" subtitle_name="Penalties"> <text>Section 6–402 (“General penalty”) of Division I of this article applies in the county.</text> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="11-2802" title_number="11" title_name="Anne Arundel County" subtitle_number="28" subtitle_name="Penalties"> <level label="a"> <text>The Board may impose a fine not exceeding $2,500 or suspend a license or both for a violation that is cause for license suspension under the alcoholic beverage laws affecting the county.</text> </level> <level label="b"> <text>A fine or suspension under subsection (a) of this section is in addition to any term or condition that the Board may impose as a result of the violation.</text> </level> </section>