§ 11–1008.2
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 11-1008.2 (2026)
Title 11. Anne Arundel County
Subtitle 10. Licenses for Specific Types of Organizations and Venues
§ 11–1008.2LinkCopy Citation
(a)
There is:
(1)
a sports activity venue beer and wine license; and
(2)
a sports activity venue beer, wine, and liquor license.
(b)
The Board may issue a license to the owner or operator of a commercial recreational facility that offers:
(1)
bowling;
(2)
golf simulators;
(3)
multisport simulators;
(4)
indoor or outdoor pickleball courts;
(5)
indoor gymnasiums or training centers; or
(6)
any similar sport activity or venue.
(c)
(1)
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.
(2)
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.
(d)
(1)
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.
(2)
The license authorizes sales to a customer, at least 21 years old, who is:
(i)
actively utilizing or participating in the venue’s recreational services or dining; or
(ii)
on the licensed premises as a guest of a participant in an activity offered by the venue.
(e)
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.
(f)
The license holder shall:
(1)
require all employees serving alcohol to be certified by an approved alcohol awareness training program;
(2)
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
(3)
obtain a crowd control training certificate where the occupant load exceeds 50 persons.
(g)
(1)
The license holder may sell alcoholic beverages Monday through Sunday from 6 a.m. to 2 a.m. the following day.
(2)
The license holder need not obtain a Sunday license under § 11–2004 of this title to sell alcoholic beverages on Sunday.
(h)
The annual license fees are:
(1)
$740 for a sports activity venue beer and wine license; and
(2)
$1,200 for a sports activity venue beer, wine, and liquor license.