<section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="15-101" title_number="15" title_name="Caroline 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 Caroline County.</text> </level> <level label="c"> <text>“County” means Caroline County.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="15-102" title_number="15" title_name="Caroline County" subtitle_number="1" subtitle_name="Definitions; General Provisions"> <text>This title applies only in Caroline County.</text> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="15-103" title_number="15" title_name="Caroline County" subtitle_number="1" subtitle_name="Definitions; General Provisions"> <text>A copy of any legislation concerning alcoholic beverages enacted by the County Commissioners under this title shall be sent to the Department of Legislative Services, 90 State Circle, Annapolis, Maryland 21401.</text> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="15-201" title_number="15" title_name="Caroline County" subtitle_number="2" subtitle_name="Board of License Commissioners"> <text>There is a Board of License Commissioners for Caroline County.</text> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="15-202" title_number="15" title_name="Caroline County" subtitle_number="2" subtitle_name="Board of License Commissioners"> <level label="a"> <level label="1"> <text>The Governor shall appoint three members to the Board.</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>The appointments shall be made:</text> <level label="i"> <text>if the House of Delegates is in session, with the advice and consent of the House of Delegates; or</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>if the House of Delegates is not in session, by the Governor alone.</text> </level> </level> <level label="3"> <text>An appointment made under paragraph (2)(ii) of this subsection shall continue in force until the end of the next session of the General Assembly.</text> </level> </level> <level label="b"> <text>Each member of the Board shall be:</text> <level label="1"> <text>a resident and voter of the county; and</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>an individual of high character and integrity and of recognized business capacity.</text> </level> </level> <level label="c"> <level label="1"> <text>The term of a regular member is 3 years.</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>The terms of the regular members are staggered as required by the terms provided for members of the Board on July 1, 2016.</text> </level> </level> <level label="d"> <level label="1"> <text>The Governor shall appoint an eligible individual to fill a vacancy that occurs during 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="15-203" title_number="15" title_name="Caroline County" subtitle_number="2" subtitle_name="Board of License Commissioners"> <level label="a"> <level label="1"> <text>The Governor shall appoint one substitute member to the Board.</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>The appointment shall be made:</text> <level label="i"> <text>if the House of Delegates is in session, with the advice and consent of the House of Delegates; or</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>if the House of Delegates is not in session, by the Governor alone.</text> </level> </level> <level label="3"> <text>An appointment made under paragraph (2)(ii) of this subsection shall continue in force until the end of the next session of the General Assembly.</text> </level> </level> <level label="b"> <text>The term of the substitute member is 3 years and begins on the first Monday in May.</text> </level> <level label="c"> <text>If a regular member of the Board becomes incapacitated from any cause or if a vacancy occurs on the Board for any reason, the substitute member, on request of the chair or the majority of the Board, shall serve on the Board until the incapacity ends or the vacancy is filled.</text> </level> <level label="d"> <text>While serving on the Board, the substitute member has all the powers and duties of a regular member.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="15-204" title_number="15" title_name="Caroline County" subtitle_number="2" subtitle_name="Board of License Commissioners"> <text>In making the appointments, the Governor shall designate a chair from among the regular members of the Board.</text> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="15-205" title_number="15" title_name="Caroline County" subtitle_number="2" subtitle_name="Board of License Commissioners"> <level label="a"> <level label="1"> <level label="i"> <text>The regular members of the Board shall receive annual salaries as determined by the County Commissioners, but not less than:</text> <level label="1"> <text>$3,000 for the chair of the Board; and</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>$2,500 for each other regular member of the Board.</text> </level> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>The substitute member of the Board shall receive $100 per meeting attended but not more than $2,000 in any 1–year period.</text> </level> </level> <level label="2"> <text>The chair, other regular members, and the substitute member of the Board shall be reimbursed for expenses incurred in the performance of their duties in accordance with the Standard State Travel Regulations.</text> </level> </level> <level label="b"> <level label="1"> <text>The Board may:</text> <level label="i"> <text>employ:</text> <level label="1"> <text>a secretary; and</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>clerical and other assistants as are necessary; and</text> </level> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>set the compensation of the employees.</text> </level> </level> <level label="2"> <level label="i"> <text>The Board may appoint an attorney for the Board.</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>The County Commissioners shall set the compensation for the attorney.</text> </level> <level label="iii"> <text>The attorney is subject to the county ethics ordinance.</text> </level> </level> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="15-206" title_number="15" title_name="Caroline County" subtitle_number="2" subtitle_name="Board of License Commissioners"> <level label="a"> <text>The inspector for the Board is:</text> <level label="1"> <text>the county codes administrator; or</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>an individual the Board appoints as inspector.</text> </level> </level> <level label="b"> <text>The Board shall specify the duties of the inspector, including the administration and enforcement of the alcoholic beverages laws of the county.</text> </level> <level label="c"> <text>The salary of the inspector shall be as provided in the county budget.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="15-207" title_number="15" title_name="Caroline 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="15-301" title_number="15" title_name="Caroline 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="15-401" title_number="15" title_name="Caroline 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 Comptroller”);</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>§ 2–207 (“Class 5 brewery license”);</text> </level> <level label="8"> <text>§ 2–209 (“Class 7 micro–brewery license”);</text> </level> <level label="9"> <text>§ 2–210 (“Class 8 farm brewery license”);</text> </level> <level label="10"> <text>§ 2–211 (“Residency requirement”);</text> </level> <level label="11"> <text>§ 2–212 (“Additional licenses”);</text> </level> <level label="12"> <text>§ 2–213 (“Additional fees”);</text> </level> <level label="13"> <text>§ 2–214 (“Sale or delivery restricted”);</text> </level> <level label="14"> <text>§ 2–215 (“Beer sale on credit to retail dealer prohibited”);</text> </level> <level label="15"> <text>§ 2–216 (“Interaction between manufacturing entities and retailers”);</text> </level> <level label="16"> <text>§ 2–217 (“Distribution of alcoholic beverages — Prohibited practices”); and</text> </level> <level label="17"> <text>§ 2–218 (“Restrictive agreements between producers and retailers — Prohibited”).</text> </level> </level> <level label="b"> <text>Section 2–208 (“Class 6 pub–brewery license”) of Division I of this article does not apply in the county.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="15-402" title_number="15" title_name="Caroline 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 or an election day.</text> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="15-501" title_number="15" title_name="Caroline County" subtitle_number="5" subtitle_name="Wholesaler's Licenses"> <text>Title 2, Subtitle 3 (“Wholesaler’s 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="15-502" title_number="15" title_name="Caroline County" subtitle_number="5" subtitle_name="Wholesaler's Licenses"> <text>Except as provided in § 15–503 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="15-503" title_number="15" title_name="Caroline 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 per diem license issued under Subtitle 13 of this title to deliver beer on the effective date of the per diem license and accept returns on the same day.</text> </level> <level label="b"> <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> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="15-601" title_number="15" title_name="Caroline County" subtitle_number="6" subtitle_name="Beer Licenses"> <level label="a"> <text>There is a Class A beer license.</text> </level> <level label="b"> <level label="1"> <text>The license authorizes the license holder to sell beer at retail to consumers at the place described in the license.</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>The license holder shall sell the beer 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 is sold.</text> </level> </level> <level label="c"> <text>The annual license fee is $250.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="15-602" title_number="15" title_name="Caroline County" subtitle_number="6" subtitle_name="Beer Licenses"> <level label="a"> <text>There is a Class B beer license.</text> </level> <level label="b"> <text>The license authorizes the license holder to sell beer at retail at a hotel or restaurant at the place described in the license for on– and off–premises consumption.</text> </level> <level label="c"> <text>The annual license fee is $250.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="15-603" title_number="15" title_name="Caroline County" subtitle_number="6" subtitle_name="Beer Licenses"> <level label="a"> <text>There is a Class C beer license.</text> </level> <level label="b"> <text>The license authorizes the license holder to sell beer at retail to members of a club and their guests at the place described in the license for on–premises consumption.</text> </level> <level label="c"> <text>The annual license fee is $250.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="15-604" title_number="15" title_name="Caroline County" subtitle_number="6" subtitle_name="Beer Licenses"> <level label="a"> <text>There is a Class D beer 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 at retail at the place described in the license for on– and off–premises consumption.</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>A license may not be issued for a drugstore.</text> </level> </level> <level label="c"> <text>The annual license fee is $300.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="15-701" title_number="15" title_name="Caroline County" subtitle_number="7" subtitle_name="Wine Licenses"> <level label="a"> <text>There is a Class A wine license in the county.</text> </level> <level label="b"> <text>The license may be issued to a holder of 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 wine produced at the winery.</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>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 shall be set by the Board of License Commissioners with the approval of the Board of County Commissioners.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="15-801" title_number="15" title_name="Caroline County" subtitle_number="8" subtitle_name="Beer and Wine Licenses"> <text>The wine that may be sold under a beer and wine license may not contain more than 22% of alcohol by volume.</text> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="15-802" title_number="15" title_name="Caroline County" subtitle_number="8" subtitle_name="Beer and Wine Licenses"> <level label="a"> <text>There is:</text> <level label="1"> <text>a Class A beer and wine 6–day license; and</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>a Class A beer and wine 7–day license.</text> </level> </level> <level label="b"> <level label="1"> <text>The license authorizes the license holder to sell beer and wine, at retail, at the place described in the license.</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>The license holder shall sell the beer and 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 wine is sold.</text> </level> </level> <level label="c"> <text>The annual license fees are:</text> <level label="1"> <text>$600 for a 6–day license; and</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>$900 for a 7–day license.</text> </level> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="15-803" title_number="15" title_name="Caroline County" subtitle_number="8" subtitle_name="Beer and Wine Licenses"> <level label="a"> <text>There is a Class B beer and wine license.</text> </level> <level label="b"> <text>The license authorizes the license holder to sell beer and wine at a hotel or restaurant, at retail, at the place described in the license, for on– and off–premises consumption.</text> </level> <level label="c"> <text>The annual license fee is $500.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="15-804" title_number="15" title_name="Caroline County" subtitle_number="8" subtitle_name="Beer and Wine Licenses"> <text>A Class C beer and wine license may not be issued in the county. </text> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="15-805" title_number="15" title_name="Caroline County" subtitle_number="8" subtitle_name="Beer and Wine Licenses"> <level label="a"> <text>There is a Class D beer and wine license.</text> </level> <level label="b"> <text>The license authorizes the license holder to sell beer and wine, at retail, at the place described in the license, for on– and off–premises consumption.</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 $500.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="15-806" title_number="15" title_name="Caroline County" subtitle_number="8" subtitle_name="Beer and Wine Licenses"> <level label="a"> <text>There is a Class H beer and wine license.</text> </level> <level label="b"> <text>The license authorizes the license holder to sell beer and wine at a hotel or restaurant, at retail, at the place described in the license, for on–premises consumption.</text> </level> <level label="c"> <text>The annual license fee is $500.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="15-901" title_number="15" title_name="Caroline County" subtitle_number="9" subtitle_name="Beer, Wine, and Liquor Licenses"> <level label="a"> <text>There is:</text> <level label="1"> <text>a 6–day Class A beer, wine, and liquor license; and</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>a 7–day Class A beer, wine, and liquor license.</text> </level> </level> <level label="b"> <level label="1"> <text>Each 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>The 6–day or 7–day 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:</text> <level label="1"> <text>$1,250 for a 6–day license; and</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>$1,600 for a 7–day license.</text> </level> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="15-902" title_number="15" title_name="Caroline County" subtitle_number="9" subtitle_name="Beer, Wine, and Liquor Licenses"> <level label="a"> <text>There is:</text> <level label="1"> <text>a 6–day Class B beer, wine, and liquor license; and</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>a 7–day Class B beer, wine, and liquor license.</text> </level> </level> <level label="b"> <text>The Board may issue the license to the owner of a hotel that:</text> <level label="1"> <text>is in a building at least three stories tall that was originally constructed for hotel purposes;</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>has a capital investment of at least $500,000; and</text> </level> <level label="3"> <text>contains:</text> <level label="i"> <text>at least one passenger elevator;</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>at least 100 rooms for the accommodation of the public; and</text> </level> <level label="iii"> <text>a dining room with facilities for preparing and serving regular meals for at least 125 individuals at one seating.</text> </level> </level> </level> <level label="c"> <text>Each license authorizes the license holder to sell beer, wine, and liquor by the drink at a hotel or restaurant as defined by the Board at the place described in the license for on–premises consumption.</text> </level> <level label="d"> <text>The annual license fee is:</text> <level label="1"> <text>$1,000 for a 6–day license; and</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>$1,250 for a 7–day license.</text> </level> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="15-903" title_number="15" title_name="Caroline 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>The Board may issue the license for use by:</text> <level label="i"> <text>a nonprofit country club;</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>a nonprofit yacht club; or</text> </level> <level label="iii"> <text>a veterans’ organization composed only of members.</text> </level> </level> <level label="2"> <text>The club or organization shall:</text> <level label="i"> <text>operate only for the use of its members and guests accompanied by members;</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>meet in a clubhouse that is used exclusively for its members and guests; and</text> </level> <level label="iii"> <level label="1"> <text>have at least 100 members paying the dues that were required in the year immediately before the year for which the license is issued; or</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>for organizations affiliated with a national organization and composed exclusively of members who serve in the armed forces of the United States, have at least 50 members paying the dues that were required by the national organization in the year immediately before the year for which the license is issued.</text> </level> </level> </level> </level> <level label="c"> <text>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.</text> </level> <level label="d"> <text>The annual license fee is $1,000.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="15-904" title_number="15" title_name="Caroline County" subtitle_number="9" subtitle_name="Beer, Wine, and Liquor Licenses"> <level label="a"> <text>There is:</text> <level label="1"> <text>a 6–day Class D beer, wine, and liquor license; and</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>a 7–day Class D beer, wine, and liquor license.</text> </level> </level> <level label="b"> <text>Each 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 may not be issued for use by a drugstore.</text> </level> <level label="d"> <text>The annual license fee is:</text> <level label="1"> <text>$1,250 for a 6–day license; and</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>$1,600 for a 7–day license.</text> </level> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="15-1001" title_number="15" title_name="Caroline 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 and wine 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 not more than 12 ounces of beer or 5 ounces of wine by the glass for on–premises consumption by a barbershop or beauty salon customer when the customer is being provided:</text> <level label="1"> <text>a barbering service under Title 4 of the Business Occupations and Professions Article; or</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>a cosmetology service under Title 5 of the Business Occupations and Professions Article.</text> </level> </level> <level label="d"> <text>A license holder may provide beer and wine during normal business hours.</text> </level> <level label="e"> <text>A license holder may not transfer the license to another location.</text> </level> <level label="f"> <text>An establishment for which the license is issued is subject to the alcohol awareness training requirements under § 4–505 of this article and § 15–1902 of this title.</text> </level> <level label="g"> <text>The annual license fee is $100.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="15-1002" title_number="15" title_name="Caroline County" subtitle_number="10" subtitle_name="Licenses for Specific Types of Organizations and Venues"> <level label="a"> <text>There is a Class B–BB (bed and breakfast) beer, wine, and liquor license.</text> </level> <level label="b"> <text>The Board may issue the license to a license holder who is approved by the appropriate local governmental unit to operate a bed and breakfast that:</text> <level label="1"> <text>provides services ordinarily provided by a bed and breakfast;</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>has at least one room but not more than 5 rooms, each with sleeping accommodations, excluding resident management quarters, that the public for consideration may use for a specified time; and</text> </level> <level label="3"> <text>has a kitchen facility that has been approved by the appropriate local governmental unit.</text> </level> </level> <level label="c"> <text>The license authorizes the license holder to sell beer, wine, and liquor to a guest if:</text> <level label="1"> <text>the name and address of the guest appears on the registry that the bed and breakfast maintains; and</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>the guest is an occupant of a sleeping room in the bed and breakfast.</text> </level> </level> <level label="d"> <level label="1"> <text>The license authorizes the license holder to sell beer, wine, and liquor for on–premises consumption to a guest of a catered event at the bed and breakfast if:</text> <level label="i"> <level label="1"> <text>the license holder is under contract to cater the event;</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>the license holder caters the event; and</text> </level> <level label="3"> <text>food is served at the catered event; or</text> </level> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>the license holder hosts an event for which tickets are sold in advance.</text> </level> </level> <level label="2"> <text>The license authorizes the license holder to contract to provide alcoholic beverages at events held off the premises if:</text> <level label="i"> <text>the event is held in the county;</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>the bed and breakfast also contracts to provide food at the catered event; and</text> </level> <level label="iii"> <text>the cost of alcoholic beverages does not exceed 50% of the total invoice for the catered event.</text> </level> </level> <level label="3"> <text>The license authorizes the license holder to allow a guest of the bed and breakfast, whose name and address appears on the registry of the establishment, to bring personal alcoholic beverages onto the premises for on–premises consumption during the hours and days as set out under subsection (e) of this section.</text> </level> </level> <level label="e"> <text>The license holder may sell beer, wine, and liquor for on–premises consumption during the hours and days as set out for a Class B beer, wine, and liquor license under § 15–2004 of this title.</text> </level> <level label="f"> <text>Except during catered events that meet the requirements under subsection (d) of this section or ticketed events hosted by the license holder, the license does not authorize the sale of beer, wine, and liquor to an individual who:</text> <level label="1"> <text>is not a guest of the bed and breakfast; or</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>is registered as a guest at the bed and breakfast only to obtain beer, wine, and liquor.</text> </level> </level> <level label="g"> <level label="1"> <text>A bed and breakfast may not be operated only to sell or provide beer, wine, and liquor.</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>If the bed and breakfast ends operations as a bed and breakfast:</text> <level label="i"> <text>the license is void; and</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>the license holder shall return the license to the Board.</text> </level> </level> </level> <level label="h"> <text>This section may not be construed to apply to a permanent resident on the premises or to guests of the permanent resident.</text> </level> <level label="i"> <text>The license holder shall:</text> <level label="1"> <text>maintain records of all catered events, on–premises and off–premises, where alcoholic beverages are served; and</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>make the records required under paragraph (1) of this subsection available on request to the Board, the Comptroller, or the Executive Director.</text> </level> </level> <level label="j"> <text>The annual license fee is $500.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="15-1003" title_number="15" title_name="Caroline 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) beer, wine, and liquor license.</text> </level> <level label="b"> <text>The Board may issue the license for the use of a golf course that:</text> <level label="1"> <text>is open to the public;</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>is operated for profit;</text> </level> <level label="3"> <text>owns real estate in the county; and</text> </level> <level label="4"> <text>has a golf course with a minimum of 18 holes.</text> </level> </level> <level label="c"> <level label="1"> <text>The license authorizes the license holder to sell beer, wine, and liquor for on–premises consumption on the land and in the buildings, including the clubhouse, that are used for golfing purposes.</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>A patron need not be seated to be served.</text> </level> </level> <level label="d"> <text>The license holder 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="e"> <text>The annual license fee is $1,600.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="15-1004" title_number="15" title_name="Caroline County" subtitle_number="10" subtitle_name="Licenses for Specific Types of Organizations and Venues"> <level label="a"> <text>There is a special event venue beer, wine, and liquor license.</text> </level> <level label="b"> <text>The Board may issue the license:</text> <level label="1"> <text>to the owner of a special event venue; and</text> </level> <level label="2"> <level label="i"> <text>to the same applicant for all events for which the license is issued; and</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>for use at only one premises.</text> </level> </level> </level> <level label="c"> <text>The license authorizes the license holder to sell beer, wine, and liquor for on–premises consumption.</text> </level> <level label="d"> <text>The license may not be transferred to another location.</text> </level> <level label="e"> <text>A license holder may sell beer, wine, and liquor during the hours set in county law for special event venues.</text> </level> <level label="f"> <text>A license holder may purchase beer, wine, and liquor only from a licensed wholesaler.</text> </level> <level label="g"> <text>A license holder is subject to the alcohol awareness training requirements under § 4–505 of this article and § 15–1902 of this title.</text> </level> <level label="h"> <text>The fee for a special event venue license is:</text> <level label="1"> <text>$250 for not more than 10 events per year;</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>$500 for not more than 20 events per year;</text> </level> <level label="3"> <text>$750 for not more than 30 events per year; and</text> </level> <level label="4"> <text>$1,000 for not more than 40 events per year.</text> </level> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="15-1101" title_number="15" title_name="Caroline 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 Title 4, Subtitle 11 (“Additional License Privileges”) 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 § 15–1102 of this subtitle; and</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>§ 4–1106 (“Nonrefillable container permit –– Draft beer”), subject to § 15–1103 of this subtitle.</text> </level> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="15-1102" title_number="15" title_name="Caroline 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 B or Class H license.</text> </level> <level label="b"> <text>The hours of sale for a refillable container permit begin at the same time for the underlying license and end at midnight.</text> </level> <level label="c"> <text>The annual permit fee is $500.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="15-1103" title_number="15" title_name="Caroline 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 B or Class H license.</text> </level> <level label="b"> <text>The hours of sale for the permit:</text> <level label="1"> <text>begin at the same time for the underlying license; and</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>end at midnight.</text> </level> </level> <level label="c"> <level label="1"> <text>Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, the annual permit fee is $500.</text> </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="15-1201" title_number="15" title_name="Caroline County" subtitle_number="12" subtitle_name="Caterer's Licenses"> <level label="a"> <text>There is a local caterer’s license.</text> </level> <level label="b"> <text>The Board may issue the license to a person to contract with a sponsor of a public or private event to provide food and alcoholic beverages if the person holds:</text> <level label="1"> <text>an alcoholic beverages license issued in the county; and</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>a caterer’s license issued by the county health department.</text> </level> </level> <level label="c"> <text>The license authorizes a holder to:</text> <level label="1"> <text>sell or provide alcoholic beverages on the premises of a catered event during the event; and</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>exercise the privileges of the license only during the hours and on the days authorized for a Class B restaurant or hotel (on–sale) beer, wine, and liquor license.</text> </level> </level> <level label="d"> <text>The license holder shall provide food for consumption at the catered event.</text> </level> <level label="e"> <text>The Board shall set the fee for the license.</text> </level> <level label="f"> <text>This section does not require a holder of a Class B restaurant or hotel (on–sale) beer, wine, and liquor license to obtain a local caterer’s license for catering on the premises for which the Class B license is issued.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="15-1301" title_number="15" title_name="Caroline 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>§ 4–1203 (“Class C per diem beer and Class C per diem beer and wine licenses”);</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>§ 4–1204 (“Class C per diem beer, wine, and liquor license”);</text> </level> <level label="3"> <text>§ 4–1205 (“License fees”);</text> </level> <level label="4"> <text>§ 4–1206 (“License to dispose of stock”);</text> </level> <level label="5"> <text>§ 4–1207 (“Temporary move of licensed premises”);</text> </level> <level label="6"> <text>§ 4–1208 (“Hours and days of sale”); and</text> </level> <level label="7"> <text>§ 4–1209 (“Wine permit for fund–raising event”).</text> </level> </level> <level label="b"> <text>Section 4–1202 (“Per diem licenses”) of Division I of this article applies in the county, subject to § 15–1307 of this subtitle.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="15-1304" title_number="15" title_name="Caroline County" subtitle_number="13" subtitle_name="Temporary Licenses"> <level label="a"> <text>There is a 1–day beer, wine, and liquor tasting (BWLT) license.</text> </level> <level label="b"> <text>The Board may issue the license to a holder of a license or an organization that qualifies for a Class C per diem beer, a Class C per diem beer and wine, or a Class C per diem beer, wine, and liquor license.</text> </level> <level label="c"> <level label="1"> <text>The license authorizes the holder to allow the consumption of beer, wine, or liquor for tasting if:</text> <level label="i"> <text>the consumer is not charged for the beer, wine, or liquor; and</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>the beer, wine, or liquor is consumed on the licensed premises.</text> </level> </level> <level label="2"> <text>The license may not be issued to a person more than 26 times in a calendar year.</text> </level> </level> <level label="d"> <text>The Board need not publish a license application before granting the license.</text> </level> <level label="e"> <text>An individual may consume beer, wine, or liquor covered by the license in a quantity of not more than:</text> <level label="1"> <text>3 ounces from each offering of beer, and 9 ounces from all offerings in a day;</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>1 ounce from each offering of wine, and 4 ounces from all offerings in a day; and</text> </level> <level label="3"> <level label="0"> <text>5 ounce from each offering of liquor, and 2.5 ounces from all offerings in a day.</text> </level> </level> </level> <level label="f"> <text>At the end of the day for which the license is valid, the license holder shall dispose of beer, wine, or liquor that remains in a container that was opened for tasting.</text> </level> <level label="g"> <text>The license fee is $50.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="15-1307" title_number="15" title_name="Caroline County" subtitle_number="13" subtitle_name="Temporary Licenses"> <level label="a"> <text>The Board may issue a per diem license of any retail class.</text> </level> <level label="b"> <text>A per diem license authorizes the license holder to exercise any privilege conferred by the class of license at an entertainment event held by a club.</text> </level> <level label="c"> <level label="1"> <text>The license shall be in the form that the Board requires.</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>The applicant shall sign the license.</text> </level> </level> <level label="d"> <text>The license may not be issued to a club more than 12 times in a calendar year.</text> </level> <level label="e"> <text>The fee for the license is $50.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="15-1308" title_number="15" title_name="Caroline County" subtitle_number="13" subtitle_name="Temporary Licenses"> <level label="a"> <text>Instead of issuing individual event licenses, the Board may issue a multiple event license for a particular class of license.</text> </level> <level label="b"> <text>The number of days for which a multiple event license may be used by a single applicant may not exceed 40 per calendar year.</text> </level> <level label="c"> <level label="1"> <text>A multiple event license shall be issued:</text> <level label="i"> <text>for one premises only; and</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, to the same applicant for all events for which the license is issued.</text> </level> </level> <level label="2"> <text>The Board may:</text> <level label="i"> <text>approve in writing a substitute applicant; and</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>before approving a substitute applicant, hold a hearing.</text> </level> </level> </level> <level label="d"> <text>A server who is certified as having completed an alcohol awareness program shall be on the premises for which a multiple event license is issued when alcoholic beverages are served.</text> </level> <level label="e"> <level label="1"> <text>The holder of a multiple event license under this section may store alcoholic beverages on the licensed premises between individual licensed events if the alcoholic beverages:</text> <level label="i"> <text>are in a specially identified locked and secured location; and</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>are not sold or consumed except during licensed event hours for licensed event purposes.</text> </level> </level> <level label="2"> <level label="i"> <text>The license holder shall keep complete and accurate records of all alcoholic beverages purchased and sold on the licensed premises.</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>The records shall be:</text> <level label="1"> <text>maintained on the licensed premises for 2 years; and</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>available for inspection by authorized personnel of the Comptroller, the Executive Director, and the Board.</text> </level> </level> <level label="iii"> <text>The records shall include a completed pre– and post–inventory of all alcoholic beverages for each individual event.</text> </level> </level> <level label="3"> <text>Authorized personnel of the Comptroller, the Executive Director, and the Board may inspect the premises of the license holder as provided under § 6–202 of this article.</text> </level> <level label="4"> <text>A license holder who violates this subsection is subject to:</text> <level label="i"> <text>for the first offense, a fine of $100; and</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>for a subsequent offense, a fine not exceeding $500 and denial of future requests for a license for an individual event or a special multiple event license.</text> </level> </level> </level> <level label="f"> <level label="1"> <text>The fee for a multiple event license is:</text> <level label="i"> <text>$250 for not more than 10 events per year;</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>$500 for not more than 20 events per year;</text> </level> <level label="iii"> <text>$750 for not more than 30 events per year; and</text> </level> <level label="iv"> <text>$1,000 for not more than 40 events per year.</text> </level> </level> <level label="2"> <text>The Board may not issue a refund if the license holder holds fewer events during the calendar year than the number of events that the license holder is entitled to hold.</text> </level> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="15-1401" title_number="15" title_name="Caroline 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>§ 4–111 (“Payment of license fees”);</text> </level> <level label="5"> <text>§ 4–112 (“Disposition of license fees”);</text> </level> <level label="6"> <text>§ 4–113 (“Refund of license fees”); and</text> </level> <level label="7"> <text>§ 4–114 (“Fees for licenses issued for less than 1 year”).</text> </level> </level> <level label="b"> <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="c"> <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="1"> <text>§ 4–107 (“Criminal history records check”), in addition to §§ 15–1402 through 15–1405 of this subtitle;</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>§ 4–109 (“Required information on application — In general”), in addition to § 15–1406 of this subtitle and subject to § 15–1407 of this subtitle;</text> </level> <level label="3"> <text>§ 4–103 (“Application on behalf of partnership”), subject to § 15–1407 of this subtitle;</text> </level> <level label="4"> <text>§ 4–104 (“Application on behalf of corporation or club”), subject to § 15–1407 of this subtitle; and</text> </level> <level label="5"> <text>§ 4–105 (“Application on behalf of limited liability company”), subject to § 15–1407 of this subtitle.</text> </level> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="15-1402" title_number="15" title_name="Caroline County" subtitle_number="14" subtitle_name="Applications for Licenses"> <text>The Board shall obtain criminal history record information of each applicant for a license from the Central Repository.</text> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="15-1403" title_number="15" title_name="Caroline County" subtitle_number="14" subtitle_name="Applications for Licenses"> <text>When considering an application for a new license, the Board shall keep all criminal history record information in a sealed envelope available only to the members of the Board and their designees.</text> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="15-1404" title_number="15" title_name="Caroline County" subtitle_number="14" subtitle_name="Applications for Licenses"> <text>The Board may require an applicant for a license renewal to meet the requirements of § 4–107 of this article.</text> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="15-1405" title_number="15" title_name="Caroline County" subtitle_number="14" subtitle_name="Applications for Licenses"> <text>The Board shall set and charge a fee to cover the cost of obtaining the applicant’s fingerprints and the results of the State and national criminal history records check.</text> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="15-1406" title_number="15" title_name="Caroline County" subtitle_number="14" subtitle_name="Applications for Licenses"> <level label="a"> <level label="1"> <text>An application for a license shall include a statement that:</text> <level label="i"> <text>the applicant is at least 21 years old;</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>the applicant will carry on the business authorized by the license for the applicant or for a business entity and not as an agent of another person;</text> </level> <level label="iii"> <level label="1"> <text>the applicant will manage the business in person; or</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>if the license is issued to a business entity, an individual who is specified in the application will manage the business;</text> </level> </level> <level label="iv"> <text>the applicant will not sell alcoholic beverages designated under the license to a person under the age of 21 years; and</text> </level> <level label="v"> <text>the applicant consents to the use of evidence discovered during a lawful inspection of the licensed premises as admissible in a prosecution or on a hearing for a revocation, suspension, or restriction of the license.</text> </level> </level> <level label="2"> <text>The applicant shall verify the statements in the application by affidavit made before a notary or other person authorized to administer oaths.</text> </level> </level> <level label="b"> <text>A person who makes a false statement in an application is guilty of the misdemeanor of perjury and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 10 years and license revocation.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="15-1407" title_number="15" title_name="Caroline County" subtitle_number="14" subtitle_name="Applications for Licenses"> <level label="a"> <text>At the time an application for an alcoholic beverages license is filed, at least one of the applicants shall be a resident of the State.</text> </level> <level label="b"> <text>The license remains valid only for as long as at least one of the applicants remains a resident of the State.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="15-1501" title_number="15" title_name="Caroline 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>§�4–202�(“Authority of local licensing boards”);</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>§�4–205�(“Chain store, supermarket, or discount house”);</text> </level> <level label="3"> <text>§�4–206�(“Limitations on retail sales floor space”);</text> </level> <level label="4"> <text>§�4–207�(“Licenses issued to minors”);</text> </level> <level label="5"> <text>§�4–208�(“Notice of license application required”);</text> </level> <level label="6"> <text>§�4–209�(“Hearing”);</text> </level> <level label="7"> <text>§�4–211�(“License forms; effective date; expiration”);</text> </level> <level label="8"> <text>§�4–212�(“License not property”); and</text> </level> <level label="9"> <text>§�4–213�(“Replacement licenses”).</text> </level> </level> <level label="b"> <text>Section 4–214 (“Waiting periods after denial of license applications”) of Division I of this article does not apply in the county and is superseded by § 15–1504 of this subtitle.</text> </level> <level label="c"> <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>§�4–203�(“Prohibition against issuing multiple licenses to individual or for use of entity”), subject to § 15–1502 of this subtitle and Subtitle 13, Part III of this title;</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>§�4–204�(“Prohibition against issuing multiple licenses for same premises”), subject to § 15–1502 of this subtitle; and</text> </level> <level label="3"> <text>§�4–210�(“Approval or denial of license application”), in addition to § 15–1503 of this subtitle.</text> </level> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="15-1502" title_number="15" title_name="Caroline 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 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="15-1503" title_number="15" title_name="Caroline County" subtitle_number="15" subtitle_name="Issuance or Denial of Licenses"> <text>Before the Board issues a license, the Board shall consider and determine as suitable:</text> <level label="1"> <text>the moral character and financial responsibility of the applicant;</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>the appropriateness of the location of the place described in the application, taking into consideration the number of existing licenses; and</text> </level> <level label="3"> <text>the general fitness of the applicant to uphold the public trust.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="15-1504" title_number="15" title_name="Caroline County" subtitle_number="15" subtitle_name="Issuance or Denial of Licenses"> <level label="a"> <text>If a license application is denied on grounds relating to the suitability of the applicant, the Board may not receive another application from the applicant for any type of license at any premises for 6 months after the denial.</text> </level> <level label="b"> <text>If a license application is denied on grounds relating to the suitability of the location described in the application, the Board may not receive any type of license application for the location for 1 year after the denial.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="15-1505" title_number="15" title_name="Caroline County" subtitle_number="15" subtitle_name="Issuance or Denial of Licenses"> <text>A license holder may exchange the license for any other license for the same premises by complying with the application procedures of this title and paying the license fees.</text> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="15-1701" title_number="15" title_name="Caroline 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>§�4–302�(“Transfer of place of business; transfer of license and inventory”);</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>§�4–303�(“Chain store, supermarket, or discount house”);</text> </level> <level label="3"> <text>§�4–304�(“Compliance with Bulk Transfers Act required”); and</text> </level> <level label="4"> <text>§�4–305�(“Filing fee and endorsement”).</text> </level> </level> <level label="b"> <text>Section 4–306 (“Substitution of names of officers on license”) of Division I of this article applies in the county, subject to § 15–1702 of this subtitle.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="15-1702" title_number="15" title_name="Caroline County" subtitle_number="17" subtitle_name="Transfer of Licenses; Substitution of Names on License"> <level label="a"> <text>Subject to subsection (b) of this section, if a holder of a license for the use of a business or club wishes to substitute on the license the name of an officer of the business or club, the license holder may file a petition for substitution with the Board instead of filing an application for transfer of the license.</text> </level> <level label="b"> <text>The Board may approve the petition only if the license holder demonstrates that the substitute officer is fit to engage in the business authorized by this article.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="15-1703" title_number="15" title_name="Caroline County" subtitle_number="17" subtitle_name="Transfer of Licenses; Substitution of Names on License"> <text>An applicant for a transfer of a license is subject to a State and national criminal history records check under § 4–107 of this article.</text> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="15-1704" title_number="15" title_name="Caroline County" subtitle_number="17" subtitle_name="Transfer of Licenses; Substitution of Names on License"> <level label="a"> <text>When considering a transfer of a license, the Board shall keep all criminal history records in a sealed envelope available only to the members of the Board and their designees.</text> </level> <level label="b"> <text>The Board shall set and charge a fee to cover the cost of obtaining the applicant’s fingerprints and the results of the State and national criminal history records check.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="15-1801" title_number="15" title_name="Caroline 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="15-1802" title_number="15" title_name="Caroline County" subtitle_number="18" subtitle_name="Renewal of Licenses"> <text>The Board may require an applicant for a license renewal to meet the requirements of § 4–107 of this article.</text> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="15-1901" title_number="15" title_name="Caroline 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>§ 4–504 (“Employment of underage individuals”);</text> </level> <level label="4"> <text>§ 4–506 (“Evidence of purchaser’s age”);</text> </level> <level label="5"> <text>§ 4–507 (“Retail delivery of alcoholic beverages”); and</text> </level> <level label="6"> <text>§ 4–508 (“Display of license”).</text> </level> </level> <level label="b"> <text>Section 4–505 (“Alcohol awareness program”) of Division I of this article applies in the county, subject to § 15–1902 of this subtitle.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="15-1902" title_number="15" title_name="Caroline County" subtitle_number="19" subtitle_name="Conduct of License Holders"> <level label="a"> <level label="1"> <text>The individual certified by an approved alcohol awareness program may be absent from the licensed premises for an emergency if the absence lasts for not more than 2 hours.</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>The Board shall require the license holder to keep a log book on the licensed premises that documents each temporary absence, the length of time of the absence, and the reason for the absence, in the form that the Board requires.</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="15-2001" title_number="15" title_name="Caroline 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, operator, or 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="15-2002" title_number="15" title_name="Caroline County" subtitle_number="20" subtitle_name="Hours and Days for Consumption and Sale"> <level label="a"> <text>A holder of a Class A beer license may sell beer on Monday through Sunday from 6 a.m. to 2 a.m. the following day.</text> </level> <level label="b"> <level label="1"> <text>A holder of a Class B beer license may sell beer on Monday through Sunday from 6 a.m. to 2 a.m. the following day.</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>The license holder may sell beer at a bar or counter on Sunday.</text> </level> </level> <level label="c"> <level label="1"> <text>A holder of a Class C beer license may sell beer on Monday through Sunday from 6 a.m. to 2 a.m. the following day.</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>The license holder may sell beer at a bar or counter on Sunday.</text> </level> </level> <level label="d"> <text>A holder of a 7–day Class D beer license may sell beer on Monday through Sunday from 6 a.m. to 2 a.m. the following day.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="15-2003" title_number="15" title_name="Caroline County" subtitle_number="20" subtitle_name="Hours and Days for Consumption and Sale"> <level label="a"> <text>A holder of a 6–day or 7–day Class A beer and wine license may sell beer and wine on Monday through Sunday from 6 a.m. to 2 a.m. the following day.</text> </level> <level label="b"> <text>Reserved.</text> </level> <level label="c"> <text>A holder of a Class C beer and wine license may sell beer and wine on Monday through Sunday from 6 a.m. to 2 a.m. the following day.</text> </level> <level label="d"> <text>A holder of a Class D beer and wine license may sell beer and wine on Monday through Sunday from 6 a.m. to 2 a.m. the following day.</text> </level> <level label="e"> <text>A holder of a Class H beer and wine license may sell beer and wine on Monday through Sunday from 6 a.m. to 2 a.m. the following day.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="15-2004" title_number="15" title_name="Caroline County" subtitle_number="20" subtitle_name="Hours and Days for Consumption and Sale"> <level label="a"> <level label="1"> <text>A holder of a 6–day or 7–day 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>On Sunday, a holder of a 7–day Class A beer, wine, and liquor license may sell for off–premises consumption:</text> <level label="i"> <text>beer and wine, from 8 a.m. to midnight; and</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>liquor, from 1 p.m. to midnight.</text> </level> </level> </level> <level label="b"> <level label="1"> <text>A holder of a 6–day or 7–day Class B beer, wine, and liquor 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="2"> <text>The holder of a 7–day Class B beer, wine, and liquor license may sell beer, wine, and liquor from a bar or counter on Sunday.</text> </level> </level> <level label="c"> <level label="1"> <text>A holder of a Class C beer, wine, and liquor 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="2"> <text>The license holder may sell beer, wine, and liquor at a bar or counter on Sunday.</text> </level> </level> <level label="d"> <text>A holder of a 6–day or 7–day Class D beer, wine, and liquor license may sell beer, wine, and liquor from 6 a.m. to 2 a.m. the following day.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="15-2005" title_number="15" title_name="Caroline County" subtitle_number="20" subtitle_name="Hours and Days for Consumption and Sale"> <level label="a"> <text>Except as provided in subsections (b) and (c) of this section, a holder of a license that allows the sale of alcoholic beverages for on–premises consumption may sell the alcoholic beverages allowed by the license from 2 p.m. on December 31 to midnight on January 1, no matter what days of the week December 31 and January 1 fall on.</text> </level> <level label="b"> <text>A holder of a license that allows the sale of alcoholic beverages for on–premises consumption may sell alcoholic beverages in accordance with the hours authorized by the license if the hours specified for December 31 and January 1 under subsection (a) of this section are more restrictive than the regular hours.</text> </level> <level label="c"> <text>A holder of a Class B or Class D license that allows beer sales for off–premises consumption may sell beer on December 31 and January 1 in accordance with the privileges granted by the license.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="15-2101" title_number="15" title_name="Caroline 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>§ 4–603 (“Revocation and suspension procedures”);</text> </level> <level label="3"> <text>§ 4–604 (“Grounds for revocation or suspension”); and</text> </level> <level label="4"> <text>§ 4–606 (“Effects of revocation”).</text> </level> </level> <level label="b"> <text>Section 4–605 (“Nudity and sexual displays”) of Division I of this article applies in the county, subject to § 15–2102 of this subtitle.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="15-2102" title_number="15" title_name="Caroline County" subtitle_number="21" subtitle_name="Revocation and Suspension of Licenses"> <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 decide whether to revoke a license. </text> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="15-2201" title_number="15" title_name="Caroline 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="15-2301" title_number="15" title_name="Caroline 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 § 15–2302 of this subtitle.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="15-2302" title_number="15" title_name="Caroline 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 the corporation for the benefit of the corporation.</text> </level> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="15-2401" title_number="15" title_name="Caroline 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="15-2501" title_number="15" title_name="Caroline County" subtitle_number="25" subtitle_name="Unlicensed Establishments"> <level label="a"> <text>A person may not serve setups, including drinking containers and ice, or serve, provide, keep, or allow to be consumed alcoholic beverages or other component parts of mixed alcoholic drinks in a place of adult entertainment that:</text> <level label="1"> <text>does not hold a license under this article; and</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>allows in the establishment any form of sexual display or attire prohibited under § 4–605 of this article.</text> </level> </level> <level label="b"> <text>A person who operates an establishment for profit that is not licensed under this article may not knowingly allow a customer to bring alcoholic beverages for consumption into 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="15-2502" title_number="15" title_name="Caroline County" subtitle_number="25" subtitle_name="Unlicensed Establishments"> <level label="a"> <text>From 2 a.m. to 6 a.m. on any day, an individual may not consume alcoholic beverages in:</text> <level label="1"> <text>an establishment open to the public;</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>a place of public entertainment; or</text> </level> <level label="3"> <text>a place at which setups or other component parts of mixed alcoholic beverages are sold under a license issued under the Business Regulation Article.</text> </level> </level> <level label="b"> <text>An owner or a manager of an establishment or a place specified in subsection (a) of this section may not knowingly allow consumption of alcoholic beverages between the hours specified in subsection (a) of this section.</text> </level> <level label="c"> <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="15-2601" title_number="15" title_name="Caroline 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>§ 6–204 (“Power to summon witnesses”);</text> </level> <level label="4"> <text>§ 6–205 (“Peace officers”);</text> </level> <level label="5"> <text>§ 6–206 (“Charging document for unlawful sale of alcoholic beverage”);</text> </level> <level label="6"> <text>§ 6–207 (“Display of alcoholic beverages as prima facie evidence of sale”);</text> </level> <level label="7"> <text>§ 6–208 (“Regulating possession or consumption of alcohol in public places”);</text> </level> <level label="8"> <text>§ 6–209 (“Adoption of standards for authorization of consumption”); and</text> </level> <level label="9"> <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 § 15–2602 of this subtitle.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="15-2602" title_number="15" title_name="Caroline 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 § 6–319 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="15-2701" title_number="15" title_name="Caroline 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>§ 6–304 (“Selling or providing alcoholic beverages to individual under the age of 21 years”);</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>§ 6–305 (“Proof of age for sale of alcoholic beverages”);</text> </level> <level label="3"> <text>§ 6–306 (“Defense to prosecution for sale to underage individual”);</text> </level> <level label="4"> <text>§ 6–307 (“Selling or providing alcoholic beverages to intoxicated individual”);</text> </level> <level label="5"> <text>§ 6–308 (“Allowing on–premises consumption of alcoholic beverages not purchased from license holder”);</text> </level> <level label="6"> <text>§ 6–309 (“Allowing on–premises consumption or possession of alcoholic beverages by individual under the age of 21 years”);</text> </level> <level label="7"> <text>§ 6–310 (“Providing free food”);</text> </level> <level label="8"> <text>§ 6–311 (“Restrictions on purchases and sales by retail dealer”);</text> </level> <level label="9"> <text>§ 6–312 (“Beverage misrepresentation”);</text> </level> <level label="10"> <text>§ 6–313 (“Tampering with alcoholic beverage container”);</text> </level> <level label="11"> <text>§ 6–314 (“Sale of alcoholic beverage container with detachable metal tab”);</text> </level> <level label="12"> <text>§ 6–315 (“Alcoholic beverage in container without regular label presumed illicit”);</text> </level> <level label="13"> <text>§ 6–316 (“Maximum alcohol content”);</text> </level> <level label="14"> <text>§ 6–317 (“Multiple serving purchase required”);</text> </level> <level label="15"> <text>§ 6–319 (“On–premises consumption of alcoholic beverages not purchased from license holder”);</text> </level> <level label="16"> <text>§ 6–320 (“Disorderly intoxication”);</text> </level> <level label="17"> <text>§ 6–321 (“Consumption of alcoholic beverages in public”);</text> </level> <level label="18"> <text>§ 6–323 (“Possession or use of Alcohol Without Liquid machine”);</text> </level> <level label="19"> <text>§ 6–326 (“Sale of alcoholic beverages in powder or crystalline form prohibited”);</text> </level> <level label="20"> <text>§ 6–327 (“Unlicensed out–of–state sale of alcoholic beverages”);</text> </level> <level label="21"> <text>§ 6–328 (“Tax evasion”);</text> </level> <level label="22"> <text>§ 6–329 (“Destruction of evidence”); and</text> </level> <level label="23"> <text>§ 6–330 (“Perjury”).</text> </level> </level> <level label="b"> <text>Section 6–322 (“Possession of open container”) of Division I of this article applies in the county, subject to § 15–2702 of this subtitle.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="15-2702" title_number="15" title_name="Caroline County" subtitle_number="27" subtitle_name="Prohibited Acts"> <text>An individual may possess an alcoholic beverage in an open container on private property described under § 6–322(a)(1) of this article only if the individual possesses and presents the written consent of the owner of the property. </text> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="15-2703" title_number="15" title_name="Caroline County" subtitle_number="27" subtitle_name="Prohibited Acts"> <level label="a"> <text>A holder of a Class A beer, wine, and liquor license may not allow an individual under the age of 18 years to play pool, billiards, shuffleboard, pinball, a console machine, or any other game of chance or skill in the licensed establishment unless the individual is accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.</text> </level> <level label="b"> <text>A license holder who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 30 days or a fine or both.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="15-2801" title_number="15" title_name="Caroline 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="15-2802" title_number="15" title_name="Caroline 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 a cause for suspension of a license.</text> </level> <level label="b"> <text>A penalty imposed under subsection (a) of this section:</text> <level label="1"> <text>is in addition to and does not limit any other penalty for the same violation; and</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>is independent of any related court action based on the same violation.</text> </level> </level> <level label="c"> <text>Fines collected under this section shall be paid into the general fund of the county.</text> </level> </section>