<section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="20-101" title_number="20" title_name="Frederick 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 Frederick County.</text> </level> <level label="c"> <text>“County” means Frederick County.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="20-102" title_number="20" title_name="Frederick County" subtitle_number="1" subtitle_name="Definitions; General Provisions"> <text>This title applies only in Frederick County.</text> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="20-103" title_number="20" title_name="Frederick 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="20-104" title_number="20" title_name="Frederick County" subtitle_number="1" subtitle_name="Definitions; General Provisions"> <level label="a"> <text>Subject to subsection (b) of this section, to qualify as a restaurant under this title, a restaurant shall have average daily receipts from the sale of food that are at least 40% of the total average daily receipts of the restaurant.</text> </level> <level label="b"> <level label="1"> <text>The average daily receipts requirement under subsection (a) of this section expires at 10 p.m.</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>After 10 p.m., there is no requirement for a restaurant regarding average daily receipts from the sale of food and alcoholic beverages.</text> </level> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="20-201" title_number="20" title_name="Frederick County" subtitle_number="2" subtitle_name="Board of License Commissioners"> <text>There is a Board of License Commissioners for Frederick County.</text> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="20-202" title_number="20" title_name="Frederick County" subtitle_number="2" subtitle_name="Board of License Commissioners"> <level label="a"> <text>The Governor shall appoint three members to the Board.</text> </level> <level label="b"> <text>Each member of the Board shall be:</text> <level label="1"> <text>a registered voter of the county during the member’s term of office; and</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>an individual of good moral character and integrity who reasonably reflects the citizenry of the county.</text> </level> </level> <level label="c"> <level label="1"> <text>In this subsection, “direct or indirect interest” means an interest that is proprietary or obtained by a loan, mortgage, or lien or in any other manner.</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>A member of the Board may not:</text> <level label="i"> <text>have a direct or indirect interest in or on a premises where alcoholic beverages are manufactured or sold;</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>have a direct or indirect interest in a business wholly or partly devoted to the manufacture or sale of alcoholic beverages;</text> </level> <level label="iii"> <text>own stock in:</text> <level label="1"> <text>a corporation that has a direct or indirect interest in a premises where alcoholic beverages are manufactured or sold; or</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>a business wholly or partly devoted to the manufacture or sale of alcoholic beverages;</text> </level> </level> <level label="iv"> <text>hold any other public office or employment; or</text> </level> <level label="v"> <text>solicit or receive, directly or indirectly, a commission, remuneration, or gift from:</text> <level label="1"> <text>a person engaged in the manufacture or sale of alcoholic beverages; or</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>a license holder.</text> </level> </level> </level> <level label="3"> <text>A person who violates this subsection is guilty of a misdemeanor and is subject to a fine not exceeding $1,000.</text> </level> </level> <level label="d"> <level label="1"> <text>The term of a member is 5 years.</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>The terms of the members are staggered as required by the terms provided for members of the Board on July 1, 2016.</text> </level> </level> <level label="e"> <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 label="f"> <level label="1"> <text>The Governor may remove a member for incompetence, misconduct, neglect of a duty required by law, or unprofessional or dishonorable conduct.</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> <level label="g"> <level label="1"> <text>In this subsection, “campaign finance entity” has the meaning stated in § 1–101 of the Election Law Article.</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>A member, a person acting on behalf of the member, a campaign finance entity of the member, or any other campaign finance entity operated in coordination with the member may not solicit, receive, deposit, or use a contribution while the member is serving on the Board.</text> </level> <level label="3"> <text>A campaign finance entity of the member or any other campaign finance entity operated in coordination with the member may not make an expenditure, except to pay a late filing fee or civil penalty imposed under Title 13 of the Election Law Article, while the member is serving on the Board.</text> </level> <level label="4"> <text>A campaign finance entity of the member or any other campaign finance entity operated in coordination with the member shall pay any outstanding obligations before the member begins serving on the Board.</text> </level> <level label="5"> <text>Not later than 48 hours after opening a campaign account through a campaign finance entity, a member who has established an authorized candidate campaign committee shall vacate the member’s position on the Board in accordance with § 5–866 of the General Provisions Article.</text> </level> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="20-203" title_number="20" title_name="Frederick County" subtitle_number="2" subtitle_name="Board of License Commissioners"> <text>From among its members, the Board shall elect a chair.</text> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="20-204" title_number="20" title_name="Frederick County" subtitle_number="2" subtitle_name="Board of License Commissioners"> <level label="a"> <text>A majority of the members then serving on the Board is a quorum.</text> </level> <level label="b"> <text>The Board shall meet at least once a month.</text> </level> <level label="c"> <level label="1"> <level label="i"> <text>The chair of the Board shall receive an annual salary of $7,000.</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>Each other member of the Board shall receive an annual salary of $6,500.</text> </level> </level> <level label="2"> <text>The chair and other members of the Board shall be reimbursed for reasonable expenses.</text> </level> </level> <level label="d"> <level label="1"> <text>With the approval of the governing body of the county, the chair of the Board may employ the clerical assistants necessary to discharge the duties of the Board.</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>The salary of the clerical assistants shall be set by the governing body of the county and provided for in the county budget.</text> </level> <level label="3"> <text>The restrictions and penalty under § 20–202(c) of this subtitle regarding direct and indirect interests of members of the Board in alcoholic beverages activities apply to employees of the Board.</text> </level> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="20-205" title_number="20" title_name="Frederick County" subtitle_number="2" subtitle_name="Board of License Commissioners"> <level label="a"> <text>The Board may appoint:</text> <level label="1"> <text>one chief inspector; and</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>not more than:</text> <level label="i"> <text>one full–time inspector in addition to the chief alcoholic beverages inspector; or</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>two part–time inspectors.</text> </level> </level> </level> <level label="b"> <text>To qualify for appointment as an inspector of any type, an individual shall:</text> <level label="1"> <text>be of high moral character; and</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>possess a sound reputation for sobriety, honesty, and integrity.</text> </level> </level> <level label="c"> <level label="1"> <text>An inspector of any type shall:</text> <level label="i"> <text>receive the compensation set by the governing body of the county and provided for in the county budget;</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>be reimbursed for reasonable expenses; and</text> </level> <level label="iii"> <text>receive reimbursement for mileage at the standard rate set by the governing body of the county.</text> </level> </level> <level label="2"> <text>Reimbursement for mileage does not include travel to and from the inspector’s home and office.</text> </level> </level> <level label="d"> <level label="1"> <text>An inspector of any type:</text> <level label="i"> <text>may issue a civil citation as allowed under § 20–2603 of this title; and</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>shall:</text> <level label="1"> <text>possess the power of a peace officer in the State arising out of or relating to the enforcement of this article;</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>submit monthly reports in writing to the Board of the inspector’s activities, setting forth complaints or violations that the inspector observed or that were reported to the inspector;</text> </level> <level label="3"> <text>assist the Board to enforce the alcoholic beverages laws; and</text> </level> <level label="4"> <text>have any other duties that the Board requires.</text> </level> </level> </level> <level label="2"> <text>The chief inspector shall determine the hours and assignments of all inspectors.</text> </level> </level> <level label="e"> <text>The restrictions and penalty under § 20–202(c) of this subtitle regarding direct and indirect interests of members of the Board in alcoholic beverages activities apply to full–time and part–time inspectors.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="20-206" title_number="20" title_name="Frederick County" subtitle_number="2" subtitle_name="Board of License Commissioners"> <text>The County Treasurer shall:</text> <level label="1"> <text>receive all the license fees that the Board collects; and</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>from the fees, pay all the salaries and expenses of the Board.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="20-207" title_number="20" title_name="Frederick 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="20-301" title_number="20" title_name="Frederick 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="20-401" title_number="20" title_name="Frederick 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>§ 2–203 (“Class 9 limited distillery license”);</text> </level> <level label="3"> <text>§ 2–204 (“Class 2 rectifying license”);</text> </level> <level label="4"> <text>§ 2–210 (“Class 8 farm brewery license”);</text> </level> <level label="5"> <text>§ 2–211 (“Residency requirement”);</text> </level> <level label="6"> <text>§ 2–212 (“Additional licenses”);</text> </level> <level label="7"> <text>§ 2–213 (“Additional fees”);</text> </level> <level label="8"> <text>§ 2–214 (“Sale or delivery restricted”);</text> </level> <level label="9"> <text>§ 2–215 (“Beer sale on credit to retail dealer prohibited”);</text> </level> <level label="10"> <text>§ 2–216 (“Interaction between manufacturing entities and retailers”);</text> </level> <level label="11"> <text>§ 2–217 (“Distribution of alcoholic beverages — Prohibited practices”); and</text> </level> <level label="12"> <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>§ 2–202 (“Class 1 distillery license”), subject to §§ 20–402.1 and 20–408 of this subtitle;</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>§ 2–205 (“Class 3 winery license”), subject to § 20–403 of this subtitle;</text> </level> <level label="3"> <text>§ 2–206 (“Class 4 limited winery license”), subject to § 20–404 of this subtitle;</text> </level> <level label="4"> <text>§ 2–207 (“Class 5 brewery license”), subject to §§ 20–402.1 and 20–407 of this subtitle;</text> </level> <level label="5"> <text>§ 2–208 (“Class 6 pub–brewery license”), subject to § 20–405 of this subtitle; and</text> </level> <level label="6"> <text>§ 2–209 (“Class 7 micro–brewery license”), subject to § 20–406 of this subtitle.</text> </level> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="20-402" title_number="20" title_name="Frederick 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="20-402.1" title_number="20" title_name="Frederick County" subtitle_number="4" subtitle_name="Manufacturer's Licenses"> <level label="a"> <text>There is a manufacturer’s limited beer, wine, and liquor permit.</text> </level> <level label="b"> <text>The Board may issue the permit to a holder of a manufacturer’s license with a local on–site consumption permit under § 2–202 or § 2–207 of this article.</text> </level> <level label="c"> <level label="1"> <level label="i"> <text>Subject to subparagraph (ii) of this paragraph, the permit authorizes the holder to allow a licensed caterer or other contracted party to provide sealed beer, wine, and liquor products not manufactured by the holder during private events for on–premises consumption at the premises licensed for the manufacturer’s license.</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>The holder may not have a direct or indirect pecuniary interest in the licensed caterer or other contracted party.</text> </level> </level> <level label="2"> <text>The holder may not allow patrons who are visiting any part of the manufacturer’s licensed premises that is open to the public to enter the private event area while the private event is being held.</text> </level> </level> <level label="d"> <text>The holder shall request approval from the Board before each event.</text> </level> <level label="e"> <text>The Board shall adopt regulations to carry out this section, including:</text> <level label="1"> <text>criteria for approving events; and</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>setting the annual permit fee.</text> </level> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="20-403" title_number="20" title_name="Frederick County" subtitle_number="4" subtitle_name="Manufacturer's Licenses"> <level label="a"> <text>This section applies to a Class 3 winery license in the county.</text> </level> <level label="b"> <text>A holder of the license may sell wine in any election district of the county.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="20-404" title_number="20" title_name="Frederick County" subtitle_number="4" subtitle_name="Manufacturer's Licenses"> <level label="a"> <text>This section applies to a Class 4 limited winery license in the county.</text> </level> <level label="b"> <text>A holder of the license may sell wine in any election district of the county.</text> </level> <level label="c"> <text>A holder of the license may provide tables and chairs on the premises of the plant for the sale, by the glass, of wine and pomace brandy made at the plant to an individual who:</text> <level label="1"> <level label="i"> <text>is participating in a guided tour of the plant; or</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>is attending a scheduled promotional event or other organized activity at the plant; and</text> </level> </level> <level label="2"> <text>has attained the Maryland legal drinking age.</text> </level> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="20-405" title_number="20" title_name="Frederick County" subtitle_number="4" subtitle_name="Manufacturer's Licenses"> <level label="a"> <text>This section applies to a Class 6 pub–brewery license in the county.</text> </level> <level label="b"> <text>Section 2–208(d) of this article does not apply in the county.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="20-406" title_number="20" title_name="Frederick County" subtitle_number="4" subtitle_name="Manufacturer's Licenses"> <level label="a"> <text>This section applies to a Class 7 micro–brewery license in the county.</text> </level> <level label="b"> <text>Notwithstanding § 2–209(b) of this article, the license may be issued only to a holder of:</text> <level label="1"> <text>a Class B beer, wine, and liquor (on–sale) license that is issued for use on the premises of a restaurant in the county; or</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>a Class MEC license that is issued for use on the premises of the Class MEC license if the premises is located in the Ballenger (23rd) election district.</text> </level> </level> <level label="c"> <text>The license holder is not subject to the manufacturing and licensing prohibitions under § 2–209(e) of this article.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="20-407" title_number="20" title_name="Frederick County" subtitle_number="4" subtitle_name="Manufacturer's Licenses"> <level label="a"> <text>There is a Class DBR license.</text> </level> <level label="b"> <text>The license may be issued to a holder of a Class 5 brewery license.</text> </level> <level label="c"> <text>The license serves as the on–premises consumption permit required under § 2–207(f) and (g) of this article.</text> </level> <level label="d"> <text>The license holder may sell:</text> <level label="1"> <text>food and nonalcoholic beverages; and</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>beer brewed at the brewery for on– and off–premises consumption to the extent the license holder is allowed under the license holder’s Class 5 brewery license.</text> </level> </level> <level label="e"> <text>The Board shall adopt regulations to carry out this section and to set the annual license fee.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="20-408" title_number="20" title_name="Frederick County" subtitle_number="4" subtitle_name="Manufacturer's Licenses"> <level label="a"> <text>There is a Class DDS permit.</text> </level> <level label="b"> <text>The permit may be issued to a holder of a Class 1 distillery license.</text> </level> <level label="c"> <text>The permit serves as the on–premises consumption permit required under § 2–202(e) and (i) of this article.</text> </level> <level label="d"> <text>The permit holder may sell:</text> <level label="1"> <text>food and nonalcoholic beverages; and</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>brandy, rum, whiskey, alcohol, and neutral spirits that are distilled, rectified, blended, and bottled at the distillery for on– and off–premises consumption to the extent the permit holder is allowed under the license holder’s Class 1 distillery license.</text> </level> </level> <level label="e"> <text>The Board shall adopt regulations to carry out this section and to set the annual permit fee.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="20-501" title_number="20" title_name="Frederick 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="20-502" title_number="20" title_name="Frederick County" subtitle_number="5" subtitle_name="Wholesaler's Licenses"> <text>Except as provided in § 20–503 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="20-503" title_number="20" title_name="Frederick 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="20-601" title_number="20" title_name="Frederick 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 was sold.</text> </level> </level> <level label="c"> <text>The annual license fee is $100.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="20-602" title_number="20" title_name="Frederick County" subtitle_number="6" subtitle_name="Beer Licenses"> <level label="a"> <text>There is a Class B 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 a hotel or restaurant at the place described in the license for on– and off–premises consumption.</text> </level> <level label="2"> <level label="i"> <text>This paragraph does not apply to a license holder that held the license on December 31, 1993, or to a person who has a permit for a building that was under construction on that date.</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>Except for recreational use premises such as bowling alleys and pool halls, the area normally used as a restaurant for the preparation and consumption of food and beverages on the licensed premises may not occupy less than 80% of the total area of the licensed premises.</text> </level> </level> </level> <level label="c"> <text>The annual license fee is $130.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="20-603" title_number="20" title_name="Frederick 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 $50.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="20-604" title_number="20" title_name="Frederick 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="20-701" title_number="20" title_name="Frederick 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 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 wine produced at the winery that contains not more than 22% of alcohol by volume.</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 is $50.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="20-801" title_number="20" title_name="Frederick 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="20-802" title_number="20" title_name="Frederick County" subtitle_number="8" subtitle_name="Beer and Wine Licenses"> <level label="a"> <text>There is a Class A beer and wine license.</text> </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>Except as provided in subsection (d) of this section, 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 fee is $140.</text> </level> <level label="d"> <level label="1"> <text>The Board may issue the license with a cheese and deli shop wine privilege for use in an establishment that has average daily receipts from the sale of cheese, meats, sandwiches, and other products normally associated with delis that are at least 50% of the total average daily receipts of the establishment.</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>The privilege authorizes the license holder to sell not more than 5 ounces of wine by the glass for on–premises consumption to a customer while the customer:</text> <level label="i"> <text>purchases items at the cheese and deli shop; or</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>attends a fund–raising event at the cheese and deli shop for which the Department of Permits and Inspections, if required, has issued a permit.</text> </level> </level> <level label="3"> <text>The holder of the privilege may sell wine for on–premises consumption during normal business hours, but not later than 9 p.m.</text> </level> <level label="4"> <text>The cheese and deli shop for which the privilege is granted is subject to the alcohol awareness training requirements under § 4–505 of this article, subject to § 20–1903 of this title.</text> </level> <level label="5"> <text>The annual fee for the privilege is $100.</text> </level> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="20-803" title_number="20" title_name="Frederick 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"> <level label="1"> <text>This subsection does not apply to:</text> <level label="i"> <text>a license holder licensed on or before December 31, 1993;</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>a person who had a permit for a building under construction on December 31, 1993; or</text> </level> <level label="iii"> <text>a recreational establishment, such as a bowling alley or pool hall.</text> </level> </level> <level label="2"> <text>The area of the licensed premises normally used as a restaurant for the preparation and consumption of food and beverages may not occupy less than 80% of the square footage of the premises.</text> </level> </level> <level label="d"> <text>The annual license fee is $160.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="20-804" title_number="20" title_name="Frederick County" subtitle_number="8" subtitle_name="Beer and Wine Licenses"> <level label="a"> <text>There is a Class C beer and wine license.</text> </level> <level label="b"> <text>The license authorizes the license holder to sell beer and 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 $70.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="20-805" title_number="20" title_name="Frederick County" subtitle_number="8" subtitle_name="Beer and Wine Licenses"> <text>A Class D beer and wine license may not be issued in the county.</text> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="20-901" title_number="20" title_name="Frederick 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"> <level label="1"> <text>The annual license fee is $650.</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>A Sunday permit may be issued for an additional annual fee of $650.</text> </level> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="20-902" title_number="20" title_name="Frederick County" subtitle_number="9" subtitle_name="Beer, Wine, and Liquor Licenses"> <level label="a"> <text>There is a Class B license in the Ballenger (23rd) election district.</text> </level> <level label="b"> <text>The Board may issue the license for use by a luxury–type restaurant that has:</text> <level label="1"> <text>a capital investment of at least $250,000 for dining room facilities and kitchen equipment, not including the cost of land, buildings, or leases; and</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>seating for at least 28 individuals.</text> </level> </level> <level label="c"> <text>The license authorizes the sale of beer, wine, and liquor for on–premises consumption.</text> </level> <level label="d"> <text>The license holder may sell beer, wine, and liquor during the hours and days as set out under § 20–2006(d) of this title.</text> </level> <level label="e"> <text>The annual license fee is $1,500.</text> </level> <level label="f"> <text>The Board shall define “luxury–type restaurant” by regulation.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="20-903" title_number="20" title_name="Frederick County" subtitle_number="9" subtitle_name="Beer, Wine, and Liquor Licenses"> <level label="a"> <text>There is a Class B beer, wine, and liquor hotel or motel license.</text> </level> <level label="b"> <text>The Board may issue the license for use by a hotel or motel that:</text> <level label="1"> <text>is an establishment to accommodate the public by providing services ordinarily found in a hotel or motel;</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>has at least 15 rooms;</text> </level> <level label="3"> <text>has a dining room with facilities for preparing and serving full–course meals for at least 28 individuals at one seating; and</text> </level> <level label="4"> <text>has a capital investment in the hotel or motel facility of at least $400,000.</text> </level> </level> <level label="c"> <level label="1"> <text>The license authorizes the license holder to sell beer, wine, and liquor by the individual drink at any place on the hotel or motel premises.</text> </level> <level label="2"> <level label="i"> <text>Subject to subparagraph (ii) of this paragraph, the license authorizes the license holder to sell beer, wine, and liquor by the bottle:</text> <level label="1"> <text>at any place on the premises for a banquet, party, hospitality room, meeting, or a similar function; and</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>for dinner in the restaurant portion of the premises.</text> </level> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>A customer may not remove from the premises any contents of a bottle sold under this paragraph that remains unused.</text> </level> </level> <level label="3"> <level label="i"> <text>The license authorizes the sale of beer, wine, and liquor by the bottle through room service to a registered patron in a hotel or motel room.</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>Not more than two bottles may be sold through room service to any one customer in a 24–hour period.</text> </level> <level label="iii"> <text>A bottle sold through room service may be removed from the premises by the customer on checking out from the hotel or motel.</text> </level> </level> </level> <level label="d"> <text>The Board may issue not more than 10 licenses to the same license holder.</text> </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 B beer, wine, and liquor license under § 20–2005(b) of this title.</text> </level> <level label="f"> <text>The annual license fee is $2,000.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="20-904" title_number="20" title_name="Frederick County" subtitle_number="9" subtitle_name="Beer, Wine, and Liquor Licenses"> <level label="a"> <text>There is a Class B beer, wine, and liquor hotel or restaurant license.</text> </level> <level label="b"> <text>The Board may issue the license for use by a hotel that:</text> <level label="1"> <text>is an establishment for the accommodation of the public providing service ordinarily found in hotels;</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>contains:</text> <level label="i"> <text>at least 25 rooms;</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>a lobby with a registration and mail desk; and</text> </level> <level label="iii"> <text>seating facilities and a dining room that serves full–course meals at least twice daily and that has a regular seating at tables, not including seats at bars or counters, for 28 or more individuals; and</text> </level> </level> <level label="3"> <text>is operated in a facility that:</text> <level label="i"> <text>is valued for State and local assessment and taxation at not less than $20,000; and</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>has personal property valued for State and local assessment and taxation at not less than $3,000.</text> </level> </level> </level> <level label="c"> <level label="1"> <text>Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, the Board may issue the license for use by a restaurant that:</text> <level label="i"> <text>serves full–course meals at least twice daily;</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>has regular seating at tables, not including seats at bars or counters, for 28 or more individuals;</text> </level> <level label="iii"> <text>is operated in a facility valued for State and local assessment and taxation at not less than $40,000; and</text> </level> <level label="iv"> <text>has personal property valued for State and local assessment and taxation at not less than $5,000.</text> </level> </level> <level label="2"> <level label="i"> <text>This subsection does not apply to or affect any license holder that had the license on December 31, 1993, or to a person who has a permit for a building that was under construction on that date.</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>The area normally used as a restaurant for the preparation and consumption of food and beverages shall occupy at least 80% of the square foot area of the licensed premises, except for premises used for recreation, such as a bowling alley or pool hall.</text> </level> </level> <level label="3"> <level label="i"> <text>The license holder may remove tables and chairs to accommodate additional patrons at not more than four special events held in the restaurant in a calendar year.</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>A restaurant that removes its tables and chairs for a special event:</text> <level label="1"> <text>shall give notice to the Board at least 1 week before the event;</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>shall store the removed tables and chairs in an appropriate location in the restaurant and in a manner that does not block the exits of the restaurant; and</text> </level> <level label="3"> <text>may not allow into the restaurant more than the maximum number of occupants that the County Fire Marshal allows.</text> </level> </level> </level> </level> <level label="d"> <level label="1"> <text>The license issued for a hotel or restaurant:</text> <level label="i"> <text>authorizes the sale of beer, wine, and liquor for on–premises consumption where meals are prepared and served; and</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>prohibits sales for consumption anywhere else, including at a bar or counter.</text> </level> </level> <level label="2"> <text>The license issued for a restaurant authorizes the sale for off–premises consumption of beverages with an alcoholic content of not more than 22%.</text> </level> </level> <level label="e"> <text>The Board may issue not more than 10 licenses to the same license holder.</text> </level> <level label="f"> <text>The license holder may sell beer, wine, and liquor during the hours and days as set out for a Class B beer, wine, and liquor license under § 20–2005(b) of this title.</text> </level> <level label="g"> <text>The annual license fee is:</text> <level label="1"> <text>$1,500 for a restaurant; and</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>$2,000 for a hotel.</text> </level> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="20-905" title_number="20" title_name="Frederick 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"> <text>The Board may issue the license for use by:</text> <level label="1"> <text>a nationally chartered fraternal, charitable, or veterans’ organization, regardless of how long the organization has been operating; or</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>any other club that has been operating for at least 3 years before the application for the license is made.</text> </level> </level> <level label="c"> <text>The license authorizes the license holder to sell at retail:</text> <level label="1"> <text>for on–premises consumption, beer, wine, and liquor at a club at the place described in the license; and</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>for off–premises consumption, collectible bottles of wine or liquor 30 calendar days before a special anniversary or special event.</text> </level> </level> <level label="d"> <text>The annual license fee is $600.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="20-906" title_number="20" title_name="Frederick County" subtitle_number="9" subtitle_name="Beer, Wine, and Liquor Licenses"> <text>A Class D beer, wine, and liquor license may not be issued in the county.</text> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="20-1001" title_number="20" title_name="Frederick County" subtitle_number="10" subtitle_name="Licenses for Specific Types of Organizations and Venues"> <level label="a"> <text>There is a Class B–A (arena) beer and wine license.</text> </level> <level label="b"> <text>The license authorizes the license holder to sell beer and wine by the drink on the campus of an institution of higher education:</text> <level label="1"> <text>from one or more outlets that the Board approves; and</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>for on–premises consumption at sporting and nonsporting events held at the institution.</text> </level> </level> <level label="c"> <text>The Board shall adopt regulations concerning the manner of dispensing beer and wine, the hours and days of sale, and the annual license fee.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="20-1001.1" title_number="20" title_name="Frederick County" subtitle_number="10" subtitle_name="Licenses for Specific Types of Organizations and Venues"> <level label="a"> <level label="1"> <text>The Board may issue an art gallery beer and wine license to a nonprofit or for–profit retail business engaged in the display and sale of original artwork, or copies of original artwork that are reproduced no more than 300 times, by an individual artist or a group of artists.</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>A business that displays and sells commercially prepared or mass–produced artistic products may not be issued the license.</text> </level> </level> <level label="b"> <text>The license holder may sell or serve beer and wine at retail for on–premises consumption when snacks are served during normal business hours but not later than midnight.</text> </level> <level label="c"> <text>The annual license fee is $100.</text> </level> <level label="d"> <text>The license may not be transferred from the location for which the license was originally issued to another location.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="20-1001.2" title_number="20" title_name="Frederick County" subtitle_number="10" subtitle_name="Licenses for Specific Types of Organizations and Venues"> <level label="a"> <text>There is a Class B–BF (banquet facility) beer, wine, and liquor license.</text> </level> <level label="b"> <text>The Board may issue the license for use by a banquet facility that:</text> <level label="1"> <text>accommodates the public for banquets, parties, meetings, and similar functions;</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>contains a dining room with adequate facilities for preparing and serving full–course meals for at least 100 individuals who are inside the facility or outside on the premises at one seating; and</text> </level> <level label="3"> <text>has a full commercial kitchen and adequate public bathroom facilities.</text> </level> </level> <level label="c"> <level label="1"> <text>The license authorizes the license holder to sell at retail beer, wine, and liquor by the drink or by the bottle for on–premises consumption if:</text> <level label="i"> <text>the beer, wine, and liquor are sold only during the function;</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, the license holder does not sell beer, wine, and liquor for off–premises consumption;</text> </level> <level label="iii"> <text>the license holder does not allow beer, wine, and liquor to be carried off the premises; and</text> </level> <level label="iv"> <text>food is provided at the function where the beer, wine, and liquor are provided.</text> </level> </level> <level label="2"> <text>The license holder may sell beer, wine, and liquor for off–premises consumption if the beer, wine, and liquor is:</text> <level label="i"> <text>in a collectible bottle commemorating a special anniversary or event; and</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>sold not more than 30 calendar days before the special anniversary or event.</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 B beer, wine, and liquor license under § 20–2005 of this title.</text> </level> <level label="e"> <text>The annual license fee is $1,500.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="20-1001.3" title_number="20" title_name="Frederick County" subtitle_number="10" subtitle_name="Licenses for Specific Types of Organizations and Venues"> <level label="a"> <text>There is a barbershop beer and wine license.</text> </level> <level label="b"> <text>The Board may issue the license to a holder of a barbershop permit under § 4–501 of the Business Occupations and Professions Article.</text> </level> <level label="c"> <text>The license authorizes the license holder to provide no more than 6.5 ounces of wine by the glass or 12 ounces of beer for on–premises consumption by a barbershop customer:</text> <level label="1"> <text>when the customer is provided a service described in § 4–101(l) of the Business Occupations and Professions Article; or</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>while the customer is attending a fund–raising event at the barbershop for which the Department of Permits and Inspections, if required, has issued a permit.</text> </level> </level> <level label="d"> <text>The license may not be transferred to another location.</text> </level> <level label="e"> <text>The license holder may provide beer and wine for on–premises consumption during normal business hours but not later than 9 p.m.</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="20-1002" title_number="20" title_name="Frederick County" subtitle_number="10" subtitle_name="Licenses for Specific Types of Organizations and Venues"> <level label="a"> <text>There is a beauty salon beer and wine license.</text> </level> <level label="b"> <text>The Board may issue the license to a holder of a beauty salon permit under § 5–501 of the Business Occupations and Professions Article.</text> </level> <level label="c"> <text>The license authorizes the license holder to provide no more than 6.5 ounces of wine by the glass or 12 ounces of beer for on–premises consumption by a beauty salon customer:</text> <level label="1"> <text>when the customer is provided a cosmetology service described in § 5–101(n)(1) of the Business Occupations and Professions Article; or</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>while the customer is attending a fund–raising event at the beauty salon for which the Department of Permits and Inspections, if required, has issued a permit.</text> </level> </level> <level label="d"> <text>The license may not be transferred to another location.</text> </level> <level label="e"> <text>The license holder may provide beer and wine for on–premises consumption during normal business hours but not later than 9 p.m.</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="20-1003" title_number="20" title_name="Frederick 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 for use by an establishment that:</text> <level label="1"> <text>provides services ordinarily found in a bed and breakfast; and</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>contains at least one room with sleeping accommodations, excluding resident management quarters, that the public for consideration may use for a specified time.</text> </level> </level> <level label="c"> <level label="1"> <text>Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, the license authorizes the sale of beer, wine, and liquor for on–premises consumption to a guest whose name and address appears on the registry that is maintained by the establishment and who is an occupant of a sleeping room in the establishment.</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>The license holder may not sell beer, wine, or liquor to an individual who is registered at the establishment only to obtain beer, wine, or liquor.</text> </level> </level> <level label="d"> <text>If an establishment ends operations as a bed and breakfast:</text> <level label="1"> <text>the license is void; and</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>the license holder shall return the license to the Board.</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 of sale that are set out for a Class B beer, wine, and liquor license under § 20–2005 of this title.</text> </level> <level label="f"> <text>The annual license fee is $500.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="20-1003.1" title_number="20" title_name="Frederick County" subtitle_number="10" subtitle_name="Licenses for Specific Types of Organizations and Venues"> <level label="a"> <text>There is a Class CT (cinema/theater) (on–sale) beer, wine, and liquor license.</text> </level> <level label="b"> <text>The Board may issue the license for use in a for–profit cinema or theater that has one or more screening rooms or performance halls.</text> </level> <level label="c"> <level label="1"> <text>The license authorizes the license holder to sell beer, wine, and liquor for on–premises consumption by the can, bottle, or drink:</text> <level label="i"> <text>in the lobby or a screening room or performance hall; and</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>to an individual who has a ticket to a movie or a theater performance and proper identification.</text> </level> </level> <level label="2"> <text>A license holder shall offer for sale food other than candy and popcorn.</text> </level> </level> <level label="d"> <text>A customer may consume beer, wine, or liquor anywhere on the licensed premises.</text> </level> <level label="e"> <text>A license holder may exercise the privileges of the license Monday through Sunday.</text> </level> <level label="f"> <text>An individual serving beer, wine, or liquor:</text> <level label="1"> <text>may not mix the contents of one bottle with the contents of another bottle; and</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>shall remove or destroy all empty bottles and cans.</text> </level> </level> <level label="g"> <text>The annual license fee is $1,500.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="20-1004" title_number="20" title_name="Frederick County" subtitle_number="10" subtitle_name="Licenses for Specific Types of Organizations and Venues"> <level label="a"> <text>There is a Class B–CC (conference center) beer, wine, and liquor license.</text> </level> <level label="b"> <level label="1"> <text>The Board may issue the license for an establishment that is equipped with:</text> <level label="i"> <text>at least 150 bedrooms for the accommodation of the public;</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>at least one dining area with facilities for preparing and serving regular meals;</text> </level> <level label="iii"> <text>rooms for meetings, displays, banquets, balls, dancing, and live entertainment; and</text> </level> <level label="iv"> <text>a nightclub equipped with a bar and an entertainment or a dancing area.</text> </level> </level> <level label="2"> <text>The total average daily receipts from the renting of meeting rooms and bedrooms and the sale of food in the establishment shall exceed the average daily receipts from the sale of alcoholic beverages.</text> </level> </level> <level label="c"> <text>The license authorizes the sale of beer, wine, and liquor for consumption throughout the licensed premises, both indoors and outdoors, including meeting and banquet rooms, patios, verandas, and green spaces.</text> </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 $2,000.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="20-1005" title_number="20" title_name="Frederick 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>The Board may issue the license for use by a country and golf club that maintains a regular or championship 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 to members and their guests for on–premises consumption.</text> </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 § 20–2005 of this title.</text> </level> <level label="e"> <text>The annual license fee is $1,500.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="20-1006" title_number="20" title_name="Frederick County" subtitle_number="10" subtitle_name="Licenses for Specific Types of Organizations and Venues"> <level label="a"> <text>There is a Class B–CI (country inn) beer, wine, and liquor license.</text> </level> <level label="b"> <text>The Board may issue the license for an establishment that:</text> <level label="1"> <text>provides services ordinarily found in a country inn;</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>contains at least eight rooms 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 for guests that is separate from the kitchen facility of the resident management quarters.</text> </level> </level> <level label="c"> <text>The license holder may sell beer, wine, and liquor when accommodating the public for banquets, parties, meetings, and similar functions.</text> </level> <level label="d"> <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 § 20–2005 of this title.</text> </level> <level label="e"> <text>If an establishment ends operations as a country inn:</text> <level label="1"> <text>the license is void; and</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>the license holder shall return the license to the Board.</text> </level> </level> <level label="f"> <text>The annual license fee is $2,500.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="20-1007" title_number="20" title_name="Frederick County" subtitle_number="10" subtitle_name="Licenses for Specific Types of Organizations and Venues"> <level label="a"> <text>There is a Class B–DT (dinner theater) beer, wine, and liquor license.</text> </level> <level label="b"> <text>The Board may issue the license for the use of a dinner theater that:</text> <level label="1"> <text>provides live Broadway–style musicals, comedy, or drama to its customers;</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>is open to the public by reservation only; and</text> </level> <level label="3"> <text>contains a dining room with facilities for preparing and serving full–course meals for at least 120 individuals at one seating.</text> </level> </level> <level label="c"> <level label="1"> <text>The license authorizes the license holder to sell at retail for on–premises consumption:</text> <level label="i"> <text>beer and wine by the drink or bottle; and</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>liquor by the drink.</text> </level> </level> <level label="2"> <text>A license holder may not sell alcoholic beverages:</text> <level label="i"> <text>for off–premises consumption; or</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>at any time except in conjunction with the dinner theater.</text> </level> </level> </level> <level label="d"> <text>A license holder may sell beer, wine, and liquor beginning 2 hours before a live performance until the end of the performance on Monday through Sunday.</text> </level> <level label="e"> <text>The annual license fee is $1,500.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="20-1008" title_number="20" title_name="Frederick County" subtitle_number="10" subtitle_name="Licenses for Specific Types of Organizations and Venues"> <level label="a"> <text>There is a Class EC (entertainment center) license.</text> </level> <level label="b"> <text>The Board may issue the license to a person for use in conjunction with:</text> <level label="1"> <text>a Class 7 micro–brewery license that the person then obtains from the Executive Director; or</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>a Class B beer, wine, and liquor license that the person has been issued by the Board.</text> </level> </level> <level label="c"> <level label="1"> <text>The Class EC license authorizes the license holder to sell, in an entertainment center for on–premises consumption:</text> <level label="i"> <text>malt beverages that are brewed in the license holder’s micro–brewery, if the license holder also holds a Class 7 micro–brewery license; or</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>beer, wine, and liquor, if the license holder also holds a Class B beer, wine, and liquor license.</text> </level> </level> <level label="2"> <text>The entertainment center may:</text> <level label="i"> <text>contain:</text> <level label="1"> <text>rides and games such as bowling lanes, billiard tables, and go–carts; and</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>one or more food service facilities, bars, or lounges; and</text> </level> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>allow the playing of music and dancing.</text> </level> </level> </level> <level label="d"> <text>The Board may issue not more than 10 licenses to the same license holder.</text> </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 B beer, wine, and liquor license under § 20–2005 of this title.</text> </level> <level label="f"> <text>The annual Class EC license fee is $1,500.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="20-1009" title_number="20" title_name="Frederick County" subtitle_number="10" subtitle_name="Licenses for Specific Types of Organizations and Venues"> <level label="a"> <text>There is a Class B–GSF (golf simulator facility) license.</text> </level> <level label="b"> <text>The Board may issue the license for use by a golf simulator facility that:</text> <level label="1"> <text>is open to the public;</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>has at least five golf simulator bays; and</text> </level> <level label="3"> <text>has accommodations that are predominantly dedicated to golf simulator bays and seating dedicated to the golf simulator bays.</text> </level> </level> <level label="c"> <text>An applicant for the license shall submit to the Board a floor plan or layout of the proposed licensed premises that illustrates that the proposed licensed premises is predominantly dedicated to golf simulator bays and has seating dedicated to the golf simulator bays.</text> </level> <level label="d"> <text>The license holder may sell beer, wine, and liquor for on–premises consumption:</text> <level label="1"> <text>if the license holder offers food on–premises at all times when alcoholic beverages are being sold; and</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>during normal business hours and in accordance with § 20–2005 of this title.</text> </level> </level> <level label="e"> <level label="1"> <text>The license holder’s annual gross sales from:</text> <level label="i"> <text>alcoholic beverages may not exceed 35% of the annual gross sales of the golf simulator facility;</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>golf simulator bay rental fees shall be at least 50% of the annual gross sales of the golf simulator facility; and</text> </level> <level label="iii"> <text>food shall be at least 15% of the annual gross sales of the golf simulator facility.</text> </level> </level> <level label="2"> <text>Before the Board may renew the license, the license holder shall provide the Board with an annual gross sales report for alcohol, golf simulator bay rental fees, and food that shows the license holder has met the requirements of paragraph (1) of this subsection.</text> </level> </level> <level label="f"> <text>The annual license fee is $1,500.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="20-1009.1" title_number="20" title_name="Frederick County" subtitle_number="10" subtitle_name="Licenses for Specific Types of Organizations and Venues"> <level label="a"> <text>There is a hotel lobby license.</text> </level> <level label="b"> <text>The Board may issue the license for use by a hotel that does not have a restaurant.</text> </level> <level label="c"> <text>The license authorizes the license holder to sell beer and wine by the bottle from a store in the hotel lobby to patrons of the hotel for on–premises consumption.</text> </level> <level label="d"> <text>The Board may issue not more than 10 licenses to the same license holder.</text> </level> <level label="e"> <text>The license holder may sell beer and wine during the hours and days as set out for a Class B beer and wine license under § 20–2004 of this title.</text> </level> <level label="f"> <text>The license fee is $100.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="20-1009.2" title_number="20" title_name="Frederick County" subtitle_number="10" subtitle_name="Licenses for Specific Types of Organizations and Venues"> <level label="a"> <text>There is a Class B–MGC (miniature golf course) beer, wine, and liquor license.</text> </level> <level label="b"> <text>The Board may issue the license for use by a miniature golf course that:</text> <level label="1"> <text>is open to the public;</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>has a miniature course of at least 18 holes; and</text> </level> <level label="3"> <text>has accommodations that are predominantly dedicated to miniature golf.</text> </level> </level> <level label="c"> <text>An applicant for a Class B–MGC (miniature golf course) beer, wine, and liquor license shall submit to the Board a floor plan or layout of the proposed licensed premises that illustrates that the proposed licensed premises is predominantly dedicated to miniature golf.</text> </level> <level label="d"> <text>The license holder may sell beer, wine, and liquor for on–premises consumption:</text> <level label="1"> <text>if the license holder offers food on–premises at all times when alcoholic beverages are being sold; and</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>during normal business hours and in accordance with § 20–2005 of this title.</text> </level> </level> <level label="e"> <level label="1"> <text>The license holder’s annual sales from:</text> <level label="i"> <text>alcoholic beverages may not exceed 35% of the annual gross sales of the miniature golf course;</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>miniature golf games shall be at least 50% of the annual gross sales of the miniature golf course; and</text> </level> <level label="iii"> <text>food shall be at least 15% of the annual gross sales of the miniature golf course.</text> </level> </level> <level label="2"> <text>Before the Board may renew a Class B–MGC (miniature golf course) beer, wine, and liquor license, the license holder shall provide the Board with an annual gross sales report for alcohol, miniature golf games, and food that shows the license holder has met the requirements of paragraph (1) of this subsection.</text> </level> </level> <level label="f"> <text>The annual license fee is $1,500.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="20-1009.3" title_number="20" title_name="Frederick County" subtitle_number="10" subtitle_name="Licenses for Specific Types of Organizations and Venues"> <level label="a"> <text>This section applies only to a municipal golf course that is operated by a municipal golf course manager or a golf course manager under a management agreement with the City of Frederick.</text> </level> <level label="b"> <text>There is a Class M–G beer, wine, and liquor license for use at a municipal golf course.</text> </level> <level label="c"> <text>The Board may issue the license to:</text> <level label="1"> <text>a manager of a municipal golf course; or</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>an official of the City of Frederick designated by the Mayor of the City of Frederick.</text> </level> </level> <level label="d"> <text>The license authorizes the license holder to sell beer, wine, and liquor for on–premises consumption on the land and in the facilities used for golfing purposes.</text> </level> <level label="e"> <level label="1"> <text>The license holder may designate an agent to sell beer, wine, and liquor at the municipal golf course.</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>The agent shall be considered the vendor for purposes of collecting and remitting the sales and use tax.</text> </level> </level> <level label="f"> <text>On request of the City of Frederick, the Board may transfer the license to a different:</text> <level label="1"> <text>golf course manager; or</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>city official designated by the Mayor.</text> </level> </level> <level label="g"> <text>The license holder may sell beer, wine, and liquor during the hours and days as set out for a Class B beer, wine, and liquor license under § 20–2005 of this title.</text> </level> <level label="h"> <text>The annual license fee is $600.</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="20-1010" title_number="20" title_name="Frederick County" subtitle_number="10" subtitle_name="Licenses for Specific Types of Organizations and Venues"> <level label="a"> <text>There is a Class C (private business club) beer, wine, and liquor license.</text> </level> <level label="b"> <text>Three officers of the private business club shall apply for the license.</text> </level> <level label="c"> <text>The Board may issue the license for use by a private business club that:</text> <level label="1"> <text>is organized for business and professional persons;</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>is nonprofit;</text> </level> <level label="3"> <text>has been incorporated since at least 1 year before the application for the license was made;</text> </level> <level label="4"> <text>has at least 75 members;</text> </level> <level label="5"> <text>prepares and serves meals to members and their guests during regular operating hours; and</text> </level> <level label="6"> <text>has made at least $100,000 in capital expenditures for tenant improvements, equipment, and furnishings used in the private business club.</text> </level> </level> <level label="d"> <text>The license authorizes the license holder to sell beer, wine, and liquor to members and their guests for on–premises consumption.</text> </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 § 20–2005 of this title.</text> </level> <level label="f"> <text>The annual license fee is $2,000.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="20-1011" title_number="20" title_name="Frederick County" subtitle_number="10" subtitle_name="Licenses for Specific Types of Organizations and Venues"> <level label="a"> <text>There is a Class C (private country club) beer, wine, and liquor license.</text> </level> <level label="b"> <text>Three officers of the private country club shall apply for the license.</text> </level> <level label="c"> <text>The Board may issue the license for use by a private country club that:</text> <level label="1"> <text>is organized for social purposes;</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>has been incorporated since at least 1 year before the application for the license was made;</text> </level> <level label="3"> <text>has at least 75 members;</text> </level> <level label="4"> <text>prepares and serves meals to members and their guests during regular operating hours;</text> </level> <level label="5"> <text>is in the 14th election district or wherever else is allowed in the county; and</text> </level> <level label="6"> <text>has made at least $500,000 in capital expenditures for structures, improvements, equipment, and furnishings used in the private country club.</text> </level> </level> <level label="d"> <text>The license authorizes the license holder to sell beer, wine, and liquor to members and their guests for consumption in the structures and on the surrounding grounds of the licensed premises.</text> </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 B beer, wine, and liquor license under § 20–2005 of this title.</text> </level> <level label="f"> <text>The annual license fee is $2,000.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="20-1012" title_number="20" title_name="Frederick County" subtitle_number="10" subtitle_name="Licenses for Specific Types of Organizations and Venues"> <level label="a"> <text>There is a special Class C (retirement center) beer, wine, and liquor license.</text> </level> <level label="b"> <text>The Board may issue the retirement center license by converting a special Class C (club) license held on behalf of a retirement center into the retirement center license.</text> </level> <level label="c"> <level label="1"> <text>The license authorizes the license holder to sell at retail beer, wine, and liquor to residents and guests at the licensed premises for on–premises consumption.</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>The license holder may sell for off–premises consumption only special anniversary or special event collectible bottles of wine or liquor not more than 30 calendar days before the special anniversary or event.</text> </level> <level label="3"> <level label="i"> <text>Subject to subparagraph (ii) of this paragraph, a civic group or any other organization that rents the premises from the license holder for an event may serve at the event alcoholic beverages that the license holder provides.</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>Not more than 25 events described in subparagraph (i) of this paragraph at which alcoholic beverages are served may be held in 1 year.</text> </level> <level label="iii"> <text>The events may be open to the public.</text> </level> </level> <level label="4"> <text>The licensed premises may be expanded to include any building or facility at the retirement center campus, regardless of whether the building or facility exists when the license is issued.</text> </level> <level label="5"> <text>The retirement center campus shall be limited to two areas and the service rooms connected to those two areas.</text> </level> </level> <level label="d"> <text>The annual license fee is $1,500.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="20-1013" title_number="20" title_name="Frederick County" subtitle_number="10" subtitle_name="Licenses for Specific Types of Organizations and Venues"> <level label="a"> <text>There is a stadium license.</text> </level> <level label="b"> <text>The Board may issue the license to the owner of a professional baseball team franchise, regardless of whether the franchise is a partnership, corporation, or limited liability company.</text> </level> <level label="c"> <text>The license authorizes the license holder, at the stadium in which the baseball team plays its home games, to sell beer, wine, and liquor:</text> <level label="1"> <text>in plastic or paper containers on the licensed premises;</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>for on–premises consumption; and</text> </level> <level label="3"> <text>to an individual present at an event held in the stadium.</text> </level> </level> <level label="d"> <text>The license holder may sell alcoholic beverages from the time the stadium opens for the event until the event ends.</text> </level> <level label="e"> <text>The license holder may not allow an individual to:</text> <level label="1"> <text>carry any alcoholic beverage onto the licensed premises; or</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>carry any alcoholic beverage from the licensed premises.</text> </level> </level> <level label="f"> <text>The annual license fee is $2,500.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="20-1014" title_number="20" title_name="Frederick County" subtitle_number="10" subtitle_name="Licenses for Specific Types of Organizations and Venues"> <level label="a"> <text>There is a Class C (theater) beer and wine license.</text> </level> <level label="b"> <text>The president and two other officers of the theater shall sign the application for the license.</text> </level> <level label="c"> <text>The Board may issue a license for use by a theater with seating.</text> </level> <level label="d"> <text>The license authorizes the license holder to sell beer and wine for on–premises consumption from 1 hour before to 1 hour after:</text> <level label="1"> <text>a regular performance; or</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>a fund–raiser performance that benefits the theater.</text> </level> </level> <level label="e"> <text>The annual license fee is $100.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="20-1014.1" title_number="20" title_name="Frederick County" subtitle_number="10" subtitle_name="Licenses for Specific Types of Organizations and Venues"> <level label="a"> <text>There is a Class C (theater) beer, wine, and liquor license.</text> </level> <level label="b"> <text>The manager of the theater or any other official designated by the theater may sign the application for the license.</text> </level> <level label="c"> <text>The Board may issue a license for use by a theater with seating.</text> </level> <level label="d"> <text>The license authorizes the license holder to sell beer, wine, and liquor for on–premises consumption from 1 hour before to 1 hour after:</text> <level label="1"> <text>a regular performance;</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>a fund–raiser performance that benefits the theater; or</text> </level> <level label="3"> <text>an event hosted by an outside group that has rented the theater.</text> </level> </level> <level label="e"> <text>The annual license fee is $150.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="20-1014.2" title_number="20" title_name="Frederick County" subtitle_number="10" subtitle_name="Licenses for Specific Types of Organizations and Venues"> <level label="a"> <text>There is a Class C (volunteer fire company or volunteer ambulance company) license.</text> </level> <level label="b"> <text>The license authorizes a volunteer fire company or volunteer ambulance company to sell beer, wine, and liquor only during a fund–raising event for on–premises consumption.</text> </level> <level label="c"> <text>The license holder shall provide the Board with notice of a fund–raising event at least 14 days before the event is to be held.</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="20-1015" title_number="20" title_name="Frederick County" subtitle_number="10" subtitle_name="Licenses for Specific Types of Organizations and Venues"> <level label="a"> <text>There is a Class C (Weinberg Center/New Spires Arts Stages) beer, wine, and liquor license.</text> </level> <level label="b"> <text>The manager of the Weinberg Center for the Arts or the New Spires Arts Stages, or another municipal official designated by the Mayor of the City of Frederick, shall sign the application for the license.</text> </level> <level label="c"> <text>The Board may issue the license for use by the nonprofit Weinberg Center for the Arts at the Center and at the New Spires Arts Stages.</text> </level> <level label="d"> <level label="1"> <text>The license authorizes the license holder to sell beer, wine, and liquor at retail to a customer on the licensed premises.</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>Beer, wine, and liquor may be consumed anywhere on the licensed premises.</text> </level> </level> <level label="e"> <text>The license holder may sell beer, wine, and liquor from 1 hour before to 1 hour after:</text> <level label="1"> <text>a performance;</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>a fund–raiser that benefits the Weinberg Center for the Arts or the New Spires Arts Stages; or</text> </level> <level label="3"> <text>an event hosted by an outside group that has rented either facility.</text> </level> </level> <level label="f"> <text>The annual license fee is $325.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="20-1101" title_number="20" title_name="Frederick 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>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 § 20–1104 of this subtitle;</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>§�4–1105 (“Refillable container permit — Wine”), subject to § 20–1105 of this subtitle; and</text> </level> <level label="3"> <text>§ 4–1106 (“Nonrefillable container permit –– Draft beer”), subject to § 20–1106 of this subtitle.</text> </level> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="20-1102" title_number="20" title_name="Frederick County" subtitle_number="11" subtitle_name="Additional License Privileges"> <level label="a"> <text>This section applies to a holder of:</text> <level label="1"> <text>a Class C per diem beer and wine license; or</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>a Class C per diem beer, wine, and liquor license.</text> </level> </level> <level label="b"> <text>A license holder listed under subsection (a) of this section may sell collectible special anniversary or event bottles of wine or liquor for off–premises consumption on the days permitted by the license for the special anniversary or event.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="20-1102.1" title_number="20" title_name="Frederick County" subtitle_number="11" subtitle_name="Additional License Privileges"> <level label="a"> <text>There is a beer and wine tasting (BWT) permit.</text> </level> <level label="b"> <text>The Board may issue the permit to the holder of a Class A license.</text> </level> <level label="c"> <text>The permit authorizes the holder to allow for on–premises tasting of beer and wine.</text> </level> <level label="d"> <level label="1"> <text>An applicant for the permit shall submit to the Board an application on a form that the Board provides.</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>The Board may issue the permit without a public hearing.</text> </level> <level label="3"> <text>If an initial permit application is denied, the applicant may request a public hearing before the Board.</text> </level> <level label="4"> <text>Renewal of the permit may be made when the license holder’s Class A license is renewed.</text> </level> </level> <level label="e"> <text>An individual may taste beer or wine covered by the permit in a quantity not exceeding:</text> <level label="1"> <text>12 total ounces of beer; or</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>6 total ounces of wine.</text> </level> </level> <level label="f"> <text>The Board shall regulate:</text> <level label="1"> <text>the quantity of beer and wine served to an individual; and</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>the number of bottles or other containers from which the quantity is served.</text> </level> </level> <level label="g"> <level label="1"> <text>The permit authorizes the tasting of beer and wine only on the licensed premises of the holder.</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>The permit holder may not allow an open container to be taken from the licensed premises.</text> </level> <level label="3"> <text>The permit holder may not serve open alcoholic beverages from a drive–through window.</text> </level> </level> <level label="h"> <text>The annual permit fee is $200.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="20-1102.2" title_number="20" title_name="Frederick County" subtitle_number="11" subtitle_name="Additional License Privileges"> <level label="a"> <text>There is a beer, wine, and liquor tasting (BWLT) permit.</text> </level> <level label="b"> <text>The Board may issue the permit to the holder of a Class A license.</text> </level> <level label="c"> <text>The permit authorizes the holder to allow for on–premises tasting of beer, wine, and liquor.</text> </level> <level label="d"> <level label="1"> <text>An applicant for the permit shall submit to the Board an application on a form that the Board provides.</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>The Board may issue the permit without a public hearing.</text> </level> <level label="3"> <text>If an initial permit application is denied, the applicant may request a public hearing before the Board.</text> </level> <level label="4"> <text>Renewal of the permit may be made when the license holder’s Class A license is renewed.</text> </level> </level> <level label="e"> <text>An individual may taste beer, wine, or liquor covered by the permit in a quantity not exceeding:</text> <level label="1"> <text>12 total ounces of beer;</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>6 total ounces of wine; or</text> </level> <level label="3"> <level label="1"> <text>5 total ounces of liquor, which may be mixed with other nonalcoholic beverages.</text> </level> </level> </level> <level label="f"> <text>The Board shall regulate:</text> <level label="1"> <text>the quantity of beer, wine, and liquor that may be served to an individual; and</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>the number of bottles or other containers from which the quantity is served.</text> </level> </level> <level label="g"> <level label="1"> <text>The permit authorizes the tasting of beer, wine, and liquor only on the licensed premises of the holder.</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>The permit holder may not allow an open container to be taken from the licensed premises.</text> </level> <level label="3"> <text>The permit holder may not serve open alcoholic beverages from a drive–through window.</text> </level> </level> <level label="h"> <text>The annual permit fee is $400.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="20-1103" title_number="20" title_name="Frederick County" subtitle_number="11" subtitle_name="Additional License Privileges"> <level label="a"> <text>There is a promoter’s permit.</text> </level> <level label="b"> <level label="1"> <text>Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, the Board may issue the permit for use by a for–profit organization that publicizes, sells tickets for, organizes, operates, produces, or stages an event where alcoholic beverages are sold or served.</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>The permit holder may not hold an alcoholic beverages license under this article.</text> </level> </level> <level label="c"> <text>The permit authorizes the permit holder to sell beer, wine, and liquor at an event.</text> </level> <level label="d"> <text>The Board may adopt regulations establishing the requirements for conducting an event described in subsection (b) of this section, including health and safety standards to be met by a permit holder.</text> </level> <level label="e"> <text>The permit fee is:</text> <level label="1"> <text>$50, if the promoter expects that fewer than 500 individuals will attend;</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>$250, if the promoter expects that from 500 to 1,000 individuals will attend;</text> </level> <level label="3"> <text>$600, if the promoter expects that from 1,001 to 3,000 individuals will attend; and</text> </level> <level label="4"> <text>$1,000, if the promoter expects that more than 3,000 individuals will attend.</text> </level> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="20-1104" title_number="20" title_name="Frederick 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 or Class B license.</text> </level> <level label="b"> <text>The annual permit fee is $50.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="20-1105" title_number="20" title_name="Frederick County" subtitle_number="11" subtitle_name="Additional License Privileges"> <level label="a"> <text>The Board may issue a refillable container permit for wine to a holder of a Class A or Class B license.</text> </level> <level label="b"> <text>The annual permit fee is $50.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="20-1106" title_number="20" title_name="Frederick 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 or a Class B license.</text> </level> <level label="b"> <level label="1"> <text>Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, the annual permit fee is $50.</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="20-1201" title_number="20" title_name="Frederick 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"> <level label="1"> <text>Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, the Board may issue the license to the holder of a Class B restaurant or hotel (on–sale) beer, wine, and liquor license.</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>Before the Board issues or renews the license, the county health department shall approve the food preparation facilities for a catered event.</text> </level> </level> <level label="c"> <text>The license authorizes a holder to:</text> <level label="1"> <text>provide beer, wine, and liquor at a publicly or privately sponsored event that is held off the premises for which the holder’s Class B restaurant or hotel (on–sale) beer, wine, and liquor license is issued; and</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>exercise the privileges of the license only during the hours and on the days authorized for the holder’s Class B license.</text> </level> </level> <level label="d"> <text>The license holder shall:</text> <level label="1"> <text>prepare, deliver, and provide food for consumption at the catered event;</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>provide the service employees to serve alcoholic beverages at the catered event;</text> </level> <level label="3"> <text>ensure that at least one service employee is certified by an alcohol awareness program under § 4–505 of this article and is on the premises at all times during the event; and</text> </level> <level label="4"> <text>ensure after the event that all of the alcoholic beverages:</text> <level label="i"> <text>remain in the possession of the license holder; and</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>are returned to the premises for which the Class B restaurant or hotel (on–sale) beer, wine, and liquor license is issued.</text> </level> </level> </level> <level label="e"> <text>The annual license fee is $1,500.</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="20-1301" title_number="20" title_name="Frederick 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>§ 4–1206 (“License to dispose of stock”);</text> </level> <level label="3"> <text>§ 4–1207 (“Temporary move of licensed premises”);</text> </level> <level label="4"> <text>§ 4–1208 (“Hours and days of sale”); and</text> </level> <level label="5"> <text>§ 4–1209 (“Wine permit for fund–raising event”).</text> </level> </level> <level label="b"> <text>The following sections of Title 4, Subtitle 12 (“Temporary Licenses”) of Division I of this article do not apply in the county:</text> <level label="1"> <text>§ 4–1203 (“Class C per diem beer and Class C per diem beer and wine licenses”), which is superseded by § 20–1312 of this subtitle;</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>§ 4–1204 (“Class C per diem beer, wine, and liquor license”), which is superseded by § 20–1313 of this subtitle; and</text> </level> <level label="3"> <text>§ 4–1205 (“License fees”), which is superseded by §§ 20–1312 and 20–1313 of this subtitle.</text> </level> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="20-1304" title_number="20" title_name="Frederick County" subtitle_number="13" subtitle_name="Temporary Licenses"> <level label="a"> <text>There is a beer festival license.</text> </level> <level label="b"> <text>The Board may issue the license to a holder of a retail license, Class 5 brewery license, Class 7 micro–brewery license, or Class 8 farm brewery license.</text> </level> <level label="c"> <text>The license authorizes the holder to display and sell beer.</text> </level> <level label="d"> <text>A license holder shall display and sell beer:</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 the beer festival.</text> </level> </level> <level label="e"> <text>The Board shall:</text> <level label="1"> <text>choose 4 weekends each year for the beer festival that do not fall on the dates chosen for the Cumberland and Shenandoah Valley Wine Festival in Washington County or the Maryland Wine Festival in Carroll County;</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>choose for the festival:</text> <level label="i"> <text>a location that is not already licensed; or</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>subject to subsection (f) of this section, the premises of a holder of a stadium on–sale license; and</text> </level> </level> <level label="3"> <text>ensure that the primary focus of the beer festival is the promotion of Maryland beer.</text> </level> </level> <level label="f"> <text>If a beer festival is held on the premises of a holder of a stadium license, the holder of the stadium license may not sell any alcoholic beverages during the festival.</text> </level> <level label="g"> <text>A beer festival license holder may hold another license of a different class or nature.</text> </level> <level label="h"> <text>The license fee is $15.</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="20-1305" title_number="20" title_name="Frederick County" subtitle_number="13" subtitle_name="Temporary Licenses"> <level label="a"> <text>In this section, “Festival” means the Frederick County Wine Festival.</text> </level> <level label="b"> <text>There is a wine festival (WF) license.</text> </level> <level label="c"> <text>The Board may issue the license to a holder of a retail license, Class 3 winery license, or Class 4 limited winery license.</text> </level> <level label="d"> <text>The license authorizes the holder to display and sell wine that is distributed in the State.</text> </level> <level label="e"> <text>A license holder shall display and sell 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 the Festival.</text> </level> </level> <level label="f"> <text>The Board:</text> <level label="1"> <text>may choose two weekends each year for the Festival;</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>shall choose locations that are not already licensed; and</text> </level> <level label="3"> <text>shall ensure that the primary focus of the Festival is the promotion of Maryland wine.</text> </level> </level> <level label="g"> <text>A license holder may hold another license of a different class or nature.</text> </level> <level label="h"> <text>The license fee is $20.</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="20-1306" title_number="20" title_name="Frederick County" subtitle_number="13" subtitle_name="Temporary Licenses"> <level label="a"> <level label="1"> <text>There is a Middletown Wine Festival (MWF) license.</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>The Burgess and Commissioners of Middletown may not hold more than two 1–day Middletown Wine Festivals each year on the days that the Burgess and Commissioners choose.</text> </level> </level> <level label="b"> <text>The Board may issue the license to a holder of a Class 3 winery license or a Class 4 limited winery license.</text> </level> <level label="c"> <text>The license authorizes the holder to display and sell wine at retail for on– and off–premises consumption.</text> </level> <level label="d"> <text>A license holder shall display and sell wine during the hours and days designated for the Middletown Wine Festival.</text> </level> <level label="e"> <text>The Burgess and Commissioners of Middletown:</text> <level label="1"> <text>each year may choose the days for the Festival; and</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>shall choose locations that are not already licensed.</text> </level> </level> <level label="f"> <text>A license holder may hold another license of a different class or nature.</text> </level> <level label="g"> <text>The license fee is $20.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="20-1309" title_number="20" title_name="Frederick County" subtitle_number="13" subtitle_name="Temporary Licenses"> <level label="a"> <text>There is a 1–day multivenue wine (MVW) 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 holder may conduct simultaneous wine events at not more than five venues that are:</text> <level label="i"> <text>within walking distance of each other; and</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>located in districts that allow the consumption of wine.</text> </level> </level> <level label="2"> <text>Under regulations that the Board adopts, at each wine event, the license holder:</text> <level label="i"> <text>may sell wine by the glass for on–premises consumption or by the bottle for off–premises consumption;</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>may allow the holder of a Class 4 limited winery license to conduct a wine tasting; and</text> </level> <level label="iii"> <text>shall prohibit a guest from transporting wine from one venue to another.</text> </level> </level> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="20-1312" title_number="20" title_name="Frederick County" subtitle_number="13" subtitle_name="Temporary Licenses"> <level label="a"> <text>There is a Class C per diem beer and a Class C per diem beer and wine license.</text> </level> <level label="b"> <text>An applicant may purchase:</text> <level label="1"> <text>a Class C per diem beer license or a Class C per diem beer and wine license for each day a license is required; or</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>a Class C multiday beer license or a Class C multiday beer and wine license for all days for which a license is required.</text> </level> </level> <level label="c"> <text>The days for which licenses under this section may be issued to a single applicant may not exceed 50 in a calendar year.</text> </level> <level label="d"> <text>The fee is $10 per day 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;</text> </level> <level label="3"> <text>a Class C multiday beer license; or</text> </level> <level label="4"> <text>a Class C multiday beer and wine license.</text> </level> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="20-1313" title_number="20" title_name="Frederick County" subtitle_number="13" subtitle_name="Temporary Licenses"> <level label="a"> <text>There is a Class C per diem beer, wine, and liquor license.</text> </level> <level label="b"> <text>An applicant may purchase:</text> <level label="1"> <text>a Class C per diem beer, wine, and liquor license for each day a license is required; or</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>a Class C multiday beer, wine, and liquor license for all days for which a license is required.</text> </level> </level> <level label="c"> <text>The days for which licenses under this subsection may be issued to a single applicant may not exceed 50 in a calendar year.</text> </level> <level label="d"> <text>The fee is $30 per day for:</text> <level label="1"> <text>a Class C per diem beer, wine, and liquor license; or</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>a Class C multiday beer, wine, and liquor license.</text> </level> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="20-1317" title_number="20" title_name="Frederick County" subtitle_number="13" subtitle_name="Temporary Licenses"> <level label="a"> <text>There is a basket of cheer permit.</text> </level> <level label="b"> <text>The Board shall grant the permit at no cost to a holder of a Class C per diem beer and wine license or a Class C per diem beer, wine, and liquor license.</text> </level> <level label="c"> <text>The permit authorizes the permit holder to provide as a prize at a benefit performance a basket of cheer of alcoholic beverages consisting of:</text> <level label="1"> <text>for a holder of a Class C per diem beer and wine license, not more than:</text> <level label="i"> <text>288 ounces of beer; and</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <level label="2"> <text>25 liters of wine; and</text> </level> </level> </level> <level label="2"> <text>for a holder of a Class C per diem beer, wine, and liquor license, not more than:</text> <level label="i"> <text>288 ounces of beer;</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <level label="2"> <text>25 liters of wine; and</text> </level> </level> <level label="iii"> <level label="2"> <text>25 liters of liquor.</text> </level> </level> </level> </level> <level label="d"> <text>The alcoholic beverages contained in a basket of cheer shall be for off–premises consumption.</text> </level> <level label="e"> <text>A holder of the permit:</text> <level label="1"> <text>shall obtain the alcoholic beverages contained in a basket of cheer from a holder of a retail license; and</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>may raffle off not more than 10 baskets of cheer at each benefit performance.</text> </level> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="20-1401" title_number="20" title_name="Frederick 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>§ 4–104 (“Application on behalf of corporation or club”);</text> </level> <level label="3"> <text>§ 4–105 (“Application on behalf of limited liability company”);</text> </level> <level label="4"> <text>§ 4–106 (“Payment of notice expenses”);</text> </level> <level label="5"> <text>§ 4–108 (“Application form required by Comptroller”);</text> </level> <level label="6"> <text>§ 4–109 (“Required information on application — In general”);</text> </level> <level label="7"> <text>§ 4–111 (“Payment of license fees”);</text> </level> <level label="8"> <text>§ 4–112 (“Disposition of license fees”);</text> </level> <level label="9"> <text>§ 4–113 (“Refund of license fees”); and</text> </level> <level label="10"> <text>§ 4–114 (“Fees for licenses issued for less than 1 year”).</text> </level> </level> <level label="b"> <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:</text> <level label="1"> <text>§ 4–103 (“Application on behalf of partnership”), which is superseded by § 20–1404 of this subtitle; and</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>§ 4–110 (“Required information on application – Petition of support”).</text> </level> </level> <level label="c"> <text>Section 4–107 (“Criminal history records check”) of Division I of this article applies in the county, subject to §§ 20–1402 and 20–1403 of this subtitle.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="20-1402" title_number="20" title_name="Frederick 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="20-1403" title_number="20" title_name="Frederick 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="20-1404" title_number="20" title_name="Frederick County" subtitle_number="14" subtitle_name="Applications for Licenses"> <level label="a"> <level label="1"> <text>A license for the use of a partnership shall be applied for and issued to three individuals.</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>The three individuals are not required to be partners but shall be authorized in writing to act for the partnership.</text> </level> <level label="3"> <text>One of the three individuals shall be a resident and registered voter of the county at the time the application is filed.</text> </level> <level label="4"> <text>The names of each partner shall be stated on the application.</text> </level> </level> <level label="b"> <text>If a corporation, partnership, or limited liability company is a partner of a partnership on behalf of which an application for a license has been filed, the application shall include:</text> <level label="1"> <text>the name of each owner of more than 33% of the stock in the corporate partner;</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>the name of each owner of more than 33% of ownership interest of the partnership partner; or</text> </level> <level label="3"> <text>the name of each member with more than a 33% interest in the limited liability company partner.</text> </level> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="20-1405" title_number="20" title_name="Frederick County" subtitle_number="14" subtitle_name="Applications for Licenses"> <level label="a"> <text>An applicant for a license shall post a notice that the Board approves in a conspicuous place at the location described in the application for at least 14 days before the application hearing.</text> </level> <level label="b"> <text>The notice 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="20-1501" title_number="20" title_name="Frederick 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>§�4–204�(“Prohibition against issuing multiple licenses for same premises”);</text> </level> <level label="3"> <text>§�4–205�(“Chain store, supermarket, or discount house”);</text> </level> <level label="4"> <text>§�4–206�(“Limitations on retail sales floor space”);</text> </level> <level label="5"> <text>§�4–207�(“Licenses issued to minors”);</text> </level> <level label="6"> <text>§�4–209�(“Hearing”);</text> </level> <level label="7"> <text>§�4–210�(“Approval or denial of license application”);</text> </level> <level label="8"> <text>§�4–211�(“License forms; effective date; expiration”);</text> </level> <level label="9"> <text>§�4–212�(“License not property”);</text> </level> <level label="10"> <text>§�4–213�(“Replacement licenses”); and</text> </level> <level label="11"> <text>§�4–214�(“Waiting periods after denial of license applications”).</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>§ 4–203 (“Prohibition against issuing multiple licenses to individual or for use of entity”), subject to Subtitle 13, Part III of this title; and</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>§ 4–208 (“Notice of license application required”), subject to § 20–1502 of this subtitle.</text> </level> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="20-1502" title_number="20" title_name="Frederick County" subtitle_number="15" subtitle_name="Issuance or Denial of Licenses"> <level label="a"> <text>The Board may fulfill the notice requirement of § 4–208 of this article by posting online a completed hearing schedule at least 14 days before the hearing date.</text> </level> <level label="b"> <text>Any application document submitted in accordance with this subtitle is subject to State requirements of the Public Information Act under Title 4 of the General Provisions Article.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="20-1601" title_number="20" title_name="Frederick County" subtitle_number="16" subtitle_name="Licensing Conditions; Multiple Licensing Plans"> <level label="a"> <level label="1"> <text>For every 4,000 individuals in an election district, the Board may not issue more than one license in each of the following classes:</text> <level label="i"> <text>Class A (off–sale) beer license;</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>Class A (off–sale) beer and wine license; and</text> </level> <level label="iii"> <text>Class A (off–sale) beer, wine, and liquor license.</text> </level> </level> <level label="2"> <text>The population of each election district is to be determined by the most recent federal census.</text> </level> </level> <level label="b"> <level label="1"> <text>Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, in an election district in which the number of licenses in a class that were issued as of June 1, 1949, exceeds the quota specified in subsection (a) of this section, the Board may not issue new licenses in that class.</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>The Board may issue new licenses in a class when the number of licenses in that class falls below the quota specified in subsection (a) of this section.</text> </level> </level> <level label="c"> <text>This section does not apply to the transfer or renewal of a license.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="20-1602" title_number="20" title_name="Frederick County" subtitle_number="16" subtitle_name="Licensing Conditions; Multiple Licensing Plans"> <level label="a"> <text>Except as otherwise provided in this title, the Board may issue any license:</text> <level label="1"> <text>authorized under this title anywhere in the county, regardless of election district; and</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>for which a public hearing is held.</text> </level> </level> <level label="b"> <level label="1"> <text>The Board may issue a Class C beer, wine, and liquor license to:</text> <level label="i"> <text>a religious organization;</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>a fraternal organization;</text> </level> <level label="iii"> <text>a civic organization;</text> </level> <level label="iv"> <text>a war veterans’ organization; and</text> </level> <level label="v"> <text>a patriotic organization.</text> </level> </level> <level label="2"> <text>A license issued under this subsection may be used only for on–premises consumption.</text> </level> <level label="3"> <text>All net proceeds from the sale of alcoholic beverages by an organization listed in paragraph (1) of this subsection shall be used solely for charitable purposes or otherwise to further the purposes of the organization.</text> </level> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="20-1603" title_number="20" title_name="Frederick County" subtitle_number="16" subtitle_name="Licensing Conditions; Multiple Licensing Plans"> <text>A Class A license may not be issued for, transferred to, used in conjunction with, or used at the location of:</text> <level label="1"> <text>a chain store;</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>a supermarket;</text> </level> <level label="3"> <text>a discount house; or</text> </level> <level label="4"> <text>a franchised establishment:</text> <level label="i"> <text>that is operated under an agreement between a franchisee and franchisor that permits the franchisee to conduct a business or sell a product or service under a name or mark, in accordance with the methods and procedures set out by the franchisor; and</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>for which the franchisor assists the franchisee through advertising, promotion, or other services.</text> </level> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="20-1604" title_number="20" title_name="Frederick County" subtitle_number="16" subtitle_name="Licensing Conditions; Multiple Licensing Plans"> <text>The Board may not issue any license with an off–sale privilege for use in a business that is intended to be operated as a drive–through sales facility at which alcoholic beverages are:</text> <level label="1"> <text>sold at retail; and</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>dispensed through a window or door to a purchaser in a motor vehicle for off–premises consumption.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="20-1701" title_number="20" title_name="Frederick 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”);</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>§�4–304�(“Compliance with Bulk Transfers Act required”);</text> </level> <level label="3"> <text>§�4–305�(“Filing fee and endorsement”); and</text> </level> <level label="4"> <text>§�4–306�(“Substitution of names of officers on license”).</text> </level> </level> <level label="b"> <text>Section 4–302 (“Transfer of place of business; transfer of license and inventory”) of Division I of this article applies in the county, subject to § 20–1702 of this subtitle.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="20-1702" title_number="20" title_name="Frederick County" subtitle_number="17" subtitle_name="Transfer of Licenses; Substitution of Names on License"> <text>The Board may not transfer an off–sale license for use in a business that is intended to be operated as a drive–through purchase facility where alcoholic beverages are to be sold at retail and dispensed through a window or door to a purchaser in or on a motor vehicle for off–premises consumption.</text> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="20-1801" title_number="20" title_name="Frederick County" subtitle_number="18" subtitle_name="Renewal of Licenses"> <level label="a"> <text>The following sections of Title 4, Subtitle 4 (“Renewal of Local Licenses”) of Division I of this article apply in the county without exception or variation:</text> <level label="1"> <text>§ 4–402 (“Eligibility for renewal; process”);</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>§ 4–403 (“Renewal application”);</text> </level> <level label="3"> <text>§ 4–405 (“Contents of renewal application”);</text> </level> <level label="4"> <text>§ 4–406 (“Protests”);</text> </level> <level label="5"> <text>§ 4–407 (“Denial of renewal application”);</text> </level> <level label="6"> <text>§ 4–409 (“Multiple licenses”); and</text> </level> <level label="7"> <text>§ 4–410 (“Chain store, supermarket, or discount house”).</text> </level> </level> <level label="b"> <text>The following sections of Title 4, Subtitle 4 (“Renewal of Local Licenses”) of Division I of this article do not apply in the county:</text> <level label="1"> <text>§ 4–404 (“Filing period for renewal application”), which is superseded by § 20–1803 of this subtitle; and</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>§ 4–408 (“Issuance of renewed licenses”), which is superseded by § 20–1804 of this subtitle.</text> </level> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="20-1802" title_number="20" title_name="Frederick County" subtitle_number="18" subtitle_name="Renewal of Licenses"> <text>The requirement for a criminal history records check under § 4–107 of this article does not apply to applicants for license renewal.</text> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="20-1803" title_number="20" title_name="Frederick County" subtitle_number="18" subtitle_name="Renewal of Licenses"> <text>An application to renew an annual license shall be filed between January 1 and April 15, inclusive.</text> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="20-1804" title_number="20" title_name="Frederick County" subtitle_number="18" subtitle_name="Renewal of Licenses"> <level label="a"> <text>The Board may issue renewed licenses for the following license year between January 1 and May 1, inclusive.</text> </level> <level label="b"> <text>All renewed licenses shall be dated May 1.</text> </level> <level label="c"> <text>If an expiring license is subject to an order of restriction or suspension, the Board shall issue the corresponding license renewal subject to the same order.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="20-1901" title_number="20" title_name="Frederick 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”); and</text> </level> <level label="4"> <text>§ 4–507 (“Retail delivery of alcoholic beverages”).</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 § 20–1902 of this subtitle;</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>§ 4–505 (“Alcohol awareness program”), subject to § 20–1903 of this subtitle; and</text> </level> <level label="3"> <text>§ 4–508 (“Display of license”), subject to § 20–1904 of this subtitle.</text> </level> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="20-1902" title_number="20" title_name="Frederick County" subtitle_number="19" subtitle_name="Conduct of License Holders"> <text>A license holder may employ an individual who is:</text> <level label="1"> <text>at least 18 years old to sell, serve, deliver, or otherwise deal with alcoholic beverages; or</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>at least 14 years old to perform any task other than to sell, serve, or deliver alcoholic beverages.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="20-1903" title_number="20" title_name="Frederick 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 a personal or business reason or an emergency if:</text> <level label="i"> <text>the personal or business reason or emergency meets standards that the Board sets by regulation; and</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>the absence lasts for not more than 2 hours.</text> </level> </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="20-1904" title_number="20" title_name="Frederick County" subtitle_number="19" subtitle_name="Conduct of License Holders"> <text>A license holder shall frame the license and display the license conspicuously in the licensed premises.</text> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="20-2001" title_number="20" title_name="Frederick 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 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="20-2002" title_number="20" title_name="Frederick 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 license may sell beer on Monday through Saturday, from 6 a.m. to 2 a.m. the following day.</text> </level> <level label="2"> <level label="i"> <text>The Board may grant a special Sunday opening permit to the license holder.</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>The permit authorizes the holder to sell beer for off–premises consumption on Sunday from 6 a.m. to 2 a.m. the following day.</text> </level> <level label="iii"> <text>The annual permit fee is $100 in addition to the annual fee for the license.</text> </level> <level label="iv"> <text>The permit is not considered a separate class of license and, if it is granted, the privilege shall be incorporated into the license.</text> </level> </level> </level> <level label="b"> <text>A holder of a Class B beer license may sell beer on Monday through Sunday, for on– and off–premises consumption, from 6 a.m. to 2 a.m. the following day.</text> </level> <level label="c"> <text>A holder of a Class C beer (on–sale) license may sell beer:</text> <level label="1"> <text>on Monday through Sunday, from 6 a.m. to 2 a.m. the following day; and</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>for a specific event that the Board has approved, the hours for the event that are set by the Board.</text> </level> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="20-2003" title_number="20" title_name="Frederick County" subtitle_number="20" subtitle_name="Hours and Days for Consumption and Sale"> <text>A holder of a Class A wine license may sell wine on Sunday.</text> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="20-2004" title_number="20" title_name="Frederick 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 wine license may sell beer and wine on Monday through Saturday, from 6 a.m. to 2 a.m. the following day.</text> </level> <level label="2"> <level label="i"> <text>The Board may grant a special Sunday opening permit to the license holder.</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>The permit authorizes the holder to sell beer for off–premises consumption on Sunday from 6 a.m. to 2 a.m. the following day.</text> </level> <level label="iii"> <text>The annual permit fee is $140 in addition to the annual fee for the license.</text> </level> <level label="iv"> <text>The permit is not considered a separate class of license and, if it is granted, the privilege shall be incorporated into the license.</text> </level> </level> </level> <level label="b"> <text>A holder of a Class B beer and wine license may sell beer and wine on Monday through Sunday, for on– and off–premises consumption, from 6 a.m. to 2 a.m. the following day.</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, for on–premises consumption, from 6 a.m. to 2 a.m. the following day.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="20-2005" title_number="20" title_name="Frederick 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"> <level label="i"> <text>The Board may grant a special Sunday opening permit to the license holder.</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>The permit authorizes the holder to sell beer, wine, and liquor for off–premises consumption on Sunday from 6 a.m. to 2 a.m. the following day.</text> </level> <level label="iii"> <text>The annual permit fee is $650 in addition to the annual fee for the license.</text> </level> <level label="iv"> <text>The permit is not considered a separate class of license and, if it is granted, the privilege shall be incorporated into the license.</text> </level> </level> </level> <level label="b"> <text>A holder of a Class B beer, wine, and liquor license may sell beer, wine, and liquor:</text> <level label="1"> <text>on Monday through Saturday, for on– and off–premises consumption, from 6 a.m. to 2 a.m. the following day; and</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>on Sunday:</text> <level label="i"> <text>for on–premises consumption:</text> <level label="1"> <text>from 6 a.m. to 2 a.m. the following day; or</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>for a specific event that the Board has approved, the hours for the event that are set by the Board; and</text> </level> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>for off–premises consumption, from 1 p.m. to 2 a.m. the following day.</text> </level> </level> </level> <level label="c"> <text>A holder of a Class B beer, wine, and liquor license in the Ballenger (23rd) election district 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="d"> <text>A holder of a Class C beer, wine, and liquor license may sell beer, wine, and liquor for on– and off–premises consumption 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="20-2101" title_number="20" title_name="Frederick County" subtitle_number="21" subtitle_name="Revocation and Suspension of Licenses"> <text>Title 4, Subtitle 6 (“Revocation and Suspension 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="20-2201" title_number="20" title_name="Frederick 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="20-2301" title_number="20" title_name="Frederick 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 § 20–2302 of this subtitle.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="20-2302" title_number="20" title_name="Frederick County" subtitle_number="23" subtitle_name="Death of License Holder"> <text>A fee may not be charged for a certificate of permission for the continuation of the business in the name of the personal representative or special administrator for the benefit of the estate of the deceased license holder.</text> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="20-2401" title_number="20" title_name="Frederick 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="20-2402" title_number="20" title_name="Frederick 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="20-2501" title_number="20" title_name="Frederick County" subtitle_number="25" subtitle_name="Unlicensed Establishments"> <level label="a"> <text>After legal closing hours for licensed premises under §§ 20–2003 through 20–2006 of this title, an unlicensed establishment may not:</text> <level label="1"> <text>serve alcoholic beverages or allow alcoholic beverages to be consumed by a customer from supplies that the customer previously purchased or reserved; or</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>serve, keep, or allow to be consumed at its location or at a location under its control or possession alcoholic beverages, setups, or other component parts of mixed alcoholic drinks.</text> </level> </level> <level label="b"> <text>The prohibitions against nudity or sexual displays under § 4–605 of this article apply to an establishment under subsection (a) of this section.</text> </level> <level label="c"> <text>A person that 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="20-2502" title_number="20" title_name="Frederick 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="20-2601" title_number="20" title_name="Frederick 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 § 20–2602 of this subtitle.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="20-2602" title_number="20" title_name="Frederick County" subtitle_number="26" subtitle_name="Enforcement"> <level label="a"> <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 on a highway.</text> </level> </level> <level label="b"> <text>In the City of Frederick, the Mayor and Aldermen may regulate the possession or consumption of alcoholic beverages on public property owned by the City or on a public highway.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="20-2603" title_number="20" title_name="Frederick 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="20-2604" title_number="20" title_name="Frederick 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> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="20-2701" title_number="20" title_name="Frederick 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>§ 6–320 (“Disorderly intoxication”);</text> </level> <level label="16"> <text>§ 6–321 (“Consumption of alcoholic beverages in public”);</text> </level> <level label="17"> <text>§ 6–322 (“Possession of open container”);</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 6–319 (“On–premises consumption of alcoholic beverages not purchased from license holder”) of Division I of this article applies in the county, subject to § 20–2702 of this subtitle.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="20-2702" title_number="20" title_name="Frederick County" subtitle_number="27" subtitle_name="Prohibited Acts"> <text>Residents and their guests in a continuing care retirement community that holds a Class C (on–sale) beer, wine, and liquor license may consume wine not purchased from the continuing care retirement community if:</text> <level label="1"> <text>the wine is consumed with a meal in the dining room; and</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>the continuing care retirement community:</text> <level label="i"> <text>is operated by a nonprofit organization for the continuing care retirement of individuals at least 60 years old;</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>has been incorporated for at least 1 year;</text> </level> <level label="iii"> <text>has obtained a certificate of registration from the Department of Aging under Title 10, Subtitle 4 of the Human Services Article; and</text> </level> <level label="iv"> <text>prepares and serves meals during regular operating hours to residents and their guests.</text> </level> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="20-2703" title_number="20" title_name="Frederick County" subtitle_number="27" subtitle_name="Prohibited Acts"> <level label="a"> <text>A person engaged in the manufacture or sale of alcoholic beverages, an agent or employee of the person, and a license holder may not, directly or indirectly, offer or make a payment or gift to:</text> <level label="1"> <text>a member of the Board;</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>the chief alcoholic beverages inspector;</text> </level> <level label="3"> <text>a full–time or part–time alcoholic beverages inspector; or</text> </level> <level label="4"> <text>any other employee of the Board.</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 $1,000.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="20-2801" title_number="20" title_name="Frederick 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="20-2802" title_number="20" title_name="Frederick County" subtitle_number="28" subtitle_name="Penalties"> <level label="a"> <text>The Board may impose a fine not exceeding $3,000 for each offense or suspend a license or both for a violation that is cause for suspension of a license.</text> </level> <level label="b"> <text>The Board may reduce a suspension by allowing the license holder to pay an additional fine not exceeding $1,000 for each week the suspension is reduced.</text> </level> <level label="c"> <text>Fines collected under this section shall be paid into the general fund of the county.</text> </level> </section>