<section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="22-101" title_number="22" title_name="Harford County" subtitle_number="1" subtitle_name="Definitions; General Provisions"> <level label="a"> <text>In this title:</text> <level label="1"> <text>except as provided in subsection (e) of this section, 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 Harford County.</text> </level> <level label="c"> <text>“County” means Harford County.</text> </level> <level label="d"> <text>“Premises” includes all integral parts of the licensed premises, including any building, parking lot, terrace, and grounds.</text> </level> <level label="e"> <text>The definition of “restaurant” under § 1–101 of this article applies in the county, subject to § 22–103 of this subtitle.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="22-102" title_number="22" title_name="Harford County" subtitle_number="1" subtitle_name="Definitions; General Provisions"> <text>This title applies only in Harford County.</text> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="22-103" title_number="22" title_name="Harford County" subtitle_number="1" subtitle_name="Definitions; General Provisions"> <level label="a"> <text>To be considered a restaurant, an establishment shall meet the requirements of this section.</text> </level> <level label="b"> <text>The Board and the County Department of Health shall approve the sanitary facilities, running hot and cold water, equipment for the proper cleaning of dishes and kitchenware, and adequate number of toilets in the establishment.</text> </level> <level label="c"> <text>The establishment shall have one or more signs in front of the establishment that:</text> <level label="1"> <text>designate “restaurant” or food and beverages sold; and</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>do not advertise any other business.</text> </level> </level> <level label="d"> <text>The establishment shall have sufficient food on the premises at all times for the regular serving of meals.</text> </level> <level label="e"> <text>An establishment that serves food and alcoholic beverages and has gross monthly receipts from the sale of food that average $1,500 or more may not be required to sell food in excess of one–half of the average monthly receipts from the sale of alcoholic beverages.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="22-104" title_number="22" title_name="Harford 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="22-201" title_number="22" title_name="Harford County" subtitle_number="2" subtitle_name="Board of License Commissioners"> <text>There is a Board of License Commissioners for Harford County.</text> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="22-202" title_number="22" title_name="Harford County" subtitle_number="2" subtitle_name="Board of License Commissioners"> <level label="a"> <text>The County Executive shall appoint five members to the Board in accordance with this section.</text> </level> <level label="b"> <level label="1"> <level label="i"> <text>At least 60 days before the expiration of a member’s term, the County Executive shall submit the name of one nominee to the Harford County Delegation to the Maryland General Assembly, consisting of Harford County Senators and Delegates, for the advice and consent of the Delegation.</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>The County Executive shall consider geographical representation in selecting nominees.</text> </level> </level> <level label="2"> <text>Within 7 working days after the Delegation receives the name of the nominee:</text> <level label="i"> <text>the Delegation shall approve or reject the nominee; or</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>if the Delegation fails to act, the nominee shall be considered to have been approved.</text> </level> </level> <level label="3"> <text>If the Delegation rejects the nominee, the County Executive shall submit the name of a new nominee to the Delegation within 7 working days after the County Executive receives notice of the rejection.</text> </level> <level label="4"> <text>The County Executive shall continue to submit names of nominees in accordance with paragraphs (2) and (3) of this subsection to the Delegation until a nominee is approved.</text> </level> <level label="5"> <text>The County Executive shall submit the name of the approved nominee to the County Council for its advice and consent.</text> </level> </level> <level label="c"> <text>Each member of the Board:</text> <level label="1"> <text>shall be a resident, voter, and taxpayer of the county;</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>shall be an individual of high character and integrity and of recognized business capacity; and</text> </level> <level label="3"> <text>notwithstanding any other provision of the Code or local law, shall be subject to Title 5, Subtitle 5, Part I, and Subtitles 6 and 7 of the General Provisions Article regarding financial disclosure, conflicts of interest, and lobbying activities.</text> </level> </level> <level label="d"> <level label="1"> <text>Each member of the Board shall provide a penalty bond to the county in an amount to be set by the County Executive and County Council on the condition that the member faithfully performs all of the duties of the office.</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>The Board shall pay the cost of the bonds.</text> </level> </level> <level label="e"> <level label="1"> <text>The term of a member is 3 years and begins on the first Monday in April.</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="f"> <level label="1"> <text>To fill a vacancy other than one resulting from an expired term, the County Executive, as soon as practicable, shall submit the name of one nominee to the Harford County Delegation to the Maryland General Assembly, consisting of Harford County Senators and Delegates, for the advice and consent of the Delegation.</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>After the name of a nominee is submitted, the procedures under subsection (b)(2) through (5) of this section apply.</text> </level> <level label="3"> <text>A member who is appointed after a term has begun serves only for the rest of the term.</text> </level> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="22-203" title_number="22" title_name="Harford 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="22-204" title_number="22" title_name="Harford County" subtitle_number="2" subtitle_name="Board of License Commissioners"> <level label="a"> <level label="1"> <text>Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, the Board shall meet at least 50 times each year.</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>The chair may cancel a meeting for lack of an agenda.</text> </level> </level> <level label="b"> <level label="1"> <text>The chair of the Board shall receive annually $7,000 and any additional compensation that the County Council considers appropriate.</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>Each other member of the Board shall receive annually $6,000 and any additional compensation that the County Council considers appropriate.</text> </level> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="22-205" title_number="22" title_name="Harford County" subtitle_number="2" subtitle_name="Board of License Commissioners"> <level label="a"> <text>Before the beginning of each fiscal year, the Board shall submit an annual budget to the County Council and County Executive for review.</text> </level> <level label="b"> <text>Except as provided under § 22–206(b) of this subtitle, the budget is not subject to approval by the County Council or County Executive.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="22-205.1" title_number="22" title_name="Harford County" subtitle_number="2" subtitle_name="Board of License Commissioners"> <level label="a"> <text>At the end of each fiscal year, the Board shall submit a financial audit for review to:</text> <level label="1"> <text>the County Executive; and</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>the Harford County Delegation to the Maryland General Assembly, consisting of Harford County Senators and Delegates.</text> </level> </level> <level label="b"> <text>The financial audit is not subject to approval by the County Executive or the Harford County Delegation�to the Maryland General Assembly, consisting of Harford County Senators and Delegates.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="22-206" title_number="22" title_name="Harford County" subtitle_number="2" subtitle_name="Board of License Commissioners"> <level label="a"> <text>The Board may employ a secretary and clerical and other assistants as are necessary.</text> </level> <level label="b"> <level label="1"> <text>The Board shall set the compensation of all employees of the Board, subject to the approval of the County Executive and County Council.</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>The Board shall require fidelity bonds of employees of the Board to protect the county.</text> </level> <level label="3"> <text>The County Council shall review the adequacy of the fidelity bonds that the Board requires of the employees.</text> </level> </level> <level label="c"> <text>Notwithstanding any other law, an employee of the Board:</text> <level label="1"> <text>is subject to provisions regarding conflicts of interest and lobbying activities in Title 5, Subtitle 5, Part I, and Subtitle 7 of the General Provisions Article; but</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>may not be required to file the financial disclosure statement required by § 5–601 of the General Provisions Article.</text> </level> </level> <level label="d"> <level label="1"> <text>The Board shall appoint a general manager.</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>The general manager serves under the control and supervision of the Board as the secretary–treasurer and chief business administrative officer of the Board.</text> </level> <level label="3"> <text>An individual is not eligible to be the general manager while a member of the Board.</text> </level> <level label="4"> <text>The general manager may be discharged only:</text> <level label="i"> <text>for cause involving dishonesty, incompetence, or immoral conduct; and</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>after given an opportunity before the Board for a hearing.</text> </level> </level> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="22-207" title_number="22" title_name="Harford County" subtitle_number="2" subtitle_name="Board of License Commissioners"> <level label="a"> <level label="1"> <text>Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, the Board shall employ one full–time chief inspector and as many other inspectors as the Board determines are required.</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>The Sheriff, a deputy sheriff, or a municipal peace officer in the county may not be appointed or serve as the chief inspector or as an inspector.</text> </level> </level> <level label="b"> <level label="1"> <text>When appointed, the chief inspector shall have had investigative experience as:</text> <level label="i"> <text>a police officer;</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>an inspector for a governmental unit; or</text> </level> <level label="iii"> <text>an investigator for a private agency.</text> </level> </level> <level label="2"> <text>With the approval of the Board, the chief inspector may contract with or hire an independent accounting firm to audit the books and accounts of any license holder.</text> </level> <level label="3"> <level label="i"> <text>After appointment, the chief inspector may be discharged only for cause involving dishonesty, incompetence, or immoral conduct, subject to subparagraph (ii) of this paragraph.</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>Before a chief inspector is discharged, the chief inspector shall be given a list of the charges against the chief inspector and an opportunity to reply to the charges in a public hearing in person or by counsel.</text> </level> </level> </level> <level label="c"> <text>The Board may establish reasonable compensation for the chief inspector and any other inspector and, when warranted by their respective duties, change their compensation.</text> </level> <level label="d"> <text>Inspectors may:</text> <level label="1"> <text>serve a summons under § 22–2604 of this title; and</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>issue civil citations as provided in § 22–2605 of this title.</text> </level> </level> <level label="e"> <text>This section does not relieve the peace officers specified in § 6–205 of this article from the responsibility to enforce this article in the county.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="22-208" title_number="22" title_name="Harford County" subtitle_number="2" subtitle_name="Board of License Commissioners"> <level label="a"> <text>Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, after deduction of a proportionate share of the expenses to administer and enforce this title, including the salaries of the members and employees of the Board, the Board shall pay the net proceeds of fees received from the issuance of licenses:</text> <level label="1"> <text>outside of Aberdeen, Bel Air, and Havre de Grace, to the Treasurer to be credited to the general fund of the county; and</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>in Aberdeen, Bel Air, and Havre de Grace, to the treasurers of the respective municipalities to pay the interest and redeem the principal of any bonded indebtedness of the municipality.</text> </level> </level> <level label="b"> <level label="1"> <text>In this subsection, “Reserve Account” means the Reserve Account of the Board.</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>There is a Reserve Account of the Board.</text> </level> <level label="3"> <text>The purpose of the Reserve Account is to ensure that issuance and renewal of licenses, licensing enforcement, and other services that the Board provides will continue to be met in the face of unanticipated financial events or circumstances.</text> </level> <level label="4"> <text>A designee of the Board shall administer the Reserve Account.</text> </level> <level label="5"> <text>The Reserve Account is a special, nonlapsing account.</text> </level> <level label="6"> <text>The Board shall hold the Reserve Account separately and account for the Reserve Account.</text> </level> <level label="7"> <text>The Reserve Account consists of:</text> <level label="i"> <text>money distributed to the Board from license fees;</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>fines imposed for a violation of this article in Harford County as provided in § 22–2606 of this title;</text> </level> <level label="iii"> <text>except for bonds forfeited under § 22–2103 of this title, recognizances forfeited for a violation of this article in Harford County as provided in § 22–2606 of this title;</text> </level> <level label="iv"> <text>interest or other income earned from the investment of any portion of the Reserve Account; and</text> </level> <level label="v"> <text>any other money from any other source accepted for the benefit of the Reserve Account.</text> </level> </level> <level label="8"> <text>Each year, the amount payable into the Reserve Account may not be more than 20% of the aggregate net proceeds received by the Board.</text> </level> <level label="9"> <text>Expenditures from the Reserve Account may occur if the Board determines that appropriations for the current year exceed expected revenues.</text> </level> <level label="10"> <text>The Reserve Account may not exceed $100,000 at any time.</text> </level> </level> <level label="c"> <text>The expenditure of license fees collected by the Board to administer and enforce county alcoholic beverages laws is a matter within the discretion of the Board and in accordance with this subtitle.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="22-209" title_number="22" title_name="Harford County" subtitle_number="2" subtitle_name="Board of License Commissioners"> <level label="a"> <text>The Board may adopt regulations to carry out this article.</text> </level> <level label="b"> <level label="1"> <text>The Board shall hold public hearings on all proposed alterations of its regulations.</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>At least 2 consecutive weeks before the scheduled public hearings, the Board shall:</text> <level label="i"> <text>advertise the public hearings in at least one newspaper of general circulation published in the county; or</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>post notice of the public hearings online.</text> </level> </level> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="22-301" title_number="22" title_name="Harford 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="22-401" title_number="22" title_name="Harford County" subtitle_number="4" subtitle_name="Manufacturer's Licenses"> <level label="a"> <text>The following sections of Title 2, Subtitle 2 (“Manufacturer’s Licenses”) of Division I of this article apply in the county without exception or variation:</text> <level label="1"> <text>§ 2–201 (“Issuance by Comptroller”);</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>§ 2–202 (“Class 1 distillery license”);</text> </level> <level label="3"> <text>§ 2–203 (“Class 9 limited distillery license”);</text> </level> <level label="4"> <text>§ 2–204 (“Class 2 rectifying license”);</text> </level> <level label="5"> <text>§ 2–205 (“Class 3 winery license”);</text> </level> <level label="6"> <text>§ 2–206 (“Class 4 limited winery license”);</text> </level> <level label="7"> <text>§ 2–208 (“Class 6 pub–brewery license”);</text> </level> <level label="8"> <text>§ 2–209 (“Class 7 micro–brewery license”);</text> </level> <level label="9"> <text>§ 2–210 (“Class 8 farm brewery license”);</text> </level> <level label="10"> <text>§ 2–211 (“Residency requirement”);</text> </level> <level label="11"> <text>§ 2–212 (“Additional licenses”);</text> </level> <level label="12"> <text>§ 2–213 (“Additional fees”);</text> </level> <level label="13"> <text>§ 2–214 (“Sale or delivery restricted”);</text> </level> <level label="14"> <text>§ 2–215 (“Beer sale on credit to retail dealer prohibited”);</text> </level> <level label="15"> <text>§ 2–216 (“Interaction between manufacturing entities and retailers”);</text> </level> <level label="16"> <text>§ 2–217 (“Distribution of alcoholic beverages — Prohibited practices”); and</text> </level> <level label="17"> <text>§ 2–218 (“Restrictive agreements between producers and retailers — Prohibited”).</text> </level> </level> <level label="b"> <text>Section 2–207 (“Class 5 brewery license”) of Division I of this article applies in the county, subject to § 22–403 of this subtitle.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="22-402" title_number="22" title_name="Harford 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="22-403" title_number="22" title_name="Harford County" subtitle_number="4" subtitle_name="Manufacturer's Licenses"> <level label="a"> <text>There is a Class DBR license.</text> </level> <level label="b"> <level label="1"> <text>The license may be issued to a holder of a Class 5 brewery license.</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>The Board may issue a maximum number of two licenses to the same person.</text> </level> </level> <level label="c"> <level label="1"> <text>The license serves as the on–premises consumption permit and the license equivalent to a Class D license specified under § 2–207(e)(1) of this article.</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>The license holder is not required to sell food, but is required to provide prepackaged snacks.</text> </level> <level label="3"> <text>The license holder may sell beer brewed at the brewery for on–premises 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="d"> <text>The value of the equipment used on the premises may be used toward meeting any minimum capital investment requirement imposed on a holder of the license.</text> </level> <level label="e"> <text>The hours of sale are as provided for a Class D beer, wine, and liquor license under Subtitle 20 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="22-501" title_number="22" title_name="Harford 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="22-502" title_number="22" title_name="Harford County" subtitle_number="5" subtitle_name="Wholesaler's Licenses"> <text>Except as provided in § 22–503 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="22-503" title_number="22" title_name="Harford 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="22-601" title_number="22" title_name="Harford County" subtitle_number="6" subtitle_name="Beer Licenses"> <text>A Class A beer license may not be issued in the county.</text> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="22-602" title_number="22" title_name="Harford County" subtitle_number="6" subtitle_name="Beer Licenses"> <text>A Class B beer license may not be issued in the county.</text> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="22-603" title_number="22" title_name="Harford County" subtitle_number="6" subtitle_name="Beer Licenses"> <text>A Class C beer license may not be issued in the county.</text> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="22-604" title_number="22" title_name="Harford 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="22-701" title_number="22" title_name="Harford 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 23% 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 $100.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="22-801" title_number="22" title_name="Harford 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 23% of alcohol by volume.</text> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="22-802" title_number="22" title_name="Harford County" subtitle_number="8" subtitle_name="Beer and Wine Licenses"> <level label="a"> <text>There is:</text> <level label="1"> <text>a Class A beer and wine 6–day license; and</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>a Class A beer and wine 7–day license.</text> </level> </level> <level label="b"> <text>The Board may issue the license only to a proprietor of a retail store selling food, drugs, or other similar commodities.</text> </level> <level label="c"> <level label="1"> <text>The license authorizes the license holder to sell beer and wine, at retail, at the place described in the license.</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>The license holder:</text> <level label="i"> <text>shall sell the beer and wine in a sealed package or container; and</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>may sell beer in individual bottles or cans and wine in split bottles.</text> </level> </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="d"> <text>The annual license fees are:</text> <level label="1"> <text>$625 for a 6–day license; and</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>$850 for a 7–day license.</text> </level> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="22-803" title_number="22" title_name="Harford County" subtitle_number="8" subtitle_name="Beer and Wine Licenses"> <level label="a"> <text>There is:</text> <level label="1"> <text>a Class B–1 beer and wine 6–day license; and</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>a Class B–1 beer and wine 7–day license.</text> </level> </level> <level label="b"> <level label="1"> <text>The Board may issue the license for use by a restaurant.</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>Except as provided in paragraph (3) of this subsection, the license authorizes the license holder to sell beer and wine at a restaurant, at retail, at the place described in the license, for on–premises consumption.</text> </level> <level label="3"> <level label="i"> <text>The holder of a license issued before July 1, 1984, may sell beer and wine for on– and off–premises consumption.</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>The license holder may sell wine in split bottles.</text> </level> <level label="iii"> <text>Beer sold in bottles or cans exceeding 12 ounces in weight or size for off–premises consumption may be sold in a quantity of less than six.</text> </level> <level label="iv"> <text>If beer is sold in a containerized package, the package shall hold at least six bottles or containers.</text> </level> </level> </level> <level label="c"> <level label="1"> <text>A Class B–1 temporary (on–sale) license may be issued to an applicant who seeks after 6 months to obtain a Class B beer, wine, and liquor license.</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>The Class B–1 license shall be revoked after the 6–month period has expired if the license holder has not met all requirements for a Class B beer, wine, and liquor license.</text> </level> </level> <level label="d"> <text>The license holder shall comply with the food sale requirements under § 22–103 of this title only for the purpose of meeting the requirements of § 22–902 of this title necessary to apply for a license.</text> </level> <level label="e"> <text>The annual license fees are:</text> <level label="1"> <text>$350 for a 6–day license; and</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>$500 for a 7–day license.</text> </level> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="22-804" title_number="22" title_name="Harford County" subtitle_number="8" subtitle_name="Beer and Wine Licenses"> <level label="a"> <text>There is:</text> <level label="1"> <text>a Class B–2 beer and wine 6–day license; and</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>a Class B–2 beer and wine 7–day license.</text> </level> </level> <level label="b"> <level label="1"> <text>The Board may issue the license for use by a restaurant that:</text> <level label="i"> <text>was operating for 1 year before an application for the license was made; and</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>is equipped and stocked for the continued regular sale of food to customers and guests, as determined by the Board.</text> </level> </level> <level label="2"> <text>The license holder need not meet the food sale requirements set forth in § 22–103 of this title.</text> </level> </level> <level label="c"> <level label="1"> <text>Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, the license authorizes the license holder to sell beer and wine at a restaurant, at retail, at the place described in the license, for on–premises consumption.</text> </level> <level label="2"> <level label="i"> <text>The holder of a license issued before July 1, 1984, may sell beer and wine for on– and off–premises consumption.</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>The license holder may sell wine in split bottles.</text> </level> <level label="iii"> <text>Beer sold in bottles or cans exceeding 12 ounces in weight or size for off–premises consumption may be sold in a quantity of less than six.</text> </level> <level label="iv"> <text>If beer is sold in a containerized package, the package shall hold at least six bottles or containers.</text> </level> </level> </level> <level label="d"> <text>The annual license fees are:</text> <level label="1"> <text>$500 for a 6–day license; and</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>$700 for a 7–day license.</text> </level> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="22-805" title_number="22" title_name="Harford County" subtitle_number="8" subtitle_name="Beer and Wine Licenses"> <level label="a"> <text>There is a Class B Cafe beer and wine license.</text> </level> <level label="b"> <level label="1"> <text>The Board may issue the license for use by a cafe if:</text> <level label="i"> <text>the Board determines that the cafe has adequate tables, chairs, food, and facilities for preparing and serving meals;</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>the average gross monthly receipts from the sale of cooked or prepared food served at the cafe and other items approved by the Board exceed 50% of the average monthly receipts from the sale of beer and wine sold for on–premises consumption; and</text> </level> <level label="iii"> <text>not more than 10% of the total square footage of the cafe is dedicated to the public display of beer and wine that are offered for sale.</text> </level> </level> <level label="2"> <text>The Board shall set a maximum and a minimum seating capacity for the cafe.</text> </level> <level label="3"> <text>The license:</text> <level label="i"> <text>authorizes the license holder to sell beer and wine 7 days a week at a cafe, at retail, at the place described in the license, for on– and off–premises consumption;</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>has a wine tasting privilege for on–premises consumption for every day of the year; and</text> </level> <level label="iii"> <text>may be used for off–premises catering.</text> </level> </level> </level> <level label="c"> <text>The Board shall set the maximum number of cafe licenses that it may issue under this section.</text> </level> <level label="d"> <text>The annual license fee is $1,575.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="22-806" title_number="22" title_name="Harford County" subtitle_number="8" subtitle_name="Beer and Wine Licenses"> <level label="a"> <text>There is:</text> <level label="1"> <text>a Class C–1 beer and wine 6–day license; and</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>a Class C–1 beer and wine 7–day license.</text> </level> </level> <level label="b"> <level label="1"> <text>The Board may issue the license for use by a nonprofit association or corporation that:</text> <level label="i"> <text>is organized for patriotic or war veterans purposes; and</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>has held regular meetings at an established headquarters for 1 year before the application for the license was made.</text> </level> </level> <level label="2"> <text>The license authorizes the license holder to sell beer and wine to a member of a nonprofit association or corporation and guests of members, at retail, at the place described in the license, for on–premises consumption.</text> </level> </level> <level label="c"> <text>The annual license fees are:</text> <level label="1"> <text>$150 for a 6–day license; and</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>$225 for a 7–day license.</text> </level> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="22-807" title_number="22" title_name="Harford County" subtitle_number="8" subtitle_name="Beer and Wine Licenses"> <level label="a"> <text>There is:</text> <level label="1"> <text>a Class C–2 beer and wine 6–day license; and</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>a Class C–2 beer and wine 7–day license.</text> </level> </level> <level label="b"> <level label="1"> <text>The Board may issue the license for use by a nonprofit association or corporation that:</text> <level label="i"> <text>is organized for fraternal purposes; and</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>has held regular meetings at an established headquarters for 1 year before the application for the license was made.</text> </level> </level> <level label="2"> <text>The license authorizes the license holder to sell beer and wine to a member of a nonprofit association or corporation and guests of members, at retail, at the place described in the license, for on–premises consumption.</text> </level> </level> <level label="c"> <text>The annual license fees are:</text> <level label="1"> <text>$350 for a 6–day license; and</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>$425 for a 7–day license.</text> </level> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="22-808" title_number="22" title_name="Harford County" subtitle_number="8" subtitle_name="Beer and Wine Licenses"> <level label="a"> <text>There is:</text> <level label="1"> <text>a Class C–3 beer and wine 6–day license; and</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>a Class C–3 beer and wine 7–day license.</text> </level> </level> <level label="b"> <level label="1"> <text>The Board may issue the license for use by a nonprofit association or corporation that:</text> <level label="i"> <text>is organized for athletic, educational, or social purposes; and</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>has held regular meetings at an established headquarters for 1 year before the application for the license was made.</text> </level> </level> <level label="2"> <text>The license authorizes the license holder to sell beer and wine to a member of a nonprofit association or corporation and guests of members, at retail, at the place described in the license, for on–premises consumption.</text> </level> </level> <level label="c"> <text>The annual license fees are:</text> <level label="1"> <text>$450 for a 6–day license; and</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>$525 for a 7–day license.</text> </level> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="22-809" title_number="22" title_name="Harford County" subtitle_number="8" subtitle_name="Beer and Wine Licenses"> <level label="a"> <text>There is a Class CC (community college) beer and wine license.</text> </level> <level label="b"> <text>The Board may issue the license to officers of a community college for use on enclosed parts of the community college campus that are:</text> <level label="1"> <text>owned by the community college; and</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>used and equipped by the community college to promote or host events, including artistic, cultural, or civic exhibits, meetings, festivals, shows, or other entertainment productions.</text> </level> </level> <level label="c"> <text>The license authorizes the license holder to sell beer and wine, at retail, at the place described in the license, for on–premises consumption to:</text> <level label="1"> <text>individuals who attend an event that is open to the public; and</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>members of a club, a society, or an association and their guests who attend an event that is held for that group.</text> </level> </level> <level label="d"> <level label="1"> <text>The license holder may not sell beer and wine on the community college campus at:</text> <level label="i"> <text>a student sporting event; or</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>an event that is sponsored by students.</text> </level> </level> <level label="2"> <text>The license holder may sell beer and wine at events that are held on the community college campus for a maximum of 25 days per year.</text> </level> </level> <level label="e"> <text>After an event is over, the license holder may not allow alcoholic beverages to be consumed on the licensed premises from midnight to noon the following day.</text> </level> <level label="f"> <text>A license holder may not allow an individual to carry alcoholic beverages onto or from the licensed premises, except a wholesaler of beer or wine who conducts business regarding an event for which a license has been issued under this section.</text> </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="22-810" title_number="22" title_name="Harford 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="22-901" title_number="22" title_name="Harford County" subtitle_number="9" subtitle_name="Beer, Wine, and Liquor Licenses"> <level label="a"> <text>There is:</text> <level label="1"> <text>a Class A–1 off–sale beer, wine, and liquor 7–day license; and</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>a Class A–2 off–sale beer, wine, and liquor 6–day license.</text> </level> </level> <level label="b"> <level label="1"> <text>A license under this section 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:</text> <level label="i"> <text>shall sell the beer, wine, or liquor in a sealed package or container that may not be opened or its contents consumed on the licensed premises; but</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>may sell wine in split bottles and beer in individual bottles and cans.</text> </level> </level> <level label="3"> <text>If the majority of the retail sales on the licensed premises are for items other than beer, wine, and liquor, the license holder shall provide a separate outside entrance for the use of beer, wine, and liquor customers.</text> </level> <level label="4"> <text>If the business of the licensed premises consists predominantly of selling other types of retail items, such as drugs or groceries:</text> <level label="i"> <text>the beer, wine, and liquor shall be displayed and purchased in an area separate and distinct from that for the other retail items; and</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>the Board may require a partition to separate the beer, wine, and liquor from the other types of retail items.</text> </level> </level> </level> <level label="c"> <text>A license holder shall continually maintain a minimum stock of $8,000 wholesale value in beer, wine, and liquor.</text> </level> <level label="d"> <text>A license under this section 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="e"> <text>The annual license fees are:</text> <level label="1"> <text>$1,470 for a 7–day Class A–1 license; and</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>$980 for a 6–day Class A–2 license.</text> </level> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="22-902" title_number="22" title_name="Harford County" subtitle_number="9" subtitle_name="Beer, Wine, and Liquor Licenses"> <level label="a"> <text>There is:</text> <level label="1"> <text>a Class B beer, wine, and liquor 6–day license; and</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>a Class B beer, wine, and liquor 7–day license.</text> </level> </level> <level label="b"> <text>The Board may issue the license to a license holder for use by:</text> <level label="1"> <text>a hotel that:</text> <level label="i"> <text>accommodates the public and provides service ordinarily found in hotels; and</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>has:</text> <level label="1"> <text>at least 25 rooms;</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>a lobby with a registration and mail desk; and</text> </level> <level label="3"> <text>a dining room that serves full–course meals at least twice daily; or</text> </level> </level> </level> <level label="2"> <text>a restaurant that:</text> <level label="i"> <text>serves full–course meals at least twice daily on each day it is open;</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>has regular seating at tables, not including seats at bars or counters, for at least 60 individuals; and</text> </level> <level label="iii"> <text>has had a greater daily average in receipts from food sales than from beer, wine, and liquor sales during the 6 months immediately before the application for the license was made.</text> </level> </level> </level> <level label="c"> <level label="1"> <text>The license authorizes the license holder to sell beer, wine, and liquor, including at a bar or counter in a hotel, at retail at the place described in the license, for on–premises consumption.</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>A holder of a license issued before July 1, 1984, also may sell:</text> <level label="i"> <text>beer and wine for off–premises consumption, including:</text> <level label="1"> <text>subject to paragraph (3) of this subsection, beer in individual bottles and cans; and</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>wine in split bottles; and</text> </level> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>liquor, if the license holder was granted an off–sale liquor option.</text> </level> </level> <level label="3"> <text>Beer may be sold for off–premises consumption in:</text> <level label="i"> <text>bottles or cans exceeding 12 ounces in weight or size, if the beer is sold in a quantity of less than six; or</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>a containerized package, if the package holds at least six bottles or containers.</text> </level> </level> </level> <level label="d"> <level label="1"> <text>A license holder with an option authorizing the sale of liquor for off–premises consumption may exercise that option in an area that:</text> <level label="i"> <text>is described in the license application;</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>may not exceed 20% of the area normally used in the operation of the restaurant, not including additions or extensions; and</text> </level> <level label="iii"> <text>unless sales are conducted only from behind a bar, is separate and distinct from the restaurant seating area.</text> </level> </level> <level label="2"> <text>If the license application indicates that sales of beer, wine, and liquor for off–premises consumption will be more extensive than from behind a bar, the applicant shall provide a separate outside entrance for purchasers of alcoholic beverages for off–premises consumption.</text> </level> <level label="3"> <text>To meet food sale requirements, receipts for sales of liquor for off–premises consumption may not be included in the calculation of sales.</text> </level> </level> <level label="e"> <level label="1"> <text>Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, if a restaurant holding a Class B beer, wine, and liquor license is located within a freestanding establishment containing bowling lanes associated with the restaurant, the license holder may sell and allow customers to carry or consume alcoholic beverages within any place in the bowling alley or restaurant.</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>The additional privilege under this subsection is available between 6 p.m. and the normal closing time for the license.</text> </level> <level label="3"> <text>This subsection:</text> <level label="i"> <text>only confers additional privileges on licenses for restaurants that are associated with bowling alleys; but</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>does not create a separate class of license for bowling alleys.</text> </level> </level> </level> <level label="f"> <text>A license holder with an off–sale option shall continually maintain a minimum stock of $8,000 wholesale value in beer, wine, and liquor.</text> </level> <level label="g"> <level label="1"> <text>The annual license fees for a 6–day license are:</text> <level label="i"> <text>$2,260 for a hotel; and</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>$1,720 for a restaurant.</text> </level> </level> <level label="2"> <text>The annual license fees for a 7–day license are:</text> <level label="i"> <text>$2,685 for a hotel; and</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>$2,145 for a restaurant.</text> </level> </level> <level label="3"> <text>The annual license fees for an option to sell liquor for off–premises consumption are:</text> <level label="i"> <text>$350 for a 6–day restaurant; and</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>$450 for a 7–day restaurant.</text> </level> </level> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="22-903" title_number="22" title_name="Harford County" subtitle_number="9" subtitle_name="Beer, Wine, and Liquor Licenses"> <level label="a"> <text>There is a Class B cafe beer, wine, and liquor license.</text> </level> <level label="b"> <level label="1"> <text>The license authorizes the holder to sell:</text> <level label="i"> <text>beer and wine for on– and off–premises consumption; and</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>liquor for on–premises consumption.</text> </level> </level> <level label="2"> <text>The license is a 7–day license with an on–premises wine tasting privilege for every day of the year.</text> </level> <level label="3"> <text>The license may be used for off–premises catering.</text> </level> </level> <level label="c"> <text>The Board shall set:</text> <level label="1"> <text>the maximum number of cafe licenses that it may issue under this section; and</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>the maximum and minimum seating capacity for each cafe license it issues.</text> </level> </level> <level label="d"> <text>The license may be used only if:</text> <level label="1"> <text>the Board determines that the establishment has adequate tables, chairs, food, and facilities for preparing and serving meals;</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>the average gross monthly receipts from the sale of cooked or prepared food served at the establishment and other items approved by the Board exceed 50% of the average monthly receipts from the sale of beer, wine, and liquor sold for on–premises consumption; and</text> </level> <level label="3"> <text>not more than 10% of the total square footage of the establishment is dedicated to the public display of beer and wine that is offered for sale.</text> </level> </level> <level label="e"> <text>The license holder may sell beer, wine, and liquor during the hours and days as set out for a Class B beer, wine, and liquor license under § 22–2004(b) of this title.</text> </level> <level label="f"> <text>The annual license fee is $3,000.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="22-904" title_number="22" title_name="Harford County" subtitle_number="9" subtitle_name="Beer, Wine, and Liquor Licenses"> <level label="a"> <text>There is:</text> <level label="1"> <text>a Class B–3 restaurant/hotel 6–day license; and</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>a Class B–3 restaurant/hotel 7–day license.</text> </level> </level> <level label="b"> <text>The Board may issue a Class B–3 license to a person who:</text> <level label="1"> <text>has been operating a restaurant or hotel under a Class B beer, wine, and liquor license for 1 year before the application for the Class B–3 license;</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>accounts for at least 25% of the business at the restaurant or hotel from the sale of food; and</text> </level> <level label="3"> <text>in the judgment of the Board, has equipped and stocked the restaurant or hotel for the continued regular sale of food to customers and guests.</text> </level> </level> <level label="c"> <level label="1"> <text>The Board may issue a license under this subsection for use in a restaurant or hotel at retail at the place described in the license.</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>Except as provided in paragraph (3) of this subsection, the license authorizes the license holder to sell beer, wine, and liquor at retail at the place described in the license, including at a restaurant and a bar or counter in a hotel, for on–premises consumption.</text> </level> <level label="3"> <text>A holder of a license issued before July 1, 1984, may sell:</text> <level label="i"> <text>beer, wine, and liquor for on–premises consumption;</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>beer and wine for off–premises consumption, including:</text> <level label="1"> <text>subject to paragraph (4) of this subsection, beer in individual bottles and cans; and</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>wine in split bottles; and</text> </level> </level> <level label="iii"> <text>liquor, if the license holder has been granted a liquor option.</text> </level> </level> <level label="4"> <text>Beer may be sold for off–premises consumption in:</text> <level label="i"> <text>bottles or cans exceeding 12 ounces in weight or size, if the beer is sold in a quantity of less than six; or</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>a containerized package, if the package holds at least six bottles or containers.</text> </level> </level> </level> <level label="d"> <level label="1"> <text>A license holder with an option authorizing the sale of liquor for off–premises consumption may exercise that option in an area that:</text> <level label="i"> <text>is described in the license application;</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>may not exceed 20% of the area normally used in the operation of the restaurant, not including additions or extensions; and</text> </level> <level label="iii"> <text>unless sales are conducted only from behind a bar, is separate and distinct from the restaurant seating area.</text> </level> </level> <level label="2"> <text>If the license application indicates that sales of beer, wine, and liquor for off–premises consumption will be more extensive than from behind a bar, the applicant shall provide a separate outside entrance for purchasers of alcoholic beverages for off–premises consumption.</text> </level> <level label="3"> <text>To meet food sale requirements, receipts for sales of liquor for off–premises consumption may not be included in the calculation of sales.</text> </level> </level> <level label="e"> <text>A license holder with an off–sale liquor option shall continually maintain a minimum stock of $8,000 wholesale value in beer, wine, and liquor.</text> </level> <level label="f"> <text>The license holder may sell beer, wine, and liquor during the hours and days as set out under § 22–2004(c) of this title.</text> </level> <level label="g"> <level label="1"> <text>The annual license fees for a 6–day license are:</text> <level label="i"> <text>$2,620 for a hotel; and</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>$2,050 for a restaurant.</text> </level> </level> <level label="2"> <text>The annual license fees for a 7–day license are:</text> <level label="i"> <text>$3,045 for a hotel; and</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>$2,435 for a restaurant.</text> </level> </level> <level label="3"> <text>The annual license fees for an option to sell liquor for off–premises consumption are:</text> <level label="i"> <text>$350 for a 6–day restaurant; and</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>$450 for a 7–day restaurant.</text> </level> </level> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="22-905" title_number="22" title_name="Harford County" subtitle_number="9" subtitle_name="Beer, Wine, and Liquor Licenses"> <level label="a"> <text>There is:</text> <level label="1"> <text>a Class BFD (fine dining) beer, wine, and liquor 6–day license; and</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>a Class BFD (fine dining) beer, wine, and liquor 7–day license.</text> </level> </level> <level label="b"> <level label="1"> <text>The license authorizes the license holder to sell beer, wine, and liquor for on–premises consumption.</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>A license holder shall:</text> <level label="i"> <text>serve only full–course dinners at least 5 days a week;</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>open the restaurant for business not later than 5 p.m.; and</text> </level> <level label="iii"> <text>comply with the requirements of § 22–103 of this title.</text> </level> </level> </level> <level label="c"> <text>The license holder may sell beer, wine, and liquor during the hours and days as set out under § 22–2004(d) of this title.</text> </level> <level label="d"> <text>The Board shall adopt regulations to carry out this section.</text> </level> <level label="e"> <text>The annual license fees are:</text> <level label="1"> <text>$2,500 for a 6–day license; and</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>$2,900 for a 7–day license.</text> </level> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="22-906" title_number="22" title_name="Harford County" subtitle_number="9" subtitle_name="Beer, Wine, and Liquor Licenses"> <level label="a"> <text>There is a Class BNR (newly opened restaurant) beer, wine, and liquor license.</text> </level> <level label="b"> <text>The Board may decide:</text> <level label="1"> <text>the number of licenses to be issued; and</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>to whom the licenses shall be issued.</text> </level> </level> <level label="c"> <text>The Board may issue the license for use by a newly opened restaurant that:</text> <level label="1"> <text>has a minimum capital investment of $250,000 for new dining room facilities and newly installed kitchen equipment, not including the cost of land, buildings, or a lease;</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>serves full–course meals at least twice daily;</text> </level> <level label="3"> <text>has regular seating at tables, not including seats at bars or counters, for at least 60 individuals; and</text> </level> <level label="4"> <text>meets other standards set out in the regulations of the Board.</text> </level> </level> <level label="d"> <text>The license authorizes the license holder to sell beer, wine, and liquor for on–premises consumption from Monday through Sunday from 8 a.m. to 2 a.m. the following day.</text> </level> <level label="e"> <text>The annual license fee is $3,000.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="22-907" title_number="22" title_name="Harford County" subtitle_number="9" subtitle_name="Beer, Wine, and Liquor Licenses"> <level label="a"> <text>There is:</text> <level label="1"> <text>a 6–day Class C–1 (organization or club) beer, wine, and liquor license; and</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>a 7–day Class C–1 (organization or club) beer, wine, and liquor license.</text> </level> </level> <level label="b"> <text>The Board may issue the 6–day license or the 7–day license for use by a war veterans’ organization that:</text> <level label="1"> <text>is a nationally chartered nonprofit organization or club;</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>has been incorporated for at least 5 years immediately preceding filing of the application for the license;</text> </level> <level label="3"> <text>is composed only of members who served in the armed forces of the United States in a war in which the United States has been engaged;</text> </level> <level label="4"> <text>operates only for the use of members of the war veterans’ organization and guests accompanied by members; and</text> </level> <level label="5"> <text>meets in a clubhouse that is principally used for club purposes.</text> </level> </level> <level label="c"> <level label="1"> <text>The 6–day license authorizes the license holder to sell or provide beer, wine, and liquor from Monday through Saturday at a club at the place described in the license, for on–premises consumption by members and guests.</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>The 7–day license authorizes the license holder to sell or provide beer, wine, and liquor from Monday through Sunday at a club at the place described in the license, for on–premises consumption by members and guests.</text> </level> <level label="3"> <level label="i"> <text>The 6–day license and the 7–day license authorize the license holder to sell or provide beer, wine, and liquor for on–premises consumption by:</text> <level label="1"> <text>nonmembers of the club that have rented or leased an area of the licensed premises for entertainment, a conference, or a social event; and</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>guests who attend the event.</text> </level> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>The license holder shall:</text> <level label="1"> <text>contract to provide food for consumption at the event described in subparagraph (i) of this paragraph; or</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>ensure that food will be available for consumption at the event described in subparagraph (i) of this paragraph.</text> </level> </level> <level label="iii"> <text>This paragraph does not prohibit a club from obtaining a Class C per diem license.</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 under § 22–2004(f) of this title.</text> </level> <level label="e"> <level label="1"> <text>The annual fees for the 6–day license, depending on the size of the membership of the war veterans’ organization, are:</text> <level label="i"> <text>$350, for a membership of 50 to 99;</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>$600, for a membership of 100 to 250;</text> </level> <level label="iii"> <text>$850, for a membership of 251 to 450; and</text> </level> <level label="iv"> <text>$1,000, for a membership of at least 451.</text> </level> </level> <level label="2"> <text>The annual fees for the 7–day license, depending on the size of the membership of the war veterans’ organization, are:</text> <level label="i"> <text>$450, for a membership of 50 to 99;</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>$700, for a membership of 100 to 250;</text> </level> <level label="iii"> <text>$950, for a membership of 251 to 450; and</text> </level> <level label="iv"> <text>$1,100, for a membership of at least 451.</text> </level> </level> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="22-908" title_number="22" title_name="Harford County" subtitle_number="9" subtitle_name="Beer, Wine, and Liquor Licenses"> <level label="a"> <text>There is:</text> <level label="1"> <text>a 6–day Class C–2 (organization or club) beer, wine, and liquor license; and</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>a 7–day Class C–2 (organization or club) beer, wine, and liquor license.</text> </level> </level> <level label="b"> <text>The Board may issue the 6–day license or the 7–day license for use by a fraternal organization that:</text> <level label="1"> <text>is a lodge or chapter of a nationally chartered fraternal organization;</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>is composed of inducted members;</text> </level> <level label="3"> <text>operates a clubhouse or building:</text> <level label="i"> <text>for the use of its members; and</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>that has facilities for preparing and serving food on the premises to members and guests; and</text> </level> </level> <level label="4"> <text>has at least 100 members paying the dues that were required by its national organization in the year immediately preceding the year for which the license was applied for or issued, as determined by the Board.</text> </level> </level> <level label="c"> <level label="1"> <text>The 6–day license authorizes the license holder to sell or provide beer, wine, and liquor from Monday through Saturday at a club at the place described in the license, for on–premises consumption by members and guests.</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>The 7–day license authorizes the license holder to sell or provide beer, wine, and liquor from Monday through Sunday at a club at the place described in the license, for on–premises consumption by members and guests.</text> </level> <level label="3"> <level label="i"> <text>The 6–day license and the 7–day license authorize the license holder to sell or provide beer, wine, and liquor for on–premises consumption by:</text> <level label="1"> <text>nonmembers of the club that have rented or leased an area of the licensed premises for entertainment, a conference, or a social event; and</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>guests who attend the event.</text> </level> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>The license holder shall:</text> <level label="1"> <text>contract to provide food for consumption at the event described in subparagraph (i) of this paragraph; or</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>ensure that food will be available for consumption at the event described in subparagraph (i) of this paragraph.</text> </level> </level> <level label="iii"> <text>This paragraph does not prohibit a club from obtaining a Class C per diem license.</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 under § 22–2005(f) of this title.</text> </level> <level label="e"> <level label="1"> <text>The annual fees for the 6–day license, depending on the size of the membership of the fraternal organization, are:</text> <level label="i"> <text>$800, for a membership of 100 to 250;</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>$1,050, for a membership of 251 to 450; and</text> </level> <level label="iii"> <text>$1,200, for a membership of at least 451.</text> </level> </level> <level label="2"> <text>The annual fees for the 7–day license, depending on the size of the membership of the fraternal organization, are:</text> <level label="i"> <text>$900, for a membership of 100 to 250;</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>$1,150, for a membership of 251 to 450; and</text> </level> <level label="iii"> <text>$1,300, for a membership of at least 451.</text> </level> </level> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="22-909" title_number="22" title_name="Harford County" subtitle_number="9" subtitle_name="Beer, Wine, and Liquor Licenses"> <level label="a"> <text>There is:</text> <level label="1"> <text>a 6–day Class C–3 (country club, social organization, topiary garden, or yacht or boat club) beer, wine, and liquor license; and</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>a 7–day Class C–3 (country club, social organization, topiary garden, or yacht or boat club) beer, wine, and liquor license.</text> </level> </level> <level label="b"> <text>The Board may issue the 6–day license or the 7–day license for use by:</text> <level label="1"> <text>a country club that:</text> <level label="i"> <text>may be operated for profit or not for profit;</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>has at least 75 members paying dues of at least $50 per year per member; and</text> </level> <level label="iii"> <text>maintains a regular or championship golf course of at least nine holes or a swimming pool that is at least 20 by 40 feet;</text> </level> </level> <level label="2"> <text>a social organization that:</text> <level label="i"> <text>may be operated for profit or not for profit;</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>has at least 100 members paying dues of at least $200 per year per member;</text> </level> <level label="iii"> <text>has at least 51% of its membership consisting of:</text> <level label="1"> <text>active members of the armed forces of the United States;</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>veterans of the armed forces of the United States;</text> </level> <level label="3"> <text>active or retired first responders; and</text> </level> <level label="4"> <text>the spouses and children of the eligible members under items 1 through 3 of this item;</text> </level> </level> <level label="iv"> <text>is secured by electronic means and is accessible only to members and their guests over the age of 21;</text> </level> <level label="v"> <text>requires each server of alcoholic beverages at the social organization to hold a certificate of completion from an approved alcohol awareness program as described in § 4–505 of this article;</text> </level> <level label="vi"> <text>has parking facilities to accommodate the vehicles of members and their guests;</text> </level> <level label="vii"> <text>is zoned for business or commercial use; and</text> </level> <level label="viii"> <text>maintains a list of all active members available for review by the Board of License Commissioners;</text> </level> </level> <level label="3"> <text>a topiary garden that:</text> <level label="i"> <text>operates a public museum and garden for the members of the topiary garden and the public as guests of the members;</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>is open to the public for at least 6 days a week for at least 6 hours a day during at least 5 months each year; and</text> </level> <level label="iii"> <text>has food preparation facilities on the premises for the convenience of guests; or</text> </level> </level> <level label="4"> <text>a yacht or boat club that:</text> <level label="i"> <text>may be operated for profit or not for profit;</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>owns real property in the county; and</text> </level> <level label="iii"> <text>has at least 150 dues–paying members, of whom at least 50 own a yacht, boat, or other vessel.</text> </level> </level> </level> <level label="c"> <level label="1"> <text>The 6–day license authorizes the license holder to sell or provide beer, wine, and liquor from Monday through Saturday at a club at the place described in the license, for on–premises consumption by members and guests.</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>The 7–day license authorizes the license holder to sell or provide beer, wine, and liquor from Monday through Sunday at a club at the place described in the license, for on–premises consumption by members and guests.</text> </level> <level label="3"> <level label="i"> <text>The 6–day license and the 7–day license authorize the license holder to sell or provide beer, wine, and liquor for on–premises consumption by:</text> <level label="1"> <text>nonmembers of the club that have rented or leased an area of the licensed premises for entertainment, a conference, or a social event; and</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>guests who attend the event.</text> </level> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>The license holder shall:</text> <level label="1"> <text>contract to provide food for consumption at the event described in subparagraph (i) of this paragraph; or</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>ensure that food will be available for consumption at the event described in subparagraph (i) of this paragraph.</text> </level> </level> <level label="iii"> <text>This paragraph does not prohibit a club from obtaining a Class C per diem license.</text> </level> </level> </level> <level label="d"> <level label="1"> <text>Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, the license holder may sell beer, wine, and liquor during the hours and days as set out under § 22–2004(f) of this title.</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>A social organization granted a license under this section may sell beer, wine, and liquor on Monday through Sunday, from 4 p.m. to 11 p.m.</text> </level> </level> <level label="e"> <level label="1"> <text>The annual fee for the 6–day license is $1,300.</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>The annual fee for the 7–day license is $1,400.</text> </level> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="22-910" title_number="22" title_name="Harford County" subtitle_number="9" subtitle_name="Beer, Wine, and Liquor Licenses"> <level label="a"> <text>There is:</text> <level label="1"> <text>a Class D beer, wine, and liquor (on–sale) 7–day license; and</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>a Class D beer, wine, and liquor (on– and off–sale) 7–day license.</text> </level> </level> <level label="b"> <level label="1"> <text>The Board may issue a Class D license to a current Class B license holder that applies for the license.</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>The applicant shall surrender to the Board the applicant’s Class B license on the issuance of the Class D license.</text> </level> </level> <level label="c"> <text>The license authorizes the license holder to sell beer, wine, and liquor at retail at the place described in the license for:</text> <level label="1"> <text>on–premises consumption, if an on–sale license; or</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>on– and off–premises consumption, if an on–sale and off–sale license.</text> </level> </level> <level label="d"> <text>The Board may determine the number of licenses to be issued.</text> </level> <level label="e"> <text>The license may not be issued for use by a drugstore.</text> </level> <level label="f"> <text>The Board shall adopt regulations to carry out this section.</text> </level> <level label="g"> <text>The annual license fees are:</text> <level label="1"> <text>$3,000 for an on–sale license; and</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>$4,000 for an on– and off–sale license.</text> </level> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="22-1001" title_number="22" title_name="Harford County" subtitle_number="10" subtitle_name="Licenses for Specific Types of Organizations and Venues"> <level label="a"> <text>In this section, “assisted living program” has the meaning stated in § 19–1801 of the Health – General Article.</text> </level> <level label="b"> <text>There is a Class ALP (assisted living program) beer, wine, and liquor license.</text> </level> <level label="c"> <level label="1"> <text>The Board may issue the license to a manager of an assisted living program that:</text> <level label="i"> <text>is licensed by the Department of Human Services under § 19–1804.1 of the Health – General Article; and</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>may be operated under a management agreement.</text> </level> </level> <level label="2"> <text>The Board may issue a maximum of five Class ALP licenses to a person.</text> </level> </level> <level label="d"> <text>The license authorizes the license holder to:</text> <level label="1"> <text>provide beer and wine for on–premises consumption by a resident or a guest of a resident of the assisted living program; and</text> </level> <level label="2"> <level label="i"> <text>store liquor that has been purchased by a resident in a secure locker that is accessible only to individuals at least 21 years old;</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>prepare mixed drinks using liquor that has been purchased by a resident and mixers provided by the resident or license holder; and</text> </level> <level label="iii"> <text>serve liquor that has been purchased by a resident, or a mixed drink that is prepared using a resident’s liquor, to a resident or guest of a resident for on–premises consumption.</text> </level> </level> </level> <level label="e"> <text>The license holder may provide or serve beer, wine, and liquor for on–premises consumption on Monday through Sunday, from 8 a.m. to 2 a.m. the following day.</text> </level> <level label="f"> <level label="1"> <text>The license holder shall require each individual who serves beer, wine, or liquor on the premises to hold a certificate of completion from an approved alcohol awareness program as described in § 4–505 of this article.</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>An employee of the assisted living program who is at least 18 years old may serve alcoholic beverages or assist in preparing mixed drinks.</text> </level> </level> <level label="g"> <text>The annual license fee is $3,500.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="22-1001.1" title_number="22" title_name="Harford County" subtitle_number="10" subtitle_name="Licenses for Specific Types of Organizations and Venues"> <level label="a"> <text>There is a Class B–BB (bed and breakfast) beer, wine, and liquor license.</text> </level> <level label="b"> <text>The Board may issue the license to a license holder who is approved by the appropriate local governmental unit to operate a bed and breakfast that:</text> <level label="1"> <text>provides services ordinarily provided by a bed and breakfast;</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>has at least one room but not more than 10 rooms, each with sleeping accommodations, excluding resident management quarters, that the public for consideration may use for a specified time; and</text> </level> <level label="3"> <text>has a kitchen facility that has been approved by the appropriate local governmental unit.</text> </level> </level> <level label="c"> <text>The license authorizes the license holder to sell beer, wine, and liquor to a guest if:</text> <level label="1"> <text>the name and address of the guest appears on the registry that the bed and breakfast maintains; and</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>the guest is an occupant of a sleeping room in the bed and breakfast.</text> </level> </level> <level label="d"> <text>The license authorizes the license holder to sell beer, wine, and liquor for on–premises consumption to a guest of a catered event at the bed and breakfast if:</text> <level label="1"> <text>the license holder is under contract to cater the event;</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>the license holder caters the event; and</text> </level> <level label="3"> <text>food is served at the catered event.</text> </level> </level> <level label="e"> <text>The license holder may sell beer, wine, and liquor for on–premises consumption during the hours and days as set out for a Class B beer, wine, and liquor license under § 22–2004 of this title.</text> </level> <level label="f"> <text>The license does not authorize the sale of beer, wine, and liquor to an individual who:</text> <level label="1"> <text>is not a guest of the bed and breakfast; or</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>is registered as a guest at the bed and breakfast only to obtain beer, wine, and liquor.</text> </level> </level> <level label="g"> <level label="1"> <text>A bed and breakfast may not be operated only to sell or provide beer, wine, and liquor.</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>If the bed and breakfast ends operations as a bed and breakfast:</text> <level label="i"> <text>the license is void; and</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>the license holder shall return the license to the Board.</text> </level> </level> </level> <level label="h"> <text>The Board shall adopt regulations to:</text> <level label="1"> <text>carry out this section; and</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>ensure that the primary purpose of the license is to allow the license holder to operate a bed and breakfast.</text> </level> </level> <level label="i"> <text>The annual license fee is $1,000.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="22-1002" title_number="22" title_name="Harford County" subtitle_number="10" subtitle_name="Licenses for Specific Types of Organizations and Venues"> <level label="a"> <text>There is a Class CCFA (continuing care facility for the aged) beer, wine, and liquor license.</text> </level> <level label="b"> <text>The Board may issue the license to the officers of a continuing care facility for the aged that:</text> <level label="1"> <text>provides continuing care as defined under § 10–401 of the Human Services Article;</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>is licensed as a related institution under Title 19, Subtitle 3 of the Health – General Article;</text> </level> <level label="3"> <text>is certified by the Department of Aging; and</text> </level> <level label="4"> <text>is exempt from federal income tax under § 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.</text> </level> </level> <level label="c"> <text>The license authorizes the license holder to sell beer, wine, and liquor on the licensed premises for on–premises consumption.</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 C beer, wine, and liquor license under § 22–2004 of this title.</text> </level> <level label="e"> <text>The annual license fee is $5,000.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="22-1002.1" title_number="22" title_name="Harford County" subtitle_number="10" subtitle_name="Licenses for Specific Types of Organizations and Venues"> <level label="a"> <text>There is a gift basket permit.</text> </level> <level label="b"> <level label="1"> <text>The Board may issue the permit to a person:</text> <level label="i"> <text>whose primary business is the sale and delivery of flowers;</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>whose business includes the sale and delivery of gift baskets of flowers, food, or other items; and</text> </level> <level label="iii"> <text>who does not hold any other alcoholic beverages license or permit under this article.</text> </level> </level> <level label="2"> <text>The Board may not issue the permit for use in conjunction with or on the premises of a chain store, supermarket, or discount house.</text> </level> </level> <level label="c"> <text>A holder of the permit:</text> <level label="1"> <text>may sell and deliver, to consumers of a legal drinking age located in the county, gift baskets containing:</text> <level label="i"> <text>not more than 72 ounces of beer;</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>not more than 2.25 liters of wine; or</text> </level> <level label="iii"> <text>not more than 2.25 liters of liquor;</text> </level> </level> <level label="2"> <text>shall maintain records and submit reports as required by the Board; and</text> </level> <level label="3"> <text>is subject to the alcohol awareness training requirements under § 4–505 of this article.</text> </level> </level> <level label="d"> <level label="1"> <text>Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, the permit holder or an employee of the permit holder shall:</text> <level label="i"> <text>deliver the gift basket containing alcoholic beverages; and</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>require the person receiving a delivery of a gift basket containing alcoholic beverages to display proof that the person is at least 21 years old.</text> </level> </level> <level label="2"> <text>An individual who delivers a gift basket containing alcoholic beverages shall be at least 21 years old.</text> </level> </level> <level label="e"> <text>The holder’s annual sales from alcoholic beverages may not exceed 10% of the holder’s annual gross sales.</text> </level> <level label="f"> <text>The alcoholic beverages contained in a gift basket shall be purchased from a retail license holder.</text> </level> <level label="g"> <text>The Board shall adopt regulations to carry out this section.</text> </level> <level label="h"> <text>The fee for a gift basket permit is $100.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="22-1003" title_number="22" title_name="Harford County" subtitle_number="10" subtitle_name="Licenses for Specific Types of Organizations and Venues"> <level label="a"> <text>There is a Class GC (golf course) beer, wine, and liquor license.</text> </level> <level label="b"> <text>The Board may issue the license to the owner or operator of a golf course that:</text> <level label="1"> <text>is open to the public;</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>is operated for profit; and</text> </level> <level label="3"> <text>has a minimum of 18 holes.</text> </level> </level> <level label="c"> <level label="1"> <text>The license authorizes the license holder to sell beer, wine, and liquor for consumption on the land and in the buildings, including the clubhouse, used for golfing purposes.</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>A patron need not be seated to be served.</text> </level> </level> <level label="d"> <text>The license holder may sell beer, wine, and liquor during the hours and days as set out for a Class C beer, wine, and liquor license under § 22–2004 of this title.</text> </level> <level label="e"> <text>The annual license fee is $3,500.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="22-1003.1" title_number="22" title_name="Harford County" subtitle_number="10" subtitle_name="Licenses for Specific Types of Organizations and Venues"> <level label="a"> <text>There is a Class GCR (golf course restaurant) beer, wine, and liquor license.</text> </level> <level label="b"> <text>The Board may issue a Class GCR license to the owner or operator of a golf course that:</text> <level label="1"> <text>is open to the public;</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>is operated for profit;</text> </level> <level label="3"> <text>has a minimum of 18 holes; and</text> </level> <level label="4"> <text>has a kitchen facility that has been approved by the appropriate local governmental unit.</text> </level> </level> <level label="c"> <level label="1"> <text>The license authorizes the license holder to sell beer, wine, and liquor for consumption on the land and in the buildings, including the clubhouse, used for golfing purposes and for non–golf–related events.</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>A patron need not be seated to be served.</text> </level> <level label="3"> <text>The license is limited to on–premises sales only.</text> </level> </level> <level label="d"> <text>The license holder may sell beer, wine, and liquor during the hours and days as set out for a Class C beer, wine, and liquor license under § 22–2004 of this title.</text> </level> <level label="e"> <text>The annual license fee is $3,500.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="22-1003.2" title_number="22" title_name="Harford County" subtitle_number="10" subtitle_name="Licenses for Specific Types of Organizations and Venues"> <level label="a"> <text>There is a Class 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 the 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 § 22–2004 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="22-1004" title_number="22" title_name="Harford County" subtitle_number="10" subtitle_name="Licenses for Specific Types of Organizations and Venues"> <level label="a"> <text>There is:</text> <level label="1"> <text>a 6–day Class HC (health club) beer and wine license; and</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>a 7–day Class HC (health club) beer and wine license.</text> </level> </level> <level label="b"> <text>The Board may issue the 6–day or the 7–day license to a person who:</text> <level label="1"> <text>sells health club services, as defined in § 14–12B–01 of the Commercial Law Article;</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>has a health club facility that offers:</text> <level label="i"> <text>an indoor or outdoor swimming pool; or</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>pickleball courts;</text> </level> </level> <level label="3"> <text>has at least 150 members who pay dues; and</text> </level> <level label="4"> <text>owns or leases real property in the county for use as a for–profit or nonprofit health club facility.</text> </level> </level> <level label="c"> <level label="1"> <text>The 6–day license authorizes the license holder to sell beer and wine from Monday through Saturday in a bar area at a swimming pool or an indoor lounge or both.</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>The 7–day license authorizes the license holder to sell beer and wine from Monday through Sunday in a bar area at a swimming pool or an indoor lounge or both.</text> </level> </level> <level label="d"> <text>The 6–day license holder and the 7–day license holder may sell beer and wine for on–premises consumption from 1 p.m. to 11 p.m.</text> </level> <level label="e"> <text>The license holder shall purchase beer and wine from an authorized and licensed wholesaler.</text> </level> <level label="f"> <text>The license holder shall provide prepackaged food or snacks at all times when beer and wine are sold.</text> </level> <level label="g"> <level label="1"> <text>The annual fee for the 6–day license is $1,300.</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>The annual fee for the 7–day license is $1,400.</text> </level> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="22-1004.1" title_number="22" title_name="Harford County" subtitle_number="10" subtitle_name="Licenses for Specific Types of Organizations and Venues"> <level label="a"> <text>There is a Class H–CC (corporate club/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 with:</text> <level label="i"> <text>a banquet room, conference room, or meeting room that is suitable for public gatherings and equipped with food preparation facilities; and</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, a corporate dining room that is reserved for members of a private club and their guests.</text> </level> </level> <level label="2"> <text>A corporate dining room described in paragraph (1)(ii) of this subsection:</text> <level label="i"> <text>shall be equipped for the sale of food; and</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>may be used by a private club of at least 25 members who pay an annual membership fee.</text> </level> </level> </level> <level label="c"> <level label="1"> <text>The license holder may:</text> <level label="i"> <text>sell beer, wine, and liquor during an event contracted with another person in:</text> <level label="1"> <text>a room described in subsection (b)(1) of this section; or</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>another area in the licensed premises that the Board approves;</text> </level> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>hold multiple events in the licensed premises simultaneously; and</text> </level> <level label="iii"> <text>contract to provide beer, wine, and liquor at an event held off the licensed premises if the event is in the county and the license holder contracts to provide food for consumption at the event.</text> </level> </level> <level label="2"> <text>The license holder may not hold more than four self–sponsored events per year in the banquet, conference, or meeting room.</text> </level> </level> <level label="d"> <text>Not more than six Class H–CC licenses may be in effect at a time.</text> </level> <level label="e"> <text>The annual license fee is $3,000.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="22-1004.2" title_number="22" title_name="Harford 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"> <level label="1"> <text>A license authorizes the license holder to sell beer, wine, and liquor from a store in the hotel lobby to patrons of the hotel for on–premises consumption.</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>Beer may be sold only in a can or bottle that does not exceed 12 ounces.</text> </level> <level label="3"> <text>Wine may be sold only in a bottle that does not exceed 750 milliliters.</text> </level> <level label="4"> <text>Liquor may be sold only in a bottle that does not exceed 50 milliliters.</text> </level> </level> <level label="d"> <text>A license holder may sell beer, wine, and liquor:</text> <level label="1"> <text>on Monday through Saturday, from noon to 10 p.m.; and</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>on Sunday, from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.</text> </level> </level> <level label="e"> <text>A license holder may not sell beer, wine, and liquor:</text> <level label="1"> <text>through a vending machine; or</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>by stocking beer, wine, and liquor in a guest room for purchase.</text> </level> </level> <level label="f"> <text>The annual license fee is $1,250.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="22-1005" title_number="22" title_name="Harford County" subtitle_number="10" subtitle_name="Licenses for Specific Types of Organizations and Venues"> <level label="a"> <text>In this section, “guest” means an individual whose name and address appear on the registry that the inn maintains.</text> </level> <level label="b"> <text>There is a Class B (inn) beer, wine, and liquor license.</text> </level> <level label="c"> <text>The Board may issue the license to a license holder who is approved by the appropriate local governmental unit to operate an inn that:</text> <level label="1"> <text>has at least 11 rooms or suites, each with sleeping accommodations, excluding resident management quarters, that the public for consideration may use for a specified time;</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>has a seated dining capacity of a sufficient size to accommodate overnight guests and dinner patrons who participate in regular meals and special dinner events on the premises of the establishment as authorized under subsection (d) of this section; and</text> </level> <level label="3"> <text>has a kitchen facility that has been approved by the local governmental unit.</text> </level> </level> <level label="d"> <text>The license authorizes the license holder to:</text> <level label="1"> <text>sell beer, wine, and liquor for on–premises consumption by a guest in conjunction with a meal;</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>with the prior approval of the Board, serve beer, wine, and liquor to guests and dinner patrons on a patio, a deck, a terrace, the grounds, or any other outdoor area that is an integral part of the premises;</text> </level> <level label="3"> <text>allow a guest to have beer, wine, and liquor delivered to the guest in a sealed package by the inn, if the guest is in a building that is:</text> <level label="i"> <text>considered part of the inn operation; and</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>located in the same mail unit number as the inn or is not more than one–eighth of a mile from the inn;</text> </level> </level> <level label="4"> <text>hold a special dinner event on the premises of the establishment; and</text> </level> <level label="5"> <text>allow an individual who is not a guest to patronize the establishment for a regular or special dinner meal.</text> </level> </level> <level label="e"> <text>The license authorizes the license holder to sell beer, wine, and liquor for on–premises consumption during catered events at the inn if:</text> <level label="1"> <text>the license holder is under contract to cater the event;</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>the license holder caters the event; and</text> </level> <level label="3"> <text>food is served at the catered event.</text> </level> </level> <level label="f"> <text>A holder of a Class B (inn) license that was issued after March 6, 2006, may sell beer and wine from the dining room to guests for off–premises consumption if the holder previously held a Class B (restaurant) license allowing sales of beer and wine for off–premises consumption.</text> </level> <level label="g"> <text>The license holder may sell beer, wine, and liquor to guests for on–premises consumption during the hours and days as set out for a Class B beer, wine, and liquor license under § 22–2004 of this title.</text> </level> <level label="h"> <text>The license does not authorize the sale of beer, wine, and liquor to an individual who:</text> <level label="1"> <text>is not a guest or a patron of the dining facility of the inn; or</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>is registered as a guest at the inn only to obtain beer, wine, and liquor.</text> </level> </level> <level label="i"> <level label="1"> <text>An inn may not be operated only to sell or provide beer, wine, and liquor.</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>If an inn ends operations as an inn:</text> <level label="i"> <text>the license is void; and</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>the license holder shall return the license to the Board.</text> </level> </level> <level label="3"> <text>Beer, wine, and liquor in open containers may not be transferred, carried, taken, or delivered to, from, or between the inn and other buildings that are considered part of the inn.</text> </level> </level> <level label="j"> <text>The Board shall adopt regulations to:</text> <level label="1"> <text>carry out this section; and</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>ensure that the primary purpose of the license is to allow the license holder to operate an inn.</text> </level> </level> <level label="k"> <text>The annual license fee is:</text> <level label="1"> <text>$2,500 for an inn that has at least 11 but not more than 24 rooms or suites; and</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>$3,295 for an inn that has at least 25 rooms or suites.</text> </level> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="22-1005.1" title_number="22" title_name="Harford County" subtitle_number="10" subtitle_name="Licenses for Specific Types of Organizations and Venues"> <level label="a"> <text>There is a Class MT (movie theater) beer, wine, and liquor license.</text> </level> <level label="b"> <level label="1"> <text>The Board may issue the license for use by the owner of a movie theater.</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>To be eligible for the license, the owner of a movie theater is required to provide documentation to the Board that the owner has made an investment of at least $250,000 in the movie theater.</text> </level> <level label="3"> <text>The Board may issue not more than five Class MT licenses to the same person.</text> </level> </level> <level label="c"> <level label="1"> <text>The license holder may sell beer, wine, and liquor for on–premises consumption from 4 p.m. to midnight on the days that the movie theater is open.</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>Beer, wine, and liquor may be sold only:</text> <level label="i"> <text>in single–serve containers; and</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>from a counter separate from a counter serving candy, popcorn, and nonalcoholic beverages.</text> </level> </level> <level label="3"> <text>A movie theater for which the license is issued:</text> <level label="i"> <text>is subject to the alcohol awareness training requirements under § 4–505 of this article; and</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>shall offer for sale food other than candy and popcorn.</text> </level> </level> </level> <level label="d"> <text>The annual license fee is $1,000.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="22-1005.2" title_number="22" title_name="Harford County" subtitle_number="10" subtitle_name="Licenses for Specific Types of Organizations and Venues"> <level label="a"> <text>In this section, “performing arts nonprofit organization” means a nonprofit organization that organizes the production of plays, acts, dramas, concerts, or similar events by individuals performing on a stage or the showing of films.</text> </level> <level label="b"> <text>There is a performing arts nonprofit organization beer, wine, and liquor license.</text> </level> <level label="c"> <text>The Board may issue the license to a performing arts nonprofit organization.</text> </level> <level label="d"> <level label="1"> <text>The license authorizes the holder to sell or serve beer, wine, and liquor at retail for on–premises consumption at up to three locations designated at the time of application.</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>The locations designated at the time of application must:</text> <level label="i"> <text>be suitable for the production of plays, acts, dramas, concerts, or similar events by individuals performing on a stage or the showing of films; and</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>meet any other requirements established by the Board.</text> </level> </level> <level label="3"> <text>The license holder may alter the authorized locations each time the license is renewed.</text> </level> </level> <level label="e"> <text>The license holder may sell or serve beer, wine, and liquor:</text> <level label="1"> <text>1 hour before and after a performance;</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>during a performance;</text> </level> <level label="3"> <text>during an intermission; and</text> </level> <level label="4"> <text>during a reception within 1 hour before or after a performance.</text> </level> </level> <level label="f"> <text>The license may not be transferred to another location not identified on the application.</text> </level> <level label="g"> <text>The license holder shall purchase beer, wine, and liquor from a retail license holder or an authorized and licensed wholesaler.</text> </level> <level label="h"> <text>A license holder may not sell or issue more than 750 tickets to any event or performance at which the holder will sell or serve beer, wine, or liquor.</text> </level> <level label="i"> <text>Issuance of a license under this section does not prohibit the Board from issuing a Class C per diem license to the performing arts nonprofit organization for an event outside the scope of the license.</text> </level> <level label="j"> <text>The license holder shall serve or offer for sale snacks at all times when beer, wine, and liquor are sold.</text> </level> <level label="k"> <level label="1"> <text>The license holder shall:</text> <level label="i"> <text>keep complete and accurate records of all alcoholic beverages sold, served, and purchased under this section;</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>on written request of the Board or the Executive Director, report on the form that the Board or the Executive Director requires information relating to the alcoholic beverages that are the subject of the records required to be kept; and</text> </level> <level label="iii"> <text>on request of the Board or the Executive Director, make the report under oath.</text> </level> </level> <level label="2"> <level label="i"> <text>Except as provided in subparagraph (ii) of this paragraph, each license holder shall keep records at the location designated in the license.</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>If the license holder is allowed to have more than one location, the license holder may keep the records at the principal location.</text> </level> <level label="iii"> <text>The records shall:</text> <level label="1"> <text>meet form and content requirements of the Board or the Executive Director;</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>be preserved for at least 2 years in a manner that ensures permanency; and</text> </level> <level label="3"> <text>be made available for audit or inspection during regular business hours by the Board, the Executive Director, or a designee of the Board or the Executive Director.</text> </level> </level> </level> <level label="3"> <level label="i"> <text>If a report required by this section or an investigation by the Board, a Board officer, the Executive Director, or any other person indicates that the license holder is violating this section, the Board may summon the license holder and conduct a hearing.</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>If the charges at the hearing are sustained, the Board:</text> <level label="1"> <text>may impose a fine of not less than $250 and not more than $2,000; and</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>may suspend or revoke the license holder’s license immediately.</text> </level> </level> </level> </level> <level label="l"> <text>The annual license fee is $750.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="22-1005.3" title_number="22" title_name="Harford County" subtitle_number="10" subtitle_name="Licenses for Specific Types of Organizations and Venues"> <level label="a"> <text>In this section, “performing arts theater” means an area, a building, or a structure designed and used for plays, acts, dramas, concerts, or histrionics by actors or actresses performing on a stage.</text> </level> <level label="b"> <text>There is a performing arts theater beer, wine, and liquor license.</text> </level> <level label="c"> <text>The Board may issue the license for use on the premises of a performing arts theater operated by a for–profit organization.</text> </level> <level label="d"> <text>The license authorizes the holder to sell or serve beer, wine, and liquor at retail for on–premises consumption.</text> </level> <level label="e"> <text>The license holder may sell or serve beer, wine, and liquor:</text> <level label="1"> <text>1 hour before and after a performance;</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>during a performance;</text> </level> <level label="3"> <text>during an intermission; and</text> </level> <level label="4"> <text>during a reception 1 hour before or 1 hour after a performance.</text> </level> </level> <level label="f"> <text>The license may not be transferred to another location.</text> </level> <level label="g"> <text>The license holder shall purchase beer, wine, and liquor from an authorized and licensed wholesaler.</text> </level> <level label="h"> <text>The license holder shall serve or offer for sale snacks at all times when beer, wine, and liquor are sold.</text> </level> <level label="i"> <text>The annual license fee is $1,500.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="22-1005.4" title_number="22" title_name="Harford County" subtitle_number="10" subtitle_name="Licenses for Specific Types of Organizations and Venues"> <level label="a"> <text>In this section, “resort complex” means a parcel or contiguous parcels of land:</text> <level label="1"> <text>of at least 10 acres;</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>under common ownership; and</text> </level> <level label="3"> <text>with facilities that:</text> <level label="i"> <text>include lodging, conference spaces, meeting spaces, active outdoor open spaces, waterfront beach activities, or a marina;</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>serve the public; and</text> </level> <level label="iii"> <text>resulted in a capital investment of at least $500,000 exclusive of the cost of the land.</text> </level> </level> </level> <level label="b"> <text>There is a resort complex license.</text> </level> <level label="c"> <text>The Board may issue one resort complex license to the person owning, leasing, or operating a resort complex.</text> </level> <level label="d"> <text>The license authorizes the license holder to sell beer, wine, and liquor from:</text> <level label="1"> <text>one or more outlets in the resort complex where the beer, wine, and liquor may be consumed in conjunction with recreation or the playing of music and dancing at designated locations in the resort complex;</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>one or more outlets in the resort complex that operate as a restaurant;</text> </level> <level label="3"> <text>bars or counters at one or more locations in the resort complex daily for on–premises consumption;</text> </level> <level label="4"> <text>one designated outlet in the resort complex for culinary education and entertainment which may include off–premises consumption; and</text> </level> <level label="5"> <text>one designated outlet in the resort complex for off–premises consumption.</text> </level> </level> <level label="e"> <text>A license holder may serve alcoholic beverages:</text> <level label="1"> <text>at one or more outside outlets in the resort complex on Monday through Sunday, from 6 a.m. to midnight;</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>at one or more inside outlets in the resort complex:</text> <level label="i"> <text>on Monday through Saturday, from 6 a.m. to 2 a.m. the following day; and</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>on Sunday, from 6 a.m. to midnight; and</text> </level> </level> <level label="3"> <text>at one designated outlet for off–premises consumption:</text> <level label="i"> <text>on Monday through Saturday, from 6 a.m. to 2 a.m. the following day; and</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>on Sunday, from 6 a.m. to midnight.</text> </level> </level> </level> <level label="f"> <text>A resort complex license is exempt from any quota or restriction on off–sale licenses issued for the election district in which the resort complex is located.</text> </level> <level label="g"> <level label="1"> <text>Certain areas in a resort complex may be excluded from the portion of the property that is considered to be the licensed premises.</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>A person other than the resort complex license holder may obtain a different class of license for an area excluded under paragraph (1) of this subsection.</text> </level> </level> <level label="h"> <level label="1"> <text>Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, a resort complex for which the license is issued is subject to the alcohol awareness training requirements under § 4–505 of this article.</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>The Board may determine the minimum number of employees from each outlet in the resort complex that must complete the alcohol awareness training required under this subsection.</text> </level> </level> <level label="i"> <level label="1"> <text>The initial license fee is $3,500.</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>Beginning May 1, 2023, the annual license fee is $4,000.</text> </level> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="22-1006" title_number="22" title_name="Harford County" subtitle_number="10" subtitle_name="Licenses for Specific Types of Organizations and Venues"> <level label="a"> <level label="1"> <text>In this section the following words have the meanings indicated.</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>“Concession manager” means a person that provides and supervises under contract the comprehensive management of all food and beverage concession sales on the licensed premises.</text> </level> <level label="3"> <text>“Licensed premises” includes the stadium facility and stadium parking lots.</text> </level> </level> <level label="b"> <text>There is a stadium beer, wine, and liquor license.</text> </level> <level label="c"> <text>The Board may issue the license for a stadium to the owner, lessee, or concession manager of a professional baseball stadium.</text> </level> <level label="d"> <level label="1"> <text>Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, the license authorizes the license holder to sell beer, wine, and liquor for on–premises consumption.</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>The license holder may sell, serve, or allow the consumption of beer, wine, and liquor on the stadium parking lots only with the prior written approval of the Board.</text> </level> </level> <level label="e"> <level label="1"> <text>Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, the license holder may sell beer, wine, and liquor on Monday through Sunday, from 8 a.m. to 2 a.m. the following day.</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>During a baseball game, a holder of a stadium license may not sell beer, wine, or liquor:</text> <level label="i"> <text>after the beginning of the eighth inning; or</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>during a doubleheader game, after the beginning of the sixth inning of the second game.</text> </level> </level> </level> <level label="f"> <level label="1"> <text>An individual who serves beer, wine, and liquor on the licensed premises shall hold a certificate from an alcohol awareness program that the Board approves.</text> </level> <level label="2"> <level label="i"> <text>Subject to subparagraph (ii) of this paragraph, an individual may serve beer, wine, and liquor during a baseball game.</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>An individual may serve beer, wine, and liquor in a glass container only on the club level, in an area in the stadium designated by the license holder to hold a special event, or in a dining area where patrons are seated.</text> </level> </level> <level label="3"> <level label="i"> <text>This paragraph does not apply to wine and liquor served on the club level, in an area in the stadium designated by the license holder to hold a special event, or in a dining area where patrons are seated.</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>An individual may dispense wine and liquor during a baseball game only from a stationary structure that is in the stadium and equipped with a motor vehicle driver’s license scanner.</text> </level> </level> <level label="4"> <text>A license holder may not allow a roving vendor to dispense wine and liquor.</text> </level> <level label="5"> <text>A license holder may not allow a person to carry beer, wine, and liquor onto or off of the licensed premises.</text> </level> </level> <level label="g"> <text>The annual license fee is $7,000.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="22-1101" title_number="22" title_name="Harford 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 § 22–1102 of this subtitle;</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>§ 4–1105 (“Refillable container permit — Wine”), subject to § 22–1103 of this subtitle; and</text> </level> <level label="3"> <text>§ 4–1106 (“Nonrefillable container permit –– Draft beer”), subject to § 22–1104 of this subtitle.</text> </level> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="22-1102" title_number="22" title_name="Harford 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:</text> <level label="1"> <text>a Class A–1 license;</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>a Class A–2 license;</text> </level> <level label="3"> <text>a Class B license that has off–sale privileges; or</text> </level> <level label="4"> <text>a Class D license.</text> </level> </level> <level label="b"> <text>The annual permit fee is $50.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="22-1103" title_number="22" title_name="Harford 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:</text> <level label="1"> <text>a Class A–1 license;</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>a Class A–2 license;</text> </level> <level label="3"> <text>a Class B license that has off–sale privileges; or</text> </level> <level label="4"> <text>a Class D license.</text> </level> </level> <level label="b"> <text>The annual permit fee is $50.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="22-1104" title_number="22" title_name="Harford 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:</text> <level label="1"> <text>a Class A–1 license;</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>a Class A–2 license;</text> </level> <level label="3"> <text>a Class B license that has off–sale privileges; or</text> </level> <level label="4"> <text>a Class D license.</text> </level> </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="22-1201" title_number="22" title_name="Harford County" subtitle_number="12" subtitle_name="Caterer's Licenses"> <level label="a"> <text>There is a Class H caterer’s beer, wine, and liquor license.</text> </level> <level label="b"> <text>The Board may issue the license to a person that owns, leases, or operates an establishment that has:</text> <level label="1"> <text>one or more banquet rooms suitable for public events; and</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>food preparation facilities on the premises.</text> </level> </level> <level label="c"> <text>The license authorizes a holder to:</text> <level label="1"> <text>sell or provide all alcoholic beverages at retail for consumption on the premises of the catering establishment during an event; and</text> </level> <level label="2"> <level label="i"> <text>contract with a sponsor of a public or private event to provide food and alcoholic beverages; or</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>enter into an exclusive lease with a volunteer fire company for a banquet facility that the volunteer fire company owns.</text> </level> </level> </level> <level label="d"> <text>The license holder may:</text> <level label="1"> <text>contract with the sponsor or volunteer fire company under subsection (c)(2) of this section to allow patrons to bring their own alcoholic beverages onto the premises of the license holder for consumption at a catered event;</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>contract to provide alcoholic beverages at a catered event held off the premises of the license holder if:</text> <level label="i"> <text>the license holder also contracts to provide food for consumption at the event; and</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>the event is held in the county; and</text> </level> </level> <level label="3"> <text>once during a calendar year on a date that the holder selects, provide food and sell or provide alcoholic beverages for on–premises consumption at an event that the license holder sponsors.</text> </level> </level> <level label="e"> <text>The annual license fee is $1,500.</text> </level> <level label="f"> <text>A holder of a Class B hotel or restaurant beer, wine, and liquor license that provides catering services on or off the premises for which the license is issued:</text> <level label="1"> <text>is not required to obtain a Class H license; but</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>is subject to subsection (d)(2) of this section.</text> </level> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="22-1301" title_number="22" title_name="Harford County" subtitle_number="13" subtitle_name="Temporary Licenses"> <level label="a"> <text>The following sections of Title 4, Subtitle 12 (“Temporary Licenses”) of Division I of this article apply in the county without exception or variation:</text> <level label="1"> <text>§ 4–1202 (“Per diem licenses”);</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>§ 4–1203 (“Class C per diem beer and Class C per diem beer and wine licenses”);</text> </level> <level label="3"> <text>§ 4–1204 (“Class C per diem beer, wine, and liquor license”);</text> </level> <level label="4"> <text>§ 4–1206 (“License to dispose of stock”);</text> </level> <level label="5"> <text>§ 4–1207 (“Temporary move of licensed premises”);</text> </level> <level label="6"> <text>§ 4–1208 (“Hours and days of sale”); and</text> </level> <level label="7"> <text>§ 4–1209 (“Wine permit for fund–raising event”).</text> </level> </level> <level label="b"> <text>Section 4–1205 (“License fees”) of Division I of this article does not apply in the county and is superseded by § 22–1309.1 of this subtitle.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="22-1305" title_number="22" title_name="Harford County" subtitle_number="13" subtitle_name="Temporary Licenses"> <level label="a"> <text>There is a beer and wine tasting (BWT) license.</text> </level> <level label="b"> <text>The Board may issue the license to a holder of a Class A beer and wine (BW) license.</text> </level> <level label="c"> <level label="1"> <text>The license authorizes the holder to allow the on–premises consumption of beer and wine for tasting.</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>The license may be issued for a maximum of:</text> <level label="i"> <text>any 26 days in a licensing period;</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>any 52 days in a licensing period; or</text> </level> <level label="iii"> <text>an entire licensing period.</text> </level> </level> <level label="3"> <text>If a license holder is issued a license for any 26 days in a licensing period or any 52 days in a licensing period, the license holder must notify the Board at least 7 days before exercising the privileges of the license.</text> </level> </level> <level label="d"> <text>An individual may consume beer or wine covered by the license in a quantity of not more than 1 ounce from each offering of beer or wine.</text> </level> <level label="e"> <text>The license fee is:</text> <level label="1"> <text>$100 for a 26–day license;</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>$150 for a 52–day license; and</text> </level> <level label="3"> <text>$225 for a 1–year license.</text> </level> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="22-1306" title_number="22" title_name="Harford County" subtitle_number="13" subtitle_name="Temporary Licenses"> <level label="a"> <text>There is a cordial, beer, wine, and liquor tasting license.</text> </level> <level label="b"> <text>The Board may issue the license to a holder of a Class A1 beer, wine, and liquor (BWL) license.</text> </level> <level label="c"> <level label="1"> <text>The license authorizes the holder to allow the on–premises consumption of cordials, beer, wine, and liquor for tasting.</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>The license may be issued for a maximum of:</text> <level label="i"> <text>any 26 days in a licensing period;</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>any 52 days in a licensing period; or</text> </level> <level label="iii"> <text>an entire licensing period.</text> </level> </level> <level label="3"> <text>If a license holder is issued a license for any 26 days in a licensing period or any 52 days in a licensing period, the license holder must notify the Board at least 7 days before exercising the privileges of the license.</text> </level> </level> <level label="d"> <text>An individual may consume cordials, beer, wine, or liquor covered by the license in a quantity of not more than:</text> <level label="1"> <level label="0"> <text>5 ounce from each offering of a cordial;</text> </level> </level> <level label="2"> <text>1 ounce from each offering of beer or wine; and</text> </level> <level label="3"> <level label="0"> <text>5 ounce from each offering of liquor.</text> </level> </level> </level> <level label="e"> <text>The license fee is:</text> <level label="1"> <text>$125 for a 26–day license;</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>$200 for a 52–day license; and</text> </level> <level label="3"> <text>$400 for a 1–year license.</text> </level> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="22-1309" title_number="22" title_name="Harford County" subtitle_number="13" subtitle_name="Temporary Licenses"> <level label="a"> <level label="1"> <text>A simple majority of the total number of the members of the Board may act to approve or deny an application for a per diem license:</text> <level label="i"> <text>in a formal meeting, with a quorum present; or</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>in accordance with paragraph (2) of this subsection, through oral or written contact by any method by the chair with each member of the Board.</text> </level> </level> <level label="2"> <text>The chair shall make a written record under paragraph (1)(ii) of this subsection of how each member and the chair voted.</text> </level> </level> <level label="b"> <text>The Board may not require the publication of an application for a per diem license as a prerequisite to the issuing of the license.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="22-1309.1" title_number="22" title_name="Harford County" subtitle_number="13" subtitle_name="Temporary Licenses"> <level label="a"> <text>The fee for a Class C per diem beer license or a Class C per diem beer and wine license is $15 per day.</text> </level> <level label="b"> <text>The fee for a Class C per diem beer, wine, and liquor license is $30 per day.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="22-1311" title_number="22" title_name="Harford County" subtitle_number="13" subtitle_name="Temporary Licenses"> <level label="a"> <text>The Board may issue to a fire department a multiple event beer and wine license.</text> </level> <level label="b"> <level label="1"> <text>The license holder may sell or provide beer and wine for on–premises consumption:</text> <level label="i"> <text>at an entertainment event held by the fire department; or</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>by a person who has rented or leased an area of the licensed premises for an event and guests who attend the event.</text> </level> </level> <level label="2"> <text>The license holder shall:</text> <level label="i"> <text>contract to provide food for consumption at the event described in paragraph(1)(ii) of this subsection; or</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>ensure that food will be available for consumption at the event described in paragraph (1)(ii) of this subsection.</text> </level> </level> <level label="3"> <text>This section does not prohibit a fire department from obtaining a Class C per diem license.</text> </level> </level> <level label="c"> <level label="1"> <text>The license shall be in the form that the Board requires.</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>The applicant shall sign the license.</text> </level> </level> <level label="d"> <level label="1"> <text>The Board may not:</text> <level label="i"> <text>issue for a fire department a multiple event beer and wine license more than one time in any year; or</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>authorize a multiple event beer and wine license for more than 40 days in a calendar year.</text> </level> </level> <level label="2"> <text>A license holder shall notify the Board in writing at least 7 days before each event for which the license is to be used.</text> </level> </level> <level label="e"> <text>The annual license fees are:</text> <level label="1"> <text>$150 for not more than 10 events per year;</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>$300 for not more than 20 events per year;</text> </level> <level label="3"> <text>$450 for not more than 30 events per year; and</text> </level> <level label="4"> <text>$600 for not more than 40 events per year.</text> </level> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="22-1401" title_number="22" title_name="Harford 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>§ 4–103 (“Application on behalf of partnership”);</text> </level> <level label="3"> <text>§ 4–106 (“Payment of notice expenses”);</text> </level> <level label="4"> <text>§ 4–108 (“Application form required by Comptroller”);</text> </level> <level label="5"> <text>§ 4–109 (“Required information on application — In general”);</text> </level> <level label="6"> <text>§ 4–111 (“Payment of license fees”);</text> </level> <level label="7"> <text>§ 4–112 (“Disposition of license fees”); and</text> </level> <level label="8"> <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>§ 4–104 (“Application on behalf of corporation or club”), which is superseded by § 22–1405 of this subtitle;</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>§ 4–105 (“Application on behalf of limited liability company”), which is superseded by § 22–1405 of this subtitle; and</text> </level> <level label="3"> <text>§ 4–110 (“Required information on application — Petition of support”).</text> </level> </level> <level label="c"> <text>The following sections of Title 4, Subtitle 1 (“Applications for Local Licenses”) of Division I of this article apply in the county:</text> <level label="1"> <text>§ 4–107 (“Criminal history records check”):</text> <level label="i"> <text>in addition to § 22–1403 of this subtitle; and</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>subject to § 22–1404 of this subtitle; and</text> </level> </level> <level label="2"> <text>§ 4–113 (“Refund of license fees”), subject to § 22–1406 of this subtitle.</text> </level> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="22-1402" title_number="22" title_name="Harford County" subtitle_number="14" subtitle_name="Applications for Licenses"> <level label="a"> <level label="1"> <text>To be issued a license for the applicant’s individual use, the applicant shall be a resident of the county at the time the application is filed.</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>The license holder is required to remain a resident of the county for as long as the license is in effect.</text> </level> </level> <level label="b"> <text>An applicant under this section is not required to be a registered voter.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="22-1403" title_number="22" title_name="Harford County" subtitle_number="14" subtitle_name="Applications for Licenses"> <level label="a"> <text>The Board shall obtain criminal history record information of each applicant for a license from the Central Repository.</text> </level> <level label="b"> <text>The Board may obtain criminal history record information on license applicants and their agents from the county police, including the county sheriff’s department and all municipal police departments in the county.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="22-1404" title_number="22" title_name="Harford 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="22-1405" title_number="22" title_name="Harford County" subtitle_number="14" subtitle_name="Applications for Licenses"> <level label="a"> <level label="1"> <text>Except as provided in subsection (c) of this section, a license for the use of a corporation, an unincorporated entity, or a limited liability company shall be applied for by and issued to, as individuals:</text> <level label="i"> <text>three officers holding a financial interest in the corporation; or</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>three authorized persons holding a financial interest in the limited liability company.</text> </level> </level> <level label="2"> <text>One of the three individual applicants who apply for a license shall be a resident of the county.</text> </level> <level label="3"> <text>The license shall be in effect so long as the resident applicant remains a resident of the county.</text> </level> <level label="4"> <text>For a license issued after July 1, 1984, the resident applicant:</text> <level label="i"> <level label="1"> <text>for a Class A beer and wine license or a Class A–1 or Class A–2 beer, wine, and liquor license, shall own at least 25% of the total corporation, unincorporated entity, or limited liability company;</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>for any type of license other than one specified in item 1 or 3 of this item, shall own at least 10% of the total corporation, unincorporated entity, or limited liability company; or</text> </level> <level label="3"> <text>for a Class C–1, Class C–2, or Class C–3 license, may own any amount or no amount of the total corporation, unincorporated entity, or limited liability company;</text> </level> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>shall serve as manager or supervisor; and</text> </level> <level label="iii"> <text>shall be physically present on the premises for a substantial amount of time on a daily basis.</text> </level> </level> <level label="5"> <text>An application for a license shall:</text> <level label="i"> <text>state the name and address of:</text> <level label="1"> <text>the corporation or unincorporated entity and each officer who holds a financial interest in the corporation or unincorporated entity; or</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>the limited liability company and each authorized person who holds a financial interest in the limited liability company; and</text> </level> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>be signed by:</text> <level label="1"> <text>the president or vice president of a corporation or an unincorporated entity and the three officers to whom the license is issued; or</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>the three authorized persons of a limited liability company to whom the license is issued.</text> </level> </level> </level> <level label="6"> <text>If there are fewer than three officers or directors of a corporation or an unincorporated entity or fewer than three authorized persons of a limited liability company, each officer, director, or authorized person holding a financial interest in the corporation, unincorporated entity, or limited liability company shall apply for the license.</text> </level> <level label="7"> <text>If a close corporation does not have officers or directors, one or more resident stockholders who own more than 50% of the stock together may apply for the license.</text> </level> </level> <level label="b"> <level label="1"> <text>In this section, “owner”:</text> <level label="i"> <text>means a person who has a real, provable financial interest in the business; and</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>includes a stockholder or managerial employee of the actual owner.</text> </level> </level> <level label="2"> <text>Stock ownership requirements established under subsection (a) of this section do not apply to an applicant for a Class B hotel or restaurant beer, wine, and liquor license or a Class BNR beer, wine, and liquor license in which:</text> <level label="i"> <text>a majority of the stock is owned or controlled either directly or indirectly by one or more corporations and is authorized for sale by the United States Securities and Exchange Commission;</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>at least one license holder is a resident applicant of the business conducted on the licensed premises who is responsible for the day–to–day operation of the business; and</text> </level> <level label="iii"> <text>each license holder is a named officer of the corporation.</text> </level> </level> <level label="3"> <text>The residency requirements established under subsection (a) of this section remain in effect for a Class B hotel or restaurant beer, wine, and liquor license or a Class BNR beer, wine, and liquor license for as long as the license is in effect.</text> </level> </level> <level label="c"> <level label="1"> <text>A Class ALP (assisted living program) beer, wine, and liquor license shall be applied for by and issued to the manager of the assisted living program.</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>The pecuniary interest requirements established under subsection (a) of this section, including stock ownership and limited liability company membership interests, do not apply to an applicant for a Class ALP (assisted living program) beer, wine, and liquor license.</text> </level> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="22-1406" title_number="22" title_name="Harford County" subtitle_number="14" subtitle_name="Applications for Licenses"> <text>A license holder is entitled to a refund of the unearned portion of the license fee if the license holder voluntarily surrenders the license.</text> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="22-1501" title_number="22" title_name="Harford County" subtitle_number="15" subtitle_name="Issuance or Denial of Licenses"> <level label="a"> <text>The following sections of Title 4, Subtitle 2 (“Issuance or Denial of Local Licenses”) of Division I of this article apply in the county without exception or variation:</text> <level label="1"> <text>§ 4–205 (“Chain store, supermarket, or discount house”);</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>§ 4–206 (“Limitations on retail sales floor space”);</text> </level> <level label="3"> <text>§ 4–207 (“Licenses issued to minors”);</text> </level> <level label="4"> <text>§ 4–209 (“Hearing”);</text> </level> <level label="5"> <text>§ 4–213 (“Replacement licenses”); and</text> </level> <level label="6"> <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>§ 4–202 (“Authority of local licensing boards”), subject to § 22–1502 of this subtitle;</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>§ 4–203 (“Prohibition against issuing multiple licenses to individual or for use of entity”), subject to §§ 22–1503 and 22–1504 of this subtitle and Subtitle 13, Part III, Subtitle 16, Part II, and § 22–1005.2 of this title;</text> </level> <level label="3"> <text>§ 4–204 (“Prohibition against issuing multiple licenses for same premises”), subject to §§ 22–1503 and 22–1504 of this subtitle and Subtitle 13, Part III of this title;</text> </level> <level label="4"> <text>§ 4–208 (“Notice of license application required”), subject to § 22–1505 of this subtitle;</text> </level> <level label="5"> <text>§ 4–210 (“Approval or denial of license application”), subject to §§ 22–1506 and 22–1507 of this subtitle;</text> </level> <level label="6"> <text>§ 4–211 (“License forms; effective date; expiration”), subject to § 22–1508 of this subtitle; and</text> </level> <level label="7"> <text>§ 4–212 (“License not property”), in addition to § 22–1509 of this subtitle.</text> </level> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="22-1502" title_number="22" title_name="Harford County" subtitle_number="15" subtitle_name="Issuance or Denial of Licenses"> <level label="a"> <text>In addition to food cooked or prepared on the licensed premises, a license holder may sell other goods that the Board specifies, including nonalcoholic drinks and food prepared off the licensed premises.</text> </level> <level label="b"> <text>The Board shall print a list of the saleable goods under subsection (a) of this section and provide a copy to each license holder when the license is issued.</text> </level> <level label="c"> <text>If the Board makes a change to the list, the Board shall immediately mail a copy of the revised list to each license holder.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="22-1503" title_number="22" title_name="Harford County" subtitle_number="15" subtitle_name="Issuance or Denial of Licenses"> <level label="a"> <level label="1"> <text>Except as otherwise provided in this title, a person may not have interest in more than one license.</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>Paragraph (1) of this subsection applies whether the license is held or controlled by direct or indirect ownership, by franchise operation, by stock ownership, by interlocking directors or interlocking stock ownership, or in any other manner, directly or indirectly.</text> </level> </level> <level label="b"> <text>Under subsection (a) of this section, an indirect ownership interest is presumed to exist between any combination of individuals, corporations, limited liability companies, partnerships, limited partnerships, joint ventures, associations, or other persons if any of the following conditions exist between them:</text> <level label="1"> <text>a common parent company;</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>a franchise agreement;</text> </level> <level label="3"> <text>a licensing agreement;</text> </level> <level label="4"> <text>a concession agreement;</text> </level> <level label="5"> <text>dual membership in a chain of businesses commonly owned and operated;</text> </level> <level label="6"> <text>a sharing of directors, stockholders, partners, or members, or a sharing of directors, stockholders, partners, or members of parents or subsidiaries; or</text> </level> <level label="7"> <text>a sharing of a common trade name, trademark, logo, or theme, or mode of operation identifiable by the public.</text> </level> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="22-1504" title_number="22" title_name="Harford County" subtitle_number="15" subtitle_name="Issuance or Denial of Licenses"> <text>Multiple licenses may be issued for the same premises or to an individual for the use of that individual, a partnership, a corporation, an unincorporated association, or a limited liability company if:</text> <level label="1"> <text>the licenses are Class D beer or Class D beer and wine licenses; and</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>each premises is a bowling establishment that has at least 30 lanes with automatic pinsetters.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="22-1505" title_number="22" title_name="Harford County" subtitle_number="15" subtitle_name="Issuance or Denial of Licenses"> <level label="a"> <text>Before holding a hearing for an application for a license, the Board shall:</text> <level label="1"> <text>publish notice of the application two times in 2 successive weeks in one newspaper of general circulation published in the county; or</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>post notice of the application hearing online at least 14 days before the application hearing date.</text> </level> </level> <level label="b"> <level label="1"> <text>For a hearing for an application for a new license or an upgrade to an existing license, the Board shall post a notice in a conspicuous location on the exterior of the location described in the application.</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>The notice shall be on a sign that measures at least 12 by 18 inches and include:</text> <level label="i"> <text>the class of license for which application is made;</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>the name of the applicant; and</text> </level> <level label="iii"> <text>the date, time, and location for the application hearing.</text> </level> </level> <level label="3"> <text>The notice shall remain posted for 20 days before the hearing.</text> </level> </level> <level label="c"> <level label="1"> <text>The Board shall publish its decision on an application for a new license, an upgrade of an existing license, or a change of location of an existing license:</text> <level label="i"> <text>in one newspaper of general circulation published in the county; or</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>on the Board’s website.</text> </level> </level> <level label="2"> <text>The decision shall state the name of the license holder, the type of license, and the location of the premises.</text> </level> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="22-1506" title_number="22" title_name="Harford County" subtitle_number="15" subtitle_name="Issuance or Denial of Licenses"> <text>The Board may not issue a license to a person or an agent of the person who has been convicted in a federal or State court of:</text> <level label="1"> <text>a felony; or</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>a violation of the laws governing:</text> <level label="i"> <text>the manufacture or sale of alcoholic beverages;</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>maintaining or operating a brothel; or</text> </level> <level label="iii"> <text>gaming.</text> </level> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="22-1507" title_number="22" title_name="Harford County" subtitle_number="15" subtitle_name="Issuance or Denial of Licenses"> <text>Before the Board issues a license, the Board shall consider and determine as suitable:</text> <level label="1"> <text>the moral character and financial responsibility of the applicant;</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>the general fitness of the applicant to uphold the public trust; and</text> </level> <level label="3"> <text>the appropriateness of the location described in the application, taking into consideration:</text> <level label="i"> <text>the number of existing licenses; and</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>any objections from property owners living in the immediate neighborhood of the location described in the application.</text> </level> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="22-1508" title_number="22" title_name="Harford County" subtitle_number="15" subtitle_name="Issuance or Denial of Licenses"> <level label="a"> <text>A license shall describe the location of the licensed premises.</text> </level> <level label="b"> <level label="1"> <text>Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, the decision of the Board becomes effective 5 days after the date of publication of the decision.</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>The Board may waive the 5–day period if no written or oral objection is raised to the Board’s decision by the end of the application hearing.</text> </level> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="22-1509" title_number="22" title_name="Harford County" subtitle_number="15" subtitle_name="Issuance or Denial of Licenses"> <text>A license is not subject to:</text> <level label="1"> <text>a writ of execution by a judgment creditor of a license holder;</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>a distraint for rent; or</text> </level> <level label="3"> <text>sale or transfer, unless the license accompanies the business for which the license was issued.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="22-1601" title_number="22" title_name="Harford County" subtitle_number="16" subtitle_name="Licensing Conditions; Multiple Licensing Plans"> <level label="a"> <text>For every 4,750 individuals in the county, as specified by the Maryland Department of Health, the Board may not issue more than:</text> <level label="1"> <text>one Class A (off–sale) license;</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>one Class A–1 (off–sale) license; or</text> </level> <level label="3"> <text>one Class A–2 (off–sale) license.</text> </level> </level> <level label="b"> <text>If the number of licenses in a class exceeds the quota specified in subsection (a) of this section, the Board may not issue a new license of that class unless the number of licenses of that class is reduced by revocation or surrender, creating a vacancy under the particular quota specified.</text> </level> <level label="c"> <text>This section does not apply to the transfer, conversion, or renewal of a license.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="22-1602" title_number="22" title_name="Harford County" subtitle_number="16" subtitle_name="Licensing Conditions; Multiple Licensing Plans"> <level label="a"> <text>This section does not apply to:</text> <level label="1"> <text>a license in effect on July 1, 1975, or the issuance or transfer of a Class B (on–sale) beer, wine, and liquor license for use on any premises licensed on July 1, 1975;</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>a license in effect on July 1, 1977;</text> </level> <level label="3"> <text>the renewal, transfer, or upgrading of a license, unless the license is transferred to a new location; and</text> </level> <level label="4"> <text>the issuance of:</text> <level label="i"> <text>a 1–day license that is to be used on the premises of a place of worship or school;</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>a Class HC (health club) license;</text> </level> <level label="iii"> <text>a Class GC (golf course) license;</text> </level> <level label="iv"> <text>a Class CCFA (continuing care facility) license;</text> </level> <level label="v"> <text>a Class ALP (assisted living program) license; and</text> </level> <level label="vi"> <text>a gift basket permit.</text> </level> </level> </level> <level label="b"> <level label="1"> <level label="i"> <text>Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection and subsection (c) of this section, the Board may not issue a license for an establishment that is within 300 feet of a place of worship.</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>The distance from the establishment to the place of worship is to be measured from the nearest point of the building of the establishment to the nearest point of the building of the place of worship.</text> </level> </level> <level label="2"> <text>Paragraph (1) of this subsection does not apply to the issuance of:</text> <level label="i"> <text>a 1–day license for use in a building;</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>a license issued to a hotel, motel, restaurant, club, caterer, brewery, or distillery in a municipality; and</text> </level> <level label="iii"> <text>a Class H beer, wine, and liquor license issued to a caterer for use in a banquet facility in an establishment if:</text> <level label="1"> <text>the construction of the establishment was completed after July 1, 1991; and</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>the establishment is used for emergency operations by a volunteer fire company.</text> </level> </level> </level> </level> <level label="c"> <level label="1"> <text>Subject to paragraphs (2) and (3) of this subsection, the Board may waive the distance restrictions from a place of worship and issue a license on a case–by–case basis.</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>Before the Board decides whether to waive the distance restrictions from a place of worship under paragraph (1) of this subsection:</text> <level label="i"> <text>a public hearing shall be held by the governing body of:</text> <level label="1"> <text>if the establishment is located in a municipality, the municipality where the establishment is located; or</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>if the establishment is located outside the boundaries of a municipality, the county;</text> </level> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>the governing body shall make a recommendation to the Board regarding whether the distance restrictions should be waived; and</text> </level> <level label="iii"> <text>after receiving a recommendation:</text> <level label="1"> <text>in favor of the waiver, the Board shall hold a public hearing; or</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>to deny a waiver, the Board shall deny the waiver.</text> </level> </level> </level> <level label="3"> <text>In making a decision whether to waive the distance restrictions from a place of worship, the Board shall consider:</text> <level label="i"> <text>comments received from members and leaders of the place of worship; and</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>comments made at the public hearing held by the Board.</text> </level> </level> </level> <level label="d"> <level label="1"> <level label="i"> <text>Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, the Board may not issue a license to a business establishment that is within 1,000 feet of a public or private school building.</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>The distance from the establishment to the public or private school is to be measured from the nearest point of the building of the establishment to the nearest point of the building of the school.</text> </level> </level> <level label="2"> <text>The Board may issue a license to a business establishment in Harford County and in a municipality in Harford County if the business establishment is not located within 300 feet of a public or private school.</text> </level> <level label="3"> <text>A decision of the County Board of Education to locate a public school building within 1,000 feet of the premises of a license holder may not be the basis to revoke or deny the renewal, transfer, or upgrading of the license.</text> </level> </level> <level label="e"> <level label="1"> <text>Subject to paragraphs (2) and (3) of this subsection, the Board may waive the distance restrictions from a public or private school building and issue a Class B (on–sale) restaurant license or a Class B cafe license on a case–by–case basis.</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>Before the Board decides whether to waive the distance restrictions from a public or private school building under paragraph (1) of this subsection:</text> <level label="i"> <text>a public hearing shall be held by the governing body of:</text> <level label="1"> <text>if the restaurant is located in a municipality, the municipality where the restaurant is located; or</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>if the restaurant is located outside the boundaries of a municipality, the county where the restaurant is located;</text> </level> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>the governing body shall make a recommendation to the Board regarding whether the distance restrictions should be waived; and</text> </level> <level label="iii"> <text>after receiving the recommendation, the Board shall hold a public hearing.</text> </level> </level> <level label="3"> <text>In making a decision whether to waive the distance restrictions from a public or private school building, the Board shall take into consideration:</text> <level label="i"> <text>the recommendation from the governing body;</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>comments received from parents whose children attend the public or private school; and</text> </level> <level label="iii"> <text>comments made at the public hearing held by the Board.</text> </level> </level> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="22-1603" title_number="22" title_name="Harford County" subtitle_number="16" subtitle_name="Licensing Conditions; Multiple Licensing Plans"> <level label="a"> <level label="1"> <text>Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, any license with an off–sale privilege may not be issued for or transferred to:</text> <level label="i"> <text>a chain store;</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>a supermarket;</text> </level> <level label="iii"> <text>a discount house; or</text> </level> <level label="iv"> <text>a franchisor, franchisee, or concessionaire of an establishment listed in this paragraph.</text> </level> </level> <level label="2"> <text>Paragraph (1) of this subsection does not apply to the renewal of a license.</text> </level> </level> <level label="b"> <text>An establishment that on July 1, 1976, held a license with an off–sale privilege may continue to hold the license or apply to upgrade to a Class A–1 or Class A–2 license.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="22-1604" title_number="22" title_name="Harford 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 or on a motor vehicle for off–premises consumption.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="22-1607" title_number="22" title_name="Harford County" subtitle_number="16" subtitle_name="Licensing Conditions; Multiple Licensing Plans"> <level label="a"> <text>Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, the Board may issue a maximum number of nine Class B licenses to the same person.</text> </level> <level label="b"> <level label="1"> <text>The Board may issue one Class GSF (golf simulator facility) license under § 22–1003.2 of this title to the holder of one or more Class B licenses.</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>A Class GSF (golf simulator facility) license issued under paragraph (1) of this subsection shall be included in the total number of licenses that may be issued to the same person under subsection (a) of this section.</text> </level> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="22-1701" title_number="22" title_name="Harford 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”); and</text> </level> <level label="3"> <text>§ 4–306 (“Substitution of names of officers on license”).</text> </level> </level> <level label="b"> <text>The following sections of Title 4, Subtitle 3 (“Transfer of Local Licenses; Substitution of Names on License”) of Division I of this article apply in the county:</text> <level label="1"> <text>§ 4–302 (“Transfer of place of business; transfer of license and inventory”), subject to §§ 22–1703 and 22–1704 of this subtitle; and</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>§ 4–305 (“Filing fees and endorsement”), subject to § 22–1705 of this subtitle.</text> </level> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="22-1702" title_number="22" title_name="Harford County" subtitle_number="17" subtitle_name="Transfer of Licenses; Substitution of Names on License"> <level label="a"> <text>On receipt of an application for a transfer of a license, the Board shall:</text> <level label="1"> <text>schedule a public hearing; and</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>post a notice of the hearing in a conspicuous place on the exterior of the premises described in the application.</text> </level> </level> <level label="b"> <text>The notice required under subsection (a) of this section shall:</text> <level label="1"> <text>be on a sign measuring not less than 12 by 18 inches;</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>specify the class of license subject to the application, name of the applicant, and time, date, and place of the hearing; and</text> </level> <level label="3"> <text>remain posted for at least 20 days before the hearing.</text> </level> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="22-1703" title_number="22" title_name="Harford County" subtitle_number="17" subtitle_name="Transfer of Licenses; Substitution of Names on License"> <level label="a"> <text>The Board shall transfer a license that is issued for use in a business if:</text> <level label="1"> <text>the business is sold to a different owner; and</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>the new owner qualifies as a license holder.</text> </level> </level> <level label="b"> <level label="1"> <text>This subsection applies to the resident applicant of a licensed establishment for which a license was transferred after July 1, 1984, on behalf of a corporation, an unincorporated entity, or a limited liability company.</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>The resident applicant:</text> <level label="i"> <level label="1"> <text>if the transferred license is a Class A beer and wine license or a Class A–1 or Class A–2 beer, wine, and liquor license, shall own at least 25% of the total corporation, unincorporated entity, or limited liability company;</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>if the transferred license is any type of license other than one specified in item 1 or 3 of this item, shall own at least 10% of the total business; or</text> </level> <level label="3"> <text>for a Class C–1, Class C–2, or Class C–3 license, may own any amount or no amount of the total corporation, unincorporated entity, or limited liability company;</text> </level> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>shall serve as manager or supervisor; and</text> </level> <level label="iii"> <text>shall be physically present on the premises a substantial amount of time on a daily basis.</text> </level> </level> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="22-1704" title_number="22" title_name="Harford County" subtitle_number="17" subtitle_name="Transfer of Licenses; Substitution of Names on License"> <text>The Board may not transfer the location or ownership of:</text> <level label="1"> <text>a 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; or</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>an off–sale license with the privilege of operating the premises as a drive–through purchase facility.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="22-1705" title_number="22" title_name="Harford County" subtitle_number="17" subtitle_name="Transfer of Licenses; Substitution of Names on License"> <level label="a"> <text>The Board may charge a fee for the transfer of a license that may not exceed the administration cost for processing the transfer.</text> </level> <level label="b"> <text>If a license is transferred before its expiration date, the Board shall allow the transferee to operate under the license until the license expiration date without additional charge.</text> </level> <level label="c"> <text>If a license is transferred on its expiration date, the charge for the transfer is the same as the fee for the issuance of the license.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="22-1801" title_number="22" title_name="Harford 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>§ 4–406 (“Protests”);</text> </level> <level label="4"> <text>§ 4–407 (“Denial of renewal application”);</text> </level> <level label="5"> <text>§ 4–408 (“Issuance of renewed licenses”);</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>Section 4–404 (“Filing period for renewal application”) of Division I of this article does not apply in the county and is superseded by § 22–1802 of this subtitle.</text> </level> <level label="c"> <text>Section 4–405 (“Contents of renewal application”) of Division I of this article applies in the county, subject to § 22–1803 of this subtitle.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="22-1802" title_number="22" title_name="Harford County" subtitle_number="18" subtitle_name="Renewal of Licenses"> <level label="a"> <text>An application to renew an annual license shall be filed between February 1 and April 1, inclusive.</text> </level> <level label="b"> <text>The Board may consider a license renewal application received after April 1 for 30 days before it takes final action on the application.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="22-1803" title_number="22" title_name="Harford County" subtitle_number="18" subtitle_name="Renewal of Licenses"> <text>An application for a license renewal shall be in the form the Board adopts by regulation.</text> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="22-1804" title_number="22" title_name="Harford 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="22-1901" title_number="22" title_name="Harford County" subtitle_number="19" subtitle_name="Conduct of License Holders"> <level label="a"> <text>The following sections of Title 4, Subtitle 5 (“Conduct of Local License Holders”) of Division I of this article apply in the county without exception or variation:</text> <level label="1"> <text>§ 4–502 (“Storage of alcoholic beverages”);</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>§ 4–503 (“Solicitations and sales outside of licensed premises”);</text> </level> <level label="3"> <text>§ 4–506 (“Evidence of purchaser’s age”);</text> </level> <level label="4"> <text>§ 4–507 (“Retail delivery of alcoholic beverages”); and</text> </level> <level label="5"> <text>§ 4–508 (“Display of license”).</text> </level> </level> <level label="b"> <text>The following sections of Title 4, Subtitle 5 (“Conduct of Local License Holders”) of Division I of this article apply in the county:</text> <level label="1"> <text>§ 4–504 (“Employment of underage individuals”), subject to § 22–1902 of this subtitle; and</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>§ 4–505 (“Alcohol awareness program”), subject to § 22–1903 of this subtitle.</text> </level> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="22-1902" title_number="22" title_name="Harford County" subtitle_number="19" subtitle_name="Conduct of License Holders"> <level label="a"> <text>A license holder may not:</text> <level label="1"> <text>employ or allow an individual under the age of 18 years to sell or serve alcoholic beverages; or</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, employ an individual under the age of 21 years to act as a bartender or to serve alcoholic beverages at a permanent full–service bar.</text> </level> </level> <level label="b"> <text>An individual at least 18 years old may act as a bartender or serve alcoholic beverages at a permanent full–service bar if the individual is the son or daughter of the owner of the licensed premises.</text> </level> <level label="c"> <text>A license holder may employ:</text> <level label="1"> <text>an individual at least 18 years old to serve alcoholic beverages while acting as a server; or</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>an individual at least 16 years old to act as a bartender’s assistant who:</text> <level label="i"> <text>may replace ice, remove trash, or perform similar tasks that do not involve alcoholic beverages; but</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>may not engage in the distribution or sale of alcoholic beverages.</text> </level> </level> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="22-1903" title_number="22" title_name="Harford County" subtitle_number="19" subtitle_name="Conduct of License Holders"> <level label="a"> <text>The license holder or an individual designated by the license holder who is employed in a supervisory capacity shall be:</text> <level label="1"> <text>certified by an approved alcohol awareness program; and</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>present on the licensed premises during the hours in which alcoholic beverages may be sold.</text> </level> </level> <level label="b"> <text>A license holder who violates this section is subject to:</text> <level label="1"> <text>for the 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="22-1904" title_number="22" title_name="Harford County" subtitle_number="19" subtitle_name="Conduct of License Holders"> <level label="a"> <text>A holder of a license with an on–sale privilege shall:</text> <level label="1"> <text>keep complete and accurate books of account of daily receipts and expenditures in the form that the Board requires; and</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>procure vouchers or purchase slips for all alcoholic beverages, food, and other items bought for sale.</text> </level> </level> <level label="b"> <text>An on–sale license holder shall:</text> <level label="1"> <text>keep the records required under subsection (a) of this section at the location designated in the license or another location in the county; and</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>on at least 5 days’ notice, make the records available for inspection by the Board or a designee of the Board.</text> </level> </level> <level label="c"> <level label="1"> <text>If a report required by this section or an investigation by the Board, a Board officer, or any other person indicates that a holder of a license with an on–sale privilege is violating this title, the Board shall summon the license holder and conduct a hearing.</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>If the charges at the hearing are sustained, the Board:</text> <level label="i"> <text>shall impose a fine of not less than $250 and not more than $2,000; and</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>may suspend or revoke the license holder’s license immediately.</text> </level> </level> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="22-2001" title_number="22" title_name="Harford 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="22-2003" title_number="22" title_name="Harford County" subtitle_number="20" subtitle_name="Hours and Days for Consumption and Sale"> <level label="a"> <text>A holder of a Class A beer and wine license may sell beer and wine on Monday through Sunday, from 8 a.m. to 2 a.m. the following day.</text> </level> <level label="b"> <text>A holder of a Class B beer and wine license may sell beer and wine on Monday through Sunday, from 8 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, from 8 a.m. to 2 a.m. the following day.</text> </level> <level label="d"> <text>Reserved.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="22-2004" title_number="22" title_name="Harford County" subtitle_number="20" subtitle_name="Hours and Days for Consumption and Sale"> <level label="a"> <text>A holder of a Class A beer, wine, and liquor license may sell beer, wine, and liquor on Monday through Sunday, from 8 a.m. to 2 a.m. the following day.</text> </level> <level label="b"> <text>A holder of a Class B beer, wine, and liquor license may sell beer, wine, and liquor on Monday through Sunday, from 8 a.m. to 2 a.m. the following day.</text> </level> <level label="c"> <text>A holder of a Class B–3 beer, wine, and liquor license may sell beer, wine, and liquor:</text> <level label="1"> <text>for a 6–day license, on Monday through Saturday, from 8 a.m. to 2 a.m. the following day; and</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>for a 7–day license, on Monday through Sunday, from 8 a.m. to 2 a.m. the following day.</text> </level> </level> <level label="d"> <level label="1"> <text>Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, a holder of a Class BFD (fine dining) on–sale beer, wine, and liquor license may sell beer, wine, and liquor:</text> <level label="i"> <text>for a 6–day license, on Monday through Saturday, from 8 a.m. to 2 a.m. the following day; and</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>for a 7–day license, on Monday through Sunday, from 8 a.m. to 2 a.m. the following day.</text> </level> </level> <level label="2"> <text>The restaurant for which a Class BFD license is issued shall open for business not later than 5 p.m.</text> </level> </level> <level label="e"> <text>A holder of a Class BNR on–sale beer, wine, and liquor license may sell beer, wine, and liquor on Monday through Sunday, from 8 a.m. to 2 a.m. the following day.</text> </level> <level label="f"> <level label="1"> <text>This subsection applies to Class C–1, C–2, and C–3 (on–sale) organization or club beer, wine, and liquor licenses.</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>A holder of a Class C beer, wine, and liquor license may sell beer, wine, and liquor:</text> <level label="i"> <text>for a 6–day license, on Monday through Saturday, from 8 a.m. to 2 a.m. the following day; and</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>for a 7–day license, on Monday through Sunday, from 8 a.m. to 2 a.m. the following day.</text> </level> </level> </level> <level label="g"> <text>A holder of a Class D beer, wine, and liquor license may sell beer, wine, and liquor on Monday through Sunday, from 8 a.m. to 2 a.m. the following day.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="22-2005" title_number="22" title_name="Harford County" subtitle_number="20" subtitle_name="Hours and Days for Consumption and Sale"> <text>This title does not require a holder of a license that allows the sale of alcoholic beverages for on–premises consumption to close the licensed premises until 2 a.m. on January 1.</text> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="22-2006" title_number="22" title_name="Harford County" subtitle_number="20" subtitle_name="Hours and Days for Consumption and Sale"> <text>A license holder may not:</text> <level label="1"> <text>allow alcoholic beverages to be consumed on the license holder’s premises between 2:15 a.m. and 8 a.m. the same day; or</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>allow an alcoholic beverage glass, bottle, or container to remain on a table or serving counter after 2:30 a.m.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="22-2101" title_number="22" title_name="Harford County" subtitle_number="21" subtitle_name="Revocation and Suspension of Licenses"> <level label="a"> <text>The following sections of Title 4, Subtitle 6 (“Revocation and Suspension of Local Licenses”) of Division I of this article apply in the county without exception or variation:</text> <level label="1"> <text>§ 4–602 (“Power of local licensing board”);</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>§ 4–603 (“Revocation and suspension procedures”);</text> </level> <level label="3"> <text>§ 4–605 (“Nudity and sexual displays”); and</text> </level> <level label="4"> <text>§ 4–606 (“Effects of revocation”).</text> </level> </level> <level label="b"> <text>Section 4–604 (“Grounds for revocation or suspension”) of Division I of this article applies in the county, subject to § 22–2102 of this subtitle.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="22-2102" title_number="22" title_name="Harford County" subtitle_number="21" subtitle_name="Revocation and Suspension of Licenses"> <level label="a"> <text>The Board and general manager shall have frequent inspections made of the premises of all license holders.</text> </level> <level label="b"> <text>The Board may impose the penalties in § 22–2706 of this title if, after a public hearing, the Board finds that:</text> <level label="1"> <text>a license holder or an agent or employee of the license holder:</text> <level label="i"> <text>has violated this article or regulations adopted under this article;</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>has failed to observe in good faith the purposes of this article; or</text> </level> <level label="iii"> <text>has not maintained the premises in a clean and sanitary manner;</text> </level> </level> <level label="2"> <text>on the licensed premises there is:</text> <level label="i"> <text>illegal gambling;</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>an illegal gambling device; or</text> </level> <level label="iii"> <text>an alcoholic beverage not authorized to be sold under the appropriate license; or</text> </level> </level> <level label="3"> <text>the license holder has been convicted in federal or State court of a felony.</text> </level> </level> <level label="c"> <level label="1"> <text>The Board shall report its findings within 14 calendar days after the hearing or, if earlier, at the next regularly scheduled meeting of the Board.</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>The Board shall report cases of potential criminal wrongdoing to the State’s Attorney and the Sheriff for prosecution.</text> </level> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="22-2103" title_number="22" title_name="Harford County" subtitle_number="21" subtitle_name="Revocation and Suspension of Licenses"> <level label="a"> <level label="1"> <text>Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, the Board may not issue a license to an applicant if the license has been previously denied, suspended, or revoked unless:</text> <level label="i"> <level label="1"> <text>the applicant executes a surety bond of $1,000 to the State;</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>the Board approves the surety; and</text> </level> <level label="3"> <text>the surety bond is conditioned on the faithful observance of the laws governing alcoholic beverages in the State; or</text> </level> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>the Board:</text> <level label="1"> <text>accepts $1,000 in cash; and</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>deposits the cash and records the deposit.</text> </level> </level> </level> <level label="2"> <text>The Board may waive a required surety bond or cash deposit.</text> </level> </level> <level label="b"> <text>The bond shall secure the payment of all costs, fines, and penalties imposed on the applicant on a charging document for a violation of alcoholic beverages laws in the county.</text> </level> <level label="c"> <level label="1"> <text>The applicant shall deposit an approved bond with the Board.</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>The Board shall record the bond in a book kept for that purpose.</text> </level> <level label="3"> <text>The record or a certified copy of the record is evidence of the bond.</text> </level> </level> <level label="d"> <text>The Board may stop requiring a license holder to post bond if the Board finds that the license holder has complied with the terms of a bond for 1 calendar year.</text> </level> <level label="e"> <level label="1"> <text>The Board may petition for forfeiture of the bond in circuit court if:</text> <level label="i"> <text>the Board determines that the license holder has failed to observe the terms of the bond; and</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>sufficient notice is given to the license holder.</text> </level> </level> <level label="2"> <text>If the circuit court declares the bond forfeited, the bond shall be payable to the Board.</text> </level> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="22-2201" title_number="22" title_name="Harford 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="22-2202" title_number="22" title_name="Harford County" subtitle_number="22" subtitle_name="Expiration of Licenses"> <text>The Board may authorize the closing of a licensed premises for not more than 9 months if:</text> <level label="1"> <text>the Board determines that the licensed premises is seasonally operated; and</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>the license holder submits a written request to the Board at least 30 days before:</text> <level label="i"> <text>the anticipated date of closing; and</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>the anticipated date of reopening.</text> </level> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="22-2301" title_number="22" title_name="Harford County" subtitle_number="23" subtitle_name="Death of License Holder"> <text>Title 4, Subtitle 8 (“Death of License Holder”) 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="22-2401" title_number="22" title_name="Harford County" subtitle_number="24" subtitle_name="Judicial Review"> <level label="a"> <text>The following sections of Title 4, Subtitle 9 (“Judicial Review”) of Division I of this article apply in the county without exception or variation:</text> <level label="1"> <text>§ 4–902 (“Judicial review of decision of local licensing board”);</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>§ 4–903 (“Petitioners”);</text> </level> <level label="3"> <text>§ 4–904 (“Stay of local board’s petition”);</text> </level> <level label="4"> <text>§ 4–906 (“Representation of local licensing board”);</text> </level> <level label="5"> <text>§ 4–907 (“Affirmations, modifications, and reversals”); and</text> </level> <level label="6"> <text>§ 4–908 (“Appeals to Appellate Court of Maryland and Supreme Court of Maryland”).</text> </level> </level> <level label="b"> <text>Section 4–905 (“Scope of judicial review”) of Division I of this article applies in the county, subject to § 22–2403 of this subtitle.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="22-2402" title_number="22" title_name="Harford 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="22-2403" title_number="22" title_name="Harford County" subtitle_number="24" subtitle_name="Judicial Review"> <text>The Board may choose to:</text> <level label="1"> <text>have an action for judicial review tried before a jury; and</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>if the Board has suspended or revoked a license, allow the license holder to operate pending the outcome of the judicial review.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="22-2501" title_number="22" title_name="Harford County" subtitle_number="25" subtitle_name="Unlicensed Establishments"> <level label="a"> <text>Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section and otherwise provided in this article, a person may not knowingly allow the consumption, possession, or transfer of alcoholic beverages in an establishment that is a restaurant, tavern, hotel, club, dance studio, disco, or place of public entertainment if:</text> <level label="1"> <text>the establishment is not licensed by the Board;</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>the person possesses or controls the establishment as owner, lessee, or user; and</text> </level> <level label="3"> <text>the establishment is:</text> <level label="i"> <text>open to the public or licensed by the State; or</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>licensed by the State or a county unit other than the Board.</text> </level> </level> </level> <level label="b"> <level label="1"> <text>The prohibition under subsection (a) of this section does not apply to:</text> <level label="i"> <text>the room of a registered guest in a hotel, motel, or hospice; or</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>the property of:</text> <level label="1"> <text>a volunteer fire company;</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>a catering establishment;</text> </level> <level label="3"> <text>a community or civic association;</text> </level> <level label="4"> <text>a swim club;</text> </level> <level label="5"> <text>a social, civic, nonprofit, charitable, fraternal, patriotic, educational, or public service organization; or</text> </level> <level label="6"> <text>a religious institution that has been in existence for at least 3 years.</text> </level> </level> </level> <level label="2"> <text>The Board may exempt a place similar to one listed in paragraph (1) of this subsection on a case–by–case basis.</text> </level> <level label="3"> <text>The Board shall adopt regulations to administer this subsection.</text> </level> </level> <level label="c"> <text>An owner, a manager, or an employee of an establishment subject to the prohibitions of this section who knowingly allows the prohibited consumption in violation of 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="22-2502" title_number="22" title_name="Harford 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="22-2601" title_number="22" title_name="Harford County" subtitle_number="26" subtitle_name="Enforcement"> <level label="a"> <text>The following sections of Title 6, Subtitle 2 (“Enforcement”) of Division I of this article apply in the county without exception or variation:</text> <level label="1"> <text>§ 6–202 (“Inspections”);</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>§ 6–203 (“Use of equipment to measure quantity and quality of alcoholic beverages”);</text> </level> <level label="3"> <text>§ 6–205 (“Peace officers”);</text> </level> <level label="4"> <text>§ 6–206 (“Charging document for unlawful sale of alcoholic beverage”);</text> </level> <level label="5"> <text>§ 6–207 (“Display of alcoholic beverages as prima facie evidence of sale”);</text> </level> <level label="6"> <text>§ 6–208 (“Regulating possession or consumption of alcohol in public places”); and</text> </level> <level label="7"> <text>§ 6–209 (“Adoption of standards for authorization of consumption”).</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 § 22–2602 of this subtitle.</text> </level> <level label="c"> <text>The following sections of Title 6, Subtitle 2 (“Enforcement”) of Division I of this article apply in the county:</text> <level label="1"> <text>§ 6–204 (“Power to summon witnesses”), in addition to § 22–2604 of this subtitle; and</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>§ 6–211 (“Fines and forfeitures”), subject to § 22–2606 of this subtitle.</text> </level> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="22-2602" title_number="22" title_name="Harford County" subtitle_number="26" subtitle_name="Enforcement"> <text>The county may:</text> <level label="1"> <text>adopt an ordinance or a resolution supplementing the prohibition against disorderly intoxication under § 6–320 of this article; and</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>regulate possession or consumption of alcoholic beverages on public property, property used by the public, or a highway.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="22-2603" title_number="22" title_name="Harford County" subtitle_number="26" subtitle_name="Enforcement"> <level label="a"> <text>If the Board or an inspector of the Board receives a complaint or information about a violation of this title by a license holder, the Board shall order an inspector to investigate.</text> </level> <level label="b"> <text>If the investigation shows that the complaint or information is supported by evidence, the Board shall handle the case in accordance with § 22–2102 of this title.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="22-2604" title_number="22" title_name="Harford County" subtitle_number="26" subtitle_name="Enforcement"> <text>In addition to the sheriff who may serve a summons under § 6–204 of this article, an inspector that the Board employs may serve a summons. </text> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="22-2605" title_number="22" title_name="Harford 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="22-2606" title_number="22" title_name="Harford County" subtitle_number="26" subtitle_name="Enforcement"> <text>Each fine imposed or recognizance forfeited for a violation of this article that was committed in the county shall be payable to the Board.</text> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="22-2701" title_number="22" title_name="Harford County" subtitle_number="27" subtitle_name="Prohibited Acts"> <level label="a"> <text>The following sections of Title 6, Subtitle 3 (“Prohibited Acts”) of Division I of this article apply in the county without exception or variation:</text> <level label="1"> <text>§ 6–305 (“Proof of age for sale of alcoholic beverages”);</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>§ 6–306 (“Defense to prosecution for sale to underage individual”);</text> </level> <level label="3"> <text>§ 6–307 (“Selling or providing alcoholic beverages to intoxicated individual”);</text> </level> <level label="4"> <text>§ 6–309 (“Allowing on–premises consumption or possession of alcoholic beverages by individual under the age of 21 years”);</text> </level> <level label="5"> <text>§ 6–310 (“Providing free food”);</text> </level> <level label="6"> <text>§ 6–311 (“Restrictions on purchases and sales by retail dealer”);</text> </level> <level label="7"> <text>§ 6–312 (“Beverage misrepresentation”);</text> </level> <level label="8"> <text>§ 6–313 (“Tampering with alcoholic beverage container”);</text> </level> <level label="9"> <text>§ 6–314 (“Sale of alcoholic beverage container with detachable metal tab”);</text> </level> <level label="10"> <text>§ 6–315 (“Alcoholic beverage in container without regular label presumed illicit”);</text> </level> <level label="11"> <text>§ 6–316 (“Maximum alcohol content”);</text> </level> <level label="12"> <text>§ 6–317 (“Multiple serving purchase required”);</text> </level> <level label="13"> <text>§ 6–320 (“Disorderly intoxication”);</text> </level> <level label="14"> <text>§ 6–321 (“Consumption of alcoholic beverages in public”);</text> </level> <level label="15"> <text>§ 6–323 (“Possession or use of Alcohol Without Liquid machine”);</text> </level> <level label="16"> <text>§ 6–326 (“Sale of alcoholic beverages in powder or crystalline form prohibited”);</text> </level> <level label="17"> <text>§ 6–327 (“Unlicensed out–of–state sale of alcoholic beverages”);</text> </level> <level label="18"> <text>§ 6–328 (“Tax evasion”);</text> </level> <level label="19"> <text>§ 6–329 (“Destruction of evidence”); and</text> </level> <level label="20"> <text>§ 6–330 (“Perjury”).</text> </level> </level> <level label="b"> <text>The following sections of Title 6, Subtitle 3 (“Prohibited Acts”) of Division I of this article apply in the county:</text> <level label="1"> <text>§ 6–304 (“Selling or providing alcoholic beverages to individual under the age of 21 years”), subject to § 22–2702 of this subtitle;</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>§§ 6–308 (“Allowing on–premises consumption of alcoholic beverages not purchased from license holder”) and 6–319 (“On–premises consumption of alcoholic beverages not purchased from license holder”), subject to § 22–2703 of this subtitle; and</text> </level> <level label="3"> <text>§ 6–322 (“Possession of open container”), subject to § 22–2704 of this subtitle.</text> </level> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="22-2702" title_number="22" title_name="Harford County" subtitle_number="27" subtitle_name="Prohibited Acts"> <text>A license holder may not be found guilty of a violation of § 6–304 of this article if the license holder establishes to the satisfaction of the finder of fact that the license holder used due caution to establish that the individual was not under the age of 21 years.</text> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="22-2703" title_number="22" title_name="Harford County" subtitle_number="27" subtitle_name="Prohibited Acts"> <text>A person may possess alcoholic beverages on the premises of a license holder if:</text> <level label="1"> <text>the alcoholic beverages are owned by a member of a club licensed for the sale of beer and wine or beer, wine, and liquor and are consumed on the premises;</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>the alcoholic beverages:</text> <level label="i"> <text>have been brought on the premises of an on–sale restaurant for consumption and use in a private dining room at a private gathering; and</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>have not been provided by the license holder of the restaurant; or</text> </level> </level> <level label="3"> <text>a dance or social event is:</text> <level label="i"> <text>held on the premises of an establishment of a holder of a Class C license; and</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <level label="1"> <text>advertised as being bring your own (BYO); or</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>sponsored by a member of the club or by a guest that a club member sponsors.</text> </level> </level> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="22-2704" title_number="22" title_name="Harford County" subtitle_number="27" subtitle_name="Prohibited Acts"> <text>An individual may possess an alcoholic beverage in an open container on private property described under § 6–322(a)(1) of this article only if the individual possesses and presents the written consent of the owner of the property.</text> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="22-2705" title_number="22" title_name="Harford County" subtitle_number="27" subtitle_name="Prohibited Acts"> <level label="a"> <text>In this section, “knowingly” means the knowledge a reasonable individual would have under ordinary circumstances based on the habits, appearance, or personal reputation of an individual.</text> </level> <level label="b"> <text>A license holder or an employee of a license holder may not knowingly sell or provide an alcoholic beverage to a habitual drunkard.</text> </level> <level label="c"> <text>A license holder who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to:</text> <level label="1"> <text>for a first offense, a fine not exceeding $50; and</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>for each subsequent offense, imprisonment not exceeding 30 days or a fine not exceeding $100 or both.</text> </level> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="22-2706" title_number="22" title_name="Harford County" subtitle_number="27" subtitle_name="Prohibited Acts"> <level label="a"> <text>A license holder who operates a pool or billiard parlor on the licensed premises may not allow an individual under the age of 18 years, unless accompanied by a parent, to enter into or loiter about the part of the premises devoted to the playing of pool or billiards.</text> </level> <level label="b"> <text>After a public hearing, if the Board determines that a license holder or an agent or employee of the license holder has violated this section, the Board may impose:</text> <level label="1"> <text>for a first offense within the licensing period:</text> <level label="i"> <text>a fine not exceeding $2,000; or</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>suspension or revocation of the license; or</text> </level> </level> <level label="2"> <text>for a subsequent offense within the same licensing period as the first offense:</text> <level label="i"> <text>a fine not exceeding $2,000; and</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>suspension or revocation of the license.</text> </level> </level> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="22-2801" title_number="22" title_name="Harford County" subtitle_number="28" subtitle_name="Penalties"> <level label="a"> <text>Section 6–402(b) (“General penalty — Imposition of penalty”) of Division I of this article applies in the county without exception or variation.</text> </level> <level label="b"> <text>Section 6–402(a) (“General penalty — In general”) of Division I of this article does not apply in the county and is superseded by § 22–2802 of this subtitle.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="22-2802" title_number="22" title_name="Harford County" subtitle_number="28" subtitle_name="Penalties"> <level label="a"> <text>A person who violates this article is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 1 year or a fine not exceeding $1,000 or both unless another penalty is specified.</text> </level> <level label="b"> <level label="1"> <text>After a person is convicted for the illegal sale, offer of sale, or possession of alcoholic beverages, the Sheriff or other law enforcement officer in the county shall seize the alcoholic beverages and deliver them to the Board.</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>The Board shall sell the alcoholic beverages and pay the proceeds to the County Treasurer.</text> </level> </level> </section>