<section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="26-101" title_number="26" title_name="Prince George's County" subtitle_number="1" subtitle_name="Definitions; General Provisions"> <level label="a"> <text>In this title:</text> <level label="1"> <text>the definitions in § 1–101 of this article apply without exception or variation; and</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>the following words have the meanings indicated.</text> </level> </level> <level label="b"> <text>“Board” means the Board of License Commissioners for Prince George’s County.</text> </level> <level label="c"> <text>“County” means Prince George’s County.</text> </level> <level label="d"> <text>“Light wine” means wine that contains not more than 15.5% of alcohol by volume.</text> </level> <level label="e"> <text>“Taxpayer” means a resident who pays real estate or income tax to the county.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="26-102" title_number="26" title_name="Prince George's County" subtitle_number="1" subtitle_name="Definitions; General Provisions"> <text>This title applies only in Prince George’s County.</text> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="26-103" title_number="26" title_name="Prince George's County" subtitle_number="1" subtitle_name="Definitions; General Provisions"> <level label="a"> <text>In this section, “identification number” means the identifying number:</text> <level label="1"> <text>on the purchaser’s driver’s license;</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>if the purchaser is a resident of the State, on the purchaser’s identification card as provided for in the Transportation Article;</text> </level> <level label="3"> <text>if the purchaser is not a resident of the State, on the purchaser’s identification card that is issued by the purchaser’s home state or jurisdiction; or</text> </level> <level label="4"> <text>on a United States military identification card.</text> </level> </level> <level label="b"> <text>Section 5–303 (“Keg registration”) of Division I of this article applies in the county, subject to subsection (c) of this section.</text> </level> <level label="c"> <level label="1"> <text>The keg license holder shall complete a registration form with:</text> <level label="i"> <text>the purchaser’s name;</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>the date of purchase; and</text> </level> <level label="iii"> <text>the purchaser’s address as shown on the identification produced or, if the individual provides a United States military identification card as identification, the address that the purchaser provides.</text> </level> </level> <level label="2"> <text>The purchaser shall sign the completed registration form.</text> </level> <level label="3"> <text>The keg license holder shall record on the copy of the registration form retained by the keg license holder the purchaser’s identification number and the date that the purchaser’s identification was issued.</text> </level> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="26-104" title_number="26" title_name="Prince George's County" subtitle_number="1" subtitle_name="Definitions; General Provisions"> <text>Notwithstanding § 1–203 of this article, a municipality may require a license holder for a place of business in the municipality to pay to the municipality an additional annual license fee not exceeding 20% of the fee payable under this article.</text> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="26-105" title_number="26" title_name="Prince George's 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="26-201" title_number="26" title_name="Prince George's County" subtitle_number="2" subtitle_name="Board of License Commissioners"> <text>There is a Board of License Commissioners for Prince George’s County.</text> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="26-202" title_number="26" title_name="Prince George's County" subtitle_number="2" subtitle_name="Board of License Commissioners"> <level label="a"> <level label="1"> <text>The County Executive shall appoint five members to the Board subject to confirmation by the Senate.</text> </level> <level label="2"> <level label="i"> <text>Within 60 days after nomination by the County Executive and not less than 7 days before a confirmation vote on a nominee is scheduled, the Prince George’s County Senate Delegation shall hold a public confirmation hearing for an individual nominated to the Board.</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>If a candidate is nominated for the Board and is not confirmed by the Senate during the following session:</text> <level label="1"> <text>the seat shall be declared vacant; and</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>the County Executive shall nominate an individual to fill the vacancy.</text> </level> </level> <level label="iii"> <text>A candidate who is not confirmed by the Senate may be renominated by the County Executive and confirmed by the Senate only during the following session.</text> </level> </level> </level> <level label="b"> <level label="1"> <text>A member shall be:</text> <level label="i"> <text>a resident and voter of the county; and</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>a person of high character and integrity.</text> </level> </level> <level label="2"> <text>Each member of the Board shall have:</text> <level label="i"> <text>legal experience;</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>public safety experience;</text> </level> <level label="iii"> <text>regulatory experience; or</text> </level> <level label="iv"> <text>management experience.</text> </level> </level> <level label="3"> <text>When evaluating an applicant for membership on the Board, the County Executive shall consider the need for geographic, political, racial, ethnic, and gender diversity on the Board.</text> </level> </level> <level label="c"> <level label="1"> <text>In this subsection, “direct or indirect interest” means an interest that is proprietary or obtained by a loan, mortgage, or lien, or in any other manner.</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>A member of the Board may not:</text> <level label="i"> <text>have a direct or indirect interest in or on a premises in the State where alcoholic beverages are manufactured or sold;</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>have a direct or indirect interest in a business wholly or partly devoted to the manufacture or sale of alcoholic beverages in the State;</text> </level> <level label="iii"> <text>own stock in:</text> <level label="1"> <text>a corporation that has a direct or indirect interest in a premises in the State where alcoholic beverages are manufactured or sold; or</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>a business wholly or partly devoted to the manufacture or sale of alcoholic beverages in the State;</text> </level> </level> <level label="iv"> <text>solicit or receive a commission, remuneration, or gift from:</text> <level label="1"> <text>a person engaged in the manufacture or sale of alcoholic beverages or an agent or employee of the person; or</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>a license holder;</text> </level> </level> <level label="v"> <text>solicit or receive, directly or indirectly or on behalf of another person, a commission, political contribution, remuneration, or gift from a person engaged in the manufacture, distribution, or sale of alcoholic beverages or an agent or employee of the person; or</text> </level> <level label="vi"> <text>solicit or receive, directly or indirectly, a commission, remuneration, or gift from a license holder.</text> </level> </level> </level> <level label="d"> <level label="1"> <text>In this subsection, “candidate”, “contribution”, and “political committee” have the meanings stated in § 1–101 of the Election Law Article.</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>A member of the Board may not solicit or transmit a contribution for the benefit of a candidate or political committee from:</text> <level label="i"> <text>a person engaged in the sale of alcoholic beverages in the county or an agent or employee of the person; or</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>a license holder.</text> </level> </level> </level> <level label="e"> <level label="1"> <text>The term of a member is 3 years.</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>The terms of the members are staggered as required by the terms provided for members of the Board on July 1, 2016.</text> </level> <level label="3"> <text>A member may not be appointed to more than three terms.</text> </level> </level> <level label="f"> <level label="1"> <text>The County Executive shall appoint an eligible individual to fill a vacancy during the remainder of the term of office of the individual originally appointed in accordance with subsection (a) of this section.</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>A member who is appointed after a term has begun serves only for the rest of the term and until a successor is appointed and qualifies.</text> </level> <level label="3"> <text>An appointment made to fill a vacancy is subject to a confirmation hearing by the Senate under subsection (a) of this section.</text> </level> </level> <level label="g"> <level label="1"> <text>The County Executive may remove a member for misconduct in office, incompetence, or willful neglect of duty.</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>The County Executive shall give a member who is charged a copy of the charges against the member and, with at least 10 days’ notice, an opportunity to be heard publicly in person or by counsel.</text> </level> <level label="3"> <text>If a member is removed, the County Executive shall file with the Office of the Secretary of State a statement of charges against the member and the County Executive’s findings on the charges.</text> </level> </level> <level label="h"> <level label="1"> <text>If a member of the Board stops residing in or being a registered voter of the county, the member shall immediately forfeit the office as a license commissioner for the county.</text> </level> <level label="2"> <level label="i"> <text>A member of the Board may not serve in any other position of public office.</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>On filing a certificate of candidacy for election to a public office or within 30 days before the filing deadline for the primary election for the public office sought, whichever occurs later, a member of the Board shall certify to the County Board of Elections under oath that the individual is no longer a member of the Board.</text> </level> <level label="iii"> <text>The certification shall be accompanied by a letter addressed to the County Executive containing the resignation of the member from the Board.</text> </level> </level> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="26-203" title_number="26" title_name="Prince George's County" subtitle_number="2" subtitle_name="Board of License Commissioners"> <text>In making the appointments, the County Executive shall designate a chair from among the members of the Board.</text> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="26-204" title_number="26" title_name="Prince George's County" subtitle_number="2" subtitle_name="Board of License Commissioners"> <level label="a"> <text>The Board shall meet at least twice each month.</text> </level> <level label="b"> <level label="1"> <level label="i"> <text>The chair of the Board shall receive a salary of $22,000 annually.</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>Each other member of the Board shall receive a salary of $20,000 annually.</text> </level> </level> <level label="2"> <text>The chair and each other member of the Board are eligible for:</text> <level label="i"> <text>all county health benefits; and</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>membership in and retirement benefits of the State Retirement and Pension System.</text> </level> </level> <level label="3"> <text>The health benefits under paragraph (2)(i) of this subsection include hospitalization, vision care, prescriptions, dental care, life insurance, and expense reimbursement.</text> </level> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="26-205" title_number="26" title_name="Prince George's County" subtitle_number="2" subtitle_name="Board of License Commissioners"> <level label="a"> <text>Subject to this section and § 26–206 of this subtitle, the director may:</text> <level label="1"> <text>employ:</text> <level label="i"> <text>a secretary;</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>inspectors; and</text> </level> <level label="iii"> <text>clerical and other assistants as are necessary; and</text> </level> </level> <level label="2"> <text>set the compensation of the employees in accordance with the county’s classification plan.</text> </level> </level> <level label="b"> <level label="1"> <text>The Board shall appoint a director.</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>The director shall serve at the will of the Board and devote full time to the duties of the Board.</text> </level> <level label="3"> <text>The director may receive a salary as determined by the County Executive and as provided in the county budget.</text> </level> <level label="4"> <text>The director is eligible to participate in the county’s supplemental retirement plan.</text> </level> <level label="5"> <text>The director shall follow the requirements of Subtitle 16 of the Prince George’s County Code while hiring any employees under subsection (a) of this section.</text> </level> </level> <level label="c"> <text>The Board shall appoint an attorney who shall receive a salary as provided in the county budget.</text> </level> <level label="d"> <level label="1"> <text>The restrictions under § 26–202(c) and (d) of this subtitle regarding direct and indirect interests of members of the Board in alcoholic beverages activities and soliciting or transmitting political contributions for the benefit of a candidate or political committee apply to employees of the Board.</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>An employee of the Board:</text> <level label="i"> <text>shall devote full time to the business of the Board during the hours designated by the Board for the performance of the employee’s official duties;</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>may not engage in an occupation, business, or profession connected to or associated with the manufacture or sale of alcoholic beverages; and</text> </level> <level label="iii"> <text>may not transact business beyond the employee’s official duties:</text> <level label="1"> <text>with a license holder; or</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>in connection with the operation of an establishment licensed for the manufacture or sale of alcoholic beverages.</text> </level> </level> </level> <level label="3"> <text>An employee of the Board who violates this section shall be removed.</text> </level> </level> <level label="e"> <level label="1"> <text>On the submission by the Board of an annual budget, the County Council shall pay for all expenses of the Board as contained in the county budget.</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>In the budget, the salaries of the members shall be as set forth under § 26–204 of this subtitle.</text> </level> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="26-206" title_number="26" title_name="Prince George's County" subtitle_number="2" subtitle_name="Board of License Commissioners"> <level label="a"> <text>The director shall appoint all of the Board’s inspectors.</text> </level> <level label="b"> <text>An inspector:</text> <level label="1"> <text>has all the powers of a peace officer or sheriff in the State arising out of or relating to the enforcement of this article;</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>may issue a civil citation under § 26–2603 of this title; and</text> </level> <level label="3"> <text>has the authority to order that an unlicensed establishment be closed immediately under § 26–2501 of this title.</text> </level> </level> <level label="c"> <text>An inspector shall:</text> <level label="1"> <text>visit and inspect periodically every licensed premises; and</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>carry out other duties that the Board requires.</text> </level> </level> <level label="d"> <text>Inspectors are subject to the restrictions under:</text> <level label="1"> <text>§ 26–202(c) and (d) of this subtitle regarding direct and indirect interests of members of the Board in alcoholic beverages activities and soliciting or transmitting political contributions for the benefit of a candidate or political committee; and</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>§ 26–205(d) of this subtitle requiring an employee to devote full time to the business of the Board, prohibiting certain activities, and requiring removal for violation of those requirements and prohibitions.</text> </level> </level> <level label="e"> <text>An inspector shall take the oath required by Article I, § 9 of the Maryland Constitution.</text> </level> <level label="f"> <level label="1"> <text>There are up to three full–time inspectors and up to 24 part–time inspectors of the Board as provided in the county budget.</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>To be a full–time or part–time inspector, an individual shall be a resident of the county.</text> </level> <level label="3"> <level label="i"> <text>From the full–time inspectors, the Board shall designate annually a chief inspector and two deputy chief inspectors.</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>Under the direction of the Board, the chief inspector shall regulate the duties, hours, and assignments of the inspectors.</text> </level> </level> <level label="4"> <text>The full–time inspectors who are certified by the personnel director as meeting the standards that the county merit board sets out are included in the county merit system.</text> </level> </level> <level label="g"> <text>A part–time inspector shall receive a salary as provided in the county budget.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="26-206.1" title_number="26" title_name="Prince George's County" subtitle_number="2" subtitle_name="Board of License Commissioners"> <level label="a"> <level label="1"> <text>A member of the Board is subject to the restrictions on earned income that a filed candidate for election to the General Assembly, a member–elect of the General Assembly, and a member of the General Assembly are subject to under § 5–514(a)(1) of the General Provisions Article.</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>The Prince George’s County Board of Ethics may exempt a member of the Board from the provisions of paragraph (1) of this subsection in the same manner that the Joint Ethics Committee may exempt an individual from § 5–514(a)(1) of the General Provisions Article.</text> </level> </level> <level label="b"> <text>An action of a member, an inspector, or an employee of the Board is subject to State requirements of the Public Information Act under Title 4 of the General Provisions Article.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="26-207" title_number="26" title_name="Prince George's County" subtitle_number="2" subtitle_name="Board of License Commissioners"> <level label="a"> <text>The Director of Finance shall collect fees for the County Executive and County Council.</text> </level> <level label="b"> <text>The County Executive and County Council shall:</text> <level label="1"> <text>use the fees collected to pay:</text> <level label="i"> <text>refunds issued in accordance with § 26–1410 of this title; and</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>the salaries and expenses of the Board as provided in § 26–205 of this subtitle; and</text> </level> </level> <level label="2"> <text>credit the balance of the fees collected to the general fund of the county.</text> </level> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="26-208" title_number="26" title_name="Prince George's County" subtitle_number="2" subtitle_name="Board of License Commissioners"> <text>In addition to any powers set forth elsewhere in this article, the Board may adopt regulations:</text> <level label="1"> <text>regarding the presence of any individual under the age of 21 years on a premises licensed to sell alcoholic beverages;</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>regarding licensed premises and the conduct of business by license holders and their employees in relation to the sale and consumption of alcoholic beverages;</text> </level> <level label="3"> <text>to require the maintenance of records on the licensed premises by the license holder containing the names, addresses and ages of all individuals employed by the license holder on the premises; and</text> </level> <level label="4"> <text>to maintain standards for sanitation and health, including provisions for:</text> <level label="i"> <text>adequate and sanitary facilities for consumption of alcoholic beverages;</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>safe water and plumbing facilities;</text> </level> <level label="iii"> <text>proper utensil cleaning and storage;</text> </level> <level label="iv"> <text>refuse disposal and rodent control; and</text> </level> <level label="v"> <text>the preparation and service of meals or other food with alcoholic beverages; and</text> </level> </level> <level label="5"> <text>to otherwise carry out this article.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="26-209" title_number="26" title_name="Prince George's County" subtitle_number="2" subtitle_name="Board of License Commissioners"> <level label="a"> <text>All members, employees, and inspectors of the Board are subject to the county’s public ethics laws enacted under § 5–807 of the General Provisions Article to the same extent as a local official of the county.</text> </level> <level label="b"> <level label="1"> <text>A person may file a complaint with the county’s Office of Ethics and Accountability if the person believes that a member, an employee, or an inspector of the Board has violated:</text> <level label="i"> <text>any provision of civil or criminal law, including laws against bribery, in connection with the performance of the duties of the member, employee, or inspector; or</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>any provision of the county’s public ethics laws.</text> </level> </level> <level label="2"> <text>If a complaint is filed under paragraph (1) of this subsection, the county’s Office of Ethics and Accountability shall:</text> <level label="i"> <text>investigate the complaint; and</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>if appropriate, refer the complaint to the State’s Attorney of the county for criminal prosecution.</text> </level> </level> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="26-301" title_number="26" title_name="Prince George's 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="26-401" title_number="26" title_name="Prince George's County" subtitle_number="4" subtitle_name="Manufacturer's Licenses"> <level label="a"> <text>The following sections of Title 2, Subtitle 2 (“Manufacturer’s Licenses”) of Division I of this article apply in the county without exception or variation:</text> <level label="1"> <text>§ 2–201 (“Issuance by Comptroller”);</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>§ 2–202 (“Class 1 distillery license”);</text> </level> <level label="3"> <text>§ 2–203 (“Class 9 limited distillery license”);</text> </level> <level label="4"> <text>§ 2–204 (“Class 2 rectifying license”);</text> </level> <level label="5"> <text>§ 2–205 (“Class 3 winery license”);</text> </level> <level label="6"> <text>§ 2–206 (“Class 4 limited winery license”);</text> </level> <level label="7"> <text>§ 2–207 (“Class 5 brewery license”);</text> </level> <level label="8"> <text>§ 2–208 (“Class 6 pub–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>§ 2–216 (“Interaction between manufacturing entities and retailers”);</text> </level> <level label="15"> <text>§ 2–217 (“Distribution of alcoholic beverages — Prohibited practices”); and</text> </level> <level label="16"> <text>§ 2–218 (“Restrictive agreements between producers and retailers — Prohibited”).</text> </level> </level> <level label="b"> <text>The following sections of Title 2, Subtitle 2 (“Manufacturer’s Licenses”) of Division I of this article apply in the county:</text> <level label="1"> <text>§ 2–209 (“Class 7 micro–brewery license”), subject to § 26–403 of this subtitle; and</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>§ 2–215 (“Beer sale on credit to retail dealer prohibited”), subject to § 26–405 of this subtitle.</text> </level> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="26-402" title_number="26" title_name="Prince George's 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="26-403" title_number="26" title_name="Prince George's County" subtitle_number="4" subtitle_name="Manufacturer's Licenses"> <level label="a"> <text>This section applies to a Class 7 micro–brewery license in the county.</text> </level> <level label="b"> <text>The license may be issued only to the holder of:</text> <level label="1"> <text>a Class B beer, wine, and liquor (on–sale) license that is issued for use on the premises of a restaurant located in the county; and</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>a Class D alcoholic beverages license that is issued for use on the premises of the existing Class D license located in the 22nd alcoholic beverages district of the county.</text> </level> </level> <level label="c"> <text>In the 22nd alcoholic beverages district of the county only, for a holder of a Class D license the hours and days for retail sales under the Class 7 micro–brewery license are those established for a Class D license in the county.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="26-404" title_number="26" title_name="Prince George's County" subtitle_number="4" subtitle_name="Manufacturer's Licenses"> <level label="a"> <text>There is a Class B–MB/22 license in the county.</text> </level> <level label="b"> <text>The license may be issued only to a holder of a Class 7 micro–brewery license in the 22nd legislative district.</text> </level> <level label="c"> <text>The license authorizes the holder to sell liquor by the drink for on–premises consumption.</text> </level> <level label="d"> <text>A license holder may also hold a Class D license.</text> </level> <level label="e"> <text>The annual license fee is $1,090.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="26-405" title_number="26" title_name="Prince George's County" subtitle_number="4" subtitle_name="Manufacturer's Licenses"> <level label="a"> <level label="1"> <text>A cash deposit for a returnable container shall be required at the time of sale or delivery of beer.</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>For purposes of construing § 2–215 of this article:</text> <level label="i"> <text>a check accepted for payment that is not postdated and is promptly deposited for collection is considered cash; and</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>a check that is given in payment for alcoholic beverages to a holder of the license, and is returned uncollected, is prima facie evidence in a civil case of a violation of this section or § 2–215 of this article.</text> </level> </level> </level> <level label="b"> <text>A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 6 months or a fine not exceeding $500 or both.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="26-501" title_number="26" title_name="Prince George's County" subtitle_number="5" subtitle_name="Wholesaler's Licenses"> <level label="a"> <text>The following sections of Title 2, Subtitle 3 (“Wholesaler’s Licenses”) of Division I of this article apply in the county without exception or variation:</text> <level label="1"> <text>§ 2–301 (“Licenses issued by Comptroller”);</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>§ 2–302 (“Class 1 beer, wine, and liquor wholesaler’s license”);</text> </level> <level label="3"> <text>§ 2–303 (“Class 2 wine and liquor wholesaler’s license”);</text> </level> <level label="4"> <text>§ 2–304 (“Class 3 beer and wine wholesaler’s license”);</text> </level> <level label="5"> <text>§ 2–305 (“Class 4 beer wholesaler’s license”);</text> </level> <level label="6"> <text>§ 2–306 (“Class 5 wine wholesaler’s license”);</text> </level> <level label="7"> <text>§ 2–307 (“Class 6 limited wine wholesaler’s license”);</text> </level> <level label="8"> <text>§ 2–308 (“Class 7 limited beer wholesaler’s license”);</text> </level> <level label="9"> <text>§ 2–309 (“Sale and delivery of beer or wine from wholesaler’s vehicle”);</text> </level> <level label="10"> <text>§ 2–310 (“Sale and delivery to retail license holder”);</text> </level> <level label="11"> <text>§ 2–311 (“Additional wholesaler’s licenses”);</text> </level> <level label="12"> <text>§ 2–312 (“Direct importation of alcoholic beverages”);</text> </level> <level label="13"> <text>§ 2–313 (“Sale or delivery restricted to holder of license or permit”);</text> </level> <level label="14"> <text>§ 2–315 (“Interaction between wholesaling entities and retailers”);</text> </level> <level label="15"> <text>§ 2–316 (“Distribution of alcoholic beverages — Prohibited practices”); and</text> </level> <level label="16"> <text>§ 2–317 (“Restrictive agreements between wholesalers and retailers — Prohibited”).</text> </level> </level> <level label="b"> <text>Section 2–314 (“Beer sale on credit to retail dealer prohibited”) of Division I of this article applies in the county, subject to § 26–504 of this subtitle.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="26-502" title_number="26" title_name="Prince George's County" subtitle_number="5" subtitle_name="Wholesaler's Licenses"> <text>Except as provided in § 26–503 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="26-503" title_number="26" title_name="Prince George's 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="26-504" title_number="26" title_name="Prince George's County" subtitle_number="5" subtitle_name="Wholesaler's Licenses"> <level label="a"> <text>For purposes of applying § 2–314 of this article:</text> <level label="1"> <text>a cash deposit for a returnable container shall be required at the time of sale or delivery of beer;</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>a check accepted for payment that is not postdated and is promptly deposited for collection by the license holder is considered cash; and</text> </level> <level label="3"> <text>a check that is given in payment for beer to a license holder and is returned uncollected, is prima facie evidence of a violation by the wholesaler of § 2–314 of this article.</text> </level> </level> <level label="b"> <text>A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 6 months or a fine not exceeding $500 or both.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="26-601" title_number="26" title_name="Prince George's County" subtitle_number="6" subtitle_name="Beer Licenses"> <level label="a"> <text>There is a Class A beer license.</text> </level> <level label="b"> <level label="1"> <text>The license authorizes the license holder to sell beer at retail to consumers at the place described in the license.</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>The license holder shall sell the beer in a sealed package or container.</text> </level> <level label="3"> <text>The package or container may not be opened and its contents may not be consumed on the premises where the beer was sold.</text> </level> </level> <level label="c"> <level label="1"> <level label="i"> <text>A license holder may file an application with the Board to convert the license to a Class D beer and light wine license.</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>A license holder who files an application under subparagraph (i) of this paragraph shall submit an application fee of $750.</text> </level> </level> <level label="2"> <text>If a license holder applies for a conversion under paragraph (1)(i) of this subsection, the Board shall hold a public hearing in the same manner a public hearing is held for the issuance of a new license.</text> </level> <level label="3"> <text>In determining whether to approve an application filed under paragraph (1)(i) of this subsection, the Board shall consider the privileges the license holder exercises under the Class A beer license.</text> </level> <level label="4"> <text>If the Board decides to approve an application filed under paragraph (1)(i) of this subsection, the Board shall restrict the privileges of the Class D beer and light wine license to allow the license holder to sell beer and light wine only:</text> <level label="i"> <text>during the days and hours specified in § 26–2002(a) of this title; and</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>for off–premises consumption.</text> </level> </level> </level> <level label="d"> <text>The annual license fee is $500.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="26-602" title_number="26" title_name="Prince George's County" subtitle_number="6" subtitle_name="Beer Licenses"> <level label="a"> <text>There is a Class B beer license.</text> </level> <level label="b"> <level label="1"> <text>Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, the license authorizes the license holder to sell beer at retail at a hotel or restaurant on the premises described in the license for on–premises consumption.</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>A license holder who held this class of license before July 1, 1975, and who has been selling beer for off–premises consumption may continue to do so.</text> </level> </level> <level label="c"> <text>The annual license fee is $365.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="26-603" title_number="26" title_name="Prince George's County" subtitle_number="6" subtitle_name="Beer Licenses"> <level label="a"> <text>There is a Class C beer license.</text> </level> <level label="b"> <text>The license authorizes the license holder to sell beer at retail to members of a club and their guests at the place described in the license for on–premises consumption.</text> </level> <level label="c"> <text>The annual license fee is $245.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="26-604" title_number="26" title_name="Prince George's County" subtitle_number="6" subtitle_name="Beer Licenses"> <level label="a"> <text>There is a Class D beer license.</text> </level> <level label="b"> <level label="1"> <text>Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, the license authorizes the license holder to sell beer at retail at the place described in the license for on– and off–premises consumption.</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>A license may not be issued for a drugstore.</text> </level> </level> <level label="c"> <level label="1"> <level label="i"> <text>A license holder may file an application with the Board to convert the license to a Class D beer and light wine license.</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>A license holder who files an application under subparagraph (i) of this paragraph shall submit an application fee of $750.</text> </level> </level> <level label="2"> <text>If a license holder applies for a conversion under paragraph (1)(i) of this subsection, the Board shall hold a public hearing in the same manner a public hearing is held for the issuance of a new license.</text> </level> <level label="3"> <text>In determining whether to approve an application filed under paragraph (1)(i) of this subsection, the Board shall consider the privileges the license holder exercises under the Class D beer license.</text> </level> <level label="4"> <text>If the Board decides to approve an application filed under paragraph (1)(i) of this subsection, the Board shall restrict the privileges of the Class D beer and light wine license to allow the license holder to sell beer and light wine only during the days and hours specified in § 26–2002(d) of this title.</text> </level> </level> <level label="d"> <text>The annual license fee is $500.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="26-701" title_number="26" title_name="Prince George's County" subtitle_number="7" subtitle_name="Light Wine Licenses"> <level label="a"> <text>There is a Class A light wine license in the county.</text> </level> <level label="b"> <level label="1"> <text>The license may be issued to a holder of a Class 4 limited winery license.</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>A holder of a Class 4 limited winery license that applies for a Class A light wine license is exempt from any quota established by the Board concerning the number of licenses in the election district where the winery is located.</text> </level> </level> <level label="c"> <level label="1"> <text>The license authorizes the license holder to sell at retail at the place described in the license light wine produced at the winery.</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>Light wine shall be sold in a sealed package or container that may not be opened or its contents consumed on the licensed premises.</text> </level> </level> <level label="d"> <text>The annual license fee is $50.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="26-801" title_number="26" title_name="Prince George's County" subtitle_number="8" subtitle_name="Beer and Light Wine Licenses"> <level label="a"> <text>There is a Class A beer and light wine license.</text> </level> <level label="b"> <level label="1"> <text>The license authorizes the license holder to sell beer and light wine, at retail, at the place described in the license.</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>The license holder shall sell the beer and light wine in a sealed package or container.</text> </level> <level label="3"> <text>The package or container may not be opened and its contents may not be consumed on the premises where the beer or light wine is sold.</text> </level> </level> <level label="c"> <level label="1"> <level label="i"> <text>A license holder may file an application with the Board to convert the license to a Class D beer and light wine license.</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>A license holder who files an application under subparagraph (i) of this paragraph shall submit an application fee of $750.</text> </level> </level> <level label="2"> <text>If a license holder applies for a conversion under paragraph (1)(i) of this subsection, the Board shall hold a public hearing in the same manner a public hearing is held for the issuance of a new license.</text> </level> <level label="3"> <text>In determining whether to approve an application filed under paragraph (1)(i) of this subsection, the Board shall consider the privileges the license holder exercises under the Class A beer and light wine license.</text> </level> <level label="4"> <text>If the Board decides to approve an application filed under paragraph (1)(i) of this subsection, the Board shall restrict the privileges of the Class D beer and light wine license to allow the license holder to sell beer and light wine only:</text> <level label="i"> <text>during the days and hours specified in § 26–2003(a) of this title; and</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>for off–premises consumption.</text> </level> </level> </level> <level label="d"> <text>The annual license fee is $500.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="26-802" title_number="26" title_name="Prince George's County" subtitle_number="8" subtitle_name="Beer and Light Wine Licenses"> <level label="a"> <text>There is a Class B beer and light wine license.</text> </level> <level label="b"> <level label="1"> <text>Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, the license authorizes the license holder to sell beer and light wine at a hotel or restaurant, at retail, at the place described in the license, for on–premises consumption.</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>A holder of the license who has sold beer and light wine since before July 1, 1975, for both on– and off–premises consumption may continue to do so.</text> </level> </level> <level label="c"> <text>The annual license fee is $365.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="26-803" title_number="26" title_name="Prince George's County" subtitle_number="8" subtitle_name="Beer and Light Wine Licenses"> <level label="a"> <text>There is a Class C beer and light wine license.</text> </level> <level label="b"> <text>The license authorizes the license holder to sell beer and light wine to a member of a club and guests of members, at retail, at the place described in the license, for on–premises consumption.</text> </level> <level label="c"> <text>The annual license fee is $245.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="26-804" title_number="26" title_name="Prince George's County" subtitle_number="8" subtitle_name="Beer and Light Wine Licenses"> <level label="a"> <text>There is a Class D beer and light wine license.</text> </level> <level label="b"> <text>Unless the license is restricted under § 26–601(c) or § 26–604(c) of this title or § 26–801(c) of this subtitle, the license authorizes the license holder to sell beer and light wine, at retail, at the place described in the license, for on– and off–premises consumption.</text> </level> <level label="c"> <text>The license may not be issued for use by a drugstore.</text> </level> <level label="d"> <text>The annual license fee is $500.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="26-901" title_number="26" title_name="Prince George's County" subtitle_number="9" subtitle_name="Beer, Wine, and Liquor Licenses"> <level label="a"> <text>There is a Class A beer, wine, and liquor license.</text> </level> <level label="b"> <level label="1"> <text>The license authorizes the license holder to sell beer, wine, and liquor at retail at the place described in the license.</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>The license holder shall 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.</text> </level> </level> <level label="c"> <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="d"> <text>The annual license fee is $910.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="26-902" title_number="26" title_name="Prince George's County" subtitle_number="9" subtitle_name="Beer, Wine, and Liquor Licenses"> <level label="a"> <text>There is a Class B beer, wine, and liquor license.</text> </level> <level label="b"> <level label="1"> <text>The Board may issue the license for use by a restaurant that:</text> <level label="i"> <text>is located in a permanent building with sufficient space and accommodations for preparing, serving, and selling hot meals to the public during the restaurant’s hours of operation;</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>has the minimum sanitary facilities required by the county health department regulations;</text> </level> <level label="iii"> <text>meets the minimum health requirements adopted by the county health department regulations;</text> </level> <level label="iv"> <text>has a dining area with sufficient tables, chairs, or booths to comfortably seat and accommodate the public;</text> </level> <level label="v"> <text>has a kitchen that has complete facilities and utensils for preparing hot and cold meals for the public;</text> </level> <level label="vi"> <text>employs a sufficient number of cooks and wait staff to serve the public using the dining area;</text> </level> <level label="vii"> <text>maintains and displays a menu that advertises the serving of a variety of hot meals; and</text> </level> <level label="viii"> <text>maintains sufficient food on the premises at all times to fill an order made from the menu.</text> </level> </level> <level label="2"> <text>A drug, candy, or confectionery store is not a restaurant.</text> </level> </level> <level label="c"> <level label="1"> <text>The license authorizes the license holder, at a hotel or restaurant at retail at the place described in the license, to sell beer, wine, and liquor:</text> <level label="i"> <text>by the glass or by the bottle for on–premises consumption; and</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, for off–premises consumption only:</text> <level label="1"> <text>from the main bar; and</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>in the main portion of the dining room facilities.</text> </level> </level> </level> <level label="2"> <text>The off–sale privilege set out in paragraph (1)(ii) of this subsection is limited to those license holders who had the privilege on July 1, 1970.</text> </level> </level> <level label="d"> <text>A license holder shall report promptly to the Board when the restaurant operations are interrupted.</text> </level> <level label="e"> <text>If the new licensed establishment meets the standards set out in this section, the Board may:</text> <level label="1"> <text>issue a new Class B beer, wine, and liquor license;</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>approve a transfer of the license by the same license holder to a new location; and</text> </level> <level label="3"> <text>approve a transfer of the license from one license holder to another at the same or different location.</text> </level> </level> <level label="f"> <text>The annual license fee is $2,305.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="26-903" title_number="26" title_name="Prince George's County" subtitle_number="9" subtitle_name="Beer, Wine, and Liquor Licenses"> <level label="a"> <text>There is a Class B–Plus beer, wine, and liquor license.</text> </level> <level label="b"> <level label="1"> <text>The license may be issued for use by a restaurant that:</text> <level label="i"> <text>is located in a permanent building with sufficient space and accommodations for preparing, serving, and selling hot meals to the public during the restaurant’s hours of operation;</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>has the minimum sanitary facilities required by the county health department regulations;</text> </level> <level label="iii"> <text>meets the minimum health requirements adopted by the county health department regulations;</text> </level> <level label="iv"> <text>has a dining area with sufficient tables, chairs, or booths to comfortably seat and accommodate the public;</text> </level> <level label="v"> <text>is equipped with a kitchen that has complete facilities and utensils for preparing hot and cold meals for the public;</text> </level> <level label="vi"> <text>employs a sufficient number of cooks and wait staff to serve the public using the dining area;</text> </level> <level label="vii"> <text>maintains and displays a menu that advertises the serving of a variety of hot meals; and</text> </level> <level label="viii"> <text>maintains sufficient food on the premises at all times to fill an order made from the menu.</text> </level> </level> <level label="2"> <text>A drug, candy, or confectionery store is not a restaurant.</text> </level> </level> <level label="c"> <text>The license authorizes the license holder, at a hotel or restaurant at retail at the place described in the license, to sell beer, wine, and liquor for:</text> <level label="1"> <text>on–premises consumption; and</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>off–premises consumption by maintaining “off–sale” shelves or counters that shall be in an area that is partitioned or otherwise partly separated from the main bar and the usual serving area for on–premises consumption.</text> </level> </level> <level label="d"> <text>A license holder shall report promptly to the Board when the restaurant operations are interrupted.</text> </level> <level label="e"> <text>If the establishment for which a license is sought to be issued or transferred meets the standards set out in this section, the Board may:</text> <level label="1"> <text>issue a new license under this section;</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>approve a transfer of a license under this section by the same license holder to a new location; and</text> </level> <level label="3"> <text>approve a transfer of a license under this section from one license holder to another at the same or different location.</text> </level> </level> <level label="f"> <text>The license holder may sell beer, wine, and liquor during the hours and days as set out under § 26–2004(b) of this title.</text> </level> <level label="g"> <text>The annual license fee is $3,270.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="26-904" title_number="26" title_name="Prince George's County" subtitle_number="9" subtitle_name="Beer, Wine, and Liquor Licenses"> <level label="a"> <text>There is a Class BH (hotel) license.</text> </level> <level label="b"> <level label="1"> <text>The Board may issue the license for use by a hotel:</text> <level label="i"> <text>that accommodates the public;</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>that has:</text> <level label="1"> <text>at least 45 bedrooms;</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>a lobby that has a registration and mail desk;</text> </level> <level label="3"> <text>a seating facility; and</text> </level> <level label="4"> <text>a dining room that has facilities for preparing and serving regular meals;</text> </level> </level> <level label="iii"> <text>with average daily receipts from the sale of a right to occupy a room and the sale of food that exceed the average daily receipts from the sale of alcoholic beverages;</text> </level> <level label="iv"> <text>that collects the county hotel occupancy tax from guests renting, using, or occupying a room in the establishment; and</text> </level> <level label="v"> <text>subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, in which the capital investment is at least $30,000 per bedroom, including:</text> <level label="1"> <text>the building and all of the building’s accompanying fixtures and systems;</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>the parking compound;</text> </level> <level label="3"> <text>swimming pool and other recreational areas;</text> </level> <level label="4"> <text>landscaping;</text> </level> <level label="5"> <text>site preparation and improvements; and</text> </level> <level label="6"> <text>infrastructure, engineering, architectural, and other similar costs.</text> </level> </level> </level> <level label="2"> <text>For purposes of paragraph (1)(v) of this subsection, the capital investment in the hotel may not include the cost of land furnishings, removable equipment, and personal property.</text> </level> </level> <level label="c"> <text>The license authorizes the license holder to sell beer, wine, and liquor for on–premises consumption:</text> <level label="1"> <text>including by the drink from the bar or a cocktail lounge for on–premises consumption; and</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>to a hotel guest who is at least 21 years old if the:</text> <level label="i"> <text>liquor is sold in a sealed container of 200 milliliters or less;</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>beer, wine, or liquor is sold in a sealed container from a locked, pre–stocked, private bar in an individual guest room; and</text> </level> <level label="iii"> <text>charge for the beer, wine, or liquor sold is indicated on the guest room bill.</text> </level> </level> </level> <level label="d"> <level label="1"> <text>Hotel management is responsible for removing the bar key from a room that is rented to a guest under 21 years of age.</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>A license holder that obtains an entertainment permit under § 26–1103 of this title may allow an individual under 21 years of age to be present on the premises while an alcoholic beverage is being served during any of the following events:</text> <level label="i"> <text>anniversary party;</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>baby shower;</text> </level> <level label="iii"> <text>baptism reception;</text> </level> <level label="iv"> <text>bar mitzvah;</text> </level> <level label="v"> <text>bat mitzvah;</text> </level> <level label="vi"> <text>beautillion;</text> </level> <level label="vii"> <text>birthday party;</text> </level> <level label="viii"> <text>book signing;</text> </level> <level label="ix"> <text>church event;</text> </level> <level label="x"> <text>confirmation reception;</text> </level> <level label="xi"> <text>corporate reception;</text> </level> <level label="xii"> <text>cotillion;</text> </level> <level label="xiii"> <text>engagement party;</text> </level> <level label="xiv"> <text>faith based event;</text> </level> <level label="xv"> <text>family reunion;</text> </level> <level label="xvi"> <text>family themed theatrical;</text> </level> <level label="xvii"> <text>graduation party;</text> </level> <level label="xviii"> <text>performance;</text> </level> <level label="xix"> <text>political event;</text> </level> <level label="xx"> <text>retirement party;</text> </level> <level label="xxi"> <text>rights of passage event;</text> </level> <level label="xxii"> <text>scholarship award ceremony;</text> </level> <level label="xxiii"> <text>school event;</text> </level> <level label="xxiv"> <text>tea party;</text> </level> <level label="xxv"> <text>wedding;</text> </level> <level label="xxvi"> <text>wedding reception;</text> </level> <level label="xxvii"> <text>wedding shower; and</text> </level> <level label="xxviii"> <text>family–oriented event, as defined in regulations of the Board.</text> </level> </level> </level> <level label="e"> <text>The license holder may sell beer, wine, and liquor during the hours and days as set out under § 26–2004(e) of this title.</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 fee is $5,000.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="26-905" title_number="26" title_name="Prince George's County" subtitle_number="9" subtitle_name="Beer, Wine, and Liquor Licenses" /> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="26-906" title_number="26" title_name="Prince George's County" subtitle_number="9" subtitle_name="Beer, Wine, and Liquor Licenses"> <text>A Class D beer, wine, and liquor license may not be issued in the county.</text> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="26-1001" title_number="26" title_name="Prince George's County" subtitle_number="10" subtitle_name="Licenses for Specific Types of Organizations and Venues"> <level label="a"> <text>There is a Class B–AE (arts and entertainment) beer, wine, and liquor license.</text> </level> <level label="b"> <level label="1"> <text>The Board may issue the license only for use by an establishment in the county arts and entertainment district as approved by the County Council in Council Resolution CR–83–2001.</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>A person may not hold more than two Class B–AE licenses.</text> </level> <level label="3"> <text>The license authorizes the holder to sell beer, wine, and liquor for on–premises consumption.</text> </level> </level> <level label="c"> <text>The Board shall adopt regulations to carry out this section, including regulations specifying hours and days of sale.</text> </level> <level label="d"> <text>The annual license fee is $3,600.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="26-1001.1" title_number="26" title_name="Prince George's County" subtitle_number="10" subtitle_name="Licenses for Specific Types of Organizations and Venues"> <level label="a"> <text>In this section, “concessionaire” means a lessee, a sublessee, or any other operator of an establishment that is contracted by the holder of a Class B–ECF/DS beer, wine, and liquor license to provide food and beverages services in designated areas of venues that are:</text> <level label="1"> <text>located on the University of Maryland, College Park campus or the Bowie State University campus; and</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>used primarily to host college athletic events.</text> </level> </level> <level label="b"> <text>There is a Class B–CAEVC (College Athletic Event Venue Concessionaire) beer, wine, and liquor license.</text> </level> <level label="c"> <text>The Board may issue the license to a concessionaire.</text> </level> <level label="d"> <level label="1"> <text>The license authorizes the license holder to sell beer, wine, and liquor by the glass or by the bottle for on–premises consumption:</text> <level label="i"> <text>in the area of the venue primarily used to host college athletic events, including courtside seating and suites at the venue; and</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>in any other area of the venue controlled by the holder of a Class B–ECF/DS beer, wine, and liquor license.</text> </level> </level> <level label="2"> <text>The license holder may restrict access to the licensed premises.</text> </level> </level> <level label="e"> <text>Notwithstanding § 26–1009(d)(2) of this subtitle, beer, wine, and liquor purchased from an outlet controlled by the holder of a Class B–ECF/DS license may be consumed at the premises controlled by the holder of a Class B–CAEVC license.</text> </level> <level label="f"> <text>A separate Class B–CAEVC beer, wine, and liquor license is required for each venue in which the concessionaire operates.</text> </level> <level label="g"> <text>The license may not be counted as a Class B license for purposes of § 26–1601 of this title.</text> </level> <level label="h"> <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 § 26–2004 of this title.</text> </level> <level label="i"> <level label="1"> <text>The annual fee for the license is $3,500.</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>The fee shall be paid to the Board on or before May 1.</text> </level> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="26-1002" title_number="26" title_name="Prince George's County" subtitle_number="10" subtitle_name="Licenses for Specific Types of Organizations and Venues"> <level label="a"> <text>There is a Class C (concessionaire) beer, wine, and liquor license.</text> </level> <level label="b"> <level label="1"> <text>The Board may issue the license for use by a person operating a concession that is:</text> <level label="i"> <text>subject to contractual agreement with the county; and</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>on the premises of a golf and country club or country club owned by the county.</text> </level> </level> <level label="2"> <text>The license holder:</text> <level label="i"> <text>may be an individual, association, firm, partnership, or corporation approved by the County Council; and</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>shall be a resident of the State.</text> </level> </level> </level> <level label="c"> <level label="1"> <text>The license authorizes the license holder to sell beer, wine, and liquor for on–premises consumption by the drink or bottle.</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>The Board shall:</text> <level label="i"> <text>regulate the manner of providing beer, wine, and liquor; and</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>authorize the number of outlets that may provide beer, wine, and liquor on the licensed premises.</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:</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 noon to 2 a.m. the following day.</text> </level> </level> <level label="2"> <text>The license holder may not sell beer, wine, or liquor for on–premises consumption:</text> <level label="i"> <text>from 2 a.m. to 6 a.m.; or</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>at a bar or counter on Sunday, from 6 a.m. to 2 a.m. the following day, unless the Sunday is December 24 or December 31.</text> </level> </level> </level> <level label="e"> <text>The annual license fee is $1,815.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="26-1003" title_number="26" title_name="Prince George's County" subtitle_number="10" subtitle_name="Licenses for Specific Types of Organizations and Venues"> <level label="a"> <text>There is a Class B–CC (convention center) beer, wine, and liquor license.</text> </level> <level label="b"> <text>The Board may issue the license only for use by a hotel that has:</text> <level label="1"> <text>at least 1,500 bedrooms;</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>at least three dining areas with facilities for preparing and serving regular meals;</text> </level> <level label="3"> <text>rooms for meetings, displays, banquets, balls, dancing, and live entertainment; and</text> </level> <level label="4"> <text>a bar and entertainment or dancing area commonly recognized as a nightclub.</text> </level> </level> <level label="c"> <level label="1"> <text>The license authorizes the license holder to sell beer, wine, and liquor:</text> <level label="i"> <text>for consumption throughout the licensed premises, both indoors and outdoors, including meeting and banquet rooms, patios, verandas, quays, and green spaces; and</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, from locked, prestocked private bars in individual guest rooms if the charges for the beer, wine, and liquor sold are indicated on the guest room bill.</text> </level> </level> <level label="2"> <text>The management of the establishment shall remove the bar key from a room that is rented to a guest under the age of 21 years.</text> </level> </level> <level label="d"> <text>The license authorizes dancing and live entertainment throughout the licensed premises.</text> </level> <level label="e"> <text>The total average daily receipts of the license holder from the rental of meeting rooms and bedrooms and the sale of food are required to exceed the average daily receipts of the license holder from the sale of beer, wine, and liquor.</text> </level> <level label="f"> <text>The license holder may serve beer, wine, and liquor on Monday through Sunday, from 6 a.m. to 3 a.m. the following day.</text> </level> <level label="g"> <text>The annual license fee is $22,000.</text> </level> <level label="h"> <text>This section does not preclude a license holder from having an interest in any other alcoholic beverages licenses in the county.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="26-1004" title_number="26" title_name="Prince George's County" subtitle_number="10" subtitle_name="Licenses for Specific Types of Organizations and Venues"> <level label="a"> <text>There is a Class C (country club) beer, wine, and liquor license.</text> </level> <level label="b"> <text>An application for the license shall be signed by at least one officer of the country club who is a resident, registered voter, and taxpayer.</text> </level> <level label="c"> <text>The Board may issue the license for use by a country club that:</text> <level label="1"> <level label="i"> <text>has at least 200 members paying dues of at least $75 per year per member; and</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>at the time of application for the license, maintains:</text> <level label="1"> <text>at least two tennis courts;</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>a swimming pool that is at least 30 by 80 feet; and</text> </level> <level label="3"> <text>at least 15 acres that are used in connection with the licensed premises; or</text> </level> </level> </level> <level label="2"> <level label="i"> <text>has at least 500 members who pay dues; and</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>has at least 15 acres that are used in connection with the licensed premises.</text> </level> </level> </level> <level label="d"> <text>The license authorizes the license holder to sell beer, wine, and liquor Monday through Sunday for on–premises consumption, excluding the grounds of the country club.</text> </level> <level label="e"> <text>The license holder may sell beer, wine, and liquor during the hours and days as set out for a Class C beer, wine, and liquor license under § 26–2004 of this title.</text> </level> <level label="f"> <text>The annual license fee is $1,100.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="26-1005" title_number="26" title_name="Prince George's County" subtitle_number="10" subtitle_name="Licenses for Specific Types of Organizations and Venues"> <level label="a"> <text>There is a Class C (country and golf club) beer, wine, and liquor license.</text> </level> <level label="b"> <text>An application for the license shall be signed by at least one officer of the country and golf club who is a resident, registered voter, and taxpayer of the county.</text> </level> <level label="c"> <text>The Board may issue the license for use by a country and golf club that:</text> <level label="1"> <level label="i"> <text>has at least 200 members paying dues of at least $75 per year per member; and</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>at the time of the application for the license, maintains:</text> <level label="1"> <text>at least two tennis courts;</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>a swimming pool that is at least 30 by 80 feet; and</text> </level> <level label="3"> <text>a regular or championship golf course of at least 9 holes; or</text> </level> </level> </level> <level label="2"> <level label="i"> <text>has at least 500 members who pay dues; and</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>at the time of the application for the license, maintains a regular or championship golf course of at least 18 holes.</text> </level> </level> </level> <level label="d"> <text>The license authorizes the license holder to sell beer, wine, and liquor:</text> <level label="1"> <text>from Monday to Saturday, to any customer of the club for on–premises or off–premises consumption; and</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>on Sunday, only to a member of the golf and country club and a guest of a member for on–premises consumption on the grounds of the club used in connection with the club.</text> </level> </level> <level label="e"> <text>The license holder may sell beer, wine, and liquor during the hours and days as set out for a Class C beer, wine, and liquor license under § 26–2004 of this title, except that restrictions against the sale of alcoholic beverages on Sunday do not apply.</text> </level> <level label="f"> <text>The annual license fee is $1,815.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="26-1006" title_number="26" title_name="Prince George's County" subtitle_number="10" subtitle_name="Licenses for Specific Types of Organizations and Venues"> <level label="a"> <text>There is a Class B–CI license.</text> </level> <level label="b"> <text>The Board may determine:</text> <level label="1"> <text>to whom the license shall be issued;</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>the number of licenses to be issued; and</text> </level> <level label="3"> <text>whether a person who already holds a license issued in the county may also have an interest in a Class B–CI license.</text> </level> </level> <level label="c"> <text>The Board may issue the license for the use of a country inn that:</text> <level label="1"> <text>accommodates the public;</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>is equipped with a dining room with facilities for preparing and serving regular meals;</text> </level> <level label="3"> <text>has average daily receipts from the sale of food that exceed the average daily receipts from the sale of alcoholic beverages; and</text> </level> <level label="4"> <text>is in a building that meets the requirements of subsections (e) and (f) of this section.</text> </level> </level> <level label="d"> <text>The license authorizes the license holder to sell alcoholic beverages for on–premises consumption.</text> </level> <level label="e"> <text>A country inn for which the license is issued shall be in a building that:</text> <level label="1"> <text>appears on the National Register of Historic Places;</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>has historic, cultural, or architectural significance because it:</text> <level label="i"> <level label="1"> <text>has character, interest, or value as part of the development, heritage, or cultural characteristics of the county, State, or nation;</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>is the site of a significant historic event;</text> </level> <level label="3"> <text>is identified with a person or a group of persons who influenced society;</text> </level> <level label="4"> <text>exemplifies the cultural, economic, industrial, social, political, or historical heritage of the community;</text> </level> <level label="5"> <text>embodies the distinctive characteristics of a type, period, or method of construction;</text> </level> <level label="6"> <text>represents an established and familiar visual feature of the neighborhood, community, or county due to its singular physical characteristic or landscape; and</text> </level> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>possesses high artistic values; or</text> </level> </level> <level label="3"> <level label="i"> <text>has been constructed or reconstructed on a site classified as a historic site in the historic sites and districts’ plan for the county;</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>exemplifies the cultural, economic, industrial, social, political, or historical heritage of the community;</text> </level> <level label="iii"> <text>embodies the distinctive characteristics of a type, period, or method of construction; and</text> </level> <level label="iv"> <text>possesses high artistic values.</text> </level> </level> </level> <level label="f"> <text>In addition to the requirements in subsection (d) of this section, a country inn shall meet the following requirements:</text> <level label="1"> <text>the exterior of the building shall give the appearance of appropriate age;</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>the grounds shall include appropriate landscaping, gardens, and appurtenances;</text> </level> <level label="3"> <text>except for restrooms, the interior of the building in all areas open to the public shall be decorated and furnished in the style appropriate to the period in which the building was constructed, or the period the building was constructed to exemplify, except that electric lighting may be used if the lighting fixtures are of a style compatible with the decor of the inn;</text> </level> <level label="4"> <text>the employees of the country inn who regularly and customarily are in view of patrons in the dining area shall be attired in clothing or costume appropriate to the period exemplified by the inn; and</text> </level> <level label="5"> <text>entertainment provided by the country inn shall exemplify the kind of entertainment typical of the period represented by the inn.</text> </level> </level> <level label="g"> <level label="1"> <text>A license holder may hold not more than two Class B–CI licenses.</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>The Board may issue not more than two Class B–CI licenses.</text> </level> </level> <level label="h"> <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 § 26–2004 of this title.</text> </level> <level label="i"> <text>The annual license fee is $2,365.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="26-1007" title_number="26" title_name="Prince George's County" subtitle_number="10" subtitle_name="Licenses for Specific Types of Organizations and Venues"> <level label="a"> <text>In this section, “drafthouse” means a theater where:</text> <level label="1"> <text>a motion picture is shown to the public; and</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>patrons can purchase food, beer, and wine to consume on the premises while watching the motion picture.</text> </level> </level> <level label="b"> <text>This section applies only in the City of Greenbelt.</text> </level> <level label="c"> <text>There is a Class B–DH (drafthouse) license.</text> </level> <level label="d"> <level label="1"> <text>The Board may issue the license for use in a drafthouse that:</text> <level label="i"> <text>has a minimum auditorium size of 3,500 square feet;</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>has a minimum investment of at least $150,000 in tangible property, including kitchen equipment, furniture, and interior improvements;</text> </level> <level label="iii"> <text>presents a family matinee every Saturday and holiday that the drafthouse is open for business;</text> </level> <level label="iv"> <text>intends to provide beer and wine at tables and seats in the drafthouse;</text> </level> <level label="v"> <text>does not have a bar other than a service bar; and</text> </level> <level label="vi"> <text>except as provided in subsection (f)(2) of this section, intends to make beer and wine available for purchase only before and during a motion picture and ends service at the end of the motion picture.</text> </level> </level> <level label="2"> <text>Before the Board may issue the license, the applicant shall obtain the Board’s written approval of the menu the drafthouse intends to offer, which shall include both hot and cold food.</text> </level> </level> <level label="e"> <level label="1"> <text>The license authorizes the license holder to sell beer and wine at retail in the drafthouse described in the license for on–premises consumption.</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>The license holder may not make alcoholic beverages available for purchase when showing a family matinee.</text> </level> </level> <level label="f"> <level label="1"> <text>Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, the license holder may sell beer and wine:</text> <level label="i"> <text>on Mondays through Fridays that are not holidays, from 11 a.m. to 1:30 a.m. the following day; and</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays, from 5 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. the following day.</text> </level> </level> <level label="2"> <text>If a family matinee continues after 5 p.m., the license holder may not sell beer or wine until 15 minutes following the end of the matinee.</text> </level> </level> <level label="g"> <text>The Board shall determine the number of licenses to be issued.</text> </level> <level label="h"> <level label="1"> <text>The annual license fee is $245.</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>The license fee established under paragraph (1) of this subsection shall be:</text> <level label="i"> <text>paid before the license is issued; and</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>distributed as provided under this article.</text> </level> </level> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="26-1008" title_number="26" title_name="Prince George's County" subtitle_number="10" subtitle_name="Licenses for Specific Types of Organizations and Venues"> <level label="a"> <text>There is a Class B/ECF (educational conference facility) beer, wine, and liquor license for the University College Center for Adult Education of the University of Maryland.</text> </level> <level label="b"> <text>The Board may issue the license to an individual who is:</text> <level label="1"> <text>authorized by the University College Center for Adult Education to:</text> <level label="i"> <text>act on its behalf;</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>assume all responsibility; and</text> </level> <level label="iii"> <text>be subject to all the penalties, conditions, and restrictions imposed on licenses; and</text> </level> </level> <level label="2"> <text>a resident and registered voter of the county.</text> </level> </level> <level label="c"> <text>The license authorizes the license holder to sell beer, wine, and liquor by the drink in the University College Center for Adult Education, from one or more outlets, for on–premises consumption to an individual authorized to use the Center.</text> </level> <level label="d"> <text>The policies of the University College Center for Adult Education that pertain to the sponsorship of events where alcoholic beverages may be sold shall be filed with the application.</text> </level> <level label="e"> <text>All profits from the sale of beer, wine, and liquor shall be deposited into the food services income fund.</text> </level> <level label="f"> <text>The Board shall adopt regulations concerning the manner of dispensing beer, wine, and liquor and the hours and days of sale set out for a Class B beer, wine, and liquor license under § 26–2004 of this title.</text> </level> <level label="g"> <text>The annual license fee is $5,175.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="26-1009" title_number="26" title_name="Prince George's County" subtitle_number="10" subtitle_name="Licenses for Specific Types of Organizations and Venues"> <level label="a"> <text>There is a Class B–ECF/DS (Education Conference Facility/Dining Service) beer, wine, and liquor license.</text> </level> <level label="b"> <text>The Board may issue the license to an individual who is:</text> <level label="1"> <level label="i"> <text>authorized by the University of Maryland, College Park Campus to:</text> <level label="1"> <text>act on its behalf under the license; and</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>be subject to the penalties, conditions, and restrictions under this title; and</text> </level> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>a resident and registered voter of the county; or</text> </level> </level> <level label="2"> <level label="i"> <text>authorized by the Prince George’s Community College Main Campus to:</text> <level label="1"> <text>act on its behalf under the license; and</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>be subject to the penalties, conditions, and restrictions under this title; and</text> </level> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>a resident and registered voter of the county.</text> </level> </level> </level> <level label="c"> <text>The Board may issue a license for use only on the University of Maryland, College Park Campus or the Prince George’s Community College Main Campus.</text> </level> <level label="d"> <level label="1"> <text>The license authorizes the license holder to sell beer, wine, and liquor for on–premises consumption from multiple designated outlets on:</text> <level label="i"> <text>the University’s campus only at University–related functions catered by the Department of Dining Services; or</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>the Community College’s campus only at Community College–related functions catered by the Prince George’s Community College Main Campus.</text> </level> </level> <level label="2"> <text>Beer, wine, and liquor purchased at a designated outlet are to be consumed in the confines of that outlet and may not be transported to another outlet.</text> </level> </level> <level label="e"> <text>All profits from the retail sale of beer, wine, and liquor shall be deposited in:</text> <level label="1"> <text>the Dining Services Income Fund of the University of Maryland; or</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>a designated auxiliary services fund of the Prince George’s Community College Main Campus.</text> </level> </level> <level label="f"> <text>The Board:</text> <level label="1"> <text>may regulate the manner in which beer, wine, and liquor are dispensed under the license;</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>before issuing the license, shall designate the exact campus locations for the outlets for the sale of beer, wine, and liquor;</text> </level> <level label="3"> <text>shall maintain a map and description of the designated outlets for verification on the renewal of the license; and</text> </level> <level label="4"> <text>shall require the Department of Dining Services of the University of Maryland, College Park Campus or the Prince George’s Community College Main Campus to report to the Board at least 5 days before a University–related or a Community College–related catered function at which beer, wine, or liquor is intended to be sold or served.</text> </level> </level> <level label="g"> <text>The license holder may sell beer, wine, and liquor during the hours and days as set out for a Class B beer, wine, and liquor license under § 26–2004 of this title.</text> </level> <level label="h"> <text>The annual license fee is $8,275.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="26-1009.1" title_number="26" title_name="Prince George's County" subtitle_number="10" subtitle_name="Licenses for Specific Types of Organizations and Venues"> <level label="a"> <level label="1"> <text>In this section the following words have the meanings indicated.</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>“Concessionaire” means a lessee, a sublessee, or any other operator of an establishment that:</text> <level label="i"> <text>engages in the daily sale of beer, wine, and liquor on its premises for consumption anywhere in an entertainment facility; and</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>operates a concession adjacent to but independent of the entertainment facility.</text> </level> </level> <level label="3"> <text>“Entertainment facility” means a facility that holds a license under Title 9, Subtitle 1A of the State Government Article.</text> </level> </level> <level label="b"> <text>There is an entertainment concessionaire license.</text> </level> <level label="c"> <level label="1"> <text>The Board may issue the license to a concessionaire operating in conjunction with an entertainment facility.</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>The license authorizes:</text> <level label="i"> <text>the license holder to sell beer, wine, and liquor by the glass or by the bottle on the premises of the concessionaire for consumption anywhere in the entertainment facility, including a hotel; and</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>the playing of music and dancing on the licensed premises.</text> </level> </level> <level label="3"> <text>Beer, wine, and liquor purchased under the license may be taken into and consumed anywhere in an entertainment facility, including a hotel.</text> </level> <level label="4"> <level label="i"> <text>The license authorizes the license holder to accept customer–earned credits for the service of food and alcoholic beverages in any location of the entertainment facility, including a hotel, that is not covered by an entertainment concessionaire license for consumption anywhere in the entertainment facility.</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>Beer, wine, and liquor served under subparagraph (i) of this paragraph may be taken and consumed anywhere in an entertainment facility, including a hotel.</text> </level> </level> <level label="5"> <text>The hours of sale for the license are the same as the hours of operation for a video lottery facility established under § 9–1A–23 of the State Government Article.</text> </level> <level label="6"> <text>Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the license authorizes the sale and consumption of alcoholic beverages under the license in a lounge that is no more than 2,000 square feet in which the holder of the license may serve and sell food.</text> </level> </level> <level label="d"> <text>A license holder is not required to obtain a Sunday sales license under this title to sell alcoholic beverages after 2 a.m. on Sunday.</text> </level> <level label="e"> <text>The license may not be counted as a Class B or Class H license for purposes of § 26–1601 of this title.</text> </level> <level label="f"> <text>A license holder that seeks to provide entertainment is not required to obtain a special entertainment permit under § 26–1103 of this title.</text> </level> <level label="g"> <text>A license holder that seeks to allow dancing is not required to obtain a local dance license issued by the county.</text> </level> <level label="h"> <level label="1"> <text>The annual fee for the license is $5,000.</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>The fee shall be paid on or before May 1 of each year to the Board.</text> </level> </level> <level label="i"> <text>Any penalty or other sanction that is imposed for a violation of a regulation of the Board on the licensed premises of the holder of an entertainment facility license under § 26–1009.2 of this subtitle shall apply to the holder of a concessionaire’s license that the Board determines to be responsible for the violation.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="26-1009.2" title_number="26" title_name="Prince George's County" subtitle_number="10" subtitle_name="Licenses for Specific Types of Organizations and Venues"> <level label="a"> <level label="1"> <text>In this section the following words have the meanings indicated.</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>“Concessionaire” has the meaning stated in § 26–1009.1 of this subtitle.</text> </level> <level label="3"> <text>“Entertainment facility” means a facility that holds a license under Title 9, Subtitle 1A of the State Government Article.</text> </level> </level> <level label="b"> <text>There is an entertainment facility license.</text> </level> <level label="c"> <level label="1"> <text>The Board may issue the license for the use of an entertainment facility that contains one or more food service facilities, bars, or lounges that are part of the operation of the entertainment facility.</text> </level> <level label="2"> <level label="i"> <text>The license shall be issued to an individual or entity that owns an entertainment facility and holds a license under Title 9, Subtitle 1A of the State Government Article.</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>An applicant for the license need not meet any location, voting, or residency requirements.</text> </level> </level> <level label="3"> <text>The license authorizes:</text> <level label="i"> <text>the license holder to sell beer, wine, and liquor by the glass or by the bottle in any location of the entertainment facility, including a hotel, that is not covered by an entertainment concessionaire license for consumption anywhere in the entertainment facility; and</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>the playing of music and dancing on the licensed premises.</text> </level> </level> <level label="4"> <text>Beer, wine, and liquor purchased under the license may be taken and consumed anywhere in an entertainment facility, including a hotel.</text> </level> <level label="5"> <level label="i"> <text>The license authorizes the license holder to accept customer–earned credits for the service of food and alcoholic beverages in any location of the entertainment facility, including a hotel, that is not covered by an entertainment concessionaire license for consumption anywhere in the entertainment facility.</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>Beer, wine, and liquor served under subparagraph (i) of this paragraph may be taken and consumed anywhere in an entertainment facility, including a hotel.</text> </level> </level> <level label="6"> <text>The hours of sale for the license are the same as the hours of operation for a video lottery facility established under § 9–1A–23 of the State Government Article.</text> </level> <level label="7"> <text>Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the license authorizes the sale and consumption of beer, wine, and liquor in a lounge that is no more than 2,000 square feet in which the holder of the license may serve and sell food.</text> </level> </level> <level label="d"> <text>A license holder is not required to obtain a Sunday sales license to sell alcoholic beverages after 2 a.m. on Sunday.</text> </level> <level label="e"> <text>The license may not be counted as a Class B or Class H license for purposes of § 26–1601 of this title.</text> </level> <level label="f"> <text>A license holder that seeks to provide entertainment is not required to obtain a special entertainment permit under § 26–1103 of this title.</text> </level> <level label="g"> <text>A license holder that seeks to allow dancing is not required to obtain a local dance license issued by the county.</text> </level> <level label="h"> <level label="1"> <text>The annual fee for the license is $22,000.</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>The fee shall be paid on or before May 1 of each year to the Board.</text> </level> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="26-1010" title_number="26" title_name="Prince George's County" subtitle_number="10" subtitle_name="Licenses for Specific Types of Organizations and Venues"> <level label="a"> <text>In this section, “Commission” means the Maryland–National Capital Park and Planning Commission.</text> </level> <level label="b"> <text>There is a Class B–ECR (Equestrian Center restaurant) beer, wine, and liquor license.</text> </level> <level label="c"> <text>The Board may issue the license to the Commission on the application and qualification of the Commission.</text> </level> <level label="d"> <text>The license authorizes the license holder to sell beer, wine, and liquor by the drink for on–premises consumption in the Commission’s Equestrian Center restaurant by the license holder or a private concessionaire under contract with the license holder to operate the licensed premises.</text> </level> <level label="e"> <text>Profit from the sale of beer, wine, and liquor by the license holder may be for the use of the Commission.</text> </level> <level label="f"> <text>The license holder may sell beer, wine, and liquor during the hours and days as set out for a Class B beer, wine, and liquor license under § 26–2004 of this title.</text> </level> <level label="g"> <text>The annual license fee is $2,420.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="26-1011" title_number="26" title_name="Prince George's County" subtitle_number="10" subtitle_name="Licenses for Specific Types of Organizations and Venues"> <level label="a"> <level label="1"> <text>In this section, “independent and nonprofit nationwide fraternal or sororal organization” means an organization whose membership is composed solely of graduate members of an independent and nonprofit nationwide fraternal or sororal organization.</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>“Independent and nonprofit nationwide fraternal or sororal organization” does not include:</text> <level label="i"> <text>a college or high school fraternity or sorority; or</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>any other fraternity or sorority, the membership of which is restricted in whole or in part to students of an educational institution or a professional school.</text> </level> </level> </level> <level label="b"> <text>There is a Class C (fraternal/sororal/service organization) beer, wine, and liquor license.</text> </level> <level label="c"> <text>The Board may issue the license for use by a local unit of a lodge or chapter of a nonprofit and nationwide fraternal, sororal, or service organization or an independent and nonprofit nationwide fraternal or sororal organization that:</text> <level label="1"> <text>is composed solely of inducted members;</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>was operating in the county before the license application was made;</text> </level> <level label="3"> <text>has at least 100 members paying dues of at least $5 per year per member; and</text> </level> <level label="4"> <text>owns or operates a home or clubhouse that is principally for the use of its members and guests when accompanied by members.</text> </level> </level> <level label="d"> <level label="1"> <text>The license authorizes the license holder to sell beer, wine, and liquor by the glass or by the bottle for on–premises consumption by a member or guest accompanied by a member.</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>The license holder may allow a person that has leased a private room or other area of the licensed premises for a private social gathering to bring beer, wine, and liquor onto the licensed premises for on–premises consumption.</text> </level> </level> <level label="e"> <text>The license holder may sell beer, wine, and liquor during the hours and days as set out for a Class C beer, wine, and liquor license under § 26–2004 of this title, except that restrictions on the sale of alcoholic beverages on Sunday do not apply.</text> </level> <level label="f"> <text>During a 1–year period, if a license holder is found guilty of two underage violations or two violations of purchasing beer, wine, or liquor, from a person other than a licensed wholesaler, or any combination of the two, the Board may suspend or revoke the license.</text> </level> <level label="g"> <text>The annual license fee is $910.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="26-1012" title_number="26" title_name="Prince George's County" subtitle_number="10" subtitle_name="Licenses for Specific Types of Organizations and Venues"> <level label="a"> <text>In this section, “Commission” means the Maryland–National Capital Park and Planning Commission.</text> </level> <level label="b"> <text>There is a Class B–GC (golf course) beer, wine, and liquor license for use on the licensed premises of a golf course in the county under the jurisdiction of the Commission.</text> </level> <level label="c"> <level label="1"> <text>The Board shall issue a license to each manager of a golf course of the Commission who applies and qualifies as a license holder.</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>A separate license is required for each golf course.</text> </level> </level> <level label="d"> <text>The license authorizes the license holder to sell beer, wine, and liquor from one or more outlets for on–premises consumption on the golf course.</text> </level> <level label="e"> <level label="1"> <text>Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, the hours and days of sale for beer, wine, and liquor are from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily, Monday through Sunday.</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>The Commission may:</text> <level label="i"> <text>reduce the hours of sale of beer, wine, and liquor; and</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>discontinue the sale of beer, wine, and liquor from Labor Day through Memorial Day.</text> </level> </level> </level> <level label="f"> <text>The annual license fee is $500.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="26-1013" title_number="26" title_name="Prince George's County" subtitle_number="10" subtitle_name="Licenses for Specific Types of Organizations and Venues"> <level label="a"> <text>There is a B–RT (racetrack) license.</text> </level> <level label="b"> <text>The license may be issued for:</text> <level label="1"> <text>an agricultural association, agricultural fair association, or other association authorized to conduct racing under Title 11 of the Business Regulation Article where restaurant facilities are available;</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>an authorized concessionaire of an association specified in item (1) of this subsection; or</text> </level> <level label="3"> <text>an organization, on a day other than a racing day, when the premises and facilities of an association specified in item (1) of this subsection are used for a limited time for:</text> <level label="i"> <text>a legitimate theatrical production;</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>a social reception; or</text> </level> <level label="iii"> <text>an entertainment event conducted by:</text> <level label="1"> <text>a club, a society, or an association;</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>a religious, fraternal, civic, war veterans, or charitable organization; or</text> </level> <level label="3"> <text>a hospital supporting organization.</text> </level> </level> </level> </level> <level label="c"> <text>The license authorizes the license holder to sell beer, wine, and liquor for on–premises consumption.</text> </level> <level label="d"> <text>To obtain the license, at least one officer of the applicant shall be a resident of the State.</text> </level> <level label="e"> <text>The license fee is $60 per day for each day the license is used.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="26-1013.1" title_number="26" title_name="Prince George's County" subtitle_number="10" subtitle_name="Licenses for Specific Types of Organizations and Venues"> <level label="a"> <text>In this section, “small event center” means a venue that operates on a per–event basis or on a limited schedule and does not maintain standard daily hours of operation.</text> </level> <level label="b"> <text>There is a Class B–SEC (small event center) beer, wine, and liquor license.</text> </level> <level label="c"> <text>The Board may issue the license for use in a small event center that has kitchen and dining facilities to accommodate between 75 and 110 individuals, inclusive.</text> </level> <level label="d"> <text>The license authorizes the license holder to sell beer, wine, and liquor for on–premises consumption to individuals attending an event at the small event center described in the license.</text> </level> <level label="e"> <text>The Board may not issue more than:</text> <level label="1"> <text>24 licenses in a license year; or</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>3 licenses to apply in each State legislative district in the county at any one time.</text> </level> </level> <level label="f"> <text>The small event center shall have:</text> <level label="1"> <text>for a small event center approved for or under construction, a minimum capital investment, not including the cost of land, buildings, or leasing, of $350,000 for small event center dining facilities and kitchen equipment;</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>for a small event center that is open to the public for events, a minimum appraised value, not including the cost of land, buildings, or leasing, of $350,000 for small event center dining facilities and kitchen equipment; and</text> </level> <level label="3"> <text>food available during the hours of operation for an event.</text> </level> </level> <level label="g"> <text>The license holder may sell beer, wine, and liquor during the hours and days as set out for a Class B beer, wine, and liquor license under § 26–2004 of this title, subject to county use and occupancy laws for hours of operation.</text> </level> <level label="h"> <text>The annual license fee is $3,500.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="26-1014" title_number="26" title_name="Prince George's County" subtitle_number="10" subtitle_name="Licenses for Specific Types of Organizations and Venues"> <level label="a"> <text>There is a Class B–Stadium (baseball stadium) beer, wine, and liquor license.</text> </level> <level label="b"> <text>The Board may issue the license to:</text> <level label="1"> <text>the Maryland–National Capital Park and Planning Commission; or</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>a private concessionaire that is under contract with the Commission.</text> </level> </level> <level label="c"> <text>The license authorizes the license holder to sell beer, wine, and liquor at retail to consumers for on–premises consumption in a baseball stadium owned or operated by the Maryland–National Capital Park and Planning Commission.</text> </level> <level label="d"> <text>Profit from the sale of beer, wine, or liquor made by a license holder may accrue to the use of the Commission or the concessionaire.</text> </level> <level label="e"> <text>The annual license fee is $2,420.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="26-1015" title_number="26" title_name="Prince George's County" subtitle_number="10" subtitle_name="Licenses for Specific Types of Organizations and Venues"> <level label="a"> <text>There is a Class B–Stadium (football stadium) beer, wine, and liquor license.</text> </level> <level label="b"> <level label="1"> <text>The license authorizes the license holder to sell beer, wine, and liquor by the drink and by the bottle, from one or more outlets, for on–premises consumption.</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>The license may be exercised only at a stadium located in Landover occupied by a National Football League franchise.</text> </level> </level> <level label="c"> <text>The annual license fee is $21,780.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="26-1016" title_number="26" title_name="Prince George's County" subtitle_number="10" subtitle_name="Licenses for Specific Types of Organizations and Venues"> <level label="a"> <text>In this section, “theme park” means an entertainment complex that includes roller coasters and other rides, shows, a water park, restaurants, and shops.</text> </level> <level label="b"> <text>There is a Class B–TP (theme park) beer, wine, and liquor license.</text> </level> <level label="c"> <text>The Board may issue the license for a theme park in Mitchellville to an applicant who files:</text> <level label="1"> <text>an application on a form that the Board provides; and</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>the policies of the theme park for the sponsorship of special events held when:</text> <level label="i"> <text>the theme park is closed to the public; and</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>beer, wine, and liquor are sold.</text> </level> </level> </level> <level label="d"> <text>The license authorizes the license holder to sell beer, wine, and liquor by the drink in the theme park, from one or more outlets, for on–premises consumption.</text> </level> <level label="e"> <text>The Board shall adopt regulations relating to the serving of beer, wine, and liquor and the hours and days of sale.</text> </level> <level label="f"> <text>The annual license fee is $4,290.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="26-1017" title_number="26" title_name="Prince George's County" subtitle_number="10" subtitle_name="Licenses for Specific Types of Organizations and Venues"> <level label="a"> <text>There is a Class C (veterans’ organization or club) beer, wine, and liquor license.</text> </level> <level label="b"> <text>The Board shall issue the license for use by a local unit of a nationwide nonprofit veterans’ organization or club that:</text> <level label="1"> <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="2"> <text>has a charter from a national veterans’ organization that was granted before the license application was made;</text> </level> <level label="3"> <text>has at least 100 members paying dues of at least $5 per year per member;</text> </level> <level label="4"> <text>operates only for its members and guests when accompanied by members; and</text> </level> <level label="5"> <text>meets in a clubhouse principally used for its members and guests when accompanied by members.</text> </level> </level> <level label="c"> <text>The license authorizes the license holder to sell beer, wine, and liquor by the glass or by the bottle at retail at the place described in the license for on–premises consumption.</text> </level> <level label="d"> <text>The license holder may sell beer, wine, and liquor during the hours and days as set out for a Class C beer, wine, and liquor license under § 26–2004 of this title.</text> </level> <level label="e"> <text>The annual license fee is $910.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="26-1018" title_number="26" title_name="Prince George's County" subtitle_number="10" subtitle_name="Licenses for Specific Types of Organizations and Venues"> <level label="a"> <text>There is a Class D (waterfront) beer and wine license.</text> </level> <level label="b"> <text>The Board may issue the license for use by an establishment in a waterfront entertainment retail complex, as defined in the county zoning ordinance.</text> </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 or off–premises consumption.</text> </level> <level label="d"> <text>The license holder may sell beer and wine for on–premises and off–premises consumption on Monday through Sunday from 9 a.m. to 2 a.m. the following day.</text> </level> <level label="e"> <text>The annual license fee is $660.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="26-1018.1" title_number="26" title_name="Prince George's County" subtitle_number="10" subtitle_name="Licenses for Specific Types of Organizations and Venues"> <level label="a"> <text>There is a Class B–WPL (waterfront pavilion) beer, wine, and liquor license.</text> </level> <level label="b"> <text>The Board may issue the license for use by an establishment in a waterfront entertainment retail complex, as defined in the county zoning ordinance, at a pavilion location that:</text> <level label="1"> <text>has premises consisting in part of an area within a fence surrounding a tent structure that is not intended to be relocated during the term of the license;</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>is equipped for dining or entertainment purposes; and</text> </level> <level label="3"> <text>has at least one area for food service or a full–service bar.</text> </level> </level> <level label="c"> <text>The license may not be issued for:</text> <level label="1"> <text>the area of grass or steps beginning at the Jumbotron through to, but not including, National Plaza Street; or</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>a location directly in front of and within 50 feet of the carousel entrance.</text> </level> </level> <level label="d"> <text>The license authorizes the license holder to sell beer, wine, and liquor at retail at the place described in the license for on–premises consumption.</text> </level> <level label="e"> <level label="1"> <text>The license authorizes live entertainment throughout the licensed premises.</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>Live entertainment may be conducted at any time during the hours of operation of the licensed premises.</text> </level> </level> <level label="f"> <text>The Board may issue not more than three licenses.</text> </level> <level label="g"> <level label="1"> <text>The term of a license may be at least 3 months and may not exceed 6 months.</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>The license holder may renew the license once for the same term as the original license.</text> </level> <level label="3"> <text>A license holder may hold not more than three licenses at the same time.</text> </level> </level> <level label="h"> <text>An individual license holder is not subject to any residency requirement under this title.</text> </level> <level label="i"> <text>The license holder may have an interest in other licenses elsewhere in the county.</text> </level> <level label="j"> <text>The license holder may sell beer, wine, and liquor during the hours and days as set out for a Class B–WPL (waterfront pavilion) beer, wine, and liquor license under § 26–2004 of this title.</text> </level> <level label="k"> <text>The monthly license fee is $500.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="26-1019" title_number="26" title_name="Prince George's County" subtitle_number="10" subtitle_name="Licenses for Specific Types of Organizations and Venues"> <level label="a"> <text>There is a Class C (yacht club) beer, wine, and liquor license.</text> </level> <level label="b"> <text>The application for the license shall be signed by at least one officer of the yacht club who is a resident, registered voter, and taxpayer of the county.</text> </level> <level label="c"> <text>The Board may issue the license for the use of a yacht club that:</text> <level label="1"> <text>has at least 50 members paying dues of at least $75 per year per member; and</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>at the time of application for the license, maintains:</text> <level label="i"> <text>a clubhouse with a seating capacity of at least 100;</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>slips or berths for at least 75 boats; and</text> </level> <level label="iii"> <text>at least 5 acres.</text> </level> </level> </level> <level label="d"> <text>The license authorizes the license holder to sell beer, wine, and liquor for on–premises consumption by a member of the yacht club or a guest when accompanied by a member.</text> </level> <level label="e"> <text>The license holder may sell beer, wine, and liquor during the hours and days as set out for a Class C beer, wine, and liquor license under § 26–2004 of this title.</text> </level> <level label="f"> <text>The license holder is not subject to the restrictions on the sale of beer, wine, and liquor on Sunday in § 26–2004(j)(2) of this title.</text> </level> <level label="g"> <text>The annual license fee is $1,575.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="26-1101" title_number="26" title_name="Prince George's County" subtitle_number="11" subtitle_name="Additional License Privileges"> <level label="a"> <text>The following sections of Title 4, Subtitle 11 (“Additional License Privileges”) of Division I of this article apply in the county without exception or variation:</text> <level label="1"> <text>§ 4–1102 (“Corkage — Consuming wine not purchased from license holder on licensed premises”); and</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>§ 4–1103 (“Removal of partially consumed bottle of wine from licensed premises”).</text> </level> </level> <level label="b"> <text>Section 4–1105 (“Refillable container permit — Wine”) of Division I of this article does not apply in the county.</text> </level> <level label="c"> <text>The following sections of Title 4, Subtitle 11 (“Additional License Privileges”) of Division I of this article apply in the county:</text> <level label="1"> <text>§ 4–1104 (“Refillable container permit — Draft beer”), subject to § 26–1102 of this subtitle; and</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>§ 4–1106 (“Nonrefillable container permit –– Draft beer”), subject to § 26–1102.1 of this subtitle.</text> </level> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="26-1102" title_number="26" title_name="Prince George's County" subtitle_number="11" subtitle_name="Additional License Privileges"> <level label="a"> <text>The Board may issue a refillable container permit for draft beer to a holder of a Class B beer, wine, and liquor license with off–sale privileges.</text> </level> <level label="b"> <text>An applicant for the permit shall complete the form that the Board provides.</text> </level> <level label="c"> <text>The hours of sale for the permit:</text> <level label="1"> <text>begin at the same time as those for the underlying license; and</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>end at midnight.</text> </level> </level> <level label="d"> <text>The Board shall adopt regulations to carry out this section.</text> </level> <level label="e"> <text>The Board shall set an annual permit fee.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="26-1102.1" title_number="26" title_name="Prince George's County" subtitle_number="11" subtitle_name="Additional License Privileges"> <level label="a"> <text>The Board may issue a nonrefillable container permit for draft beer to a holder of a Class B beer, wine, and liquor license with off–sale privileges.</text> </level> <level label="b"> <text>An applicant for the permit shall complete the form that the Board provides.</text> </level> <level label="c"> <text>The hours of sale for the permit:</text> <level label="1"> <text>begin at the same time as those for the underlying license; and</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>end at midnight.</text> </level> </level> <level label="d"> <text>The Board shall adopt regulations to carry out this section.</text> </level> <level label="e"> <level label="1"> <text>Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, the Board shall set an annual permit fee.</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="26-1103" title_number="26" title_name="Prince George's County" subtitle_number="11" subtitle_name="Additional License Privileges"> <level label="a"> <text>This section does not apply to a license holder that seeks to provide entertainment if:</text> <level label="1"> <text>the license of the license holder is issued under § 26–1003, § 26–1006, § 26–1008, § 26–1009, § 26–1010, § 26–1011, § 26–1014, § 26–1015, § 26–1016, § 26–1018.1, or § 26–1616(h) of this title; or</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>the license is a veterans or fraternal Class C license and the license holder provides entertainment that:</text> <level label="i"> <text>is under the direct supervision of the license holder;</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>is for adults, children, and families of the organization or the public; and</text> </level> <level label="iii"> <text>when offered, ends not later than midnight.</text> </level> </level> </level> <level label="b"> <text>There is an entertainment permit.</text> </level> <level label="c"> <text>The Board may issue the permit to a holder of a Class B (on–sale) license in accordance with this section.</text> </level> <level label="d"> <level label="1"> <level label="i"> <text>Subject to subparagraph (ii) of this paragraph, the permit authorizes the permit holder to impose a cover charge, offer facilities for patron dancing, and provide entertainment.</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>The permit holder shall comply with all requirements under county law, including zoning and use and occupancy laws.</text> </level> </level> <level label="2"> <text>The Board shall determine the number of days in a week that a permit holder may exercise the privileges of the permit.</text> </level> <level label="3"> <text>The permit is in effect from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. the following day.</text> </level> </level> <level label="e"> <text>Before being issued the permit, an applicant shall:</text> <level label="1"> <text>submit evidence to the satisfaction of the Board that:</text> <level label="i"> <text>the applicant holds a Class B (on–sale) license;</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>there are no unpaid taxes due from the applicant to the State, the county, or a municipal corporation; and</text> </level> <level label="iii"> <text>the applicant meets all other requirements for the permit; and</text> </level> </level> <level label="2"> <level label="i"> <text>develop a security plan to prevent the premises for which the permit is sought from posing a threat to the peace and safety of the surrounding area; and</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>submit the plan for review to the Board and the Chief of the County Police Department.</text> </level> </level> </level> <level label="f"> <level label="1"> <text>The Chief of the County Police Department may submit comments to the Board on the adequacy of the security plan within 30 days after receipt of the security plan.</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>The Board shall consider the comments, if any, of the Chief of the County Police Department and subsequently issue the permit, refuse to issue the permit, or condition the issuance of the permit on changes to the security plan.</text> </level> <level label="3"> <text>If the Board issues the permit with a security plan that the Chief of the County Police Department does not support, the Board shall specify in writing to the Chief of the County Police Department the reasons why the Board has determined that the security plan is adequate.</text> </level> </level> <level label="g"> <level label="1"> <text>Before issuing the permit, the Board shall hold a public hearing in accordance with the requirements for a public hearing on an application for a license under § 26–1511 of this title.</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>At the public hearing, the Board shall give the applicant, supporters of the applicant, and opponents of the applicant an opportunity to be heard.</text> </level> <level label="3"> <text>In making its determination whether to approve the application and issue the permit, the Board shall consider whether:</text> <level label="i"> <text>approval and issuance of the permit is necessary for the accommodation of the public;</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>the applicant is a fit person to receive the permit;</text> </level> <level label="iii"> <text>the applicant has made a material false statement in the application;</text> </level> <level label="iv"> <text>the applicant has committed any fraudulent act in connection with the application;</text> </level> <level label="v"> <text>the operation of the business, if the permit is issued, will unduly disturb the peace of the residents of the neighborhood where the place of business is located or to be located; and</text> </level> <level label="vi"> <text>there are any other reasons that justify the disapproval of the application or the refusal to issue the permit.</text> </level> </level> <level label="4"> <text>The Board shall hold a similar public hearing on receipt of a petition to:</text> <level label="i"> <text>revoke the permit; or</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>protest the renewal of the permit.</text> </level> </level> </level> <level label="h"> <text>The permit holder:</text> <level label="1"> <text>shall implement and follow the approved security plan described under subsection (e)(2) of this section at all times when the permit holder exercises the privileges of the permit;</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>when the privileges authorized by the permit are being exercised, may not allow an individual who is under the age of 21 years on the premises for which the permit is issued unless the individual is employed by or is an immediate family member of the permit holder; and</text> </level> <level label="3"> <text>may employ sworn security personnel as part of the security plan described under subsection (e)(2) of this section if the sworn security personnel have full police powers in the jurisdiction where the premises of the permit holder is located.</text> </level> </level> <level label="i"> <text>The Board at any time may prohibit, condition, or restrict the type of entertainment offered by a permit holder, including lewd, exotic, loud, or raucous entertainment, if after a hearing the Board determines that the entertainment:</text> <level label="1"> <text>adversely impacts or unduly disturbs the community; and</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>is not conducive to the peace, health, welfare, or safety of the residents of the county.</text> </level> </level> <level label="j"> <level label="1"> <text>Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, the Board may immediately suspend the permit if the Board reasonably believes that the permit holder:</text> <level label="i"> <text>violated this section; or</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>is not in compliance with a county zoning property standard or use and occupancy requirement.</text> </level> </level> <level label="2"> <text>If the Board immediately suspends a permit, the Board shall:</text> <level label="i"> <text>give the permit holder notice of the suspension and a hearing on the suspension at which the permit holder may be heard and present evidence; and</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>hold the hearing within 30 days after the suspension is imposed.</text> </level> </level> </level> <level label="k"> <level label="1"> <text>At the hearing, the Board shall determine:</text> <level label="i"> <text>whether the permit holder violated this section or other law; and</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>if a violation occurred, what penalty to impose among those listed in paragraphs (2) and (3) of this subsection.</text> </level> </level> <level label="2"> <text>Subject to paragraph (3) of this subsection, if the Board finds that a person has violated this section or any other law, the Board:</text> <level label="i"> <text>may revoke or continue the suspension of the permit; and</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>shall impose on the person a penalty of:</text> <level label="1"> <text>for a first offense, at least $1,000 but not more than $12,500; and</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>for each subsequent offense, at least $5,000.</text> </level> </level> </level> <level label="3"> <text>The Board:</text> <level label="i"> <text>shall revoke the permit of a person who the Board determines violated this section or any other law twice in 24 months; and</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>may not consider an application from the person for a new permit or an application for a new permit for the premises that was the subject of the revocation until at least 12 months after the order of revocation is issued.</text> </level> </level> <level label="4"> <text>If the Board determines that the permit holder did not violate this section, the Board shall immediately reinstate the permit.</text> </level> </level> <level label="l"> <level label="1"> <text>The circuit court may issue a temporary restraining order to immediately close to the public the entire operation of the premises if the county establishes that:</text> <level label="i"> <text>the security plan described under subsection (e)(2) of this section has not been implemented; and</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>the public health, safety, or welfare requires emergency action.</text> </level> </level> <level label="2"> <text>On issuance of a temporary restraining order under paragraph (1) of this subsection, the county shall give the permit holder written notice of and reasons for the closure.</text> </level> <level label="3"> <text>The permit holder promptly shall be given an opportunity for a hearing in circuit court on the granting of the temporary restraining order in accordance with Title 15, Chapter 500 of the Maryland Rules.</text> </level> </level> <level label="m"> <text>The Board shall adopt regulations to carry out this section.</text> </level> <level label="n"> <text>The annual fee for the permit is $1,500, which is in addition to the annual fee for the Class B license.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="26-1103.1" title_number="26" title_name="Prince George's County" subtitle_number="11" subtitle_name="Additional License Privileges"> <level label="a"> <text>There is a family entertainment permit.</text> </level> <level label="b"> <text>The Board may issue the permit to a holder of a Class B (on–sale) license in accordance with this section if the Board determines that:</text> <level label="1"> <text>the license holder’s business provides family entertainment;</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>the room in which the entertainment is to be provided has a seating capacity of not more than 110 individuals;</text> </level> <level label="3"> <text>the establishment will allow underage persons to view the entertainment and will not offer entertainment for adults only;</text> </level> <level label="4"> <text>the average daily receipts from the sale of food will be at least 60% of the total daily receipts from the sale of food and drink in the establishment;</text> </level> <level label="5"> <text>the establishment will offer the same menu, including appetizers, main courses, and desserts, throughout the establishment and during the time when the entertainment is provided; and</text> </level> <level label="6"> <text>the prices for food and drink in the room where the entertainment is to be provided will not vary from the prices for food and drink offered elsewhere in the establishment.</text> </level> </level> <level label="c"> <level label="1"> <text>Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, the permit authorizes the permit holder to impose a cover charge and provide entertainment.</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>The permit holder shall comply with all requirements under county law, including zoning and use and occupancy laws.</text> </level> </level> <level label="d"> <level label="1"> <text>The Board shall determine:</text> <level label="i"> <text>the number of days in a week that a permit holder may exercise the privileges of the permit; and</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, the hours that the permit may be in effect.</text> </level> </level> <level label="2"> <text>Entertainment may not be provided later than midnight.</text> </level> </level> <level label="e"> <text>The holder of the permit shall be subject to § 26–1103(e) through (h)(1) and (h)(3) through (l) of this subtitle.</text> </level> <level label="f"> <text>The Board shall adopt regulations to carry out this section.</text> </level> <level label="g"> <text>The annual fee for the permit is $250, which is in addition to the annual fee for the Class B license.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="26-1104" title_number="26" title_name="Prince George's County" subtitle_number="11" subtitle_name="Additional License Privileges"> <level label="a"> <text>There is a Sunday off–sale permit.</text> </level> <level label="b"> <level label="1"> <text>Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, the Board may issue the permit to the holder of:</text> <level label="i"> <text>any Class A license; or</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>any Class B license with an off–sale privilege.</text> </level> </level> <level label="2"> <text>The Board may not issue a Sunday off–sale permit to a license holder that the Board finds to have sold liquor on Sunday without a Sunday off–sale permit.</text> </level> </level> <level label="c"> <text>The permit authorizes the holder to sell alcoholic beverages for off–premises consumption on Sunday from 8 a.m. to midnight.</text> </level> <level label="d"> <level label="1"> <text>Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, an applicant for the permit shall commit in the application to spending a minimum of $50,000 to rehabilitate and renovate the interior or exterior of the licensed premises within 1 year after the permit is issued.</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>The Board shall waive the spending requirement for a holder of a Class B beer, wine, and liquor license with an off–sale privilege that acquired the license on or after January 1, 2016, if the holder can show through receipts that a minimum of $50,000 was spent to rehabilitate and renovate the interior or exterior of the licensed premises within the 3–year period immediately preceding the submission of the application.</text> </level> <level label="3"> <text>The Board shall revoke the permit and impose a fine on the permit holder not exceeding $5,000 if:</text> <level label="i"> <text>the Board did not waive the spending requirement under paragraph (2) of this subsection; and</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>the permit holder fails to spend the money as required, evidenced by receipts for work done and inspections of the licensed premises.</text> </level> </level> </level> <level label="e"> <text>If the permit is issued to the holder of a Class B license with an off–sale privilege, the holder need not comply with any restaurant or food requirement.</text> </level> <level label="f"> <text>The Board shall adopt regulations to implement the spending requirements under subsection (d) of this section.</text> </level> <level label="g"> <level label="1"> <text>The application fee for the permit is $750.</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>The annual fees for the permit are:</text> <level label="i"> <text>$2,590 for the holder of a Class A license; and</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>$1,080 for the holder of a Class B license with an off–sale privilege.</text> </level> </level> <level label="3"> <text>The fees listed in paragraphs (1) and (2) of this subsection are in addition to the annual fee for the Class A license or Class B license to which it is attached.</text> </level> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="26-1201" title_number="26" title_name="Prince George's County" subtitle_number="12" subtitle_name="Caterer's Licenses"> <level label="a"> <text>There is a Class BCE (on–sale) beer, wine, and liquor license.</text> </level> <level label="b"> <level label="1"> <text>The Board may issue the license for use by a catering establishment.</text> </level> <level label="2"> <level label="i"> <text>Subject to subparagraph (ii) of this paragraph, the Board shall adopt regulations that define a catering establishment.</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>The regulations adopted by the Board shall require a catering establishment to have:</text> <level label="1"> <text>a minimum capital investment of $1,000,000 for dining room facilities and kitchen equipment, excluding the cost of land, buildings, or a lease; and</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>a minimum seating capacity of 150 individuals.</text> </level> </level> </level> <level label="3"> <text>The license authorizes the license holder to provide beer, wine, and liquor for on–premises consumption by participants of catered events only.</text> </level> </level> <level label="c"> <text>The license holder shall serve food with the beer, wine, and liquor.</text> </level> <level label="d"> <text>The annual license fee is $4,480.</text> </level> <level label="e"> <text>The Board shall adopt regulations specifying the hours and days of sale.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="26-1301" title_number="26" title_name="Prince George's County" subtitle_number="13" subtitle_name="Temporary Licenses"> <level label="a"> <text>The following sections of Title 4, Subtitle 12 (“Temporary Licenses”) of Division I of this article apply in the county without exception or variation:</text> <level label="1"> <text>§ 4–1202 (“Per diem licenses”);</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>§ 4–1203 (“Class C per diem beer and Class C per diem beer and wine licenses”);</text> </level> <level label="3"> <text>§ 4–1206 (“License to dispose of stock”);</text> </level> <level label="4"> <text>§ 4–1207 (“Temporary move of licensed premises”);</text> </level> <level label="5"> <text>§ 4–1208 (“Hours and days of sale”); and</text> </level> <level label="6"> <text>§ 4–1209 (“Wine permit for fund–raising event”).</text> </level> </level> <level label="b"> <text>Section 4–1205 (“License fees”) of Division I of this article does not apply in the county and is superseded by § 26–1314 of this subtitle.</text> </level> <level label="c"> <text>Section 4–1204 (“Class C per diem beer, wine, and liquor license”) of Division I of this article applies in the county, subject to §§ 26–1311 and 26–1313 of this subtitle.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="26-1304" title_number="26" title_name="Prince George's County" subtitle_number="13" subtitle_name="Temporary Licenses"> <level label="a"> <text>There is a wine festival license.</text> </level> <level label="b"> <text>The Board may issue the license to a holder of a retail license, Class 3 winery license, or Class 4 limited winery license.</text> </level> <level label="c"> <text>The license authorizes the license holder to display and sell wine that is:</text> <level label="1"> <text>manufactured and processed in any state; and</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>distributed in the State when the license application is filed.</text> </level> </level> <level label="d"> <text>A license holder shall display and sell wine:</text> <level label="1"> <text>for on– and off–premises consumption; and</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>during the hours and days designated for the wine festival.</text> </level> </level> <level label="e"> <level label="1"> <text>The Board shall:</text> <level label="i"> <text>choose the location for the wine festival that is not already licensed; and</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>ensure that the primary focus of the wine festival is the promotion of Maryland wine.</text> </level> </level> <level label="2"> <text>Subject to paragraph (3) of this subsection, each year the Board may choose the weekends, Friday through Sunday, inclusive, for the wine festivals.</text> </level> <level label="3"> <text>The weekends chosen for wine festivals may not:</text> <level label="i"> <text>be within 14 days before or after the dates chosen for the Maryland Wine Festival in Carroll County; or</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>conflict with the dates chosen for the:</text> <level label="1"> <text>Anne Arundel County Beer and Wine Festival;</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>Calvert County Wine Festival;</text> </level> <level label="3"> <text>Charles County Beer and Wine Festival; or</text> </level> <level label="4"> <text>Howard County Wine Festival.</text> </level> </level> </level> </level> <level label="f"> <text>The license holder may hold another license of a different class or nature.</text> </level> <level label="g"> <text>Wine displayed and sold shall be:</text> <level label="1"> <text>invoiced to the license holder by a licensed wholesaler, Class 3 winery, or Class 4 limited winery; and</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>delivered to the wine festival from the licensed premises of the wholesaler, Class 3 winery, or Class 4 limited winery.</text> </level> </level> <level label="h"> <text>A holder of a wholesale, Class 3 winery, or Class 4 limited winery license may enter into an agreement with the license holder to:</text> <level label="1"> <text>deliver wine not earlier than 2 days before the effective date of the license; and</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>accept returns not later than 2 days after the expiration date of the license.</text> </level> </level> <level label="i"> <text>The Board may set the license fee.</text> </level> <level label="j"> <text>The Board shall adopt regulations to carry out this section.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="26-1305" title_number="26" title_name="Prince George's County" subtitle_number="13" subtitle_name="Temporary Licenses"> <level label="a"> <text>There is a beer tasting license.</text> </level> <level label="b"> <text>The Board may issue the license to a holder of a beer (B) license, a beer and wine (BW) license, or a beer, wine, and liquor (BWL) license.</text> </level> <level label="c"> <text>The license authorizes the holder to allow the consumption of beer for tasting.</text> </level> <level label="d"> <text>A license holder may serve a quantity of not more than 3 ounces from each offering of beer to an individual.</text> </level> <level label="e"> <level label="1"> <text>In addition to the cost of the beer and wine license or beer, wine, and liquor license, the annual license fee is $120.</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>In addition to the cost of a beer license, the annual license fee is $110.</text> </level> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="26-1306" title_number="26" title_name="Prince George's County" subtitle_number="13" subtitle_name="Temporary Licenses"> <level label="a"> <text>There is a wine tasting license.</text> </level> <level label="b"> <text>The Board may issue the license to a holder of a beer and wine (BW) license or a beer, wine, and liquor (BWL) license.</text> </level> <level label="c"> <text>The license authorizes the holder to allow the consumption of wine containing not more than 15.5% of alcohol by volume for tasting.</text> </level> <level label="d"> <text>A license holder may serve a quantity of not more than 1 ounce from each offering of wine to an individual.</text> </level> <level label="e"> <text>In addition to the cost of the beer and wine license or beer, wine, and liquor license, the annual license fee is $120.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="26-1307" title_number="26" title_name="Prince George's County" subtitle_number="13" subtitle_name="Temporary Licenses"> <level label="a"> <text>There is a beer and wine tasting license.</text> </level> <level label="b"> <text>The Board may issue the license to a holder of a beer and wine (BW) license or a beer, wine, and liquor (BWL) license.</text> </level> <level label="c"> <text>The license authorizes the holder to allow, for tasting, the consumption of:</text> <level label="1"> <text>beer; or</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>wine containing not more than 15.5% of alcohol by volume.</text> </level> </level> <level label="d"> <text>A license holder may serve to an individual a quantity of not more than:</text> <level label="1"> <text>1 ounce from each offering of wine; or</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>3 ounces from each offering of beer.</text> </level> </level> <level label="e"> <text>The Board shall set the annual license fee.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="26-1308" title_number="26" title_name="Prince George's County" subtitle_number="13" subtitle_name="Temporary Licenses"> <level label="a"> <text>There is a beer, wine, and liquor tasting (BWLT) license.</text> </level> <level label="b"> <text>The Board may issue the license to a holder of a beer, wine, and liquor license.</text> </level> <level label="c"> <text>The license authorizes the holder to allow the consumption of beer, wine, and liquor for tasting.</text> </level> <level label="d"> <text>A license holder may serve to an individual a quantity of not more than:</text> <level label="1"> <level label="0"> <text>5 ounce of liquor from each offering and 1.5 ounces from all offerings of liquor in a day;</text> </level> </level> <level label="2"> <text>1 ounce from each offering of wine; and</text> </level> <level label="3"> <text>3 ounces from each offering of beer.</text> </level> </level> <level label="e"> <text>The Board shall set the annual license fee.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="26-1309" title_number="26" title_name="Prince George's County" subtitle_number="13" subtitle_name="Temporary Licenses" /> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="26-1311" title_number="26" title_name="Prince George's County" subtitle_number="13" subtitle_name="Temporary Licenses"> <level label="a"> <text>When the Board issues a Class C per diem beer, wine, and liquor license, the Board shall provide notice of the event for which the license is issued to:</text> <level label="1"> <text>the County Police Chief;</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>the County Fire Chief;</text> </level> <level label="3"> <text>the director of the Department of Permitting, Inspections, and Enforcement; and</text> </level> <level label="4"> <text>if applicable, the chief administrative officer of the municipality in which the event is to be held.</text> </level> </level> <level label="b"> <text>The notice shall include the time, place, and expected size of the event.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="26-1312" title_number="26" title_name="Prince George's County" subtitle_number="13" subtitle_name="Temporary Licenses"> <level label="a"> <text>There is a Class D per diem beer and wine license.</text> </level> <level label="b"> <level label="1"> <text>The Board may issue the license:</text> <level label="i"> <text>to an individual; or</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>on behalf of an entity that holds an event in the property of a conceptual site plan, subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection.</text> </level> </level> <level label="2"> <text>At least part of the property of the conceptual site plan shall include a waterfront entertainment retail complex as defined under the county zoning ordinance.</text> </level> </level> <level label="c"> <level label="1"> <text>Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, a license holder may display and sell beer and wine at retail for on–premises and off–premises consumption during the hours and days designated for the event for which the license was issued.</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>The Board may not issue the license for a period longer than 7 consecutive days.</text> </level> </level> <level label="d"> <text>A license holder may hold another alcoholic beverages license of a different class or nature.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="26-1313" title_number="26" title_name="Prince George's County" subtitle_number="13" subtitle_name="Temporary Licenses"> <level label="a"> <text>There is a Class C (3–day) beer, wine, and liquor license.</text> </level> <level label="b"> <text>The Board may issue the license to a nonprofit organization that is exempt from taxation under § 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.</text> </level> <level label="c"> <text>The Board may not issue a license to an organization:</text> <level label="1"> <text>for more than 3 consecutive days in a single calendar year; or</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>in 2 consecutive years.</text> </level> </level> <level label="d"> <text>A license holder may sell beer, wine, or liquor at National Harbor for on– and off–premises consumption.</text> </level> <level label="e"> <level label="1"> <text>A license holder may purchase beer, wine, or liquor only from a licensed wholesaler.</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>A licensed wholesaler may donate alcoholic beverages to the license holder.</text> </level> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="26-1314" title_number="26" title_name="Prince George's County" subtitle_number="13" subtitle_name="Temporary Licenses"> <level label="a"> <level label="1"> <text>Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, for a Class C per diem beer license and a Class C per diem beer and wine license, the fee is $75 per day.</text> </level> <level label="2"> <level label="i"> <text>For a club holding a gaming event, the fee is $100 per day.</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>The fee under this paragraph shall be:</text> <level label="1"> <text>paid by the club; and</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>considered as part of the license fee of the club.</text> </level> </level> </level> <level label="3"> <text>For a Class D (3–day) beer and wine license, the fee is $100 per day.</text> </level> </level> <level label="b"> <level label="1"> <text>Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, for a Class C per diem beer, wine, and liquor license, the fee is $200 per day.</text> </level> <level label="2"> <level label="i"> <text>For a club holding a gaming event, the fee is $150 per day.</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>The fee under this paragraph shall be:</text> <level label="1"> <text>paid by the club; and</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>considered as part of the license fee of the club.</text> </level> </level> </level> <level label="3"> <text>For a Class C (3–day) beer, wine, and liquor license, the fee is $200 per day.</text> </level> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="26-1401" title_number="26" title_name="Prince George's County" subtitle_number="14" subtitle_name="Applications for Licenses"> <level label="a"> <text>The following sections of Title 4, Subtitle 1 (“Applications for Local Licenses”) of Division I of this article apply in the county without exception or variation:</text> <level label="1"> <text>§ 4–102 (“Applications to be filed with local licensing board”);</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>§ 4–106 (“Payment of notice expenses”);</text> </level> <level label="3"> <text>§ 4–108 (“Application form required by Comptroller”);</text> </level> <level label="4"> <text>§ 4–111 (“Payment of license fees”);</text> </level> <level label="5"> <text>§ 4–112 (“Disposition of license fees”); and</text> </level> <level label="6"> <text>§ 4–114 (“Fees for licenses issued for less than 1 year”).</text> </level> </level> <level label="b"> <text>The following sections of Title 4, Subtitle 1 (“Applications for Local Licenses”) of Division I of this article do not apply in the county:</text> <level label="1"> <text>§ 4–103 (“Application on behalf of partnership”), which is superseded by § 26–1405 of this subtitle;</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>§ 4–104 (“Application on behalf of corporation or club”), which is superseded by § 26–1406 of this subtitle;</text> </level> <level label="3"> <text>§ 4–105 (“Application on behalf of limited liability company”), which is superseded by § 26–1406 of this subtitle;</text> </level> <level label="4"> <text>§ 4–110 (“Required information on application — Petition of support”); and</text> </level> <level label="5"> <text>§ 4–113 (“Refund of license fees”), which is superseded by § 26–1410 of this subtitle.</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”), subject to §§ 26–1403 and 26–1404 of this subtitle; and</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>§ 4–109 (“Required information on application — In general”):</text> <level label="i"> <text>in addition to § 26–1408 of this subtitle; and</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>subject to § 26–1407 of this subtitle.</text> </level> </level> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="26-1402" title_number="26" title_name="Prince George's County" subtitle_number="14" subtitle_name="Applications for Licenses"> <level label="a"> <text>The Board may not consider an application for a license to be prima facie evidence that the applicant is entitled to the license.</text> </level> <level label="b"> <text>The burden of proof is on the applicant to show to the Board that the issuance of a license to the applicant is necessary for the accommodation of the public at the premises applied for.</text> </level> <level label="c"> <text>The limitations on licenses specified in § 26–1601 of this title may not be construed as the number of licenses the Board is obligated to issue.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="26-1403" title_number="26" title_name="Prince George's County" subtitle_number="14" subtitle_name="Applications for Licenses"> <text>The Board may obtain criminal history record information on license applicants and their agents from the county police.</text> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="26-1404" title_number="26" title_name="Prince George's 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 or § 26–1403 of this subtitle on completion of its necessary use.</text> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="26-1405" title_number="26" title_name="Prince George's County" subtitle_number="14" subtitle_name="Applications for Licenses"> <level label="a"> <text>This section does not apply to:</text> <level label="1"> <text>a racetrack license;</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>a Class BLX license;</text> </level> <level label="3"> <text>an arena license;</text> </level> <level label="4"> <text>a Class BCE (catering) license;</text> </level> <level label="5"> <text>a Class B–CC (convention center) license;</text> </level> <level label="6"> <text>a Class B/ECF (educational conference facility) license;</text> </level> <level label="7"> <text>the issuance, renewal, or transfer of Class B–DD (development district) licenses; or</text> </level> <level label="8"> <text>a business whose stock or interest is authorized for sale by the United States Securities and Exchange Commission.</text> </level> </level> <level label="b"> <level label="1"> <text>An application for a license for a proprietorship shall state the name and address of the proprietorship and the name and address of the applicant.</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>An application for a license for a partnership shall:</text> <level label="i"> <text>be made by and the license issued to each partner as an individual; and</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>state the name and address of the partnership and the names and addresses of each applicant.</text> </level> </level> </level> <level label="c"> <level label="1"> <text>This subsection does not apply to a Class B–Stadium (baseball stadium) beer, wine, and liquor license, a 7–day Class B–ECR on–sale beer, wine, and liquor license, or a Class B–WPL (waterfront pavilion) beer, wine, and liquor license.</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>To be eligible to receive a license, a partner shall:</text> <level label="i"> <text>be a resident of the State at the time the application is filed and continue to be a resident as long as the license is in effect; and</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>be a registered voter of the State.</text> </level> </level> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="26-1406" title_number="26" title_name="Prince George's County" subtitle_number="14" subtitle_name="Applications for Licenses"> <level label="a"> <text>This section does not apply to:</text> <level label="1"> <text>a racetrack license;</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>a Class BLX license;</text> </level> <level label="3"> <text>an arena license;</text> </level> <level label="4"> <text>a Class BCE (catering) license;</text> </level> <level label="5"> <text>a Class B–CC (convention center) license;</text> </level> <level label="6"> <text>a Class B/ECF (educational conference facility) license;</text> </level> <level label="7"> <text>the issuance, renewal, or transfer of Class B–DD (development district) licenses; or</text> </level> <level label="8"> <text>a business whose stock or interest is authorized for sale by the United States Securities and Exchange Commission.</text> </level> </level> <level label="b"> <level label="1"> <text>An application for a license on behalf of a corporation, an incorporated or unincorporated club, or a limited liability company shall be made by and the license issued to three officers of the corporation or club or three authorized persons of the limited liability company, as individuals.</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>An application for a license shall:</text> <level label="i"> <text>state the name and address of each officer of the corporation or club or authorized person of the limited liability company;</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>state the name and address of the corporation, club, or limited liability company; and</text> </level> <level label="iii"> <text>be signed by:</text> <level label="1"> <text>the president or vice president of the corporation or club; or</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>three officers or authorized persons to whom the licenses are to be issued.</text> </level> </level> </level> <level label="3"> <text>If a corporation or club has fewer than three officers or directors or a limited liability company has fewer than three authorized persons, each officer, director, or authorized person shall apply for a license.</text> </level> </level> <level label="c"> <level label="1"> <text>This subsection does not apply to a Class B–Stadium (baseball stadium) beer, wine, and liquor license, a 7–day Class B–ECR on–sale beer, wine, and liquor license, or a Class B–WPL (waterfront pavilion) beer, wine, and liquor license.</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>To be eligible to receive a license, an applicant shall:</text> <level label="i"> <text>be a resident of the State at the time the application is filed and continue to be a resident as long as the license is in effect; and</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>be a registered voter of the State.</text> </level> </level> </level> <level label="d"> <level label="1"> <text>A license may not be issued, renewed, or transferred to an individual applying for a license for a corporation, an unincorporated association, or a limited liability company, unless residents of the State own:</text> <level label="i"> <text>25% of the total issued capital stock of the corporation or unincorporated association; or</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>25% of the interest in the limited liability company.</text> </level> </level> <level label="2"> <text>If a close corporation does not have officers or directors:</text> <level label="i"> <text>at least 25% of the stock shall be held by residents of the State;</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>there shall be an affirmative vote of the majority stockholders;</text> </level> <level label="iii"> <text>at least one stockholder shall apply for the license as provided in this section; and</text> </level> <level label="iv"> <text>each year, the applicants or corporation shall submit to the Board a sworn statement that includes the name and address of each stockholder of the corporation and the number of shares that each stockholder owns and has a right to vote at a stockholders meeting.</text> </level> </level> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="26-1407" title_number="26" title_name="Prince George's County" subtitle_number="14" subtitle_name="Applications for Licenses"> <text>An applicant for a license in the county shall include on the application:</text> <level label="1"> <text>a statement whether the applicant is a natural–born or naturalized citizen; or</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>if the applicant is not a citizen of the United States:</text> <level label="i"> <text>a statement that the applicant’s immigration status is in accordance with federal law; and</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>evidence to verify the immigration status of the applicant.</text> </level> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="26-1408" title_number="26" title_name="Prince George's County" subtitle_number="14" subtitle_name="Applications for Licenses"> <text>In addition to the statement required under § 4–109(a)(9) of this article, an applicant for a license shall include a signed statement that if the application is made on behalf of a corporation, that neither the applicant nor any of the stockholders of the corporation have been convicted of a felony. </text> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="26-1409" title_number="26" title_name="Prince George's County" subtitle_number="14" subtitle_name="Applications for Licenses"> <level label="a"> <text>The Board shall charge an application fee for a new license.</text> </level> <level label="b"> <text>The application fee does not apply to the renewal or transfer of a license for the same premises.</text> </level> <level label="c"> <text>The application fee is $300 and in addition to any other fee required for a license.</text> </level> <level label="d"> <text>The application fee may not be refunded whether the license is issued or denied.</text> </level> <level label="e"> <text>The Board shall use the application fee to cover its expenses.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="26-1410" title_number="26" title_name="Prince George's County" subtitle_number="14" subtitle_name="Applications for Licenses"> <level label="a"> <text>Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, a refund of any part of a license fee is not allowed.</text> </level> <level label="b"> <level label="1"> <text>A license fee refund may be made on the death of the license holder before the license expires.</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>A personal representative may apply for a refund.</text> </level> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="26-1501" title_number="26" title_name="Prince George's County" subtitle_number="15" subtitle_name="Issuance or Denial of Licenses"> <level label="a"> <text>Section 4–207 (“Licenses issued to minors”) of Division I of this article applies in the county without exception or variation.</text> </level> <level label="b"> <text>The following sections of Title 4, Subtitle 2 (“Issuance or Denial of License Applications”) do not apply in the county:</text> <level label="1"> <text>§ 4–206 (“Limitations on retail floor space”) and is superseded by § 26–1504 of this subtitle;</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>§�4–210�(“Approval or denial of license application”) and is superseded by § 26–1513 of this subtitle; and</text> </level> <level label="3"> <text>§�4–214�(“Waiting periods after denial of license applications”) and is superseded by § 26–1516 of this subtitle.</text> </level> </level> <level label="c"> <text>The following sections of Title 4, Subtitle 2 (“Issuance or Denial of Local Licenses”) of Division I of this article apply in the county:</text> <level label="1"> <text>§�4–202�(“Authority of local licensing boards”), in addition to §§ 26–1502 and 26–1503 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 § 26–1505 of this subtitle and Subtitle 13, Part III and Subtitle 16, Part II of this title;</text> </level> <level label="3"> <text>§�4–204�(“Prohibition against issuing multiple licenses for same premises”), subject to § 26–1505 of this subtitle and Subtitle 13, Part III of this title;</text> </level> <level label="4"> <text>§�4–205�(“Chain store, supermarket, or discount house”), subject to § 26–1509 of this subtitle;</text> </level> <level label="5"> <text>§�4–208�(“Notice of license application required”), subject to § 26–1512 of this subtitle;</text> </level> <level label="6"> <text>§�4–209�(“Hearing”), in addition to § 26–1511 of this subtitle;</text> </level> <level label="7"> <text>§�4–211�(“License forms; effective date; expiration”), in addition to § 26–1508 of this subtitle;</text> </level> <level label="8"> <text>§�4–212�(“License not property”), subject to § 26–1506 of this subtitle; and</text> </level> <level label="9"> <text>§�4–213�(“Replacement licenses”), subject to § 26–1517 of this subtitle.</text> </level> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="26-1502" title_number="26" title_name="Prince George's County" subtitle_number="15" subtitle_name="Issuance or Denial of Licenses"> <text>The Board may issue a license before the construction or alteration of the premises to be licensed is completed. </text> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="26-1503" title_number="26" title_name="Prince George's County" subtitle_number="15" subtitle_name="Issuance or Denial of Licenses"> <level label="a"> <text>Subject to subsection (b) of this section, the Board may not issue a license to an applicant unless the Board is provided verification from the Comptroller and the county that the applicant has:</text> <level label="1"> <text>paid all undisputed taxes payable to the Comptroller and the county; or</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>provided for payment of the taxes described in item (1) of this subsection in a manner satisfactory to the governmental unit responsible for collection.</text> </level> </level> <level label="b"> <text>If an application for the issuance of a license is made on behalf of a corporation, a club, or any other entity, the verification requirements specified in subsection (a) of this section apply to undisputed taxes payable by each owner or principal of the entity.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="26-1504" title_number="26" title_name="Prince George's County" subtitle_number="15" subtitle_name="Issuance or Denial of Licenses"> <level label="a"> <text>Except as provided in subsection (d) of this section, a license holder may not devote more than 10,000 square feet of floor space to off–sale use.</text> </level> <level label="b"> <level label="1"> <text>Except as provided in subsection (d) of this section, floor space is the space devoted to the sale of alcoholic beverages for off–premises consumption, including:</text> <level label="i"> <text>a basement on the licensed premises; and</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>any other area off the licensed premises where the alcoholic beverages are lawfully stored.</text> </level> </level> <level label="2"> <text>For a license with only an off–sale privilege, floor space is the space within the four walls of the building from which the licensed establishment operates.</text> </level> <level label="3"> <text>For a license with on–sale and off–sale privileges, floor space is the space actually used for the sale, display, or storage of alcoholic beverages.</text> </level> </level> <level label="c"> <level label="1"> <text>The floor space used for the sale, display, or storage of alcoholic beverages may not be expanded beyond 10,000 square feet.</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>The Board is not required to approve a request by a license holder to expand the floor space devoted to off–sale use up to 10,000 square feet unless the Board finds evidence, based on the evidence presented to the Board, that:</text> <level label="i"> <text>the expansion is necessary to accommodate the public; and</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>the license holder otherwise continues to meet the criteria for the issuance or transfer of a license and any other condition that the Board imposes.</text> </level> </level> </level> <level label="d"> <level label="1"> <text>A food store for which a license was issued on or before January 1, 1995:</text> <level label="i"> <text>is exempt from the 10,000 square foot floor space restriction under subsection (a) of this section;</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>may have the license renewed or ownership or location of the license transferred even if the food store had more than 10,000 square feet devoted to off–sale use; but</text> </level> <level label="iii"> <text>may not expand the square footage of its alcoholic beverages department, including sales, display, and storage areas, beyond 10,000 square feet.</text> </level> </level> <level label="2"> <text>The 10,000 square foot limit specified under paragraph (1)(iii) of this subsection is to be determined without regard to the total area available within the four walls of the establishment.</text> </level> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="26-1505" title_number="26" title_name="Prince George's County" subtitle_number="15" subtitle_name="Issuance or Denial of Licenses"> <level label="a"> <text>Unless otherwise authorized by this article, a person may not have an interest in more than one license issued by the Board, regardless of whether the person acts on the person’s own behalf or on behalf of another person.</text> </level> <level label="b"> <text>The prohibition against issuing multiple licenses 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 does not apply if:</text> <level label="1"> <text>each premises is a bowling establishment that has at least 30 lanes with automatic pinsetters; and</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>the licenses were issued before June 1, 1982.</text> </level> </level> <level label="c"> <text>The prohibition against issuing multiple licenses for the same person or premises does not apply to a Class B–ECF/DS license, Class B (on–sale) beer and wine license, or Class B (on–sale) beer, wine, and liquor license.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="26-1506" title_number="26" title_name="Prince George's 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; or</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>except as provided in § 26–1507 of this subtitle, a distraint for rent.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="26-1507" title_number="26" title_name="Prince George's County" subtitle_number="15" subtitle_name="Issuance or Denial of Licenses"> <level label="a"> <text>A license holder may create a security interest in the license in favor of a landlord or a creditor of the license holder.</text> </level> <level label="b"> <text>The security interest shall be perfected in accordance with the Commercial Law Article.</text> </level> <level label="c"> <text>The license holder shall deliver to the Board a copy of the underlying security agreement that is signed by or on behalf of the individual or entity that holds the license.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="26-1508" title_number="26" title_name="Prince George's County" subtitle_number="15" subtitle_name="Issuance or Denial of Licenses"> <text>A license shall expire:</text> <level label="1"> <text>for a Class B license, on the next May 31 after its issuance; and</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>for a Class C or Class D license, on the next June 30 after its issuance.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="26-1509" title_number="26" title_name="Prince George's County" subtitle_number="15" subtitle_name="Issuance or Denial of Licenses"> <level label="a"> <text>Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, the Board may not issue a license that has an off–sale privilege to:</text> <level label="1"> <text>an establishment commonly known as a chain store, supermarket, or discount house; or</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>a franchisor, franchisee, or concessionaire of the establishment.</text> </level> </level> <level label="b"> <text>An establishment described in subsection (a) of this section that held a license on July 1, 1973:</text> <level label="1"> <text>may continue to hold the license; and</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>at the discretion of the Board, may change the class of the license.</text> </level> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="26-1510" title_number="26" title_name="Prince George's County" subtitle_number="15" subtitle_name="Issuance or Denial of Licenses"> <level label="a"> <level label="1"> <text>A person may obtain a Class A license of any kind to have the Board declare the license to be extinguished.</text> </level> <level label="2"> <level label="i"> <text>The person shall inform the Board of the purpose for obtaining the license.</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>The Board shall declare the license to be extinguished when the person comes into possession of the license.</text> </level> </level> <level label="3"> <text>A person that obtains a license under this section may not exercise the privileges of, sell, assign, or apply for transfer of the license.</text> </level> <level label="4"> <text>A license that is extinguished under this section:</text> <level label="i"> <text>may not be replaced by the Board; and</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>counts as one of the number of licenses in the appropriate class listed in § 26–1601 of this title.</text> </level> </level> </level> <level label="b"> <text>Within 10 days after coming into possession of the license from a transfer, the person shall:</text> <level label="1"> <text>surrender the license to the Board; and</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>provide evidence to satisfy the Board that all taxes or obligations owed by the transferors to wholesalers or other persons have been paid.</text> </level> </level> <level label="c"> <text>The Board may impose on a person who violates this section a penalty not exceeding $1,000.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="26-1511" title_number="26" title_name="Prince George's County" subtitle_number="15" subtitle_name="Issuance or Denial of Licenses"> <level label="a"> <level label="1"> <text>The Board may adopt a calendar that establishes:</text> <level label="i"> <text>filing dates by which license applications are required to be filed; and</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>hearing dates for license application hearings.</text> </level> </level> <level label="2"> <text>A filing date for a license application shall be at least 60 days before the hearing at which the application is to be heard.</text> </level> </level> <level label="b"> <level label="1"> <text>The Board shall determine the number of licenses of each class that may be applied for at a hearing.</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>The number of licenses that the Board makes available for issuance at a hearing may be less than the total number of licenses in each class that remains unissued by the Board.</text> </level> <level label="3"> <text>If, after a hearing, the applicants who are qualified for the issuance of a license of a certain class outnumber the licenses of that class authorized to be issued at the hearing, the Board shall determine the applicants who are best qualified to be license holders.</text> </level> <level label="4"> <text>The Board may not issue additional licenses of any class that were not determined and published as available for the hearing.</text> </level> </level> <level label="c"> <level label="1"> <text>Before holding a hearing, the Board shall publish a notice of the hearing in at least two newspapers of general circulation in the county.</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>The notice shall be published at least 30 days before the date by which license applications are required to be filed for consideration at the hearing.</text> </level> <level label="3"> <text>The notice shall contain:</text> <level label="i"> <text>the number of licenses of each class that are available for issuance;</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>a description of each class;</text> </level> <level label="iii"> <text>the date by which license applications must be filed to be considered at the license application hearing; and</text> </level> <level label="iv"> <text>the date of the hearing.</text> </level> </level> </level> <level label="d"> <level label="1"> <text>In addition to any other notice required under this article, the Board shall provide notice of the date, time, and location of a hearing, as soon as practicable after the hearing is scheduled, to all municipalities, civic associations, homeowners’ associations, and condominium associations that:</text> <level label="i"> <text>are within 1 mile of the location of the proposed place of business of the applicant; and</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>request to receive notice of hearings by signing up on a registry on the Board’s website.</text> </level> </level> <level label="2"> <text>A municipality, civic association, homeowners’ association, or condominium association that requests to receive notice of hearings under paragraph (1)(ii) of this subsection may elect to receive written or electronic notice.</text> </level> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="26-1512" title_number="26" title_name="Prince George's County" subtitle_number="15" subtitle_name="Issuance or Denial of Licenses"> <level label="a"> <text>In addition to the newspaper notice required under § 4–208 of this article, the Board shall post a suitable notice in a conspicuous place at the location described in an application for at least 10 days before the application hearing.</text> </level> <level label="b"> <text>A notice under subsection (a) of this section shall state the class of license for which the application is made and the date, time, and location set by the Board for an application hearing.</text> </level> <level label="c"> <level label="1"> <text>If the location described in the application is in a municipality, written notice of the application shall be made to the governing body of the municipality.</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>A municipality that receives written notice under this subsection has standing to appear at the application hearing.</text> </level> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="26-1513" title_number="26" title_name="Prince George's County" subtitle_number="15" subtitle_name="Issuance or Denial of Licenses"> <level label="a"> <text>The Board shall approve an application and issue the license for which application is made if the Board determines that:</text> <level label="1"> <text>issuing the license is necessary for the accommodation of the public;</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>the applicant is a fit person to receive the license for which application is made;</text> </level> <level label="3"> <text>the applicant has not made a material false statement in the application;</text> </level> <level label="4"> <text>the applicant has not acted fraudulently in connection with the application or the operation of the underlying business;</text> </level> <level label="5"> <text>if the license is issued, the operation of the business will not unduly disturb the peace of the residents of the neighborhood in which the business is to be located; and</text> </level> <level label="6"> <text>there are no other reasons, in the discretion of the Board, why the license should not be issued.</text> </level> </level> <level label="b"> <text>The Board shall maintain a record of licenses issued.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="26-1514" title_number="26" title_name="Prince George's County" subtitle_number="15" subtitle_name="Issuance or Denial of Licenses"> <text>The Board may impose restrictions on a license holder to enable the Board to carry out the duties imposed on it by this article if the Board develops:</text> <level label="1"> <text>written restrictions that are reasonable, clear, and understandable; and</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>written regulations to enforce the restrictions that comply with due process, including providing for notice and a hearing.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="26-1515" title_number="26" title_name="Prince George's County" subtitle_number="15" subtitle_name="Issuance or Denial of Licenses"> <text>The Board may not approve a license application and shall deny the license if the Board determines that more than 50% of the owners of real or leasehold property within 1,000 feet of the location described in the application are opposed to the issuance of the license.</text> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="26-1516" title_number="26" title_name="Prince George's County" subtitle_number="15" subtitle_name="Issuance or Denial of Licenses"> <level label="a"> <text>Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, if a license is denied, another license application for the same location may not be made for 6 months after the denial.</text> </level> <level label="b"> <text>This section does not apply to:</text> <level label="1"> <text>an application for the transfer of a license; or</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>a license application that is denied:</text> <level label="i"> <text>because of a legal defect or omission;</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>if the Board expressly states that the denial was directed solely against the applicant and not against the location described in the application; or</text> </level> <level label="iii"> <text>if, after a hearing, the Board determines that another applicant is better qualified to be a license holder.</text> </level> </level> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="26-1517" title_number="26" title_name="Prince George's County" subtitle_number="15" subtitle_name="Issuance or Denial of Licenses"> <text>The fee for a replacement license is $10.</text> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="26-1601" title_number="26" title_name="Prince George's County" subtitle_number="16" subtitle_name="Licensing Conditions; Multiple Licensing Plans"> <level label="a"> <level label="1"> <text>Except as otherwise provided in this title, the number of licenses in a class issued by the Board may not exceed:</text> <level label="i"> <text>Class A beer, 4;</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>Class B beer, 23;</text> </level> <level label="iii"> <text>Class C beer, 3;</text> </level> <level label="iv"> <text>Class D beer, 33;</text> </level> <level label="v"> <text>Class A beer and light wine, 7;</text> </level> <level label="vi"> <text>Class B beer and light wine, 45;</text> </level> <level label="vii"> <text>Class B–GC beer and light wine, 4;</text> </level> <level label="viii"> <text>Class C beer and light wine, 8;</text> </level> <level label="ix"> <text>Class D beer and light wine, 99;</text> </level> <level label="x"> <text>Class A beer, wine, and liquor, 143;</text> </level> <level label="xi"> <text>Class B beer, wine, and liquor, 215;</text> </level> <level label="xii"> <text>Class B–AE beer, wine, and liquor, 15;</text> </level> <level label="xiii"> <text>Class BCE beer, wine, and liquor, 8;</text> </level> <level label="xiv"> <text>Class B–CI beer, wine, and liquor, 2;</text> </level> <level label="xv"> <text>Class B–DD beer, wine, and liquor:</text> <level label="1"> <text>under § 26–1614(a)(1) of this subtitle, 4;</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>under § 26–1614(a)(2) of this subtitle, 4;</text> </level> <level label="3"> <text>under § 26–1614(a)(3) of this subtitle, 6;</text> </level> <level label="4"> <text>under § 26–1614(a)(4) of this subtitle, 6;</text> </level> <level label="5"> <text>under § 26–1614(a)(5) of this subtitle, 4;</text> </level> <level label="6"> <text>under § 26–1614(a)(6) of this subtitle, 10;</text> </level> <level label="7"> <text>under § 26–1614(a)(7) of this subtitle, 3;</text> </level> <level label="8"> <text>under § 26–1614(a)(8) of this subtitle, 5;</text> </level> <level label="9"> <text>under § 26–1614(a)(9) of this subtitle, 2;</text> </level> <level label="10"> <text>under § 26–1614(a)(10) of this subtitle, 1;</text> </level> <level label="11"> <text>under § 26–1614(a)(11) of this subtitle, 1;</text> </level> <level label="12"> <text>under § 26–1614(a)(12) of this subtitle, 1;</text> </level> <level label="13"> <text>under § 26–1614(a)(13) of this subtitle, 1; and</text> </level> <level label="14"> <text>under § 26–1614(a)(14) of this subtitle, 10;</text> </level> </level> <level label="xvi"> <text>Class B/ECF beer, wine, and liquor, 1;</text> </level> <level label="xvii"> <text>Class B–ECF/DS beer, wine, and liquor, 2;</text> </level> <level label="xviii"> <text>Class B–ECR beer, wine, and liquor, 1;</text> </level> <level label="xix"> <text>Class B–Stadium (baseball stadium) beer, wine, and liquor, 1;</text> </level> <level label="xx"> <text>Class B–Stadium (football stadium) beer, wine, and liquor, 1;</text> </level> <level label="xxi"> <text>Class B–WPL (waterfront pavilion) beer, wine, and liquor, 3; and</text> </level> <level label="xxii"> <text>Class C beer, wine, and liquor:</text> <level label="1"> <text>under § 26–1002 of this title, 1;</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>under § 26–1005 of this title, 12;</text> </level> <level label="3"> <text>under § 26–1011 of this title, 25;</text> </level> <level label="4"> <text>under § 26–1017 of this title, 30; and</text> </level> <level label="5"> <text>under § 26–1019 of this title, 4.</text> </level> </level> </level> <level label="2"> <text>The Board may not issue a new Class A license for or approve the transfer of a Class A license to a location within three–fourths of a mile of a correctional facility, as defined in § 1–101 of the Correctional Services Article, in Upper Marlboro.</text> </level> </level> <level label="b"> <text>This section does not invalidate a license in a class that exceeded the maximum number for the class as of June 1, 1955.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="26-1602" title_number="26" title_name="Prince George's County" subtitle_number="16" subtitle_name="Licensing Conditions; Multiple Licensing Plans"> <level label="a"> <text>Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, in Hyattsville, the Board may issue a license only for:</text> <level label="1"> <text>beer;</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>light wine; and</text> </level> <level label="3"> <text>liquor for consumption on the premises of a holder of a Class B license.</text> </level> </level> <level label="b"> <level label="1"> <text>The Board may approve the transfer of one Class B beer, wine, and liquor license with an off–sale privilege for use in Hyattsville.</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>The annual fee for a license transferred under paragraph (1) of this subsection is $1,500.</text> </level> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="26-1603" title_number="26" title_name="Prince George's County" subtitle_number="16" subtitle_name="Licensing Conditions; Multiple Licensing Plans"> <level label="a"> <level label="1"> <text>Except as provided in paragraphs (2), (3), and (4) of this subsection, the Board may not issue a new license with an off–sale privilege in, or approve the transfer of a license with an off–sale privilege into, a part of the 21st, 22nd, 23rd, 24th, 25th, 26th, 27th, or 47th alcoholic beverages district in the county.</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>The Board may issue a license in or approve the transfer of a license into an area specified in paragraph (1) of this subsection if the off–sale privilege of the license is waived.</text> </level> <level label="3"> <text>The Board may convert one Class D (on–sale) beer and wine license issued for premises in the 7100 block of Baltimore Avenue in College Park to a Class D (on– and off–sale) beer and wine license for premises in the 7100 to 7200 block of Baltimore Avenue in College Park.</text> </level> <level label="4"> <text>The Board may approve the transfer of a Class A beer, wine, and liquor license to a premises located in any area specified in paragraph (1) of this subsection if there is no Class A beer, wine, and liquor license operating within 1 mile of the premises.</text> </level> </level> <level label="b"> <text>The alcoholic beverages districts described in this section at all times are coterminous with the legislative districts, or parts of the legislative districts located in the county, as ordered by the Supreme Court of Maryland on June 21, 2002.</text> </level> <level label="c"> <text>The part of the 21st alcoholic beverages district located in the county consists of:</text> <level label="1"> <text>election district 1;</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>election district 10, precincts 1 through 5, 9, 12, and 13;</text> </level> <level label="3"> <text>election district 21, precincts 1, 2, 4, 14, 15, and 17;</text> </level> <level label="4"> <text>the part of election district 21, precinct 5 consisting of census tract 8073.05, block 1014; and</text> </level> <level label="5"> <text>the part of election district 21, precinct 10 consisting of:</text> <level label="i"> <text>census tract 8067.03, blocks 1010, 1011, and 1014;</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>census tract 8069.00, blocks 1000 through 1019 and 3000 through 3021;</text> </level> <level label="iii"> <text>census tract 8070.00, blocks 1000 through 1025; and</text> </level> <level label="iv"> <text>census tract 8074.08, blocks 4015 and 4016.</text> </level> </level> </level> <level label="d"> <text>The 22nd alcoholic beverages district consists of:</text> <level label="1"> <text>election district 19;</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>election district 2, precincts 6 and 10;</text> </level> <level label="3"> <text>election district 14, precinct 8;</text> </level> <level label="4"> <text>election district 16, precincts 2 through 5;</text> </level> <level label="5"> <text>election district 17, precincts 9 and 12;</text> </level> <level label="6"> <text>election district 20, precincts 1, 2, 6, 7, and 11;</text> </level> <level label="7"> <text>election district 21, precincts 3, 6 through 9, 11 through 13, and 16;</text> </level> <level label="8"> <text>the part of election district 2, precinct 5 consisting of:</text> <level label="i"> <text>census tract 8039.00, blocks 1000 through 1013, 2000 through 2007, and 3000 through 3015;</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>census tract 8040.01, blocks 2001 and 2002; and</text> </level> <level label="iii"> <text>census tract 8040.02, blocks 1003, 1010, 2000 through 2002, and 2004;</text> </level> </level> <level label="9"> <text>the part of election district 2, precinct 8 consisting of census tract 8063.00, block 2016;</text> </level> <level label="10"> <text>the part of election district 16, precinct 1 consisting of:</text> <level label="i"> <text>census tract 8040.02, blocks 2049 and 2995;</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>census tract 8063.00, blocks 1000, 1012 through 1035, 1996 through 1999, 2001, 2003 through 2015, and 2997 through 2999; and</text> </level> <level label="iii"> <text>census tract 8065.01, blocks 2996, 2997, 3011 through 3015, 3996, and 3997; and</text> </level> </level> <level label="11"> <text>the part of election district 21, precinct 10 consisting of:</text> <level label="i"> <text>census tract 8067.03, block 1001; and</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>census tract 8074.08, block 4014.</text> </level> </level> </level> <level label="e"> <text>The 23rd alcoholic beverages district consists of:</text> <level label="1"> <text>delegate district 23A (two member delegate district) consisting of:</text> <level label="i"> <text>election district 7, precincts 1 through 5;</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>election district 10, precincts 6 through 8, 10, and 11;</text> </level> <level label="iii"> <text>election district 14, precincts 1 through 7, 9, and 10;</text> </level> <level label="iv"> <text>election district 20, precincts 9 and 10; and</text> </level> <level label="v"> <text>the part of election district 20, precinct 5 consisting of:</text> <level label="1"> <text>census tract 8004.08, blocks 2013, 2020, 2021, and 2022;</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>census tract 8036.07, blocks 3009 through 3011; and</text> </level> <level label="3"> <text>census tract 8036.08, blocks 1000 through 1002, 1005 through 1009, 1011 through 1015, 2000 through 2006, and 2008 through 2010; and</text> </level> </level> </level> <level label="2"> <text>delegate district 23B (single member delegate district) consisting of:</text> <level label="i"> <text>election district 3, precincts 2 and 3; and</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>election district 7, precincts 6 through 11.</text> </level> </level> </level> <level label="f"> <text>The 24th alcoholic beverages district consists of:</text> <level label="1"> <text>election district 6, precincts 3, 6, 9, 12, 15, and 19;</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>election district 13, precincts 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 10, and 14 through 17;</text> </level> <level label="3"> <text>election district 18, precincts 1 through 4 and 7 through 11;</text> </level> <level label="4"> <text>election district 20, precincts 4 and 8;</text> </level> <level label="5"> <text>the part of election district 18, precinct 5 consisting of:</text> <level label="i"> <text>census tract 8031.00, blocks 1003 through 1015, 1021, 1022, 1024 through 1029, and 2000 through 2017; and</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>census tract 8033.00, blocks 3006 and 3008; and</text> </level> </level> <level label="6"> <text>the part of election district 18, precinct 6 consisting of census tract 8028.04, blocks 4005 and 4006.</text> </level> </level> <level label="g"> <text>The 25th alcoholic beverages district consists of:</text> <level label="1"> <text>election district 3, precinct 4;</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>election district 6, precincts 1, 4, 5, 7, 10, 11, 14, 16, 18, and 20 through 23;</text> </level> <level label="3"> <text>election district 7, precinct 12;</text> </level> <level label="4"> <text>election district 9, precincts 1, 3, 10, and 11;</text> </level> <level label="5"> <text>election district 13, precincts 4, 6, 9, and 11 through 13;</text> </level> <level label="6"> <text>election district 15, precinct 2; and</text> </level> <level label="7"> <text>the part of election district 18, precinct 6 consisting of census tract 8028.04, blocks 1006 through 1009, 2000 through 2003, 3000 through 3021, 4000, and 4002 through 4004.</text> </level> </level> <level label="h"> <text>The 26th alcoholic beverages district consists of:</text> <level label="1"> <text>election district 12;</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>election district 5, precincts 2, 3, and 5 through 7;</text> </level> <level label="3"> <text>election district 6, precincts 2, 8, 13, and 17; and</text> </level> <level label="4"> <text>election district 9, precincts 2 and 5.</text> </level> </level> <level label="i"> <text>The part of the 27th alcoholic beverages district located in the county is in delegate district 27A (two member delegate district) and consists of:</text> <level label="1"> <text>election districts 4, 8, and 11;</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>election district 3, precinct 1;</text> </level> <level label="3"> <text>election district 5, precincts 1, 4, and 8;</text> </level> <level label="4"> <text>election district 9, precincts 4 and 6 through 9; and</text> </level> <level label="5"> <text>election district 15, precincts 1, 3, and 4.</text> </level> </level> <level label="j"> <text>The 47th alcoholic beverages district consists of:</text> <level label="1"> <text>election district 2, precincts 1 through 4, 7, and 9;</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>election district 13, precinct 2;</text> </level> <level label="3"> <text>election district 17, precincts 1 through 8, 10, 11, 13, and 14;</text> </level> <level label="4"> <text>election district 20, precinct 3;</text> </level> <level label="5"> <text>the part of election district 2, precinct 5 consisting of:</text> <level label="i"> <text>census tract 8040.01, block 2000; and</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>census tract 8040.02, block 2003;</text> </level> </level> <level label="6"> <text>the part of election district 2, precinct 8 consisting of:</text> <level label="i"> <text>census tract 8039.00, blocks 3016 and 3017;</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>census tract 8040.01, blocks 1000 through 1006, 2003, and 2004;</text> </level> <level label="iii"> <text>census tract 8040.02, blocks 1000, 1001, 1002, 1004 through 1009, 1011 through 1017, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009 through 2034, 2040, 2047, 2048, 2994, and 2996 through 2999; and</text> </level> <level label="iv"> <text>census tract 8043.00, blocks 1000 through 1005, 1011, and 1014 through 1018;</text> </level> </level> <level label="7"> <text>the part of election district 16, precinct 1 consisting of census tract 8040.02, block 2008;</text> </level> <level label="8"> <text>the part of election district 18, precinct 5 consisting of:</text> <level label="i"> <text>census tract 8031.00, blocks 1000, 1001, 1002, 1016 through 1020, and 1023; and</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>census tract 8033.00, block 3007;</text> </level> </level> <level label="9"> <text>the part of election district 20, precinct 5 consisting of:</text> <level label="i"> <text>census tract 8036.01, blocks 1001 through 1005; and</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>census tract 8036.08, blocks 1003, 1004, 1010, 2007, 3000 through 3005, 4000, and 4002 through 4011; and</text> </level> </level> <level label="10"> <text>the part of election district 21, precinct 5 consisting of:</text> <level label="i"> <text>census tract 8073.01, block 1001; and</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>census tract 8073.05, blocks 1002 through 1013, 2001 through 2009, and 2011 through 2014.</text> </level> </level> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="26-1604" title_number="26" title_name="Prince George's 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 holder of a Class B (RT) beer, wine, and liquor license, a Class BH (hotel) license, a Class BLX license, a Class BCE license, a Class B–DD (development district) license, a Class B–TP (theme park) license, a Class B–AE (arts and entertainment) license, or a per diem license;</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>an establishment that is within:</text> <level label="i"> <text>the 500–foot restricted distance of a place of worship, if the governing body of the place of worship consents in writing to the issuance of the license and the consent is filed with the license application; or</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>the 1,000–foot restricted distance of a private kindergarten or nursery school;</text> </level> </level> <level label="3"> <text>a renewal or extension of a license issued for an establishment that is within the 500–foot restricted distance of a place of worship or the 1,000–foot restricted distance of a school building;</text> </level> <level label="4"> <level label="i"> <text>a transfer of a license within 1,000 feet of a place of worship or a school building to another establishment within the same restricted distance; or</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>an assignee of a license within the same distance of the same place of worship or school building;</text> </level> </level> <level label="5"> <text>the issuance of a license for an establishment to which a license of the same class had been issued and was in effect on June 1, 1965;</text> </level> <level label="6"> <text>the renewal of a license if a place of worship or school was built within 1,000 feet of the establishment after the original issuance of the license; and</text> </level> <level label="7"> <text>the issuance of a license for an establishment that is within 500 feet of a place of worship or within 1,000 feet of a school building if a license of the same class had been issued and was:</text> <level label="i"> <text>held by the same person seeking the new license; and</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>in effect for the establishment before the place of worship or school building was built.</text> </level> </level> </level> <level label="b"> <level label="1"> <text>Except as provided in subsections (c) and (d) of this section, the Board may not issue a license for an establishment that is within 500 feet of a place of worship or within 1,000 feet of a school building.</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>The distance from an establishment to a place of worship or school is to be measured from the front door or main entrance of the establishment, whichever is nearest the street abutting the site, along the nearest usual pedestrian route to:</text> <level label="i"> <text>the closest door that is used as an entrance or exit to the school; or</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>the main entrance of the place of worship.</text> </level> </level> </level> <level label="c"> <text>The restriction on the distance between the location of a school and a licensed premises does not apply to a Class B–ECF/DS license.</text> </level> <level label="d"> <level label="1"> <text>In the part of the Gateway Arts and Entertainment District located in Hyattsville, as designated by the Secretary of Commerce, the front door or main entrance of an establishment for which a Class D beer and wine license is issued may be used if the door or entrance is at least 350 feet from a place of worship.</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>In College Park, the Board may issue a license for an establishment that is more than 400 feet from a school building if the land on which the establishment is located is in a commercial district.</text> </level> <level label="3"> <text>In Laurel, the Board may issue a license for an establishment regardless of its distance from a place of worship.</text> </level> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="26-1605" title_number="26" title_name="Prince George's County" subtitle_number="16" subtitle_name="Licensing Conditions; Multiple Licensing Plans"> <text>The Board may not issue a license for use in an establishment with a commercial fuel pump that is:</text> <level label="1"> <text>on the site; and</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>used by the public to purchase fuel.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="26-1606" title_number="26" title_name="Prince George's County" subtitle_number="16" subtitle_name="Licensing Conditions; Multiple Licensing Plans"> <level label="a"> <text>Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section and § 26–1616(b)(2) of this subtitle, the Board may not issue a license for use on the site of a movie theater.</text> </level> <level label="b"> <text>This section does not prohibit the issuance of a Class B–DH (drafthouse) license for use on the site of a drafthouse, as defined in § 26–1007 of this title.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="26-1607" title_number="26" title_name="Prince George's County" subtitle_number="16" subtitle_name="Licensing Conditions; Multiple Licensing Plans"> <level label="a"> <text>A license with an off–sale privilege may not be issued or used if the license applicant or license holder proposes or restricts the sale of alcoholic beverages to a specific group or limited membership.</text> </level> <level label="b"> <text>A license holder who restricts the sale of alcoholic beverages to a specific group or limited membership shall:</text> <level label="1"> <text>report the restriction to the Board within 30 days after the restricted sale began; and</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>surrender the license to the Board.</text> </level> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="26-1608" title_number="26" title_name="Prince George's County" subtitle_number="16" subtitle_name="Licensing Conditions; Multiple Licensing Plans"> <text>While a holder of a Class –TP type license issued by the Montgomery County Board of License Commissioners remains in the same location where the license was located on July 1, 1997, the Prince George’s County Board of License Commissioners may not issue or approve the transfer of a license for an establishment that is within 300 feet of that location.</text> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="26-1611" title_number="26" title_name="Prince George's County" subtitle_number="16" subtitle_name="Licensing Conditions; Multiple Licensing Plans"> <level label="a"> <text>An interest shall be conclusively presumed to exist between two license holders or a license holder and an applicant for a license if any of the following conditions exist between them:</text> <level label="1"> <text>a franchise agreement;</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>a licensing agreement;</text> </level> <level label="3"> <text>a concession agreement;</text> </level> <level label="4"> <text>both are part of a chain of businesses commonly owned and operated and so portrayed to the public;</text> </level> <level label="5"> <text>any sharing of directors or stockholders or any sharing of directors or stockholders of parents or subsidiaries;</text> </level> <level label="6"> <text>common direct or indirect sharing of profit from the sale of alcoholic beverages; or</text> </level> <level label="7"> <text>sharing of a common trade name, trademark, logo, or theme, or mode of operation identifiable by the public, except hotels and motels.</text> </level> </level> <level label="b"> <level label="1"> <text>The Board shall make determinations under this section without regard to whether a particular license holder or proposed license holder is or may be an independent contractor for purposes other than the application of this section.</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>If the Board determines after a hearing that an interest exists in more than one license, the Board shall refuse to issue a new license or shall revoke an existing license unless the license is operational and complied with law applicable at the time of the issuance of the license.</text> </level> </level> <level label="c"> <text>A wholesale license holder is considered a license holder for purposes of this section and may not hold or have an interest, directly or indirectly, in a license of a class that authorizes retail sale of alcoholic beverages in the county.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="26-1612" title_number="26" title_name="Prince George's County" subtitle_number="16" subtitle_name="Licensing Conditions; Multiple Licensing Plans"> <level label="a"> <text>This section does not apply to a restaurant within a chain store, supermarket, discount house, drug store, or convenience store.</text> </level> <level label="b"> <text>The Board may allow a person to hold or have an interest in more than one Class B beer, wine, and liquor license if the restaurant for which the license is sought is within:</text> <level label="1"> <text>any of the following areas that are underserved by restaurants:</text> <level label="i"> <text>Suitland business district, consisting of properties fronting on or having access to Silver Hill Road between Suitland Parkway and Sunset Lane, and on Suitland Road between Arnold Road and Eastern Lane;</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>part of the Port Towns business district, consisting of properties fronting on or having access to Rhode Island Avenue, Bladensburg Road, Annapolis Road, or 38th Street, in legislative district 22; or</text> </level> <level label="iii"> <text>Largo area, consisting of properties within the area bounded by:</text> <level label="1"> <text>the Capital Beltway (I–495) on the west;</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>Central Avenue and Landover Road on the south and southeast;</text> </level> <level label="3"> <text>Campus Way North on the east; and</text> </level> <level label="4"> <text>Route 214 and Landover Road on the north and northwest; or</text> </level> </level> </level> <level label="2"> <level label="i"> <text>a waterfront entertainment retail complex as defined by a county zoning ordinance; or</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>a commercial establishment on 100 or more acres that is designated by the County Executive as a recreational, destination, or entertainment attraction.</text> </level> </level> </level> <level label="c"> <level label="1"> <text>Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, a license holder may not hold more than four Class B beer, wine, and liquor licenses within all of the underserved areas described in subsection (b)(1) of this section.</text> </level> <level label="2"> <level label="i"> <text>A license holder may be issued or transferred a fifth Class B beer, wine, and liquor license only if the date of the application for the fifth license is at least 1 year after the date the license holder was issued or transferred the fourth license.</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>A license holder may be issued or transferred a sixth Class B beer, wine, and liquor license only if the date of the application for the sixth license is at least 1 year after the date the license holder was issued or transferred the fifth license.</text> </level> </level> </level> <level label="d"> <text>A person that holds or has an interest in a license in an underserved area described in subsection (b)(1) of this section may not hold or have an interest in more than one license located outside all the underserved areas.</text> </level> <level label="e"> <text>A person may not hold or have an interest in more than one license in a commercial establishment described in subsection (b)(2) of this section.</text> </level> <level label="f"> <text>A Class B license obtained under this section does not confer an off–sale privilege.</text> </level> <level label="g"> <text>The limit on the maximum number of Class B beer, wine, and liquor licenses in the county under § 26–1601 of this subtitle applies to the issuance of licenses under this section.</text> </level> <level label="h"> <text>The annual license fee for a Class B license obtained under this section is $2,500.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="26-1613" title_number="26" title_name="Prince George's County" subtitle_number="16" subtitle_name="Licensing Conditions; Multiple Licensing Plans"> <level label="a"> <text>There is a Class B–DD (Development District) 7–day beer, wine, and liquor license.</text> </level> <level label="b"> <level label="1"> <text>The Board may issue the license for use in a restaurant in any single area designated in § 26–1614 of this subtitle.</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 for on–premises consumption.</text> </level> <level label="3"> <level label="i"> <text>Notwithstanding any other provision of this title, for each area designated in § 26–1614 of this subtitle that is not located inside the Capital Beltway, the Board may issue the license with an off–sale privilege for use in one restaurant in the area if:</text> <level label="1"> <text>the restaurant has at least 100 permanent seats;</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>the combined area of the kitchen, bar, and dining area of the restaurant, including permanent year–round outdoor seating, is greater than 3,500 square feet;</text> </level> <level label="3"> <text>the restaurant is located at least 1 mile away from any other establishment that holds a Class A beer, wine, and liquor license or a Class B–Plus beer, wine, and liquor license that is exercising its off–sale privileges;</text> </level> <level label="4"> <text>the restaurant has a minimum capital investment of more than $1,000,000, excluding the costs of the land, building, or lease;</text> </level> <level label="5"> <text>the individual applicants holding a combined ownership interest of at least 75% in the restaurant have operated a restaurant in the county that has held an alcoholic beverages license under this title for at least 7 years prior to the filing of an application for a license under this section;</text> </level> <level label="6"> <text>the restaurant is open at least 5 days per week and serves lunch and dinner at least five times per week; and</text> </level> <level label="7"> <text>the restaurant does not hold an ownership interest in more than two restaurants that hold a license under this section with an off–sale privilege.</text> </level> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>A holder of a license under this section with an off–sale privilege shall maintain “off–sale” shelves or counters in an area of the licensed premises that is:</text> <level label="1"> <text>partitioned or otherwise separated from the main bar and the usual serving area for on–premises consumption; and</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>contiguous to the restaurant.</text> </level> </level> <level label="iii"> <text>The portion of the restaurant dedicated to the sale of alcoholic beverages for off–premises consumption may not:</text> <level label="1"> <text>be considered when calculating the square footage of the restaurant under subparagraph (i)2 of this paragraph; and</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>be greater than 3,500 square feet.</text> </level> </level> <level label="iv"> <text>Off–sale privileges under the license authorize the license holder to sell beer, wine, and liquor for off–premises consumption on Monday through Sunday, from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.</text> </level> </level> </level> <level label="c"> <level label="1"> <text>An applicant for a license for a restaurant in a single area described in § 26–1614 of this subtitle is not eligible for a Class B–DD license unless:</text> <level label="i"> <text>the restaurant meets all of the requirements set out in paragraph (2) of this subsection; and</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>the average daily receipts of the restaurant from the sale of food and nonalcoholic beverages exceed the average daily receipts of the restaurant from the sale of alcoholic beverages for on–premises consumption only.</text> </level> </level> <level label="2"> <text>A restaurant shall:</text> <level label="i"> <text>be located in a permanent building with sufficient space and accommodations for preparing, serving, and selling hot meals to the public during the restaurant’s hours of operation;</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>have the minimum sanitary facilities required by the county health department regulations;</text> </level> <level label="iii"> <text>meet the minimum health requirements adopted by the county health department regulations;</text> </level> <level label="iv"> <text>have a dining area with sufficient tables, chairs, or booths to comfortably seat and accommodate the public;</text> </level> <level label="v"> <text>be equipped with a kitchen that has complete facilities and utensils for preparing hot and cold meals for the public;</text> </level> <level label="vi"> <text>employ a sufficient number of cooks and wait staff to serve the public using the dining area;</text> </level> <level label="vii"> <text>maintain and display a menu that advertises the serving of a variety of hot meals; and</text> </level> <level label="viii"> <text>maintain sufficient food on the premises at all times to fill an order made from the menu.</text> </level> </level> <level label="3"> <text>The Board may revoke a license to enforce this subsection.</text> </level> <level label="4"> <text>The license holder shall submit to the Board a monthly report of the restaurant’s average daily receipts from the sale of food and nonalcoholic beverages and the restaurant’s average daily receipts from the sale of alcoholic beverages to verify that the restaurant has met the requirements of paragraph (1) of this subsection.</text> </level> </level> <level label="d"> <level label="1"> <text>Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, the Board shall determine:</text> <level label="i"> <text>the number of licenses to be issued;</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>to whom the licenses may be issued; and</text> </level> <level label="iii"> <text>the number of licenses each recipient may hold.</text> </level> </level> <level label="2"> <text>The Board may not issue the license for use by a restaurant in a single area described in § 26–1614 of this subtitle if the applicant is the license holder of three Class B–DD licenses.</text> </level> </level> <level label="e"> <level label="1"> <text>A license holder may hold a Class B–DD license in addition to any other license issued under this article.</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>Subject to paragraph (3) of this subsection, for each Class B–DD license a person is issued, the person may obtain one other Class B license located anywhere in the county if all requirements for the Class B license are met.</text> </level> <level label="3"> <level label="i"> <text>Except as provided in subparagraph (ii) of this paragraph, a Class B license that is issued for use in a restaurant in a development district under § 26–1614 of this subtitle to a holder of a Class B–DD license remains in effect only as long as the restaurant in the development district remains open for business as a restaurant.</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>If a restaurant in the development district is closed for not more than 6 months, the Class B license shall remain in effect.</text> </level> </level> </level> <level label="f"> <text>The Board may approve the transfer of the ownership of a license for use at the same location but not for use at a different location.</text> </level> <level label="g"> <text>The Board may not issue the license for use by a restaurant in a chain store, supermarket, discount house, drug store, or convenience store.</text> </level> <level label="h"> <level label="1"> <text>Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, the annual license fee is $3,025.</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>The annual license fee for a license with an off–sale privilege issued under subsection (c)(3) of this section is $5,000.</text> </level> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="26-1614" title_number="26" title_name="Prince George's County" subtitle_number="16" subtitle_name="Licensing Conditions; Multiple Licensing Plans"> <level label="a"> <text>The Board may issue:</text> <level label="1"> <text>up to four Class B–DD (Development District) licenses for restaurants located within the Capital Plaza commercial area, consisting of commercial properties within the area bounded by the Baltimore–Washington Parkway on the west and northwest, Maryland Route 450 on the south, and Cooper Lane on the east and northeast;</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>up to four Class B–DD (Development District) licenses for restaurants located within the area of Greenbelt Station, located inside the Capital Beltway and adjacent to the Greenbelt Metro Station;</text> </level> <level label="3"> <text>up to six Class B–DD (Development District) licenses for restaurants located within the area of Ritchie Station Marketplace;</text> </level> <level label="4"> <text>subject to subsection (b) of this section, up to six Class B–DD (Development District) licenses for restaurants located within the Towne Centre at Laurel;</text> </level> <level label="5"> <text>up to five Class B–DD (Development District) licenses to restaurants located within the area of Riverdale Park Station inside the Capital Beltway and adjacent to U.S. Route 1;</text> </level> <level label="6"> <text>up to two Class B–DD (Development District) licenses to restaurants located within the area of Riverdale Park Town Center, bounded by Rhode Island Avenue on the west and Queensbury Road on the south;</text> </level> <level label="7"> <text>up to two Class B–DD (Development District) licenses to restaurants located within the Buena Vista West mixed–use development, located in the northwest quadrant of the intersection of MD–704/Martin Luther King Jr. Highway and MD–450/Annapolis Road;</text> </level> <level label="8"> <text>up to five Class B–DD (Development District) licenses to restaurants located within the South Lake mixed–use development, located in the southwest quadrant of the intersection of MD–214/Central Avenue and US–301/Crain Highway;</text> </level> <level label="9"> <text>up to two Class B–DD (Development District) licenses to restaurants located within the Clinton Marketplace mixed–use development, located in the southwest quadrant of the intersection of MD–223/Piscataway Road and Brandywine Road;</text> </level> <level label="10"> <text>one Class B–DD (Development District) license to a restaurant located within 1.5 miles surrounding Rivertowne Commons, at the intersection of Livingston Road and Oxon Hill Road;</text> </level> <level label="11"> <text>one Class B–DD (Development District) license to a restaurant located at the intersection of Route 373 and Route 210/Indian Head Highway;</text> </level> <level label="12"> <text>one Class B–DD (Development District) license to a restaurant located within 1.5 miles surrounding Iverson Mall, at the intersection of Iverson Street and Branch Avenue;</text> </level> <level label="13"> <text>one Class B–DD (Development District) license to a restaurant located within 1 mile surrounding the intersection of East–West Highway and Belcrest Road;</text> </level> <level label="14"> <text>up to 10 Class B–DD (Development District) licenses to restaurants located within the Carillon development, located near the Arena Drive exit of the Capital Beltway;</text> </level> <level label="15"> <text>up to 50 Class B–DD (Development District) licenses to restaurants located on Central Avenue, within the area from the Capital Beltway to the District of Columbia border; and</text> </level> <level label="16"> <text>up to five Class B–DD (Development District) licenses to restaurants located within Main Street Laurel, from northbound Washington Boulevard to 7th Street, between the Patuxent River to the north and Prince George Street to the south.</text> </level> </level> <level label="b"> <level label="1"> <text>Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, the Board may convert one Class B–DD license to a Class A beer, wine, and liquor license, to be issued to an establishment in the Towne Centre at Laurel.</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>If the Board converts a Class B–DD license to a Class A beer, wine, and liquor license under paragraph (1) of this subsection, the Board may not issue more than five Class B–DD licenses under subsection (a)(4) of this section.</text> </level> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="26-1615" title_number="26" title_name="Prince George's County" subtitle_number="16" subtitle_name="Licensing Conditions; Multiple Licensing Plans"> <text>The Board may authorize a person to hold or have an interest in an unlimited number of BH licenses.</text> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="26-1616" title_number="26" title_name="Prince George's County" subtitle_number="16" subtitle_name="Licensing Conditions; Multiple Licensing Plans"> <level label="a"> <text>There is a Class BLX license.</text> </level> <level label="b"> <text>The Board may issue the license for use in:</text> <level label="1"> <text>a luxury–type restaurant, as defined in regulations of the Board, that has:</text> <level label="i"> <text>a minimum capital investment of $1,000,000 for a dining room facility and kitchen equipment, not including the cost of the land, building, or lease; and</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>seating for at least 100 individuals; and</text> </level> </level> <level label="2"> <text>subject to subsection (c) of this section, a movie theater if:</text> <level label="i"> <text>the owner or operator of the movie theater has invested at least $5,000,000 in renovating or remodeling the movie theater;</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>excluding candy and popcorn, the average daily receipts from the sale of food of the movie theater exceed the average daily receipts from the sale of alcoholic beverages; and</text> </level> <level label="iii"> <text>any employee who serves alcoholic beverages is certified by an approved alcohol awareness program.</text> </level> </level> </level> <level label="c"> <text>The Board may not issue a Class BLX license to a movie theater in the 26th legislative district.</text> </level> <level label="d"> <text>The holder of a Class BLX license issued for a movie theater may serve only customers who have proof of admission to the movie theater.</text> </level> <level label="e"> <level label="1"> <text>If the criteria under subsection (b)(1) of this section are met, the Board may issue or transfer one Class BLX license for use in a luxury–type restaurant on behalf of:</text> <level label="i"> <text>the county;</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>the Maryland–National Capital Park and Planning Commission; or</text> </level> <level label="iii"> <text>a private concessionaire under contract with:</text> <level label="1"> <text>the county; or</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>the Maryland–National Capital Park and Planning Commission.</text> </level> </level> </level> <level label="2"> <text>The Board may determine:</text> <level label="i"> <text>the number of licenses to be issued;</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>to whom the license may be issued; and</text> </level> <level label="iii"> <text>whether a holder of an alcoholic beverages license may have an interest in one Class BLX license.</text> </level> </level> <level label="3"> <text>The license authorizes the license holder to sell beer, wine, and liquor for on–premises consumption.</text> </level> </level> <level label="f"> <level label="1"> <text>Subject to paragraphs (2) and (3) of this subsection, a person may not hold more than 15 Class BLX licenses.</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>The Board may issue:</text> <level label="i"> <text>a fifth license to a license holder only if the date of application for the fifth license is at least 1 year after the date the license holder was issued the fourth license; and</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>a sixth license only if the date of application for the sixth license is at least 1 year after the date the license holder was issued the fifth license.</text> </level> </level> <level label="3"> <text>In determining whether to issue a fifth, sixth, or subsequent license to a single license holder, the Board:</text> <level label="i"> <text>shall consider the number of licensed establishments existing in the area surrounding the site of the proposed licensed establishment; and</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>may issue an additional license only if the Board determines that the proposed licensed establishment will enhance the recreational, business, and economic development of the area.</text> </level> </level> </level> <level label="g"> <text>The profit realized from the sale of an alcoholic beverage under a license issued under subsection (e)(1) of this section may be for the use and benefit of the license holder.</text> </level> <level label="h"> <level label="1"> <text>This subsection applies only to a license that is issued for an establishment that is located on the campus of the University of Maryland, College Park within an area that is bounded as follows: from the intersection of Rossborough Lane and Diamondback Drive, north on Diamondback Drive to the intersection with Campus Drive, southeast on Campus Drive to the point where Campus Drive runs directly parallel to Rossborough Lane where it intersects with Rhode Island Avenue, south from the roadway of Campus Drive to the intersection of Rossborough Lane and Rhode Island Avenue, then northwest along Rossborough Lane back to the intersection of Rossborough Lane and Diamondback Drive.</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>Notwithstanding § 26–1103.1 of this title, the license holder may offer entertainment when individuals under the age of 21 years are present if:</text> <level label="i"> <text>the license holder enters into an agreement with the College Park City–University Partnership, the city of College Park, and the University of Maryland to work together to provide a quality restaurant experience and appropriate community–oriented entertainment targeted toward both the local and campus communities; and</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>the lease of the property on which the licensed premises is located includes provisions that require the license holder to:</text> <level label="1"> <text>immediately notify the landlord of any violation or citation relating to the license;</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>work closely with the College Park City–University Partnership and its members to maintain a safe and healthy community–oriented establishment;</text> </level> <level label="3"> <text>provide to the College Park City–University Partnership and its members each month a list of upcoming events;</text> </level> <level label="4"> <text>participate in reviews;</text> </level> <level label="5"> <text>maintain and operate the facility in a manner that is safe, healthy, and community–oriented; and</text> </level> <level label="6"> <text>refrain from advertisements or inducements that may be interpreted to encourage consumption of alcoholic beverages by underage patrons.</text> </level> </level> </level> <level label="3"> <text>The agreement under paragraph (2)(i) of this subsection shall provide that:</text> <level label="i"> <text>live music and entertainment will generally start by 8:00 p.m. or 9:00 p.m. and end by midnight, but may on occasion occur between 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m.;</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>if an event is anticipated to extend later than midnight, the license holder shall inform and request comment from the University of Maryland and the College Park City–University Partnership; and</text> </level> <level label="iii"> <text>the license holder shall employ appropriate levels of security for every live music and entertainment event.</text> </level> </level> <level label="4"> <text>The license holder shall meet with the College Park City–University Partnership Board of Directors every 6 months to review reports and security measures and to assist in improvement of community–oriented events.</text> </level> <level label="5"> <text>The license holder shall indemnify the College Park City–University Partnership for any recommendations the license holder makes to the Board.</text> </level> </level> <level label="i"> <text>The annual license fee is $3,875.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="26-1617" title_number="26" title_name="Prince George's County" subtitle_number="16" subtitle_name="Licensing Conditions; Multiple Licensing Plans"> <level label="a"> <text>There is a Class B–RD (revitalization district) license.</text> </level> <level label="b"> <level label="1"> <text>The Board may issue the license to an applicant that:</text> <level label="i"> <text>is located and remains in:</text> <level label="1"> <text>a designated Maryland main street with a local management authority;</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>a designated revitalization area; or</text> </level> <level label="3"> <text>an area with a revitalization plan that has been adopted locally;</text> </level> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>has gross sales:</text> <level label="1"> <text>that do not exceed $150,000 per year; and</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>of which at least 80% are derived from the sale of food; and</text> </level> </level> <level label="iii"> <text>is primarily a restaurant at which customers are seated to eat.</text> </level> </level> <level label="2"> <text>The license authorizes the holder to sell liquor at retail for on–premises consumption in any premises licensed for Class B–RD sales.</text> </level> </level> <level label="c"> <text>The hours and days for sale are as provided in § 26–2005(h) of this title.</text> </level> <level label="d"> <text>The Board shall determine the number of licenses to be issued.</text> </level> <level label="e"> <text>The annual license fee is $725.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="26-1618" title_number="26" title_name="Prince George's County" subtitle_number="16" subtitle_name="Licensing Conditions; Multiple Licensing Plans"> <level label="a"> <text>This section does not apply to a restaurant located in a chain store, supermarket, discount house, drug store, or convenience store.</text> </level> <level label="b"> <text>In accordance with the license quota limitations under § 26–1601 of this subtitle, the Board may issue or transfer a Class B beer (on–sale) license or Class B beer and wine (on–sale) license for use by:</text> <level label="1"> <text>a franchisee who operates a restaurant under a franchise agreement with a franchisor; or</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>a person who operates a restaurant under a business licensing agreement that:</text> <level label="i"> <text>is made with a licensor; and</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>authorizes a person, in the operation of a restaurant, to use a trademark, trade name, or other identifying symbol owned by a licensor.</text> </level> </level> </level> <level label="c"> <text>The Board may issue or transfer a license under subsection (b) of this section regardless of whether a Class B beer (on–sale) license or Class B beer and wine (on–sale) license has been issued or transferred for use by:</text> <level label="1"> <text>another franchisee operating a restaurant under a franchise agreement with the same franchisor; or</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>another person operating a restaurant under a business licensing agreement with the same licensor.</text> </level> </level> <level label="d"> <text>A licensor or franchisor:</text> <level label="1"> <text>is prohibited from having an ownership interest in an entity that receives a Class B beer (on–sale) license or Class B beer and wine (on–sale) license under this section; but</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>under a business licensing agreement or franchise agreement, may be paid a fee that is based on a percentage of revenue by a person that receives a Class B beer (on–sale) license or Class B beer and wine (on–sale) license.</text> </level> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="26-1701" title_number="26" title_name="Prince George's County" subtitle_number="17" subtitle_name="Transfer of Licenses; Substitution of Names on License"> <level label="a"> <text>The following sections of Title 4, Subtitle 3 (“Transfer of Local Licenses; Substitution of Names on License”) of Division I of this article apply in the county without exception or variation:</text> <level label="1"> <text>§�4–303�(“Chain store, supermarket, or discount house”); and</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>§�4–304�(“Compliance with Bulk Transfers Act required”).</text> </level> </level> <level label="b"> <text>Section 4–306 (“Substitution of names of officers on license”) of Division I of this article does not apply in the county and is superseded by § 26–1708 of this subtitle.</text> </level> <level label="c"> <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 § 26–1709 of this subtitle; and</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>§�4–305�(“Filing fee and endorsement”), subject to § 26–1706 of this subtitle.</text> </level> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="26-1702" title_number="26" title_name="Prince George's County" subtitle_number="17" subtitle_name="Transfer of Licenses; Substitution of Names on License"> <level label="a"> <text>The Board may not approve the transfer of a license from one location to another:</text> <level label="1"> <text>except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, for at least 2 years after the issuance of a new license; and</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>unless the Board determines that:</text> <level label="i"> <text>the transfer to the new location is necessary to accommodate the public; and</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>the transferee has complied with the residency requirements specified in § 26–1406(c) of this title.</text> </level> </level> </level> <level label="b"> <text>Subject to the approval of the Board, a receiver or trustee may transfer ownership and location of a license for the benefit of creditors of a license holder within 6 months after:</text> <level label="1"> <text>appointment as the receiver or trustee; or</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>the death of the license holder.</text> </level> </level> <level label="c"> <level label="1"> <text>The Board may approve a transfer of location or ownership within 2 years after a transfer of location has been authorized.</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>This paragraph does not prohibit a transfer of ownership for continuance of a business in the same location, unless there has been a transfer of location for the license within 2 years.</text> </level> </level> <level label="d"> <text>A transfer of a license in accordance with a security agreement is subject to approval by the Board like any other license transfer, except that the written consent and cooperation of the existing license holder is not required.</text> </level> <level label="e"> <level label="1"> <text>In addition to any other notice required under this article, the Board shall provide notice of the time, date, and location of a hearing, as soon as practicable after a hearing for a license transfer is scheduled, to all municipalities, civic associations, homeowners’ associations, and condominium associations that:</text> <level label="i"> <text>are within 1 mile of the location of the proposed place of business of the applicant; and</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>request to receive notice of hearings by signing up on a registry on the Board’s website.</text> </level> </level> <level label="2"> <text>A municipality, civic association, homeowners’ association, or condominium association that requests to receive notice of hearings under paragraph (1)(ii) of this subsection may elect to receive written or electronic notice.</text> </level> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="26-1703" title_number="26" title_name="Prince George's County" subtitle_number="17" subtitle_name="Transfer of Licenses; Substitution of Names on License"> <text>The Board may not approve the transfer of a license that has an off–sale privilege to:</text> <level label="1"> <text>an establishment commonly known as a chain store, supermarket, or discount house; or</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>a franchisor, franchisee, or concessionaire of the establishment.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="26-1704" title_number="26" title_name="Prince George's County" subtitle_number="17" subtitle_name="Transfer of Licenses; Substitution of Names on License"> <text>The residency requirements under § 26–1406(c) of this title apply to a transfer of a license.</text> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="26-1705" title_number="26" title_name="Prince George's County" subtitle_number="17" subtitle_name="Transfer of Licenses; Substitution of Names on License"> <text>A hearing on an application for a license transfer shall occur and follow the requirements for a hearing on an application for a new license under §§ 26–1511 through 26–1513 of this title.</text> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="26-1706" title_number="26" title_name="Prince George's County" subtitle_number="17" subtitle_name="Transfer of Licenses; Substitution of Names on License"> <text>The fee for a transfer of a license is $500.</text> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="26-1707" title_number="26" title_name="Prince George's County" subtitle_number="17" subtitle_name="Transfer of Licenses; Substitution of Names on License"> <text>The Board may not transfer a license to an establishment with a commercial fuel pump on a premises that the public uses to purchase fuel.</text> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="26-1708" title_number="26" title_name="Prince George's County" subtitle_number="17" subtitle_name="Transfer of Licenses; Substitution of Names on License"> <level label="a"> <text>For a Class C beer, wine, and liquor license issued for the use of a corporation or club, the license holder may substitute on the license the name of a different officer for the name of any officer who:</text> <level label="1"> <text>has died;</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>has retired; or</text> </level> <level label="3"> <text>no longer holds an office in the corporation or club.</text> </level> </level> <level label="b"> <text>The license holder shall file an affidavit with the Board that contains:</text> <level label="1"> <text>the substitution of the officer; and</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>an explanation for the substitution.</text> </level> </level> <level label="c"> <text>On receipt of the affidavit, the Board shall:</text> <level label="1"> <text>amend its record; and</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>issue a corrected license.</text> </level> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="26-1709" title_number="26" title_name="Prince George's County" subtitle_number="17" subtitle_name="Transfer of Licenses; Substitution of Names on License"> <level label="a"> <text>Subject to subsection (b) of this section, if a transfer and issuance of a license is sought, the Board may approve the transfer, but condition the actual issuance of the license to the transferee on verification:</text> <level label="1"> <text>of payment of all undisputed taxes payable by the transferor to the Comptroller or the county; or</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>that payment of the taxes described in item (1) of this subsection has been provided for in a manner satisfactory to the governmental unit responsible for collection.</text> </level> </level> <level label="b"> <text>If the license of the transferor was issued on behalf of a corporation, club, or other entity, the verification requirements specified in subsection (a) of this section apply to undisputed taxes payable by each owner or principal of the entity.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="26-1710" title_number="26" title_name="Prince George's County" subtitle_number="17" subtitle_name="Transfer of Licenses; Substitution of Names on License"> <text>Section 26–1515 of this title does not apply to an application for a transfer of a license for the same premises.</text> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="26-1801" title_number="26" title_name="Prince George's 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>§ 4–408 (“Issuance of renewed licenses”);</text> </level> <level label="4"> <text>§ 4–409 (“Multiple licenses”); and</text> </level> <level label="5"> <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 § 26–1802 of this subtitle.</text> </level> <level label="c"> <text>The following sections of Title 4, Subtitle 4 (“Renewal of Local Licenses”) of Division I of this article apply in the county:</text> <level label="1"> <text>§ 4–405 (“Contents of renewal application”), subject to § 26–1804 of this subtitle;</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>§ 4–406 (“Protests”), subject to § 26–1803 of this subtitle; and</text> </level> <level label="3"> <text>§ 4–407 (“Denial of renewal application”), subject to § 26–1806 of this subtitle.</text> </level> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="26-1802" title_number="26" title_name="Prince George's County" subtitle_number="18" subtitle_name="Renewal of Licenses"> <level label="a"> <text>Subject to subsection (b) of this section, to renew a license, a license holder shall file a license renewal application with the Board in accordance with the following schedule of renewal deadlines and license expiration dates:</text> <level label="1"> <text>for a Class A license, which shall expire on April 30, the application deadline is March 1;</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>for a Class B license, which shall expire on May 31, the application deadline is April 1; and</text> </level> <level label="3"> <text>for a Class C and a Class D license, both of which shall expire on June 30, the application deadline is May 1.</text> </level> </level> <level label="b"> <text>The Board may extend the deadline by which a license holder must file a license renewal application.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="26-1803" title_number="26" title_name="Prince George's County" subtitle_number="18" subtitle_name="Renewal of Licenses"> <level label="a"> <text>A protest of a license renewal shall be filed with the Board on or before March 1.</text> </level> <level label="b"> <text>A municipality in which the licensed premises is located may make a protest of a license renewal after holding a public hearing concerning the protest.</text> </level> <level label="c"> <level label="1"> <text>In addition to any other notice required under this article, the Board shall provide notice of the time, date, and location of a hearing, as soon as practicable after the hearing is scheduled, to all municipalities, civic associations, homeowners’ associations, and condominium associations that:</text> <level label="i"> <text>are within 1 mile of the location of the proposed place of business of the applicant; and</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>request to receive notice of hearings by signing up on a registry on the Board’s website.</text> </level> </level> <level label="2"> <text>A municipality, civic association, homeowners’ association, or condominium association that requests to receive notice of hearings under paragraph (1)(ii) of this subsection may elect to receive written or electronic notice.</text> </level> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="26-1804" title_number="26" title_name="Prince George's County" subtitle_number="18" subtitle_name="Renewal of Licenses"> <text>A license holder may renew the license without obtaining a consent statement from the owner of the building that contains the licensed premises if:</text> <level label="1"> <text>the license holder has a lease on the entire building for at least the term of the renewed license; and</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>the building owner has previously filed a consent statement with the original or another renewal application.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="26-1805" title_number="26" title_name="Prince George's County" subtitle_number="18" subtitle_name="Renewal of Licenses"> <text>The Board may not require a license renewal applicant to hold a lease on the licensed premises for the full term or any portion of the license renewal period.</text> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="26-1806" title_number="26" title_name="Prince George's County" subtitle_number="18" subtitle_name="Renewal of Licenses"> <level label="a"> <text>Except as provided in subsection (c) of this section, the Board may approve or deny a license renewal if the license holder or a stockholder of the corporation that uses the license has been convicted of a felony.</text> </level> <level label="b"> <text>The Board:</text> <level label="1"> <text>shall hold a public hearing before approving or denying the license renewal; and</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>may inquire into all relevant facts and circumstances concerning the felony offense at the hearing.</text> </level> </level> <level label="c"> <text>In the case of a conviction for a felony that is related to operations under the license, the Board may not approve a license renewal for a license holder or stockholder of a corporation that uses the license until at least 10 years have elapsed after the date of the felony conviction.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="26-1807" title_number="26" title_name="Prince George's County" subtitle_number="18" subtitle_name="Renewal of Licenses"> <level label="a"> <text>Before a license may be renewed, the Board shall verify:</text> <level label="1"> <level label="i"> <text>through the Comptroller, that the license holder has paid all undisputed taxes payable to the Comptroller; and</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>through the county, that the license holder has paid all undisputed taxes payable to the county; or</text> </level> </level> <level label="2"> <text>that the license holder has provided for payment of the taxes described in item (1) of this subsection in a manner satisfactory to the governmental unit responsible for the collection.</text> </level> </level> <level label="b"> <text>If the information provided to the Board states that the license holder owes undisputed taxes and has not provided for payment in a manner satisfactory to the governmental unit responsible for collection, the Board may not renew the license.</text> </level> <level label="c"> <text>If the license was issued on behalf of a corporation, club, or other entity, the renewal requirements in subsection (a) of this section apply to undisputed taxes payable by each owner or principal of the entity.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="26-1808" title_number="26" title_name="Prince George's County" subtitle_number="18" subtitle_name="Renewal of Licenses"> <text>Except for a Class B–WPL (waterfront pavilion) beer, wine, and liquor license, the residency requirements under § 26–1406(c) of this title apply to a renewal of a license.</text> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="26-1809" title_number="26" title_name="Prince George's County" subtitle_number="18" subtitle_name="Renewal of Licenses"> <text>Notwithstanding § 26–1509 of this title, the holder of a license that has an off–sale privilege may renew the license if the holder of the license is:</text> <level label="1"> <text>an establishment commonly known as a chain store, supermarket, or discount house; or</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>a franchisor, franchisee, or concessionaire of the establishment.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="26-1810" title_number="26" title_name="Prince George's County" subtitle_number="18" subtitle_name="Renewal of Licenses"> <text>Section 26–1515 of this title does not apply to an application for a license renewal for the same premises.</text> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="26-1901" title_number="26" title_name="Prince George's 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 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 § 26–1902 of this subtitle; and</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>§ 4–505 (“Alcohol awareness program”), subject to § 26–1902.1 of this subtitle.</text> </level> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="26-1902" title_number="26" title_name="Prince George's County" subtitle_number="19" subtitle_name="Conduct of License Holders"> <text>An individual under the age of 18 years may not be employed to sell, deliver, or otherwise deal with alcoholic beverages.</text> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="26-1902.1" title_number="26" title_name="Prince George's County" subtitle_number="19" subtitle_name="Conduct of License Holders"> <level label="a"> <text>The license holder or an individual designated by the license holder who is employed in a supervisory capacity shall:</text> <level label="1"> <text>be certified by an approved alcohol awareness program; and</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>be present on the licensed premises at all times when alcoholic beverages may be sold.</text> </level> </level> <level label="b"> <text>A license holder who violates this section is subject to:</text> <level label="1"> <text>for a first offense, a $250 fine;</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>for a second offense, a $500 fine; and</text> </level> <level label="3"> <text>for each subsequent offense, a fine not exceeding $1,000 or a suspension or revocation of the license, or both.</text> </level> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="26-1903" title_number="26" title_name="Prince George's County" subtitle_number="19" subtitle_name="Conduct of License Holders"> <text>A license holder may not impose a cover charge, offer facilities for patron dancing, or provide entertainment unless the license holder:</text> <level label="1"> <text>is authorized to do so under this article; and</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>meets all requirements of county law.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="26-1904" title_number="26" title_name="Prince George's County" subtitle_number="19" subtitle_name="Conduct of License Holders"> <text>An individual regardless of age may enter or remain on a licensed premises if a bowling alley is on the licensed premises and in use.</text> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="26-2001" title_number="26" title_name="Prince George's County" subtitle_number="20" subtitle_name="Hours and Days for Consumption and Sale"> <level label="a"> <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="b"> <text>An owner, an operator, or a manager of a premises licensed under this title or a holder of an on–sale license may not allow alcoholic beverages to be consumed on the premises licensed under this title:</text> <level label="1"> <text>from 2 a.m. to 6 a.m.; or</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>if the holder may sell alcoholic beverages under § 26–2005 of this subtitle, from 3 a.m. to 6 a.m.</text> </level> </level> <level label="c"> <level label="1"> <text>An individual found consuming alcoholic beverages on the premises or in a place during the hours prohibited under this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $50.</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>An owner, a manager, or an employee of a premises or place who knowingly allows consumption during the hours prohibited under this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $1,000 or imprisonment not exceeding 2 years or both.</text> </level> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="26-2002" title_number="26" title_name="Prince George's County" subtitle_number="20" subtitle_name="Hours and Days for Consumption and Sale"> <level label="a"> <level label="1"> <text>A holder of a Class A beer license may sell beer on Monday through Saturday, from 6 a.m. to midnight.</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>A license holder that offers for sale commodities that are not alcoholic beverages and is open on Sunday shall keep all alcoholic beverages on the premises that are stored in areas open to the public in a separate beverage department that is securely closed and locked from midnight on Sunday to 6 a.m. on Monday.</text> </level> </level> <level label="b"> <level label="1"> <text>Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, a holder of a Class B beer license may sell beer:</text> <level label="i"> <text>for on–premises consumption, from 6 a.m. to 2 a.m. the following day; and</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>for off–premises consumption, from 6 a.m. to midnight.</text> </level> </level> <level label="2"> <text>The license holder may not sell beer for on–premises consumption:</text> <level label="i"> <text>except as provided in § 26–2005 of this subtitle, from 2 a.m. to 6 a.m.; and</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>at a bar or counter on Sunday, from 6 a.m. to 2 a.m. the following day, unless the Sunday is December 24 or December 31.</text> </level> </level> </level> <level label="c"> <level label="1"> <text>Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, a holder of a Class C beer license may sell beer from 6 a.m. to 2 a.m. the following day.</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>The license holder may not sell beer at a bar or counter on Sunday, from 6 a.m. to 2 a.m. the following day, unless the Sunday is December 24 or December 31.</text> </level> </level> <level label="d"> <level label="1"> <text>Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, a holder of a Class D beer license may sell beer:</text> <level label="i"> <text>for on–premises consumption, from 6 a.m. to 2 a.m. the following day; and</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>for off–premises consumption, from 6 a.m. to midnight.</text> </level> </level> <level label="2"> <text>The license holder may not sell beer for on–premises consumption from 2 a.m. to 6 a.m.</text> </level> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="26-2003" title_number="26" title_name="Prince George's County" subtitle_number="20" subtitle_name="Hours and Days for Consumption and Sale"> <level label="a"> <level label="1"> <text>A holder of a Class A beer and light wine license may sell beer and light wine on Monday through Saturday, from 6 a.m. to midnight.</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>A license holder that offers for sale commodities that are not alcoholic beverages and is open on Sunday shall keep all alcoholic beverages on the premises that are stored in areas open to the public in a separate beverage department that is securely closed and locked from midnight on Sunday to 6 a.m. on Monday.</text> </level> </level> <level label="b"> <level label="1"> <text>Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, a holder of a Class B beer and light wine license may sell beer and light wine:</text> <level label="i"> <text>for on–premises consumption, from 6 a.m. to 2 a.m. the following day; and</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>for off–premises consumption, from 6 a.m. to midnight.</text> </level> </level> <level label="2"> <text>The license holder may not sell beer or light wine for on–premises consumption:</text> <level label="i"> <text>except as provided in § 26–2005 of this subtitle, from 2 a.m. to 6 a.m.; or</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>at a bar or counter on Sunday from 6 a.m. to 2 a.m. the following day.</text> </level> </level> </level> <level label="c"> <level label="1"> <text>Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, a holder of a Class C beer and light wine license may sell beer and light wine from 6 a.m. to 2 a.m. the following day.</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>The license holder may not sell beer or light wine:</text> <level label="i"> <text>from 2 a.m. to 6 a.m.; or</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>at a bar or counter on Sunday, from 5 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. the following day.</text> </level> </level> </level> <level label="d"> <level label="1"> <text>Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, unless the license is restricted under § 26–601(c), § 26–604(c), or § 26–801(c) of this title, a holder of a Class D beer and light wine license may sell beer and light wine:</text> <level label="i"> <text>for on–premises consumption, from 6 a.m. to 2 a.m. the following day; and</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>for off–premises consumption, from 6 a.m. to midnight.</text> </level> </level> <level label="2"> <text>The license holder may not sell beer or light wine from 2 a.m. to 6 a.m.</text> </level> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="26-2004" title_number="26" title_name="Prince George's County" subtitle_number="20" subtitle_name="Hours and Days for Consumption and Sale"> <level label="a"> <level label="1"> <text>A holder of a Class A beer, wine, and liquor (off–sale) license may sell beer, wine, and liquor on Monday through Saturday, from 6 a.m. to midnight.</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>A license holder that offers for sale commodities that are not alcoholic beverages and is open on Sunday shall keep all alcoholic beverages on the premises that are stored in areas open to the public in a separate beverage department that is securely closed and locked between midnight on Sunday and 6 a.m. on Monday.</text> </level> </level> <level label="b"> <level label="1"> <text>Subject to paragraph (3) of this subsection, a holder of a Class B beer, wine, and liquor license may sell beer, wine, and liquor:</text> <level label="i"> <text>except as provided in § 26–2005 of this subtitle, for on–premises consumption, on Monday through Saturday, from 6 a.m. to 2 a.m. the following day;</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>from 8 a.m. on Sunday to 2 a.m. the following day; and</text> </level> <level label="iii"> <text>for off–premises consumption, on Monday through Saturday, from 6 a.m. to midnight.</text> </level> </level> <level label="2"> <text>For off–premises consumption on Sunday, the license holder:</text> <level label="i"> <text>if issued a Sunday off–sale permit under § 26–1104 of this title, may sell alcoholic beverages that the holder is licensed to sell from 8 a.m. to midnight;</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>may sell beer and light wine from 8 a.m. to midnight at an off–sale store that is attached to and part of the licensed premises; but</text> </level> <level label="iii"> <text>may not sell beer, wine, or liquor at a separate off–sale store established on the premises.</text> </level> </level> <level label="3"> <text>The Board shall adopt reasonable standards to define the term “off–sale store” for the purposes of paragraph (2) of this subsection.</text> </level> </level> <level label="c"> <level label="1"> <text>A holder of a Class B–AE (arts and entertainment) license may not sell beer, wine, or liquor:</text> <level label="i"> <text>except as provided in § 26–2005 of this subtitle, for on–premises consumption;</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>except as provided in § 26–2005 of this subtitle, from 2 a.m. to 6 a.m.; and</text> </level> <level label="iii"> <text>at a bar or counter on Sunday, unless the Sunday is December 24 or December 31.</text> </level> </level> <level label="2"> <text>The Board shall adopt regulations to carry out this subsection, including regulations specifying hours and days of sale.</text> </level> </level> <level label="d"> <level label="1"> <text>Except as provided in § 26–2005 of this subtitle, a holder of a Class B–DD (Development District) 7–day beer, wine, and liquor license may sell beer, wine, and liquor on Monday through Saturday, from 6 a.m. to 2 a.m. the following day.</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>The license holder may not sell beer, wine, or liquor at a bar or counter on Sunday, from 6 a.m. to 2 a.m. the following day, unless the Sunday is December 24 or December 31.</text> </level> </level> <level label="e"> <level label="1"> <text>Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, a holder of a Class BH license may sell beer, wine, and liquor for on–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 10 a.m. to 2 a.m. the following day.</text> </level> </level> <level label="2"> <text>The license holder may not sell beer, wine, or liquor:</text> <level label="i"> <text>except as provided in § 26–2005 of this subtitle, from 2 a.m. to 6 a.m.; or</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>at a bar or counter on Sunday, from 6 a.m. to 2 a.m. the following day, unless the Sunday is December 24 or December 31.</text> </level> </level> </level> <level label="f"> <level label="1"> <level label="i"> <text>Subject to subparagraph (ii) of this paragraph, the holder of a Class BLX license issued for a luxury–type restaurant may sell beer, wine, and liquor for on–premises consumption from 6 a.m. to 2 a.m. the following day.</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>A license holder may not sell beer, wine, or liquor for on–premises consumption:</text> <level label="1"> <text>except as provided in § 26–2005 of this subtitle, from 2 a.m. to 6 a.m.; or</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>at a bar or counter on Sunday, from 6 a.m. to 2 a.m. the following day, unless the Sunday is December 24 or December 31.</text> </level> </level> </level> <level label="2"> <text>A holder of a Class BLX license issued for a movie theater may sell beer, wine, and liquor for on–premises consumption from noon to 12:30 a.m. the following day.</text> </level> </level> <level label="g"> <text>A holder of a Class B–MB/22 license may sell beer, wine, and liquor from 6 a.m. to 2 a.m. the following day.</text> </level> <level label="h"> <level label="1"> <text>Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, a holder of a Class B–RD (revitalization district) license may sell beer, wine, and liquor for on–premises consumption from 6 a.m. to 2 a.m. the following day.</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>The license holder may not sell beer, wine, or liquor for on–premises consumption:</text> <level label="i"> <text>except as provided in § 26–2005 of this subtitle, from 2 a.m. to 6 a.m.; or</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>at a bar or counter on Sunday, from 6 a.m. to 2 a.m. the following day, unless the Sunday is December 24 or December 31.</text> </level> </level> </level> <level label="i"> <text>A holder of a Class B–WPL (waterfront pavilion) license may sell beer, wine, and liquor from 6 a.m. to 2 a.m. the following day.</text> </level> <level label="j"> <level label="1"> <text>Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, a holder of a Class C beer, wine, and liquor license may sell beer, wine, and liquor from 6 a.m. to 2 a.m. the following day.</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>The license holder may not sell beer, wine, or liquor at a bar or counter on Sunday, from 6 a.m. to 2 a.m. the following day, unless the Sunday is December 24 or December 31.</text> </level> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="26-2005" title_number="26" title_name="Prince George's County" subtitle_number="20" subtitle_name="Hours and Days for Consumption and Sale"> <text>If the holder of a Class B on–sale license has live entertainment on the licensed premises on Friday or Saturday night, the license holder may sell alcoholic beverages for on–premises consumption in accordance with the license on Friday or Saturday from 6 a.m. to 3 a.m. the following day.</text> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="26-2006" title_number="26" title_name="Prince George's 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 not sell beer, wine, or liquor on Sunday unless:</text> <level label="1"> <text>the Sunday is December 24 or December 31; or</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>the holder of a Class A beer, wine, and liquor license holds a Sunday off–sale permit under § 26–1104 of this title.</text> </level> </level> <level label="b"> <text>A holder of a Class B restaurant license that allows the sale of alcoholic beverages for off–premises consumption may not sell alcoholic beverages for off–premises consumption Monday through Sunday from midnight to 8 a.m.</text> </level> <level label="c"> <text>A holder of a license that allows the sale of alcoholic beverages for on–premises consumption may sell the alcoholic beverages that the license allows until 2 a.m. on January 1.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="26-2007" title_number="26" title_name="Prince George's County" subtitle_number="20" subtitle_name="Hours and Days for Consumption and Sale"> <level label="a"> <text>This section applies in the 24th and 25th alcoholic beverages districts of the county as described in § 26–1603(f) and (g) of this title.</text> </level> <level label="b"> <text>The Board may change the closing hour and reduce the hours of sale of a license holder if the Board:</text> <level label="1"> <text>receives a complaint concerning the licensed premises; and</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>makes the change after holding a hearing on the complaint.</text> </level> </level> <level label="c"> <text>Under Subtitle 24 of this title, a party may seek judicial review of a decision of the Board made under this section.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="26-2101" title_number="26" title_name="Prince George's 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 § 26–2102 of this subtitle.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="26-2102" title_number="26" title_name="Prince George's County" subtitle_number="21" subtitle_name="Revocation and Suspension of Licenses"> <level label="a"> <text>In this section, “conviction” includes:</text> <level label="1"> <text>a verdict or plea of guilty;</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>the forfeiture of a bond or collateral accepted on a pending charge, warrant, or indictment before a court; or</text> </level> <level label="3"> <text>the revocation or suspension of a license by the Board because of a violation of this article or regulations adopted under this article.</text> </level> </level> <level label="b"> <level label="1"> <text>The Board shall revoke a license if a license holder or a stockholder of a corporation that uses the license is convicted of a felony that is related to operations under the license.</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>The Board may revoke a license if:</text> <level label="i"> <text>within 2 years a license holder is convicted twice for a violation concerning an illegal sale of alcoholic beverages in or on the licensed premises on Sunday; or</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>within 2 years there are two convictions of the same agent or employee of a license holder for a violation concerning illegal sales of alcoholic beverages in or on the licensed premises on Sunday.</text> </level> </level> <level label="3"> <text>The Board may revoke a license for:</text> <level label="i"> <text>a felony conviction of a license holder or a stockholder of a corporation having the use of a license; or</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>failure to comply with § 26–1613(c) of this title.</text> </level> </level> <level label="4"> <text>The Board may:</text> <level label="i"> <text>allow a closing of the licensed premises for a reasonable period of time; but</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>revoke the license for the closing of the licensed premises for more than 30 days without the approval of the Board.</text> </level> </level> </level> <level label="c"> <text>The Board may suspend a license for at least 30 days for:</text> <level label="1"> <text>a conviction of the license holder for a violation concerning an illegal sale of alcoholic beverages in or on the licensed premises on Sunday; or</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>two or more convictions of different agents or employees of a license holder for a violation concerning an illegal sale of alcoholic beverages in or on the licensed premises on Sunday.</text> </level> </level> <level label="d"> <level label="1"> <text>If a license holder has not complied with the residency requirements specified in § 4–103, § 4–104, or § 4–105 of this article or Subtitle 14 of this title, the Board may revoke or suspend the license.</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>The Board may revoke or suspend a license:</text> <level label="i"> <text>for a conviction of the license holder for a violation of any State law concerning gambling in or on the licensed premises; or</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>if, within 2 years, there are two convictions of one or more of the agents or employees of a license holder for violations concerning gambling in or on the licensed premises.</text> </level> </level> <level label="3"> <text>The Board may revoke or suspend a license that has been issued or transferred if the license has not been placed in operation after 6 months following the issuance or transfer.</text> </level> </level> <level label="e"> <text>The Board may revoke, suspend, or refuse to renew a license, or refuse to issue a license to an applicant, if the license holder or applicant willfully failed or refused to pay hotel/motel taxes due to the county within 60 days after the license holder or applicant received the first notice of delinquency.</text> </level> <level label="f"> <text>Two or more violations against the same license holder, agent, or employee or affecting the same premises occurring on the same day are considered one offense.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="26-2201" title_number="26" title_name="Prince George's 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="26-2301" title_number="26" title_name="Prince George's County" subtitle_number="23" subtitle_name="Death of License Holder"> <level label="a"> <text>The following sections of Title 4, Subtitle 8 (“Death of License Holder”) of Division I of this article apply in the county without exception or variation:</text> <level label="1"> <text>§ 4–802 (“Expiration of license on death of license holder”);</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>§ 4–804 (“Transfer or reinstatement of license”);</text> </level> <level label="3"> <text>§ 4–805 (“Rights of protest, revocation, suspension, and restriction”); and</text> </level> <level label="4"> <text>§ 4–806 (“Refund”).</text> </level> </level> <level label="b"> <text>Section 4–803 (“Certificate of permission or renewal license for continuation of business”) of Division I of this article applies in the county, subject to § 26–2302 of this subtitle.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="26-2302" title_number="26" title_name="Prince George's County" subtitle_number="23" subtitle_name="Death of License Holder"> <level label="a"> <level label="1"> <text>On the death of a married license holder or a license holder that holds a license for the benefit of a partnership or corporation, on application to the Board, a new license shall be issued to:</text> <level label="i"> <text>the surviving spouse;</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>the surviving partners for the benefit of the partnership; or</text> </level> <level label="iii"> <text>the senior surviving officer of the corporation for the benefit of the corporation.</text> </level> </level> <level label="2"> <text>The new license shall be issued:</text> <level label="i"> <text>for the balance of the license year; and</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>without further proceedings.</text> </level> </level> </level> <level label="b"> <text>A renewal license may be issued to the following if they are qualified to hold the license:</text> <level label="1"> <text>the surviving spouse;</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>the surviving partners of a partnership; or</text> </level> <level label="3"> <text>the senior surviving officer of a corporation for the benefit of the corporation.</text> </level> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="26-2401" title_number="26" title_name="Prince George's 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>§ 4–904 (“Stay of local board’s petition”);</text> </level> <level label="3"> <text>§ 4–905 (“Scope of judicial review”);</text> </level> <level label="4"> <text>§ 4–906 (“Representation of local licensing board”); and</text> </level> <level label="5"> <text>§ 4–908 (“Appeals to Appellate Court of Maryland and Supreme Court of Maryland”).</text> </level> </level> <level label="b"> <text>The following sections of Title 4, Subtitle 9 (“Judicial Review”) of Division I of this article apply in the county:</text> <level label="1"> <text>§ 4–903 (“Petitioners”), subject to § 26–2402 of this subtitle; and</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>§ 4–907 (“Affirmations, modifications, and reversals”), subject to § 26–2405 of this subtitle.</text> </level> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="26-2402" title_number="26" title_name="Prince George's County" subtitle_number="24" subtitle_name="Judicial Review"> <text>On payment of all costs incident to the hearing before the Board, a governing body of a municipality within the county in which a licensed place of business is located or proposed to be located may petition for judicial review of a decision of the Board under § 4–902 of this article to the circuit court for the county.</text> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="26-2403" title_number="26" title_name="Prince George's County" subtitle_number="24" subtitle_name="Judicial Review"> <level label="a"> <text>Before docketing an action for judicial review under Title 4, Subtitle 9 of this article, the clerk of the circuit court for the county shall:</text> <level label="1"> <text>collect all court costs from the petitioner; and</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>receive a statement from the clerk of the Board that the costs for getting records and transcripts of proceedings of the hearing before the Board have been paid.</text> </level> </level> <level label="b"> <text>The costs described in subsection (a)(1) of this section may not be assessed against the Board.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="26-2404" title_number="26" title_name="Prince George's 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="26-2405" title_number="26" title_name="Prince George's County" subtitle_number="24" subtitle_name="Judicial Review"> <level label="a"> <text>Before the date set for a hearing before the circuit court of a petition under Title 4, Subtitle 9 of this article, a petitioner or a party in interest properly before the court may petition the court in writing for leave to present additional evidence on an issue for which judicial review is sought.</text> </level> <level label="b"> <text>If, after a hearing, the court is satisfied that the additional evidence is material and that there were good reasons for failure to present the evidence in the proceeding before the Board, the court shall remand the case to the Board and order that the evidence be taken before the Board on the conditions the court considers proper.</text> </level> <level label="c"> <level label="1"> <text>On remand for the taking of additional evidence, the Board may modify or reverse the previous findings and decision of the Board by reason of the additional evidence.</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>If the Board modifies or reverses a previous finding or decision as described in paragraph (1) of this subsection, the Board shall file with the reviewing court, to become a part of the record, the additional evidence together with the modification, new finding, or new decision.</text> </level> </level> <level label="d"> <text>On the filing of a finding or decision after remand as described in subsection (c) of this section, if the court determines that the substantial rights of a petitioner may have been prejudiced, the court may reverse or modify the decision or modified decision of the Board or again remand the proceedings to the Board.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="26-2501" title_number="26" title_name="Prince George's County" subtitle_number="25" subtitle_name="Unlicensed Establishments"> <level label="a"> <text>This section applies to an establishment:</text> <level label="1"> <text>for which the Board has not issued a license;</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>that is subject to any other license issued by the State or county; and</text> </level> <level label="3"> <text>that is:</text> <level label="i"> <text>a restaurant, hotel, club, room, dance studio, or disco;</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>a place of adult entertainment that allows any form of sexual display or attire prohibited under § 4–605 of this article; or</text> </level> <level label="iii"> <text>any other place open to the public.</text> </level> </level> </level> <level label="b"> <text>A person, including an owner or operator of an establishment may not:</text> <level label="1"> <text>serve, keep, or allow to be consumed by a customer, alcoholic beverages:</text> <level label="i"> <text>from supplies that the customer purchased, reserved, or otherwise brought to the establishment; or</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>from supplies purchased or otherwise brought to the establishment by the owner or operator of the establishment or an agent of the owner or operator; or</text> </level> </level> <level label="2"> <level label="i"> <text>serve setups, including drinking containers and ice; or</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>serve, keep, or allow to be consumed other component parts of mixed alcoholic drinks.</text> </level> </level> </level> <level label="c"> <level label="1"> <text>The Board or an inspector of the Board may order that an establishment be closed immediately if the Board or the inspector determines that the public health, safety, or welfare requires emergency action.</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>If an immediate closure is ordered, the Board or the inspector who ordered the closure shall give the owner or operator of the establishment:</text> <level label="i"> <text>written notice of and the reasons for the closure; and</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>written notice of a hearing on the closure at which the owner or operator may be heard and present evidence.</text> </level> </level> <level label="3"> <text>The Board shall hold the hearing within 3 business days after the closure.</text> </level> <level label="4"> <level label="i"> <text>At the hearing, the Board shall determine whether the threat to the public health, safety, or welfare causing the closure continues to exist.</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>Subject to subparagraph (iii) of this paragraph, if the Board determines under subparagraph (i) of this paragraph that the threat continues, the Board may:</text> <level label="1"> <text>order the permanent closure of the establishment; or</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>impose conditions under which the establishment may reopen.</text> </level> </level> <level label="iii"> <text>The Board shall order the establishment to be permanently closed if:</text> <level label="1"> <text>the closure under paragraph (1) of this subsection for which the hearing is being held is the third closure in a 2–year period; and</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>the previous two closures under paragraph (1) of this subsection were not overturned by the Board or on judicial review.</text> </level> </level> </level> <level label="5"> <text>The Board shall issue a decision within 3 business days after a hearing is held under paragraph (4) of this subsection.</text> </level> <level label="6"> <text>An owner or operator who is aggrieved by a decision of the Board may petition for judicial review to a circuit court.</text> </level> </level> <level label="d"> <text>The Board may impose a fine not exceeding $12,500 for each violation on a person who the Board finds has violated this section.</text> </level> <level label="e"> <text>In addition to any other penalty authorized by law, a person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 2 years or a fine not exceeding $10,000 or both.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="26-2502" title_number="26" title_name="Prince George's 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:</text> <level label="1"> <text>in an establishment open to the public;</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>in a place of public entertainment;</text> </level> <level label="3"> <text>at an establishment occupied regularly by a private club or organization; or</text> </level> <level label="4"> <text>in a place at which setups or other component parts of mixed alcoholic drinks are sold directly or indirectly.</text> </level> </level> <level label="b"> <text>An owner, a manager, or an employee 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"> <level label="1"> <text>A person who violates subsection (a)(1) of this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $50.</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>An owner, a manager, or an employee of a premises or place who violates subsection (a)(2) of this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 2 years or a fine not exceeding $1,000 or both.</text> </level> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="26-2601" title_number="26" title_name="Prince George's County" subtitle_number="26" subtitle_name="Enforcement"> <level label="a"> <text>The following sections of Title 6, Subtitle 2 (“Enforcement”) of Division I of this article apply in the county without exception or variation:</text> <level label="1"> <text>§ 6–202 (“Inspections”);</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>§ 6–203 (“Use of equipment to measure quantity and quality of alcoholic beverages”);</text> </level> <level label="3"> <text>§ 6–204 (“Power to summon witnesses”);</text> </level> <level label="4"> <text>§ 6–205 (“Peace officers”);</text> </level> <level label="5"> <text>§ 6–206 (“Charging document for unlawful sale of alcoholic beverage”);</text> </level> <level label="6"> <text>§ 6–207 (“Display of alcoholic beverages as prima facie evidence of sale”);</text> </level> <level label="7"> <text>§ 6–208 (“Regulating possession or consumption of alcohol in public places”);</text> </level> <level label="8"> <text>§ 6–209 (“Adoption of standards for authorization of consumption”); and</text> </level> <level label="9"> <text>§ 6–211 (“Fines and forfeitures”).</text> </level> </level> <level label="b"> <text>Section 6–210 (“State preemption of local disorderly intoxication laws”) of Division I of this article does not apply in the county and is superseded by § 26–2602 of this subtitle.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="26-2602" title_number="26" title_name="Prince George's County" subtitle_number="26" subtitle_name="Enforcement"> <text>The county may:</text> <level label="1"> <text>adopt an ordinance or resolution supplementing the prohibition against disorderly intoxication under § 6–320 of this article; and</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>regulate possession or consumption of alcoholic beverages on public property, property used by the public, or a highway.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="26-2603" title_number="26" title_name="Prince George's 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="26-2604" title_number="26" title_name="Prince George's County" subtitle_number="26" subtitle_name="Enforcement"> <level label="a"> <text>The Board may subpoena records pertaining to a licensed establishment.</text> </level> <level label="b"> <level label="1"> <text>The Board may petition the circuit court if a witness refuses to produce a subpoenaed record.</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>The court may proceed by attachment against the witness as if the refusal had been by a witness summoned to appear in a case pending before the court.</text> </level> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="26-2605" title_number="26" title_name="Prince George's County" subtitle_number="26" subtitle_name="Enforcement"> <level label="a"> <text>The Board shall:</text> <level label="1"> <text>obtain from the appropriate law enforcement agencies information regarding citations issued and arrests made on licensed premises for violations of § 14–139.03 of the Prince George’s County Code; and</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>maintain a comprehensive database of:</text> <level label="i"> <text>the information obtained under item (1) of this subsection; and</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>fines imposed under subsection (b) of this section.</text> </level> </level> </level> <level label="b"> <text>The Board may impose a fine under § 26–2802 of this title on a license holder if at least 3 citations are issued or arrests are made on the licensed premises for violations of § 14–139.03 of the Prince George’s County Code in a 12–month period.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="26-2606" title_number="26" title_name="Prince George's County" subtitle_number="26" subtitle_name="Enforcement"> <level label="a"> <level label="1"> <text>This section applies only to inspections performed by or on behalf of the Board.</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>Unless the inspection is performed on behalf of the Board and does not relate to health and safety, this section does not apply to inspections conducted by one or more of the following persons:</text> <level label="i"> <text>a police department;</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>a fire department or fire inspector; or</text> </level> <level label="iii"> <text>a health department.</text> </level> </level> </level> <level label="b"> <text>An inspection of a licensed premises may be conducted with or without prior notice in order to:</text> <level label="1"> <text>provide assistance to the Board in any matter pertaining to alcoholic beverages;</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>conduct background investigations and criminal history records checks on all license applicants;</text> </level> <level label="3"> <text>make routine inspections of licensed establishments in the county to ensure that they are in compliance with all appropriate State laws, local laws, restrictions, and Board rules and regulations;</text> </level> <level label="4"> <text>coordinate information with other appropriate regulatory agencies;</text> </level> <level label="5"> <text>take appropriate action on any written report of violations forwarded by a uniformed officer of a municipal or county police department, the Maryland–National Capital Park Police, or the State Police;</text> </level> <level label="6"> <text>investigate complaints made against a licensed establishment; or</text> </level> <level label="7"> <text>initiate covert inspections and investigations of licensed establishments that may be necessary to ensure compliance or to prove or disprove alleged violations.</text> </level> </level> <level label="c"> <text>Within 5 business days after an inspection under this section, the inspector shall provide to the license holder and the Board a report of the inspection.</text> </level> <level label="d"> <text>On or before December 31 each year, the Board shall publish on the Board’s website a list of the total number of inspections conducted of each licensed premises by the Board in the prior calendar year.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="26-2701" title_number="26" title_name="Prince George's 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>§ 6–308 (“Allowing on–premises consumption of alcoholic beverages not purchased from license holder”);</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>§ 6–323 (“Possession or use of Alcohol Without Liquid machine”);</text> </level> <level label="15"> <text>§ 6–326 (“Sale of alcoholic beverages in powder or crystalline form prohibited”);</text> </level> <level label="16"> <text>§ 6–327 (“Unlicensed out–of–state sale of alcoholic beverages”);</text> </level> <level label="17"> <text>§ 6–328 (“Tax evasion”);</text> </level> <level label="18"> <text>§ 6–329 (“Destruction of evidence”); and</text> </level> <level label="19"> <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 § 26–2702 of this subtitle;</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>§ 6–307 (“Selling or providing alcoholic beverages to intoxicated individual”), subject to § 26–2703 of this subtitle;</text> </level> <level label="3"> <text>§ 6–319 (“On–premises consumption of alcoholic beverages not purchased from license holder”), subject to § 26–2704 of this subtitle;</text> </level> <level label="4"> <text>§ 6–321 (“Consumption of alcoholic beverages in public”), subject to § 26–2705 of this subtitle; and</text> </level> <level label="5"> <text>§ 6–322 (“Possession of open container”), subject to § 26–2706 of this subtitle.</text> </level> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="26-2702" title_number="26" title_name="Prince George's County" subtitle_number="27" subtitle_name="Prohibited Acts"> <level label="a"> <text>A license holder or an employee of a license holder who is charged with a violation of § 6–304 of this article:</text> <level label="1"> <text>shall receive a summons to appear in court on a certain day to answer the charges placed against the license holder or employee; and</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>may not be required to post bail pending trial in any court in the State.</text> </level> </level> <level label="b"> <text>A license holder or an employee of a license holder may not be found guilty of a violation of § 6–304 of this article if:</text> <level label="1"> <text>the license holder or employee establishes to the satisfaction of the finder of fact that the license holder or employee used due caution to establish that the individual was not under the age of 21 years; and</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>the individual was not a resident of the State.</text> </level> </level> <level label="c"> <text>The Board may not proceed against a license holder for a violation of § 6–304 of this article if the license holder or an employee of the license holder is found not guilty of, or granted probation before judgment for, the violation.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="26-2703" title_number="26" title_name="Prince George's County" subtitle_number="27" subtitle_name="Prohibited Acts"> <level label="a"> <text>A license holder or an employee of a license holder who is charged with a violation of § 6–307 of this article:</text> <level label="1"> <text>shall receive a summons to appear in court on a certain day to answer the charges placed against the license holder or employee; and</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>may not be required to post bail pending trial in any court in the State.</text> </level> </level> <level label="b"> <text>The Board may not proceed against a license holder for a violation of § 6–307 of this article if the license holder or an employee of the license holder is found not guilty of, or granted probation before judgment for, the violation.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="26-2704" title_number="26" title_name="Prince George's County" subtitle_number="27" subtitle_name="Prohibited Acts"> <text>Residents and their guests in a continuing care retirement community that holds a Class C (on–sale) beer, wine, and liquor license may consume wine not purchased from the continuing care retirement community if:</text> <level label="1"> <text>the wine is consumed with a meal in the dining room; and</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>the continuing care retirement community:</text> <level label="i"> <text>is operated by a nonprofit organization for the continuing care retirement of individuals at least 60 years old;</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>has been incorporated for at least 1 year;</text> </level> <level label="iii"> <text>has obtained a certificate of registration from the Department of Aging under Title 10, Subtitle 4 of the Human Services Article; and</text> </level> <level label="iv"> <text>prepares and serves meals during regular operating hours to residents and their guests.</text> </level> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="26-2705" title_number="26" title_name="Prince George's County" subtitle_number="27" subtitle_name="Prohibited Acts"> <text>An individual who is charged with a misdemeanor under § 6–321 of this article shall comply with the command in the charging document to appear in court by appearing in court in person.</text> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="26-2706" title_number="26" title_name="Prince George's County" subtitle_number="27" subtitle_name="Prohibited Acts"> <level label="a"> <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> </level> <level label="b"> <text>An individual charged with a misdemeanor under § 6–322 of this article shall comply with the command in the charging document to appear in court by appearing in court in person.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="26-2707" title_number="26" title_name="Prince George's County" subtitle_number="27" subtitle_name="Prohibited Acts"> <level label="a"> <text>An individual under the age of 21 years may not:</text> <level label="1"> <text>enter the premises of a license holder to obtain alcoholic beverages; or</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>possess alcoholic beverages.</text> </level> </level> <level label="b"> <text>An individual under the age of 18 years may not enter between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m. the premises of the holder of a Class B or Class D beer license, a Class B or Class D beer and light wine license, or a Class B–WPL (waterfront pavilion) beer, wine, and liquor license unless the individual is in the company of a parent, the legal guardian, or the spouse of the individual.</text> </level> <level label="c"> <text>The Board may adopt regulations regarding the presence of an individual under the age of 21 years on a licensed premises.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="26-2708" title_number="26" title_name="Prince George's County" subtitle_number="27" subtitle_name="Prohibited Acts"> <level label="a"> <text>A license holder may not sell alcoholic beverages by means of a self–scanning cash register or other automated system that is:</text> <level label="1"> <text>capable of recovering stored information related to the sale price of individual retail items; and</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>operated on a self–service basis by a customer.</text> </level> </level> <level label="b"> <text>If a license holder violates this section, the Board may impose on the license holder:</text> <level label="1"> <text>for a first offense, a fine not exceeding $1,000;</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>for a second offense, a fine not exceeding $2,500; and</text> </level> <level label="3"> <text>for a third or subsequent offense:</text> <level label="i"> <text>a fine not exceeding $2,500; or</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="26-2801" title_number="26" title_name="Prince George's County" subtitle_number="28" subtitle_name="Penalties"> <text>Section 6–402 (“General penalty”) of Division I of this article applies in the county, subject to § 26–2801.1 of this subtitle.</text> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="26-2801.1" title_number="26" title_name="Prince George's County" subtitle_number="28" subtitle_name="Penalties"> <text>In addition to any administrative penalty that may apply, a license holder or an employee of a license holder who violates § 6–304 of this article or § 10–117 of the Criminal Law Article is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 2 years or a fine not exceeding $2,000 or both.</text> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="26-2802" title_number="26" title_name="Prince George's County" subtitle_number="28" subtitle_name="Penalties"> <level label="a"> <text>This section applies to a violation that is cause for suspension or revocation of a license.</text> </level> <level label="b"> <text>Instead of or in addition to suspending or revoking the license, the Board may:</text> <level label="1"> <text>for a first offense:</text> <level label="i"> <text>except as provided in item (ii) of this item, impose a fine not exceeding $1,500; or</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>for a violation of § 10–117 of the Criminal Law Article, impose a fine of $1,500;</text> </level> </level> <level label="2"> <text>for a second offense in the same 24–month period, impose a fine not exceeding $6,000; and</text> </level> <level label="3"> <text>for a third offense in the same 24–month period, impose a fine of $7,500.</text> </level> </level> <level label="c"> <text>For a fourth offense in the same 24–month period, the Board shall suspend the license for 30 days, unless the Board revokes the license.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="26-2803" title_number="26" title_name="Prince George's County" subtitle_number="28" subtitle_name="Penalties"> <level label="a"> <text>The Board shall establish a standard fine structure for violations of this title that gives the Board flexibility to consider aggravating or mitigating factors when determining the amount of a fine imposed under this title.</text> </level> <level label="b"> <text>The Board shall publish monthly and maintain on its website:</text> <level label="1"> <text>a list of penalties for violations of this title; and</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>the standard fine structure established under subsection (a) of this section, including a list of aggravating and mitigating factors that the Board may consider when determining the amount of a fine imposed under this title.</text> </level> </level> </section>