# Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis (GAB)

## Title 26. Prince George's County

### Subtitle 10. Licenses for Specific Types of Organizations and Venues

#### Section 26-1001

(a) There is a Class B-AE (arts and entertainment) beer, wine, and liquor license.

(b)

  (1) 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.

  (2) A person may not hold more than two Class B-AE licenses.

  (3) The license authorizes the holder to sell beer, wine, and liquor for on-premises consumption.

(c) The Board shall adopt regulations to carry out this section, including regulations specifying hours and days of sale.

(d) The annual license fee is $3,600.

#### Section 26-1001.1

(a) 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:

  (1) located on the University of Maryland, College Park campus or the Bowie State University campus; and

  (2) used primarily to host college athletic events.

(b) There is a Class B-CAEVC (College Athletic Event Venue Concessionaire) beer, wine, and liquor license.

(c) The Board may issue the license to a concessionaire.

(d)

  (1) The license authorizes the license holder to sell beer, wine, and liquor by the glass or by the bottle for on-premises consumption:

    (i) in the area of the venue primarily used to host college athletic events, including courtside seating and suites at the venue; and

    (ii) in any other area of the venue controlled by the holder of a Class B-ECF/DS beer, wine, and liquor license.

  (2) The license holder may restrict access to the licensed premises.

(e) Notwithstanding Sec. 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.

(f) A separate Class B-CAEVC beer, wine, and liquor license is required for each venue in which the concessionaire operates.

(g) The license may not be counted as a Class B license for purposes of Sec. 26-1601 of this title.

(h) 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 Sec. 26-2004 of this title.

(i)

  (1) The annual fee for the license is $3,500.

  (2) The fee shall be paid to the Board on or before May 1.

#### Section 26-1002

(a) There is a Class C (concessionaire) beer, wine, and liquor license.

(b)

  (1) The Board may issue the license for use by a person operating a concession that is:

    (i) subject to contractual agreement with the county; and

    (ii) on the premises of a golf and country club or country club owned by the county.

  (2) The license holder:

    (i) may be an individual, association, firm, partnership, or corporation approved by the County Council; and

    (ii) shall be a resident of the State.

(c)

  (1) The license authorizes the license holder to sell beer, wine, and liquor for on-premises consumption by the drink or bottle.

  (2) The Board shall:

    (i) regulate the manner of providing beer, wine, and liquor; and

    (ii) authorize the number of outlets that may provide beer, wine, and liquor on the licensed premises.

(d)

  (1) Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, the license holder may sell beer, wine, and liquor:

    (i) on Monday through Saturday, from 6 a.m. to 2 a.m. the following day; and

    (ii) on Sunday, from noon to 2 a.m. the following day.

  (2) The license holder may not sell beer, wine, or liquor for on-premises consumption:

    (i) from 2 a.m. to 6 a.m.; or

    (ii) 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.

(e) The annual license fee is $1,815.

#### Section 26-1003

(a) There is a Class B-CC (convention center) beer, wine, and liquor license.

(b) The Board may issue the license only for use by a hotel that has:

  (1) at least 1,500 bedrooms;

  (2) at least three dining areas with facilities for preparing and serving regular meals;

  (3) rooms for meetings, displays, banquets, balls, dancing, and live entertainment; and

  (4) a bar and entertainment or dancing area commonly recognized as a nightclub.

(c)

  (1) The license authorizes the license holder to sell beer, wine, and liquor:

    (i) for consumption throughout the licensed premises, both indoors and outdoors, including meeting and banquet rooms, patios, verandas, quays, and green spaces; and

    (ii) 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.

  (2) 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.

(d) The license authorizes dancing and live entertainment throughout the licensed premises.

(e) 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.

(f) The license holder may serve beer, wine, and liquor on Monday through Sunday, from 6 a.m. to 3 a.m. the following day.

(g) The annual license fee is $22,000.

(h) This section does not preclude a license holder from having an interest in any other alcoholic beverages licenses in the county.

#### Section 26-1004

(a) There is a Class C (country club) beer, wine, and liquor license.

(b) 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.

(c) The Board may issue the license for use by a country club that:

  (1)

    (i) has at least 200 members paying dues of at least $75 per year per member; and

    (ii) at the time of application for the license, maintains:

      (1) at least two tennis courts;

      (2) a swimming pool that is at least 30 by 80 feet; and

      (3) at least 15 acres that are used in connection with the licensed premises; or

  (2)

    (i) has at least 500 members who pay dues; and

    (ii) has at least 15 acres that are used in connection with the licensed premises.

(d) 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.

(e) 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 Sec. 26-2004 of this title.

(f) The annual license fee is $1,100.

#### Section 26-1005

(a) There is a Class C (country and golf club) beer, wine, and liquor license.

(b) 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.

(c) The Board may issue the license for use by a country and golf club that:

  (1)

    (i) has at least 200 members paying dues of at least $75 per year per member; and

    (ii) at the time of the application for the license, maintains:

      (1) at least two tennis courts;

      (2) a swimming pool that is at least 30 by 80 feet; and

      (3) a regular or championship golf course of at least 9 holes; or

  (2)

    (i) has at least 500 members who pay dues; and

    (ii) at the time of the application for the license, maintains a regular or championship golf course of at least 18 holes.

(d) The license authorizes the license holder to sell beer, wine, and liquor:

  (1) from Monday to Saturday, to any customer of the club for on-premises or off-premises consumption; and

  (2) 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.

(e) 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 Sec. 26-2004 of this title, except that restrictions against the sale of alcoholic beverages on Sunday do not apply.

(f) The annual license fee is $1,815.

#### Section 26-1006

(a) There is a Class B-CI license.

(b) The Board may determine:

  (1) to whom the license shall be issued;

  (2) the number of licenses to be issued; and

  (3) whether a person who already holds a license issued in the county may also have an interest in a Class B-CI license.

(c) The Board may issue the license for the use of a country inn that:

  (1) accommodates the public;

  (2) is equipped with a dining room with facilities for preparing and serving regular meals;

  (3) has average daily receipts from the sale of food that exceed the average daily receipts from the sale of alcoholic beverages; and

  (4) is in a building that meets the requirements of subsections (e) and (f) of this section.

(d) The license authorizes the license holder to sell alcoholic beverages for on-premises consumption.

(e) A country inn for which the license is issued shall be in a building that:

  (1) appears on the National Register of Historic Places;

  (2) has historic, cultural, or architectural significance because it:

    (i)

      (1) has character, interest, or value as part of the development, heritage, or cultural characteristics of the county, State, or nation;

      (2) is the site of a significant historic event;

      (3) is identified with a person or a group of persons who influenced society;

      (4) exemplifies the cultural, economic, industrial, social, political, or historical heritage of the community;

      (5) embodies the distinctive characteristics of a type, period, or method of construction;

      (6) represents an established and familiar visual feature of the neighborhood, community, or county due to its singular physical characteristic or landscape; and

    (ii) possesses high artistic values; or

  (3)

    (i) has been constructed or reconstructed on a site classified as a historic site in the historic sites and districts' plan for the county;

    (ii) exemplifies the cultural, economic, industrial, social, political, or historical heritage of the community;

    (iii) embodies the distinctive characteristics of a type, period, or method of construction; and

    (iv) possesses high artistic values.

(f) In addition to the requirements in subsection (d) of this section, a country inn shall meet the following requirements:

  (1) the exterior of the building shall give the appearance of appropriate age;

  (2) the grounds shall include appropriate landscaping, gardens, and appurtenances;

  (3) 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;

  (4) 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

  (5) entertainment provided by the country inn shall exemplify the kind of entertainment typical of the period represented by the inn.

(g)

  (1) A license holder may hold not more than two Class B-CI licenses.

  (2) The Board may issue not more than two Class B-CI licenses.

(h) 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 Sec. 26-2004 of this title.

(i) The annual license fee is $2,365.

#### Section 26-1007

(a) In this section, "drafthouse" means a theater where:

  (1) a motion picture is shown to the public; and

  (2) patrons can purchase food, beer, and wine to consume on the premises while watching the motion picture.

(b) This section applies only in the City of Greenbelt.

(c) There is a Class B-DH (drafthouse) license.

(d)

  (1) The Board may issue the license for use in a drafthouse that:

    (i) has a minimum auditorium size of 3,500 square feet;

    (ii) has a minimum investment of at least $150,000 in tangible property, including kitchen equipment, furniture, and interior improvements;

    (iii) presents a family matinee every Saturday and holiday that the drafthouse is open for business;

    (iv) intends to provide beer and wine at tables and seats in the drafthouse;

    (v) does not have a bar other than a service bar; and

    (vi) 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.

  (2) 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.

(e)

  (1) The license authorizes the license holder to sell beer and wine at retail in the drafthouse described in the license for on-premises consumption.

  (2) The license holder may not make alcoholic beverages available for purchase when showing a family matinee.

(f)

  (1) Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, the license holder may sell beer and wine:

    (i) on Mondays through Fridays that are not holidays, from 11 a.m. to 1:30 a.m. the following day; and

    (ii) on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays, from 5 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. the following day.

  (2) 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.

(g) The Board shall determine the number of licenses to be issued.

(h)

  (1) The annual license fee is $245.

  (2) The license fee established under paragraph (1) of this subsection shall be:

    (i) paid before the license is issued; and

    (ii) distributed as provided under this article.

#### Section 26-1008

(a) 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.

(b) The Board may issue the license to an individual who is:

  (1) authorized by the University College Center for Adult Education to:

    (i) act on its behalf;

    (ii) assume all responsibility; and

    (iii) be subject to all the penalties, conditions, and restrictions imposed on licenses; and

  (2) a resident and registered voter of the county.

(c) 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.

(d) 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.

(e) All profits from the sale of beer, wine, and liquor shall be deposited into the food services income fund.

(f) 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 Sec. 26-2004 of this title.

(g) The annual license fee is $5,175.

#### Section 26-1009

(a) There is a Class B-ECF/DS (Education Conference Facility/Dining Service) beer, wine, and liquor license.

(b) The Board may issue the license to an individual who is:

  (1)

    (i) authorized by the University of Maryland, College Park Campus to:

      (1) act on its behalf under the license; and

      (2) be subject to the penalties, conditions, and restrictions under this title; and

    (ii) a resident and registered voter of the county; or

  (2)

    (i) authorized by the Prince George's Community College Main Campus to:

      (1) act on its behalf under the license; and

      (2) be subject to the penalties, conditions, and restrictions under this title; and

    (ii) a resident and registered voter of the county.

(c) 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.

(d)

  (1) The license authorizes the license holder to sell beer, wine, and liquor for on-premises consumption from multiple designated outlets on:

    (i) the University's campus only at University-related functions catered by the Department of Dining Services; or

    (ii) the Community College's campus only at Community College-related functions catered by the Prince George's Community College Main Campus.

  (2) 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.

(e) All profits from the retail sale of beer, wine, and liquor shall be deposited in:

  (1) the Dining Services Income Fund of the University of Maryland; or

  (2) a designated auxiliary services fund of the Prince George's Community College Main Campus.

(f) The Board:

  (1) may regulate the manner in which beer, wine, and liquor are dispensed under the license;

  (2) before issuing the license, shall designate the exact campus locations for the outlets for the sale of beer, wine, and liquor;

  (3) shall maintain a map and description of the designated outlets for verification on the renewal of the license; and

  (4) 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.

(g) 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 Sec. 26-2004 of this title.

(h) The annual license fee is $8,275.

#### Section 26-1009.1

(a)

  (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated.

  (2) "Concessionaire" means a lessee, a sublessee, or any other operator of an establishment that:

    (i) engages in the daily sale of beer, wine, and liquor on its premises for consumption anywhere in an entertainment facility; and

    (ii) operates a concession adjacent to but independent of the entertainment facility.

  (3) "Entertainment facility" means a facility that holds a license under Title 9, Subtitle 1A of the State Government Article.

(b) There is an entertainment concessionaire license.

(c)

  (1) The Board may issue the license to a concessionaire operating in conjunction with an entertainment facility.

  (2) The license authorizes:

    (i) 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

    (ii) the playing of music and dancing on the licensed premises.

  (3) Beer, wine, and liquor purchased under the license may be taken into and consumed anywhere in an entertainment facility, including a hotel.

  (4)

    (i) 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.

    (ii) Beer, wine, and liquor served under subparagraph (i) of this paragraph may be taken and consumed anywhere in an entertainment facility, including a hotel.

  (5) The hours of sale for the license are the same as the hours of operation for a video lottery facility established under Sec. 9-1A-23 of the State Government Article.

  (6) 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.

(d) 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.

(e) The license may not be counted as a Class B or Class H license for purposes of Sec. 26-1601 of this title.

(f) A license holder that seeks to provide entertainment is not required to obtain a special entertainment permit under Sec. 26-1103 of this title.

(g) A license holder that seeks to allow dancing is not required to obtain a local dance license issued by the county.

(h)

  (1) The annual fee for the license is $5,000.

  (2) The fee shall be paid on or before May 1 of each year to the Board.

(i) 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 Sec. 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.

#### Section 26-1009.2

(a)

  (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated.

  (2) "Concessionaire" has the meaning stated in Sec. 26-1009.1 of this subtitle.

  (3) "Entertainment facility" means a facility that holds a license under Title 9, Subtitle 1A of the State Government Article.

(b) There is an entertainment facility license.

(c)

  (1) 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.

  (2)

    (i) 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.

    (ii) An applicant for the license need not meet any location, voting, or residency requirements.

  (3) The license authorizes:

    (i) 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

    (ii) the playing of music and dancing on the licensed premises.

  (4) Beer, wine, and liquor purchased under the license may be taken and consumed anywhere in an entertainment facility, including a hotel.

  (5)

    (i) 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.

    (ii) Beer, wine, and liquor served under subparagraph (i) of this paragraph may be taken and consumed anywhere in an entertainment facility, including a hotel.

  (6) The hours of sale for the license are the same as the hours of operation for a video lottery facility established under Sec. 9-1A-23 of the State Government Article.

  (7) 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.

(d) A license holder is not required to obtain a Sunday sales license to sell alcoholic beverages after 2 a.m. on Sunday.

(e) The license may not be counted as a Class B or Class H license for purposes of Sec. 26-1601 of this title.

(f) A license holder that seeks to provide entertainment is not required to obtain a special entertainment permit under Sec. 26-1103 of this title.

(g) A license holder that seeks to allow dancing is not required to obtain a local dance license issued by the county.

(h)

  (1) The annual fee for the license is $22,000.

  (2) The fee shall be paid on or before May 1 of each year to the Board.

#### Section 26-1010

(a) In this section, "Commission" means the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission.

(b) There is a Class B-ECR (Equestrian Center restaurant) beer, wine, and liquor license.

(c) The Board may issue the license to the Commission on the application and qualification of the Commission.

(d) 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.

(e) Profit from the sale of beer, wine, and liquor by the license holder may be for the use of the Commission.

(f) 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 Sec. 26-2004 of this title.

(g) The annual license fee is $2,420.

#### Section 26-1011

(a)

  (1) 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.

  (2) "Independent and nonprofit nationwide fraternal or sororal organization" does not include:

    (i) a college or high school fraternity or sorority; or

    (ii) 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.

(b) There is a Class C (fraternal/sororal/service organization) beer, wine, and liquor license.

(c) 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:

  (1) is composed solely of inducted members;

  (2) was operating in the county before the license application was made;

  (3) has at least 100 members paying dues of at least $5 per year per member; and

  (4) owns or operates a home or clubhouse that is principally for the use of its members and guests when accompanied by members.

(d)

  (1) 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.

  (2) 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.

(e) 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 Sec. 26-2004 of this title, except that restrictions on the sale of alcoholic beverages on Sunday do not apply.

(f) 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.

(g) The annual license fee is $910.

#### Section 26-1012

(a) In this section, "Commission" means the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission.

(b) 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.

(c)

  (1) The Board shall issue a license to each manager of a golf course of the Commission who applies and qualifies as a license holder.

  (2) A separate license is required for each golf course.

(d) 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.

(e)

  (1) 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.

  (2) The Commission may:

    (i) reduce the hours of sale of beer, wine, and liquor; and

    (ii) discontinue the sale of beer, wine, and liquor from Labor Day through Memorial Day.

(f) The annual license fee is $500.

#### Section 26-1013

(a) There is a B-RT (racetrack) license.

(b) The license may be issued for:

  (1) 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;

  (2) an authorized concessionaire of an association specified in item (1) of this subsection; or

  (3) 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:

    (i) a legitimate theatrical production;

    (ii) a social reception; or

    (iii) an entertainment event conducted by:

      (1) a club, a society, or an association;

      (2) a religious, fraternal, civic, war veterans, or charitable organization; or

      (3) a hospital supporting organization.

(c) The license authorizes the license holder to sell beer, wine, and liquor for on-premises consumption.

(d) To obtain the license, at least one officer of the applicant shall be a resident of the State.

(e) The license fee is $60 per day for each day the license is used.

#### Section 26-1013.1

(a) 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.

(b) There is a Class B-SEC (small event center) beer, wine, and liquor license.

(c) 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.

(d) 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.

(e) The Board may not issue more than:

  (1) 24 licenses in a license year; or

  (2) 3 licenses to apply in each State legislative district in the county at any one time.

(f) The small event center shall have:

  (1) 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;

  (2) 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

  (3) food available during the hours of operation for an event.

(g) 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 Sec. 26-2004 of this title, subject to county use and occupancy laws for hours of operation.

(h) The annual license fee is $3,500.

#### Section 26-1014

(a) There is a Class B-Stadium (baseball stadium) beer, wine, and liquor license.

(b) The Board may issue the license to:

  (1) the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission; or

  (2) a private concessionaire that is under contract with the Commission.

(c) 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.

(d) 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.

(e) The annual license fee is $2,420.

#### Section 26-1015

(a) There is a Class B-Stadium (football stadium) beer, wine, and liquor license.

(b)

  (1) 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.

  (2) The license may be exercised only at a stadium located in Landover occupied by a National Football League franchise.

(c) The annual license fee is $21,780.

#### Section 26-1016

(a) In this section, "theme park" means an entertainment complex that includes roller coasters and other rides, shows, a water park, restaurants, and shops.

(b) There is a Class B-TP (theme park) beer, wine, and liquor license.

(c) The Board may issue the license for a theme park in Mitchellville to an applicant who files:

  (1) an application on a form that the Board provides; and

  (2) the policies of the theme park for the sponsorship of special events held when:

    (i) the theme park is closed to the public; and

    (ii) beer, wine, and liquor are sold.

(d) 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.

(e) The Board shall adopt regulations relating to the serving of beer, wine, and liquor and the hours and days of sale.

(f) The annual license fee is $4,290.

#### Section 26-1017

(a) There is a Class C (veterans' organization or club) beer, wine, and liquor license.

(b) The Board shall issue the license for use by a local unit of a nationwide nonprofit veterans' organization or club that:

  (1) 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;

  (2) has a charter from a national veterans' organization that was granted before the license application was made;

  (3) has at least 100 members paying dues of at least $5 per year per member;

  (4) operates only for its members and guests when accompanied by members; and

  (5) meets in a clubhouse principally used for its members and guests when accompanied by members.

(c) 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.

(d) 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 Sec. 26-2004 of this title.

(e) The annual license fee is $910.

#### Section 26-1018

(a) There is a Class D (waterfront) beer and wine license.

(b) The Board may issue the license for use by an establishment in a waterfront entertainment retail complex, as defined in the county zoning ordinance.

(c) 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.

(d) 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.

(e) The annual license fee is $660.

#### Section 26-1018.1

(a) There is a Class B-WPL (waterfront pavilion) beer, wine, and liquor license.

(b) 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:

  (1) 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;

  (2) is equipped for dining or entertainment purposes; and

  (3) has at least one area for food service or a full-service bar.

(c) The license may not be issued for:

  (1) the area of grass or steps beginning at the Jumbotron through to, but not including, National Plaza Street; or

  (2) a location directly in front of and within 50 feet of the carousel entrance.

(d) 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.

(e)

  (1) The license authorizes live entertainment throughout the licensed premises.

  (2) Live entertainment may be conducted at any time during the hours of operation of the licensed premises.

(f) The Board may issue not more than three licenses.

(g)

  (1) The term of a license may be at least 3 months and may not exceed 6 months.

  (2) The license holder may renew the license once for the same term as the original license.

  (3) A license holder may hold not more than three licenses at the same time.

(h) An individual license holder is not subject to any residency requirement under this title.

(i) The license holder may have an interest in other licenses elsewhere in the county.

(j) 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 Sec. 26-2004 of this title.

(k) The monthly license fee is $500.

#### Section 26-1019

(a) There is a Class C (yacht club) beer, wine, and liquor license.

(b) 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.

(c) The Board may issue the license for the use of a yacht club that:

  (1) has at least 50 members paying dues of at least $75 per year per member; and

  (2) at the time of application for the license, maintains:

    (i) a clubhouse with a seating capacity of at least 100;

    (ii) slips or berths for at least 75 boats; and

    (iii) at least 5 acres.

(d) 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.

(e) 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 Sec. 26-2004 of this title.

(f) The license holder is not subject to the restrictions on the sale of beer, wine, and liquor on Sunday in Sec. 26-2004(j)(2) of this title.

(g) The annual license fee is $1,575.

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Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. (as displayed at mgaleg.maryland.gov, October 16, 2026)