<section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="28-101" title_number="28" title_name="St. Mary'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 St. Mary’s County.</text> </level> <level label="c"> <text>“County” means St. Mary’s County.</text> </level> <level label="d"> <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="28-102" title_number="28" title_name="St. Mary's County" subtitle_number="1" subtitle_name="Definitions; General Provisions"> <text>This title applies only in St. Mary’s County.</text> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="28-103" title_number="28" title_name="St. Mary's County" subtitle_number="1" subtitle_name="Definitions; General Provisions"> <text>The County Commissioners may regulate by ordinance the consumption of alcoholic beverages on public property, including buildings, grounds, streets, highways, alleys, sidewalks, and other structures or roads on land in the county owned by:</text> <level label="1"> <text>the county;</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>the county board of education; or</text> </level> <level label="3"> <text>the State.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="28-104" title_number="28" title_name="St. Mary's County" subtitle_number="1" subtitle_name="Definitions; General Provisions"> <text>A copy of any legislation concerning alcoholic beverages enacted by the County Commissioners under this title shall be sent to the Department of Legislative Services, 90 State Circle, Annapolis, Maryland 21401.</text> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="28-201" title_number="28" title_name="St. Mary's County" subtitle_number="2" subtitle_name="Board of License Commissioners"> <text>There is a Board of License Commissioners for St. Mary’s County.</text> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="28-202" title_number="28" title_name="St. Mary's County" subtitle_number="2" subtitle_name="Board of License Commissioners"> <level label="a"> <level label="1"> <text>The Governor shall appoint five members to the Board, subject to the advice and consent of the Senate.</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>Of the five members:</text> <level label="i"> <text>one shall be appointed from each of the County Commissioner districts; and</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>one shall be appointed at large.</text> </level> </level> </level> <level label="b"> <text>A member of the Board shall be:</text> <level label="1"> <level label="i"> <text>of good moral character and integrity; and</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>at least 21 years old; and</text> </level> </level> <level label="2"> <text>except for the at–large member, a resident of the County Commissioner district at the time of appointment and during the term of office.</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.</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>A member of the Board may not:</text> <level label="i"> <text>have a direct or indirect interest in or on a premises where alcoholic beverages are manufactured or sold;</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>have a direct or indirect interest in a business wholly or partly devoted to the manufacture or sale of alcoholic beverages;</text> </level> <level label="iii"> <text>own stock in:</text> <level label="1"> <text>a corporation that has a direct or indirect interest in a premises where alcoholic beverages are manufactured or sold; or</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>a business wholly or partly devoted to the manufacture or sale of alcoholic beverages; or</text> </level> </level> <level label="iv"> <text>hold any elective public office or position of public employment.</text> </level> </level> <level label="3"> <text>A person who violates this subsection is guilty of a misdemeanor and is subject to a fine not exceeding $1,000.</text> </level> </level> <level label="d"> <level label="1"> <text>The term of a member is 4 years.</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>Except as provided in subsection (e) of this section, a member may serve a maximum of two consecutive terms.</text> </level> <level label="3"> <text>The terms of the members are staggered as required by the terms provided for members of the Board on July 1, 2016.</text> </level> </level> <level label="e"> <text>A member who is appointed to fill a vacancy serves only for the remainder of the term and is eligible to serve the next consecutive term if otherwise qualified and appointed.</text> </level> <level label="f"> <level label="1"> <text>The Governor may remove a member for misconduct in office, incompetence, or willful neglect of duty required by law.</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>The Governor shall give a member who is charged a copy of the charges against the member and, with at least 10 days’ notice, an opportunity to be heard publicly in person or by counsel.</text> </level> <level label="3"> <text>If a member is removed, the Governor shall file with the Office of the Secretary of State a statement of charges against the member and the Governor’s findings on the charges.</text> </level> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="28-203" title_number="28" title_name="St. Mary's County" subtitle_number="2" subtitle_name="Board of License Commissioners"> <text>The at–large member of the Board is the chair.</text> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="28-204" title_number="28" title_name="St. Mary's County" subtitle_number="2" subtitle_name="Board of License Commissioners"> <level label="a"> <text>A majority of the members then serving on the Board is a quorum.</text> </level> <level label="b"> <level label="1"> <text>The Board shall meet at least once a month.</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>Each hearing that the Board holds shall be open to the public.</text> </level> </level> <level label="c"> <text>The County Commissioners shall:</text> <level label="1"> <text>set the annual salary for the chair and each other member of the Board; and</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>provide for the reasonable and necessary expenses of the Board.</text> </level> </level> <level label="d"> <text>Subject to this section and § 28–206 of this subtitle, the Board 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.</text> </level> </level> <level label="e"> <level label="1"> <text>The Board shall appoint an attorney.</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>The County Commissioners shall set the annual salary for the attorney.</text> </level> </level> <level label="f"> <level label="1"> <text>The Board shall appoint an administrator.</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>The administrator shall carry out the duties assigned by the Board.</text> </level> <level label="3"> <text>The County Commissioners:</text> <level label="i"> <text>shall set the salary of the administrator; and</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>may assign clerical assistants to discharge the duties of the Board.</text> </level> </level> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="28-205" title_number="28" title_name="St. Mary's County" subtitle_number="2" subtitle_name="Board of License Commissioners"> <text>The Board may appoint advisory committees composed of responsible individuals in the county to advise the Board on administering alcoholic beverages laws.</text> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="28-206" title_number="28" title_name="St. Mary's County" subtitle_number="2" subtitle_name="Board of License Commissioners"> <level label="a"> <text>The Board shall appoint an inspector.</text> </level> <level label="b"> <text>An inspector shall:</text> <level label="1"> <text>possess the power of a peace officer in the State arising out of or relating to the enforcement of this article; and</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>carry out the duties that the Board requires.</text> </level> </level> <level label="c"> <text>The County Commissioners shall set the salary of the inspector.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="28-207" title_number="28" title_name="St. Mary's County" subtitle_number="2" subtitle_name="Board of License Commissioners"> <text>The Board may regulate the playing time and noise level of live music, a mechanical music box, or a sound making device on licensed premises if the sound disturbs the peace, tranquility, safety, and health of the surrounding neighborhood.</text> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="28-208" title_number="28" title_name="St. Mary's County" subtitle_number="2" subtitle_name="Board of License Commissioners"> <text>The Board may adopt regulations to carry out this article.</text> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="28-301" title_number="28" title_name="St. Mary'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="28-401" title_number="28" title_name="St. Mary'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>§ 2–203 (“Class 9 limited distillery license”);</text> </level> <level label="3"> <text>§ 2–204 (“Class 2 rectifying license”);</text> </level> <level label="4"> <text>§ 2–205 (“Class 3 winery license”);</text> </level> <level label="5"> <text>§ 2–206 (“Class 4 limited winery license”);</text> </level> <level label="6"> <text>§ 2–207 (“Class 5 brewery license”);</text> </level> <level label="7"> <text>§ 2–209 (“Class 7 micro–brewery license”);</text> </level> <level label="8"> <text>§ 2–210 (“Class 8 farm brewery license”);</text> </level> <level label="9"> <text>§ 2–211 (“Residency requirement”);</text> </level> <level label="10"> <text>§ 2–212 (“Additional licenses”);</text> </level> <level label="11"> <text>§ 2–213 (“Additional fees”);</text> </level> <level label="12"> <text>§ 2–214 (“Sale or delivery restricted”);</text> </level> <level label="13"> <text>§ 2–215 (“Beer sale on credit to retail dealer prohibited”);</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>§ 2–202 (“Class 1 distillery license”), subject to § 28–403 of this subtitle; and</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>§ 2–208 (“Class 6 pub–brewery license”), subject to § 28–404 of this subtitle.</text> </level> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="28-402" title_number="28" title_name="St. Mary'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 or an election day.</text> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="28-403" title_number="28" title_name="St. Mary's County" subtitle_number="4" subtitle_name="Manufacturer's Licenses"> <level label="a"> <text>The Board may grant an on–site consumption permit for use at the location of the Class 1 distillery license to a holder of a Class 1 distillery license in the county.</text> </level> <level label="b"> <text>An application for a permit shall be made at least 30 days before the day when the permit is to take effect.</text> </level> <level label="c"> <text>The annual permit fee is $650.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="28-404" title_number="28" title_name="St. Mary's County" subtitle_number="4" subtitle_name="Manufacturer's Licenses"> <level label="a"> <text>This section applies to a Class 6 pub–brewery license in the county.</text> </level> <level label="b"> <text>Section 2–208(d) of this article does not apply in the county.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="28-501" title_number="28" title_name="St. Mary's County" subtitle_number="5" subtitle_name="Wholesaler's Licenses"> <text>Title 2, Subtitle 3 (“Wholesaler’s Licenses”) of Division I of this article applies in the county without exception or variation.</text> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="28-502" title_number="28" title_name="St. Mary's County" subtitle_number="5" subtitle_name="Wholesaler's Licenses"> <text>Except as provided in § 28–503 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="28-503" title_number="28" title_name="St. Mary'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="28-601" title_number="28" title_name="St. Mary'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"> <text>The annual license fee is $200.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="28-602" title_number="28" title_name="St. Mary's County" subtitle_number="6" subtitle_name="Beer Licenses"> <text>A Class B beer license may not be issued in the county.</text> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="28-603" title_number="28" title_name="St. Mary's County" subtitle_number="6" subtitle_name="Beer Licenses"> <text>A Class C beer license may not be issued in the county.</text> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="28-604" title_number="28" title_name="St. Mary'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"> <text>The annual license fees are:</text> <level label="1"> <text>$200 for a 6–day license; and</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>$250 for a 7–day license.</text> </level> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="28-701" title_number="28" title_name="St. Mary's County" subtitle_number="7" subtitle_name="Wine Licenses"> <level label="a"> <text>There is a Class A wine license in the county.</text> </level> <level label="b"> <text>The license may be issued to a holder of a Class 4 limited winery license.</text> </level> <level label="c"> <level label="1"> <text>The license authorizes the license holder to sell at retail at the place described in the license wine produced at the winery.</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>Wine shall be sold in a sealed package or container that may not be opened or its contents consumed on the licensed premises.</text> </level> </level> <level label="d"> <text>The annual license fee is $50.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="28-801" title_number="28" title_name="St. Mary's County" subtitle_number="8" subtitle_name="Beer and Wine Licenses"> <text>The wine that may be sold under a beer and wine license may not contain more than 22% of alcohol by volume.</text> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="28-802" title_number="28" title_name="St. Mary's County" subtitle_number="8" subtitle_name="Beer and Wine Licenses"> <level label="a"> <text>There is a Class A–3 beer and wine license.</text> </level> <level label="b"> <level label="1"> <text>The license authorizes the license holder to sell beer and wine at retail at the place described in the license.</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>The license holder shall sell the beer and wine in a sealed package or container.</text> </level> <level label="3"> <text>The package or container may not be opened and its contents may not be consumed on the premises where the beer or wine is sold.</text> </level> </level> <level label="c"> <text>The annual license fee is $350.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="28-803" title_number="28" title_name="St. Mary's County" subtitle_number="8" subtitle_name="Beer and Wine Licenses"> <level label="a"> <text>There is a Class B beer and wine license.</text> </level> <level label="b"> <text>The license authorizes the license holder to sell beer and wine at a hotel or restaurant at retail at the place described in the license, for on– and off–premises consumption.</text> </level> <level label="c"> <text>The annual license fee is $400.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="28-804" title_number="28" title_name="St. Mary's County" subtitle_number="8" subtitle_name="Beer and Wine Licenses"> <text>A Class C beer and wine license may not be issued in the county.</text> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="28-805" title_number="28" title_name="St. Mary's County" subtitle_number="8" subtitle_name="Beer and Wine Licenses"> <text>A Class D beer and wine license may not be issued in the county.</text> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="28-901" title_number="28" title_name="St. Mary's County" subtitle_number="9" subtitle_name="Beer, Wine, and Liquor Licenses"> <level label="a"> <text>There are:</text> <level label="1"> <text>a Class A–1 beer, wine, and liquor 7–day license; and</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>a Class A–2 beer, wine, and liquor 6–day license.</text> </level> </level> <level label="b"> <level label="1"> <text>The license authorizes the license holder to sell beer, wine, and liquor at retail at the place described in the license.</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>The license holder shall deliver the beer, wine, or liquor in a sealed package or container that may not be opened or its contents consumed on the licensed premises.</text> </level> </level> <level label="c"> <text>The license may not be issued for a drugstore unless the applicant:</text> <level label="1"> <text>has been doing business at the location applied for in the license for at least 1 year before the date of the application for the license;</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>is the assignee of a business established for at least 1 year before the date of the application for the license at the location applied for; or</text> </level> <level label="3"> <text>has been engaged in the retail drug business for at least 3 years.</text> </level> </level> <level label="d"> <text>The annual license fees are:</text> <level label="1"> <text>$400 for a Class A–1 7–day license; and</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>$300 for a Class A–2 6–day license.</text> </level> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="28-902" title_number="28" title_name="St. Mary'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 hotel/restaurant license.</text> </level> <level label="b"> <text>The Board may issue the license for use by a hotel that:</text> <level label="1"> <text>accommodates the public and provides service ordinarily found in hotels; and</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>has:</text> <level label="i"> <text>at least 25 rooms;</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>a lobby with a registration and mail desk and seating facilities; and</text> </level> <level label="iii"> <text>a dining room that serves full–course meals at least twice daily.</text> </level> </level> </level> <level label="c"> <text>The license authorizes the license holder to sell beer, wine, and liquor for on–premises consumption at retail at the place described in the license.</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 B beer, wine, and liquor license under § 28–2004(b) of this title.</text> </level> <level label="e"> <text>The annual license fee is $1,000.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="28-903" title_number="28" title_name="St. Mary'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 restaurant license.</text> </level> <level label="b"> <text>The license authorizes the license holder to sell beer, wine, and liquor at a restaurant at retail at the place described in the license for on– and off–premises consumption.</text> </level> <level label="c"> <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 § 28–2004(b) of this title.</text> </level> <level label="d"> <text>The annual license fee is $650.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="28-904" title_number="28" title_name="St. Mary's County" subtitle_number="9" subtitle_name="Beer, Wine, and Liquor Licenses"> <level label="a"> <text>There is a Class C beer, wine, and liquor license.</text> </level> <level label="b"> <text>The Board may issue the license for use by a nonprofit organization or club that:</text> <level label="1"> <text>is composed only of members who have 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>operates only for its members and guests accompanied by members; and</text> </level> <level label="3"> <text>meets in a clubhouse that is principally used for club purposes.</text> </level> </level> <level label="c"> <text>The license authorizes the license holder to sell beer, wine, and liquor at retail at a club at the place described in the license for on–premises consumption.</text> </level> <level label="d"> <text>The annual license fee is $350.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="28-905" title_number="28" title_name="St. Mary's County" subtitle_number="9" subtitle_name="Beer, Wine, and Liquor Licenses"> <level label="a"> <text>There are:</text> <level label="1"> <text>a Class D beer, wine, and liquor 6–day license; and</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>a Class D beer, wine, and liquor 7–day license.</text> </level> </level> <level label="b"> <text>The license authorizes the license holder to sell beer, wine, and liquor 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 fees are:</text> <level label="1"> <text>$250 for a 6–day license; and</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>$650 for a 7–day license.</text> </level> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="28-1001" title_number="28" title_name="St. Mary's County" subtitle_number="10" subtitle_name="Licenses for Specific Types of Organizations and Venues"> <level label="a"> <text>There is an art establishment license.</text> </level> <level label="b"> <text>The Board may issue the license for use by a for–profit retail business that is engaged in:</text> <level label="1"> <text>the display, sale, or demonstration of original art by an individual artist or a group of artists; or</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>the instruction of participating clients in creating art.</text> </level> </level> <level label="c"> <level label="1"> <text>Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, a holder of the license may sell or serve beer and wine at retail for on–premises consumption.</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>Beer or wine may not be sold or served after 10 p.m.</text> </level> </level> <level label="d"> <text>The license authorizes the license holder to sell or serve to a participating client or customer not more than two 12–ounce offerings of beer or two 5–ounce offerings of wine.</text> </level> <level label="e"> <text>The license may not be transferred from the location for which the license was originally issued to another location.</text> </level> <level label="f"> <text>A business for which the license is issued is subject to the alcohol awareness training requirements under § 4–505 of this article.</text> </level> <level label="g"> <text>The annual license fee is $300.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="28-1002" title_number="28" title_name="St. Mary's County" subtitle_number="10" subtitle_name="Licenses for Specific Types of Organizations and Venues"> <level label="a"> <text>There is a beauty salon beer and wine license.</text> </level> <level label="b"> <text>The Board may issue the license to a person who holds a beauty salon permit under § 5–501 of the Business Occupations and Professions Article.</text> </level> <level label="c"> <text>The license authorizes the license holder to sell or serve not more than two 12–ounce offerings of beer or two 5–ounce offerings of wine for on–premises consumption by a beauty salon customer while the customer undergoes a cosmetology procedure listed under § 5–101(n)(1) of the Business Occupations and Professions Article.</text> </level> <level label="d"> <text>The license may not be transferred to another location.</text> </level> <level label="e"> <text>A holder of the license may sell or serve beer and wine for on–premises consumption during normal business hours but not later than 9 p.m.</text> </level> <level label="f"> <text>An establishment for which the license is issued is subject to the alcohol awareness training requirements under § 4–505 of this article.</text> </level> <level label="g"> <text>The annual license fee is $300.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="28-1003" title_number="28" title_name="St. Mary's County" subtitle_number="10" subtitle_name="Licenses for Specific Types of Organizations and Venues"> <level label="a"> <text>This section applies only to a golf course that is:</text> <level label="1"> <text>on land that is owned by the county; and</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>operated by a county golf course manager or a golf course manager under a management agreement with the county.</text> </level> </level> <level label="b"> <text>There is a Class M–G beer, wine, and liquor license.</text> </level> <level label="c"> <text>The Board may issue the license to a golf course manager.</text> </level> <level label="d"> <text>The license authorizes the license holder to sell beer, wine, and liquor for consumption on the land and in the facilities used for golfing purposes.</text> </level> <level label="e"> <level label="1"> <text>The license holder may designate an agent to sell beer, wine, and liquor at the golf course.</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>The agent shall be considered the vendor for collecting and remitting the sales and use tax.</text> </level> </level> <level label="f"> <text>On request of the county, the Board may transfer a Class M–G license to a different golf course manager.</text> </level> <level label="g"> <text>The Board shall adopt regulations to carry out this section.</text> </level> <level label="h"> <text>The annual license fee is $600.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="28-1004" title_number="28" title_name="St. Mary's County" subtitle_number="10" subtitle_name="Licenses for Specific Types of Organizations and Venues"> <level label="a"> <text>In this section, “nonprofit performing arts theater” means an area, a building, or a structure designed and used for plays, acts, dramas, concerts, or similar events by individuals performing on a stage.</text> </level> <level label="b"> <text>There is a nonprofit performing arts theater beer and wine license.</text> </level> <level label="c"> <level label="1"> <text>The Board may issue the license for use on the premises of a performing arts theater that:</text> <level label="i"> <text>has seating; and</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>is operated by a nonprofit organization.</text> </level> </level> <level label="2"> <text>The president and two other officers of the nonprofit performing arts theater shall sign the application for the license.</text> </level> </level> <level label="d"> <text>The license authorizes the holder to sell or serve beer and wine at retail for on–premises consumption.</text> </level> <level label="e"> <text>The license holder may sell or serve beer and wine from 1 hour before to 1 hour after:</text> <level label="1"> <text>a regular performance; or</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>a fund–raiser performance that benefits the nonprofit performing arts theater.</text> </level> </level> <level label="f"> <text>The license holder may purchase beer and wine from a licensed wholesaler.</text> </level> <level label="g"> <text>The annual license fee is $300.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="28-1101" title_number="28" title_name="St. Mary'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 § 28–1102 of this subtitle; and</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>§ 4–1106 (“Nonrefillable container permit –– Draft beer”), subject to § 28–1103 of this subtitle.</text> </level> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="28-1102" title_number="28" title_name="St. Mary'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 A license, a Class B license, or a Class D license.</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 may charge annual permit fees of up to:</text> <level label="1"> <text>$50 for an applicant who holds an underlying license with an off–sale privilege; or</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>$500 for an applicant who holds an underlying license without an off–sale privilege.</text> </level> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="28-1103" title_number="28" title_name="St. Mary'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 A license, a Class B license, or a Class D license.</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 may charge annual permit fees of up to:</text> <level label="i"> <text>$50 for an applicant who holds an underlying license with an off–sale privilege; or</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>$500 for an applicant who holds an underlying license without an off–sale privilege.</text> </level> </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="28-1201" title_number="28" title_name="St. Mary's County" subtitle_number="12" subtitle_name="Caterer's Licenses"> <level label="a"> <text>There is a local caterer’s license.</text> </level> <level label="b"> <text>The Board may issue the license to a holder of a Class B restaurant or hotel (on–sale) beer, wine, and liquor license.</text> </level> <level label="c"> <text>The license authorizes a holder to:</text> <level label="1"> <text>provide beer, wine, and liquor at an event that is held off the premises for which the holder’s Class B restaurant or hotel (on–sale) beer, wine, and liquor license is issued; and</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>exercise the privileges of the license only during the hours and on the days authorized for a Class B restaurant or hotel (on–sale) beer, wine, and liquor license.</text> </level> </level> <level label="d"> <text>The license holder shall provide food for consumption at the catered event.</text> </level> <level label="e"> <text>The annual license fee is $250.</text> </level> <level label="f"> <text>This section does not require a holder of a Class B restaurant or hotel (on–sale) beer, wine, and liquor license to obtain a local caterer’s license for catering on the premises for which the Class B license is issued.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="28-1301" title_number="28" title_name="St. Mary'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>§ 4–1206 (“License to dispose of stock”);</text> </level> <level label="3"> <text>§ 4–1207 (“Temporary move of licensed premises”);</text> </level> <level label="4"> <text>§ 4–1208 (“Hours and days of sale”); and</text> </level> <level label="5"> <text>§ 4–1209 (“Wine permit for fund–raising event”).</text> </level> </level> <level label="b"> <text>The following sections of Title 4, Subtitle 12 (“Temporary Licenses”) of Division I of this article do not apply in the county:</text> <level label="1"> <text>§ 4–1203 (“Class C per diem beer and Class C per diem beer and wine licenses”), which is superseded by § 28–1309 of this subtitle;</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>§ 4–1204 (“Class C per diem beer, wine, and liquor license”), which is superseded by § 28–1309 of this subtitle; and</text> </level> <level label="3"> <text>§ 4–1205 (“License fees”), which is superseded by § 28–1310 of this subtitle.</text> </level> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="28-1304" title_number="28" title_name="St. Mary's County" subtitle_number="13" subtitle_name="Temporary Licenses"> <level label="a"> <text>There is a beer festival (BF) license.</text> </level> <level label="b"> <text>The Board may issue the license to a holder of a retail license authorizing the sale of beer, a Class 5 brewery license, a Class 6 pub–brewery license, a Class 7 micro–brewery license, or a Class 8 farm brewery license.</text> </level> <level label="c"> <text>The license authorizes the holder to display and sell beer 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 beer:</text> <level label="1"> <text>at retail for on– and off–premises consumption; and</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>during the hours and days designated for the festival.</text> </level> </level> <level label="e"> <text>The Board shall:</text> <level label="1"> <text>choose 1 weekend each year for the beer festival that does not fall on the dates chosen for the Sotterley Wine Festival;</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>choose a location in Historic St. Mary’s City for the festival; and</text> </level> <level label="3"> <text>ensure that the primary focuses of the festival are the promotions of both Maryland beer and tourism in Historic St. Mary’s City.</text> </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>The license fee is $15.</text> </level> <level label="h"> <text>The Board shall adopt regulations to carry out this section.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="28-1305" title_number="28" title_name="St. Mary's County" subtitle_number="13" subtitle_name="Temporary Licenses"> <level label="a"> <text>There is a wine festival (WF) license.</text> </level> <level label="b"> <text>The Board may issue the license to a holder of a retail license that authorizes the sale of wine, Class 3 winery license, or Class 4 limited winery license.</text> </level> <level label="c"> <text>The license authorizes the 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>at retail for on– and off–premises consumption; and</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>during the hours and days designated for the festival.</text> </level> </level> <level label="e"> <text>The Board shall:</text> <level label="1"> <text>choose 1 weekend each year for the festival;</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>choose a location that is not already licensed; and</text> </level> <level label="3"> <text>ensure that the primary focus of the festival is the promotion of Maryland wine.</text> </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>The license fee is $15.</text> </level> <level label="h"> <text>The Board shall adopt regulations to carry out this section.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="28-1306" title_number="28" title_name="St. Mary's County" subtitle_number="13" subtitle_name="Temporary Licenses"> <level label="a"> <text>There is a 1–day Class BWTS beer and wine tasting or sampling license.</text> </level> <level label="b"> <text>The Board may issue the license to:</text> <level label="1"> <text>a holder of a current alcoholic beverages license; or</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>a religious, fraternal, civic, veterans’, hospital, or charitable:</text> <level label="i"> <text>club;</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>society;</text> </level> <level label="iii"> <text>association; or</text> </level> <level label="iv"> <text>organization.</text> </level> </level> </level> <level label="c"> <text>The license authorizes the holder to allow the consumption of beer or wine for tasting or sampling if:</text> <level label="1"> <text>the beer or wine is given to consumers at no charge; and</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>all consumption of the beer or wine occurs at the location of the license holder.</text> </level> </level> <level label="d"> <text>The Board need not publish a license application before issuing the license.</text> </level> <level label="e"> <text>The Board may issue a license to a person not more than 12 times in a calendar year.</text> </level> <level label="f"> <text>An individual may consume beer or wine covered by the license in a quantity not exceeding:</text> <level label="1"> <text>1 ounce from each offering and 4 ounces from all offerings of wine in a day; and</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>2 ounces from each offering and 8 ounces from all offerings of beer in a day.</text> </level> </level> <level label="g"> <text>At the end of the day for which the license is valid, the license holder shall dispose of any beer or wine that remains in a container opened for tasting or sampling.</text> </level> <level label="h"> <text>The license fee is $50.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="28-1307" title_number="28" title_name="St. Mary's County" subtitle_number="13" subtitle_name="Temporary Licenses"> <level label="a"> <text>There is a BWT beer and wine tasting permit.</text> </level> <level label="b"> <text>The Board may issue the permit only to a holder of a Class A license.</text> </level> <level label="c"> <text>The permit authorizes the holder to allow the on–premises consumption of beer and wine for tasting purposes only.</text> </level> <level label="d"> <text>The holder of a Class A license may apply for and the Board may issue the permit that is effective for a maximum of:</text> <level label="1"> <text>any 26 days in a licensing period;</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>any 52 days in a licensing period; or</text> </level> <level label="3"> <text>365 days in a licensing period.</text> </level> </level> <level label="e"> <text>A permit holder shall notify the Board of the holder’s intent to have a tasting at least 7 days before the event if the permit is effective for any:</text> <level label="1"> <text>26 days in a licensing period; or</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>52 days in a licensing period.</text> </level> </level> <level label="f"> <text>An individual may consume beer or wine covered by the license in a quantity not exceeding:</text> <level label="1"> <text>1 ounce from each offering and 4 ounces from all offerings of wine in a day; and</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>2 ounces from each offering and 8 ounces from all offerings of beer in a day.</text> </level> </level> <level label="g"> <text>The permit authorizes the consumption of beer or wine only on the licensed premises of the holder.</text> </level> <level label="h"> <text>The permit fees are:</text> <level label="1"> <text>for a permit that is effective for any 26 days in a licensing period, $150;</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>for a permit that is effective for any 52 days in a licensing period, $200; and</text> </level> <level label="3"> <text>for a permit that is effective for 365 days in a licensing period, $250.</text> </level> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="28-1308" title_number="28" title_name="St. Mary's County" subtitle_number="13" subtitle_name="Temporary Licenses"> <level label="a"> <text>There is a BWLT beer, wine, and liquor tasting permit.</text> </level> <level label="b"> <text>The Board may issue the permit only to a holder of a Class A license.</text> </level> <level label="c"> <text>The permit authorizes the holder to allow the on–premises consumption of beer, wine, and liquor for tasting purposes only.</text> </level> <level label="d"> <text>The holder of a Class A license may apply for and the Board may issue the permit that is effective for a maximum of:</text> <level label="1"> <text>any 26 days in a licensing period;</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>any 52 days in a licensing period; or</text> </level> <level label="3"> <text>365 days in a licensing period.</text> </level> </level> <level label="e"> <text>A permit holder shall notify the Board of the holder’s intent to have a tasting at least 7 days before the event if the permit is effective for any:</text> <level label="1"> <text>26 days in a licensing period; or</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>52 days in a licensing period.</text> </level> </level> <level label="f"> <text>An individual may consume beer, wine, or liquor covered by the license in a quantity not exceeding:</text> <level label="1"> <level label="0"> <text>5 ounce 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 and 4 ounces from all offerings of wine in a day; and</text> </level> <level label="3"> <text>2 ounces from each offering and 8 ounces from all offerings of beer in a day.</text> </level> </level> <level label="g"> <text>The permit authorizes the consumption of beer, wine, or liquor only on the licensed premises of the holder.</text> </level> <level label="h"> <text>The permit fees are:</text> <level label="1"> <text>for a permit that is effective for any 26 days in a licensing period, $200;</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>for a permit that is effective for any 52 days in a licensing period, $250; and</text> </level> <level label="3"> <text>for a permit that is effective for 365 days in a licensing period, $300.</text> </level> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="28-1309" title_number="28" title_name="St. Mary's County" subtitle_number="13" subtitle_name="Temporary Licenses"> <level label="a"> <text>There is:</text> <level label="1"> <text>a Class C per diem beer license;</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>a Class C per diem beer and wine license; and</text> </level> <level label="3"> <text>a Class C per diem beer, wine, and liquor license.</text> </level> </level> <level label="b"> <text>The Board may:</text> <level label="1"> <text>issue a license to a:</text> <level label="i"> <text>religious, fraternal, civic, veterans’, or charitable organization, association, club, or society; or</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>hospital supporting organization; and</text> </level> </level> <level label="2"> <text>impose conditions on the license.</text> </level> </level> <level label="c"> <text>The period for which a license under this section may be issued is:</text> <level label="1"> <text>for a Class C per diem beer license, not longer than 10 days;</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>for a Class C per diem beer and wine license, 1 day; and</text> </level> <level label="3"> <text>for a Class C per diem beer, wine, and liquor license, 1 day.</text> </level> </level> <level label="d"> <text>A license holder may purchase the alcoholic beverages to be sold under the license from a retail dealer.</text> </level> <level label="e"> <text>The license holder may hold another license of a different class or nature.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="28-1310" title_number="28" title_name="St. Mary's County" subtitle_number="13" subtitle_name="Temporary Licenses"> <text>The license fees under this part are:</text> <level label="1"> <text>for a Class C per diem beer license, $10 per period for which the license is issued;</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>for a Class C per diem beer and wine license, $10 per day; and</text> </level> <level label="3"> <text>for a Class C per diem beer, wine, and liquor license, $10 per day.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="28-1401" title_number="28" title_name="St. Mary'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>§ 4–103 (“Application on behalf of partnership”);</text> </level> <level label="3"> <text>§ 4–104 (“Application on behalf of corporation or club”);</text> </level> <level label="4"> <text>§ 4–105 (“Application on behalf of limited liability company”);</text> </level> <level label="5"> <text>§ 4–106 (“Payment of notice expenses”);</text> </level> <level label="6"> <text>§ 4–108 (“Application form required by Comptroller”);</text> </level> <level label="7"> <text>§ 4–109 (“Required information on application — In general”);</text> </level> <level label="8"> <text>§ 4–111 (“Payment of license fees”);</text> </level> <level label="9"> <text>§ 4–113 (“Refund of license fees”); and</text> </level> <level label="10"> <text>§ 4–114 (“Fees for licenses issued for less than 1 year”).</text> </level> </level> <level label="b"> <text>The following sections of Title 4, Subtitle 1 (“Applications for Local Licenses”) of Division I of this article apply in the county:</text> <level label="1"> <text>§ 4–107 (“Criminal history records check”), subject to §§ 28–1402 through 28–1407 of this subtitle;</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>§ 4–110 (“Required information on application — Petition of support”), subject to § 28–1408 of this subtitle; and</text> </level> <level label="3"> <text>§ 4–112 (“Disposition of license fees”), subject to § 28–1410 of this subtitle.</text> </level> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="28-1402" title_number="28" title_name="St. Mary's County" subtitle_number="14" subtitle_name="Applications for Licenses"> <level label="a"> <text>The Board shall obtain criminal history record information of each applicant for a license from the Central Repository.</text> </level> <level label="b"> <text>The Board may obtain criminal history record information on license applicants and their agents from the county police.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="28-1403" title_number="28" title_name="St. Mary's County" subtitle_number="14" subtitle_name="Applications for Licenses"> <text>The Board shall make criminal history record information in its possession available only to the administrator, inspector, members, and designees of the Board.</text> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="28-1404" title_number="28" title_name="St. Mary's County" subtitle_number="14" subtitle_name="Applications for Licenses"> <text>The hearing for a new applicant and the issuance of a license may not be delayed because of the failure of the Federal Bureau of Investigation to provide the requested criminal history record check by the date of the scheduled hearing.</text> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="28-1405" title_number="28" title_name="St. Mary'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 § 28–1402 of this subtitle on completion of the application process.</text> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="28-1406" title_number="28" title_name="St. Mary's County" subtitle_number="14" subtitle_name="Applications for Licenses"> <text>The Board may set and charge a fee to cover the cost of obtaining the applicant’s fingerprints and the results of the State and national criminal history records check.</text> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="28-1407" title_number="28" title_name="St. Mary's County" subtitle_number="14" subtitle_name="Applications for Licenses"> <text>The Board shall adopt regulations to carry out §§ 28–1403, 28–1404, and 28–1406 of this subtitle.</text> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="28-1408" title_number="28" title_name="St. Mary's County" subtitle_number="14" subtitle_name="Applications for Licenses"> <text>An individual is eligible to sign the petition of support required under § 4–110 of this article that must be included as part of an application for a license if the individual:</text> <level label="1"> <text>owns real property within 5 miles of the premises for which the license is sought; and</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>is a registered voter in the county.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="28-1409" title_number="28" title_name="St. Mary's County" subtitle_number="14" subtitle_name="Applications for Licenses"> <text>A license may not be issued for the use of a corporation unless the owners of at least 15% of the total stock of the corporation are residents in the county at the time the application for the license is filed.</text> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="28-1410" title_number="28" title_name="St. Mary's County" subtitle_number="14" subtitle_name="Applications for Licenses"> <text>The County Treasurer shall:</text> <level label="1"> <text>collect the license fees; and</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>pay over to the Commissioners of Leonardtown the fees received for licenses issued for premises within the limits of the incorporated Town of Leonardtown.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="28-1411" title_number="28" title_name="St. Mary's County" subtitle_number="14" subtitle_name="Applications for Licenses"> <level label="a"> <text>Within 90 days after the Board approves an application for a license, the applicant shall attend Responsible Alcohol Service Training.</text> </level> <level label="b"> <text>Attendance at the Responsible Alcohol Service Training does not fulfill the alcohol awareness training requirement under § 4–505 of this article.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="28-1501" title_number="28" title_name="St. Mary's County" subtitle_number="15" subtitle_name="Issuance or Denial of Licenses"> <level label="a"> <text>The following sections of Title 4, Subtitle 2 (“Issuance or Denial of Local Licenses”) of Division I of this article apply in the county without exception or variation:</text> <level label="1"> <text>§�4–205�(“Chain store, supermarket, or discount house”);</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>§�4–206�(“Limitations on retail sales floor space”);</text> </level> <level label="3"> <text>§�4–207�(“Licenses issued to minors”);</text> </level> <level label="4"> <text>§�4–208�(“Notice of license application required”);</text> </level> <level label="5"> <text>§�4–209�(“Hearing”);</text> </level> <level label="6"> <text>§�4–210�(“Approval or denial of license application”);</text> </level> <level label="7"> <text>§�4–211�(“License forms; effective date; expiration”);</text> </level> <level label="8"> <text>§�4–212�(“License not property”);</text> </level> <level label="9"> <text>§�4–213�(“Replacement licenses”); and</text> </level> <level label="10"> <text>§�4–214�(“Waiting periods after denial of license applications”).</text> </level> </level> <level label="b"> <text>The following sections of Title 4, Subtitle 2 (“Issuance or Denial of Local Licenses”) of Division I of this article apply in the county:</text> <level label="1"> <text>§�4–202�(“Authority of local licensing boards”), subject to §§ 28–1502 and 28–1503 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 § 28–1505 of this subtitle and Subtitle 13, Part III of this title; and</text> </level> <level label="3"> <text>§�4–204�(“Prohibition against issuing multiple licenses for same premises”), subject to § 28–1505 of this subtitle and Subtitle 13, Part III of this title.</text> </level> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="28-1502" title_number="28" title_name="St. Mary's County" subtitle_number="15" subtitle_name="Issuance or Denial of Licenses"> <text>The Board may not issue a Class A or Class D beer license, beer and wine license, or beer, wine, and liquor license to a person that holds an out–of–state alcoholic beverages license.</text> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="28-1503" title_number="28" title_name="St. Mary's County" subtitle_number="15" subtitle_name="Issuance or Denial of Licenses"> <text>A license application shall be disapproved and the license shall be denied if the Board determines that the applicant has been convicted of a felony.</text> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="28-1504" title_number="28" title_name="St. Mary's County" subtitle_number="15" subtitle_name="Issuance or Denial of Licenses"> <text>The County Treasurer shall collect license fees and may issue licenses.</text> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="28-1505" title_number="28" title_name="St. Mary's County" subtitle_number="15" subtitle_name="Issuance or Denial of Licenses"> <text>Multiple licenses may be issued for the same premises or to an individual for the use of that individual, a partnership, a corporation, an unincorporated association, or a limited liability company if:</text> <level label="1"> <text>the licenses are Class D beer or Class D beer and wine licenses; and</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>each premises is a bowling establishment that has at least 30 lanes with automatic pinsetters.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="28-1506" title_number="28" title_name="St. Mary's County" subtitle_number="15" subtitle_name="Issuance or Denial of Licenses"> <level label="a"> <text>The Board may authorize a license holder to install an additional bar or serving counter within a reasonable distance of the main building of the premises served by the license held by the license holder.</text> </level> <level label="b"> <text>The Board shall determine what is a reasonable distance for an additional bar or serving counter.</text> </level> <level label="c"> <text>An additional license is not required for an additional bar or serving counter.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="28-1507" title_number="28" title_name="St. Mary's County" subtitle_number="15" subtitle_name="Issuance or Denial of Licenses"> <text>Cider and native wine may be sold by their makers without a license.</text> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="28-1601" title_number="28" title_name="St. Mary's County" subtitle_number="16" subtitle_name="Licensing Conditions; Multiple Licensing Plans"> <level label="a"> <text>The Board may not:</text> <level label="1"> <text>issue more than one Class A license:</text> <level label="i"> <text>for every 1,350 individuals that live in an election district in the county other than the 8th election district; and</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>for every 4,000 individuals that live in the 8th election district; or</text> </level> </level> <level label="2"> <text>approve the transfer of a license issued under item (1) of this subsection from one election district to another election district unless the transfer can be made without exceeding the license quotas provided in item (1) of this subsection.</text> </level> </level> <level label="b"> <text>The Board shall use the population statistics from the most recent County Planning Commission annual report to maintain the license quotas provided in subsection (a)(1) of this section.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="28-1602" title_number="28" title_name="St. Mary's County" subtitle_number="16" subtitle_name="Licensing Conditions; Multiple Licensing Plans"> <level label="a"> <level label="1"> <text>Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, the Board may not issue a license for an establishment that is within 300 feet of a place of worship or a public or nonpublic kindergarten, elementary, or secondary school.</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>The distance from the establishment to the place of worship or the public or nonpublic kindergarten, elementary, or secondary school is to be measured from the nearest wall of the establishment in a direct line to the nearest point of the main building of the place of worship or the school.</text> </level> </level> <level label="b"> <text>The prohibition against issuing a license in subsection (a) of this section does not apply:</text> <level label="1"> <text>in Leonardtown; or</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>if a place of worship or school locates its building within 300 feet of a premises that is already licensed.</text> </level> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="28-1603" title_number="28" title_name="St. Mary's County" subtitle_number="16" subtitle_name="Licensing Conditions; Multiple Licensing Plans"> <text>The Board may not issue any license with an off–sale privilege for use in a business that is intended to be operated as a drive–through sales facility at which alcoholic beverages are:</text> <level label="1"> <text>sold at retail; and</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>dispensed through a window or door to a purchaser in or on a motor vehicle for off–premises consumption.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="28-1606" title_number="28" title_name="St. Mary's County" subtitle_number="16" subtitle_name="Licensing Conditions; Multiple Licensing Plans"> <level label="a"> <level label="1"> <text>Subject to subsections (b) and (c) of this section, the Board may issue to an individual or for the use of a person not more than three Class B beer, wine, and liquor restaurant licenses.</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>The licenses specified in paragraph (1) of this subsection are for separate premises.</text> </level> <level label="3"> <text>Only one of the licenses specified in paragraph (1) of this subsection may authorize the sale of alcohol for off–premises consumption.</text> </level> </level> <level label="b"> <level label="1"> <text>Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, a person may not have a direct or indirect interest in more than three Class B beer, wine, and liquor restaurant licenses.</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>A person may not have a direct or indirect interest in more than one Class B beer, wine, and liquor restaurant license that authorizes the sale of alcohol for off–premises consumption.</text> </level> </level> <level label="c"> <text>An indirect interest is presumed to exist between any combination of persons if any of the following conditions exist between them:</text> <level label="1"> <text>a common parent company;</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>a franchise agreement;</text> </level> <level label="3"> <text>a licensing agreement;</text> </level> <level label="4"> <text>a concession agreement;</text> </level> <level label="5"> <text>dual membership in a chain of businesses commonly owned and operated;</text> </level> <level label="6"> <level label="i"> <text>a sharing of directors, stockholders, partners, or members; or</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>a sharing of directors, stockholders, partners, or members of parents or subsidiaries;</text> </level> </level> <level label="7"> <text>common direct or indirect sharing of profit from the sale of alcoholic beverages; or</text> </level> <level label="8"> <text>a sharing of a common trade name, trademark, logo, or theme or mode of operation identifiable by the public.</text> </level> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="28-1701" title_number="28" title_name="St. Mary'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>§�4–302�(“Transfer of place of business; transfer of license and inventory”);</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>§�4–303�(“Chain store, supermarket, or discount house”);</text> </level> <level label="3"> <text>§�4–304�(“Compliance with Bulk Transfers Act required”); and</text> </level> <level label="4"> <text>§�4–306�(“Substitution of names of officers on license”).</text> </level> </level> <level label="b"> <text>Section 4–305 (“Filing fee and endorsement”) of Division I of this article applies in the county, subject to § 28–1702 of this subtitle.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="28-1702" title_number="28" title_name="St. Mary'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 $100.</text> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="28-1703" title_number="28" title_name="St. Mary's County" subtitle_number="17" subtitle_name="Transfer of Licenses; Substitution of Names on License"> <text>The Board may not transfer an off–sale license for use in a business that is intended to be operated as a drive–through purchase facility where alcoholic beverages are to be sold at retail and dispensed through a window or door to a purchaser in or on a motor vehicle for off–premises consumption.</text> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="28-1801" title_number="28" title_name="St. Mary'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>§ 4–405 (“Contents of renewal application”);</text> </level> <level label="4"> <text>§ 4–406 (“Protests”);</text> </level> <level label="5"> <text>§ 4–409 (“Multiple licenses”); and</text> </level> <level label="6"> <text>§ 4–410 (“Chain store, supermarket, or discount house”).</text> </level> </level> <level label="b"> <text>The following sections of Title 4, Subtitle 4 (“Renewal of Local Licenses”) of Division I of this article do not apply in the county:</text> <level label="1"> <text>§ 4–404 (“Filing period for renewal application”) and is superseded by § 28–1802 of this subtitle; and</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>§ 4–408 (“Issuance of renewed licenses”) and is superseded by § 28–1803 of this subtitle.</text> </level> </level> <level label="c"> <text>Section 4–407 (“Denial of renewal application”) of Division I of this article applies in the county, subject to § 28–1804 of this subtitle.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="28-1802" title_number="28" title_name="St. Mary's County" subtitle_number="18" subtitle_name="Renewal of Licenses"> <level label="a"> <text>To renew a license, the license holder shall file an application with the Administrator of the Board between February 1 and March 3, inclusive.</text> </level> <level label="b"> <text>A holder of an expired license may apply to the Board for a new license.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="28-1803" title_number="28" title_name="St. Mary's County" subtitle_number="18" subtitle_name="Renewal of Licenses"> <level label="a"> <text>The Board may issue renewed licenses between April 1 and May 1, inclusive.</text> </level> <level label="b"> <text>A license expires on the first April 30 after its effective date.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="28-1804" title_number="28" title_name="St. Mary's County" subtitle_number="18" subtitle_name="Renewal of Licenses"> <level label="a"> <text>The Board may 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 renewing a license under the circumstances described in subsection (a) of this section; 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> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="28-1805" title_number="28" title_name="St. Mary's County" subtitle_number="18" subtitle_name="Renewal of Licenses"> <text>Notwithstanding § 28–1502 of this title, the Board may renew a Class A or Class D beer license, beer and wine license, or beer, wine, and liquor license originally issued to a holder of an out–of–state alcoholic beverages license.</text> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="28-1806" title_number="28" title_name="St. Mary's County" subtitle_number="18" subtitle_name="Renewal of Licenses"> <text>The requirement for a criminal history records check under § 4–107 of this article does not apply to applicants for license renewal.</text> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="28-1901" title_number="28" title_name="St. Mary'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 of licensed premises”);</text> </level> <level label="3"> <text>§ 4–505 (“Alcohol awareness program”);</text> </level> <level label="4"> <text>§ 4–506 (“Evidence of purchaser’s age”);</text> </level> <level label="5"> <text>§ 4–507 (“Retail delivery of alcoholic beverages”); and</text> </level> <level label="6"> <text>§ 4–508 (“Display of license”).</text> </level> </level> <level label="b"> <text>Section 4–504 (“Employment of underage individuals”) of Division I of this article applies in the county, subject to § 28–1902 of this subtitle.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="28-1902" title_number="28" title_name="St. Mary's County" subtitle_number="19" subtitle_name="Conduct of License Holders"> <level label="a"> <text>An individual at least 18 years old may serve alcoholic beverages in a restaurant in connection with serving a meal.</text> </level> <level label="b"> <text>An individual under the age of 21 years may not act as a bartender or in a solely bar–related capacity.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="28-1903" title_number="28" title_name="St. Mary's County" subtitle_number="19" subtitle_name="Conduct of License Holders"> <level label="a"> <text>Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, a consumer may not remain on the premises of an establishment that sells alcoholic beverages after the hours of sale end.</text> </level> <level label="b"> <text>On Sunday morning, a consumer may remain on the premises of an establishment that sells alcoholic beverages for one–half hour after the hours of sale end.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="28-2001" title_number="28" title_name="St. Mary's County" subtitle_number="20" subtitle_name="Hours and Days for Consumption and Sale"> <level label="a"> <level label="1"> <text>Unless otherwise provided in this title, from 2 a.m. to 6 a.m. on any day, an individual may not consume alcoholic beverages in a premises licensed under this title.</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>An owner, an operator, or a manager of a premises licensed under this title may not knowingly allow consumption prohibited under paragraph (1) of this subsection.</text> </level> </level> <level label="b"> <text>A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $50.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="28-2002" title_number="28" title_name="St. Mary'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 license may sell beer on Monday through Sunday, from 6 a.m. to 2 a.m. the following day.</text> </level> <level label="b"> <text>Reserved.</text> </level> <level label="c"> <text>Reserved.</text> </level> <level label="d"> <text>A holder of a Class D beer license may sell beer on Monday through Sunday, from 6 a.m. to 2 a.m. the following day.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="28-2003" title_number="28" title_name="St. Mary'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 and wine license may sell beer and wine on Monday through Sunday, from 6 a.m. to 2 a.m. the following day.</text> </level> <level label="b"> <text>A holder of a Class B beer and wine license may sell beer and wine on Monday through Sunday, from 6 a.m. to 2 a.m. the following day.</text> </level> <level label="c"> <text>Reserved.</text> </level> <level label="d"> <text>Reserved.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="28-2004" title_number="28" title_name="St. Mary'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 sell beer, wine, and liquor on Monday through Sunday, from 6 a.m. to 2 a.m. the following day.</text> </level> <level label="b"> <text>A holder of a Class B beer, wine, and liquor license may sell beer, wine, and liquor on Monday through Sunday, from 6 a.m. to 2 a.m. the following day.</text> </level> <level label="c"> <text>A holder of a Class C beer, wine, and liquor license may sell beer, wine, and liquor on Monday through Sunday, from 6 a.m. to 2 a.m. the following day.</text> </level> <level label="d"> <text>A holder of a Class D beer, wine, and liquor license may sell beer, wine, and liquor on Monday through Sunday, from 6 a.m. to 2 a.m. the following day.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="28-2005" title_number="28" title_name="St. Mary's County" subtitle_number="20" subtitle_name="Hours and Days for Consumption and Sale"> <text>After a license holder has filed an application in a form and at a time that the Board requires, the Board may issue a permit authorizing the license holder to keep the licensed premises open on January 1. </text> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="28-2101" title_number="28" title_name="St. Mary's County" subtitle_number="21" subtitle_name="Revocation and Suspension of Licenses"> <text>Title 4, Subtitle 6 (“Revocation and Suspension of Local Licenses”) of Division I of this article applies in the county without exception or variation.</text> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="28-2201" title_number="28" title_name="St. Mary'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="28-2301" title_number="28" title_name="St. Mary's County" subtitle_number="23" subtitle_name="Death of License Holder"> <text>Title 4, Subtitle 8 (“Death of License Holder”) of Division I of this article applies in the county without exception or variation.</text> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="28-2401" title_number="28" title_name="St. Mary's County" subtitle_number="24" subtitle_name="Judicial Review"> <text>Title 4, Subtitle 9 (“Judicial Review”) of Division I of this article applies in the county without exception or variation.</text> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="28-2402" title_number="28" title_name="St. Mary'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="28-2501" title_number="28" title_name="St. Mary's County" subtitle_number="25" subtitle_name="Unlicensed Establishments"> <level label="a"> <text>An establishment not licensed by the Board, at a location under the control or possession of the establishment, may not:</text> <level label="1"> <text>sell or serve alcoholic beverages to a member or guest;</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>keep alcoholic beverages for a member or guest;</text> </level> <level label="3"> <text>allow a customer to consume or to be served alcoholic beverages from the supplies that the customer has previously purchased or reserved; or</text> </level> <level label="4"> <text>sell, serve, keep, or allow to be consumed setups or other component parts of mixed alcoholic drinks to a member or guest.</text> </level> </level> <level label="b"> <text>A person who operates an establishment for profit that is not licensed under this article may not knowingly allow a customer to bring alcoholic beverages for consumption into or on the grounds of the establishment.</text> </level> <level label="c"> <text>A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $1,000.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="28-2502" title_number="28" title_name="St. Mary'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 in:</text> <level label="1"> <text>an establishment open to the public;</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>a place of public entertainment; or</text> </level> <level label="3"> <text>a place at which setups or other component parts of mixed alcoholic beverages are sold under a license issued under the Business Regulation Article.</text> </level> </level> <level label="b"> <text>An owner or a manager of an establishment or a place specified in subsection (a) of this section may not knowingly allow consumption of alcoholic beverages between the hours specified in subsection (a) of this section.</text> </level> <level label="c"> <text>A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $50.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="28-2601" title_number="28" title_name="St. Mary'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 § 28–2602 of this subtitle.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="28-2602" title_number="28" title_name="St. Mary'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 § 6–319 of this article; and</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>regulate possession or consumption of alcoholic beverages on public property, property used by the public, or on a highway.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="28-2701" title_number="28" title_name="St. Mary'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>§ 6–309 (“Allowing on–premises consumption or possession of alcoholic beverages by individual under the age of 21 years”);</text> </level> <level label="4"> <text>§ 6–310 (“Providing free food”);</text> </level> <level label="5"> <text>§ 6–311 (“Restrictions on purchases and sales by retail dealer”);</text> </level> <level label="6"> <text>§ 6–312 (“Beverage misrepresentation”);</text> </level> <level label="7"> <text>§ 6–313 (“Tampering with alcoholic beverage container”);</text> </level> <level label="8"> <text>§ 6–314 (“Sale of alcoholic beverage container with detachable metal tab”);</text> </level> <level label="9"> <text>§ 6–315 (“Alcoholic beverage in container without regular label presumed illicit”);</text> </level> <level label="10"> <text>§ 6–316 (“Maximum alcohol content”);</text> </level> <level label="11"> <text>§ 6–317 (“Multiple serving purchase required”);</text> </level> <level label="12"> <text>§ 6–320 (“Disorderly intoxication”);</text> </level> <level label="13"> <text>§ 6–321 (“Consumption of alcoholic beverages in public”);</text> </level> <level label="14"> <text>§ 6–322 (“Possession of open container”);</text> </level> <level label="15"> <text>§ 6–323 (“Possession or use of Alcohol Without Liquid machine”);</text> </level> <level label="16"> <text>§ 6–326 (“Sale of alcoholic beverages in powder or crystalline form prohibited”);</text> </level> <level label="17"> <text>§ 6–327 (“Unlicensed out–of–state sale of alcoholic beverages”);</text> </level> <level label="18"> <text>§ 6–328 (“Tax evasion”);</text> </level> <level label="19"> <text>§ 6–329 (“Destruction of evidence”); and</text> </level> <level label="20"> <text>§ 6–330 (“Perjury”).</text> </level> </level> <level label="b"> <text>The following sections of Title 6, Subtitle 3 (“Prohibited Acts”) of Division I of this article apply in the county:</text> <level label="1"> <text>§ 6–304 (“Selling or providing alcoholic beverages to individual under the age of 21 years”), subject to § 28–2702 of this subtitle;</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>§ 6–307 (“Selling or providing alcoholic beverages to intoxicated individual”), subject to § 28–2703 of this subtitle; and</text> </level> <level label="3"> <text>§§ 6–308 (“Allowing on–premises consumption of alcoholic beverages not purchased from license holder”) and 6–319 (“On–premises consumption of alcoholic beverages not purchased from license holder”), subject to § 28–2704 of this subtitle.</text> </level> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="28-2702" title_number="28" title_name="St. Mary'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 granting of probation before judgment to a license holder or an employee of the license holder for a violation of § 6–304 of this article does not bar the Board from proceeding administratively against the license holder for the violation.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="28-2703" title_number="28" title_name="St. Mary'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 an 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 granting of probation before judgment to a license holder or an employee of the license holder for a violation of § 6–307 of this article does not bar the Board from proceeding administratively against the license holder for the violation.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="28-2704" title_number="28" title_name="St. Mary's County" subtitle_number="27" subtitle_name="Prohibited Acts"> <text>Sections 6–308 and 6–319 of this article do not apply to:</text> <level label="1"> <text>a Class C beer license, beer and wine license, or beer, wine, and liquor license issued to a bona fide religious, fraternal, civic, veterans’, hospital, or charitable organization; or</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>a license issued to an outdoor motor sports facility that is located in Mechanicsville or Budds Creek.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="28-2705" title_number="28" title_name="St. Mary's County" subtitle_number="27" subtitle_name="Prohibited Acts"> <level label="a"> <text>A person engaged in the manufacture or sale of alcoholic beverages, an agent or employee of the person, or a license holder may not, directly or indirectly, offer or make a payment or gift to:</text> <level label="1"> <text>a member of the Board;</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>an employee of the Board; or</text> </level> <level label="3"> <text>a person acting on behalf of a member or an employee of the Board.</text> </level> </level> <level label="b"> <text>A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $1,000.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="28-2801" title_number="28" title_name="St. Mary's County" subtitle_number="28" subtitle_name="Penalties"> <text>Section 6–402 (“General penalty”) of Division I of this article applies in the county.</text> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="28-2802" title_number="28" title_name="St. Mary's County" subtitle_number="28" subtitle_name="Penalties"> <level label="a"> <level label="1"> <text>A person who violates a law relating to hours or days for the sale of alcoholic beverages is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment or a fine not exceeding $250 or both.</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>If the Board finds that a person has violated a law relating to licensing the sale of alcoholic beverages, the Board may:</text> <level label="i"> <text>revoke or suspend the person’s license;</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>impose a civil penalty not exceeding $2,500; or</text> </level> <level label="iii"> <text>both revoke or suspend the person’s license and impose a civil penalty not exceeding $2,500.</text> </level> </level> </level> <level label="b"> <text>If an employee of a license holder sells alcoholic beverages to an individual under the age of 21 years the Board may impose a fine on the employee not exceeding $500 per offense.</text> </level> </section>