<section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="29-101" title_number="29" title_name="Somerset 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 Somerset County.</text> </level> <level label="c"> <text>“County” means Somerset County.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="29-102" title_number="29" title_name="Somerset County" subtitle_number="1" subtitle_name="Definitions; General Provisions"> <text>This title applies only in Somerset County.</text> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="29-103" title_number="29" title_name="Somerset 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="29-201" title_number="29" title_name="Somerset County" subtitle_number="2" subtitle_name="Board of License Commissioners"> <text>There is a Board of License Commissioners for Somerset County.</text> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="29-202" title_number="29" title_name="Somerset County" subtitle_number="2" subtitle_name="Board of License Commissioners"> <level label="a"> <text>The Governor shall appoint three members to the Board, subject to the advice and consent of the Senate.</text> </level> <level label="b"> <level label="1"> <text>Each member of the Board shall be:</text> <level label="i"> <text>a resident and voter of the county; and</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>an individual of high character and integrity and of recognized business capacity.</text> </level> </level> <level label="2"> <text>Not more than two members may belong to the same political party.</text> </level> </level> <level label="c"> <text>The term of a member is 2 years.</text> </level> <level label="d"> <level label="1"> <text>The Governor shall appoint an eligible individual to fill a vacancy during the remainder of the term of office of the individual originally appointed in accordance with subsection (a) of this section.</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>A member who is appointed after a term has begun serves only for the remainder of the term and until a successor is appointed and qualifies.</text> </level> </level> <level label="e"> <level label="1"> <text>The Governor may remove a member for misconduct in office, incompetence, or willful neglect of duty.</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 made on the charges.</text> </level> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="29-203" title_number="29" title_name="Somerset County" subtitle_number="2" subtitle_name="Board of License Commissioners"> <text>In making the appointments, the Governor shall designate a chair from among the members of the Board.</text> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="29-204" title_number="29" title_name="Somerset County" subtitle_number="2" subtitle_name="Board of License Commissioners"> <level label="a"> <level label="1"> <text>The chair of the Board shall receive a salary of $4,000 annually.</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>Each other member of the Board shall receive a salary of $3,500 annually.</text> </level> <level label="3"> <text>The County Commissioners shall pay the salaries of the members of the Board.</text> </level> <level label="4"> <text>The County Commissioners may pay for expenses of the Board, including:</text> <level label="i"> <text>salaries of personnel other than members of the Board; and</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>costs of printing, supplies, and other expenses related to the operation of the Board.</text> </level> </level> </level> <level label="b"> <text>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>except as otherwise provided in this section, set the compensation of the employees.</text> </level> </level> <level label="c"> <text>The Board:</text> <level label="1"> <text>shall appoint a clerk to the Board at a salary of $4,000 annually; and</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>may designate an attorney for the Board at a salary of $4,500 annually.</text> </level> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="29-205" title_number="29" title_name="Somerset 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="29-401" title_number="29" title_name="Somerset County" subtitle_number="4" subtitle_name="Manufacturer's Licenses"> <level label="a"> <text>The following sections of Title 2, Subtitle 2 (“Manufacturer’s Licenses”) of Division I of this article apply in the county without exception or variation:</text> <level label="1"> <text>§ 2–201 (“Issuance by Comptroller”);</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>§ 2–202 (“Class 1 distillery license”);</text> </level> <level label="3"> <text>§ 2–203 (“Class 9 limited distillery license”);</text> </level> <level label="4"> <text>§ 2–204 (“Class 2 rectifying license”);</text> </level> <level label="5"> <text>§ 2–205 (“Class 3 winery license”);</text> </level> <level label="6"> <text>§ 2–206 (“Class 4 limited winery license”);</text> </level> <level label="7"> <text>§ 2–207 (“Class 5 brewery license”);</text> </level> <level label="8"> <text>§ 2–209 (“Class 7 micro–brewery license”);</text> </level> <level label="9"> <text>§ 2–210 (“Class 8 farm brewery license”);</text> </level> <level label="10"> <text>§ 2–211 (“Residency requirement”);</text> </level> <level label="11"> <text>§ 2–212 (“Additional licenses”);</text> </level> <level label="12"> <text>§ 2–213 (“Additional fees”);</text> </level> <level label="13"> <text>§ 2–214 (“Sale or delivery restricted”);</text> </level> <level label="14"> <text>§ 2–215 (“Beer sale on credit to retail dealer prohibited”);</text> </level> <level label="15"> <text>§ 2–216 (“Interaction between manufacturing entities and retailers”);</text> </level> <level label="16"> <text>§ 2–217 (“Distribution of alcoholic beverages — Prohibited practices”); and</text> </level> <level label="17"> <text>§ 2–218 (“Restrictive agreements between producers and retailers — Prohibited”).</text> </level> </level> <level label="b"> <text>Section 2–208 (“Class 6 pub–brewery license”) of Division I of this article does not apply in the county.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="29-402" title_number="29" title_name="Somerset County" subtitle_number="4" subtitle_name="Manufacturer's Licenses"> <text>A holder of a manufacturer’s license may sell or deliver alcoholic beverages to a holder of a retail license from 6 a.m. to midnight on every day except Sunday.</text> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="29-501" title_number="29" title_name="Somerset County" subtitle_number="5" subtitle_name="Wholesaler's Licenses"> <text>The following sections of Title 2, Subtitle 3 (“Wholesaler’s Licenses”) of Division I of this article apply in the county without exception or variation:</text> <level label="1"> <text>§ 2–301 (“Licenses issued by Comptroller”);</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>§ 2–302 (“Class 1 beer, wine, and liquor wholesaler’s license”);</text> </level> <level label="3"> <text>§ 2–303 (“Class 2 wine and liquor wholesaler’s license”);</text> </level> <level label="4"> <text>§ 2–304 (“Class 3 beer and wine wholesaler’s license”);</text> </level> <level label="5"> <text>§ 2–305 (“Class 4 beer wholesaler’s license”);</text> </level> <level label="6"> <text>§ 2–306 (“Class 5 wine wholesaler’s license”);</text> </level> <level label="7"> <text>§ 2–307 (“Class 6 limited wine wholesaler’s license”);</text> </level> <level label="8"> <text>§ 2–308 (“Class 7 limited beer wholesaler’s license”);</text> </level> <level label="9"> <text>§ 2–309 (“Sale and delivery of beer or wine from wholesaler’s vehicle”);</text> </level> <level label="10"> <text>§ 2–310 (“Sale and delivery to retail license holder”);</text> </level> <level label="11"> <text>§ 2–311 (“Additional wholesaler’s licenses”);</text> </level> <level label="12"> <text>§ 2–312 (“Direct importation of alcoholic beverages”);</text> </level> <level label="13"> <text>§ 2–313 (“Sale or delivery restricted to holder of license or permit”);</text> </level> <level label="14"> <text>§ 2–314 (“Beer sale on credit to retail dealer prohibited”);</text> </level> <level label="15"> <text>§ 2–315 (“Interaction between wholesaling entities and retailers”);</text> </level> <level label="16"> <text>§ 2–316 (“Distribution of alcoholic beverages — Prohibited practices”); and</text> </level> <level label="17"> <text>§ 2–317 (“Restrictive agreements between wholesalers and retailers — Prohibited”).</text> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="29-502" title_number="29" title_name="Somerset County" subtitle_number="5" subtitle_name="Wholesaler's Licenses"> <text>Except as provided in § 29–503 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="29-503" title_number="29" title_name="Somerset 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="29-601" title_number="29" title_name="Somerset 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>A license may not be issued for a premises having a direct or indirect connection with a drug or pharmaceutical dispensing business or other business establishment of a type commonly known as a drugstore.</text> </level> <level label="3"> <text>The license holder shall sell the beer in a sealed package or container.</text> </level> <level label="4"> <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 fees are:</text> <level label="1"> <text>$126 for a 6–day license; and</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>$158 for a 7–day license.</text> </level> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="29-602" title_number="29" title_name="Somerset County" subtitle_number="6" subtitle_name="Beer Licenses"> <level label="a"> <text>There is a Class B beer license.</text> </level> <level label="b"> <text>The license authorizes the license holder to sell beer at retail at a hotel or restaurant at the place described in the license for on– and off–premises consumption.</text> </level> <level label="c"> <text>The annual license fee is $253.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="29-603" title_number="29" title_name="Somerset County" subtitle_number="6" subtitle_name="Beer Licenses"> <level label="a"> <text>There is a Class C beer license.</text> </level> <level label="b"> <text>The license authorizes the license holder to sell beer at retail to members of a club and their guests at the place described in the license for on–premises consumption.</text> </level> <level label="c"> <text>The annual license fee is $32.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="29-604" title_number="29" title_name="Somerset 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 fee is $253.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="29-701" title_number="29" title_name="Somerset County" subtitle_number="7" subtitle_name="Wine Licenses"> <level label="a"> <text>There is a Class A wine license in the county.</text> </level> <level label="b"> <text>The license may be issued to a holder of a Class 3 winery license or a Class 4 limited winery license.</text> </level> <level label="c"> <level label="1"> <text>The license authorizes the license holder to sell at retail at the place described in the license wine produced at the winery.</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 $63.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="29-801" title_number="29" title_name="Somerset 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="29-802" title_number="29" title_name="Somerset County" subtitle_number="8" subtitle_name="Beer and Wine Licenses"> <level label="a"> <text>There is:</text> <level label="1"> <text>a Class A beer and wine 6–day license; and</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>a Class A beer and wine 7–day license.</text> </level> </level> <level label="b"> <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>A person may not hold the license for use by an establishment with a direct or indirect connection to a drugstore.</text> </level> <level label="d"> <text>The annual license fees are:</text> <level label="1"> <text>$190 for a 6–day license; and</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>$221 for a 7–day license.</text> </level> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="29-803" title_number="29" title_name="Somerset 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 $253.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="29-804" title_number="29" title_name="Somerset County" subtitle_number="8" subtitle_name="Beer and Wine Licenses"> <level label="a"> <text>There is a Class C beer and wine license.</text> </level> <level label="b"> <text>The license authorizes the license holder to sell beer and wine to a member of a club and guests of members, at retail, at the place described in the license, for on–premises consumption.</text> </level> <level label="c"> <text>The annual license fee is $45.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="29-805" title_number="29" title_name="Somerset County" subtitle_number="8" subtitle_name="Beer and Wine Licenses"> <level label="a"> <text>There is a Class D beer and wine license.</text> </level> <level label="b"> <text>The license authorizes the license holder to sell beer and wine, at retail, at the place described in the license, for on– and off–premises consumption.</text> </level> <level label="c"> <text>The license may not be issued for use by a drugstore.</text> </level> <level label="d"> <text>The annual license fee is $253.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="29-901" title_number="29" title_name="Somerset County" subtitle_number="9" subtitle_name="Beer, Wine, and Liquor Licenses"> <level label="a"> <text>There is a Class A beer, wine, and liquor license.</text> </level> <level label="b"> <level label="1"> <text>The license authorizes the license holder to sell beer, wine, and liquor at retail to consumers at the place described in the license.</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>A license may not be issued for a premises having a direct or indirect connection with a drug or pharmaceutical dispensing business or other business establishment of a type commonly known as a drugstore.</text> </level> <level label="3"> <text>The license holder shall sell the beer, wine, and liquor in a sealed package or container.</text> </level> <level label="4"> <text>The package or container may not be opened and its contents may not be consumed on the premises where the beer, wine, or liquor was sold.</text> </level> </level> <level label="c"> <text>The annual license fee is $5,000.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="29-902" title_number="29" title_name="Somerset County" subtitle_number="9" subtitle_name="Beer, Wine, and Liquor Licenses"> <level label="a"> <text>There is a Class B beer, wine, and liquor license.</text> </level> <level label="b"> <text>The Board may issue the license for use at a hotel or motel that:</text> <level label="1"> <text>accommodates the public, providing services ordinarily found in a hotel or motel;</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>has a lobby with registration, mail desk, and seating facilities; and</text> </level> <level label="3"> <text>maintains at least:</text> <level label="i"> <text>10 rooms for occupancy by guests if the hotel was in operation on June 1, 1967; or</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>20 rooms for occupancy by guests if the hotel started operations after June 1, 1967, with the hotel facilities assessed for State and county taxation at an amount that is at least $45,000.</text> </level> </level> </level> <level label="c"> <text>The Board may issue the license for use at a restaurant that:</text> <level label="1"> <text>serves full–course meals at least twice daily;</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>exclusive of bar seating or counter seating, has table seating for at least 50 individuals; and</text> </level> <level label="3"> <text>for the 12 months immediately before the application for the license, has daily average receipts from the sale of food that exceed the daily average receipts from the sale of alcoholic beverages.</text> </level> </level> <level label="d"> <text>The license authorizes the license holder to sell at retail at the place described in the license:</text> <level label="1"> <text>beer, wine, and liquor for on–premises consumption; and</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>beer for off–premises consumption.</text> </level> </level> <level label="e"> <text>The annual license fee is $1,265.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="29-903" title_number="29" title_name="Somerset County" subtitle_number="9" subtitle_name="Beer, Wine, and Liquor Licenses" /> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="29-904" title_number="29" title_name="Somerset County" subtitle_number="9" subtitle_name="Beer, Wine, and Liquor Licenses"> <level label="a"> <text>There is a Class D beer, wine, and liquor license.</text> </level> <level label="b"> <text>The license authorizes the license holder to sell at retail at the place described in the license:</text> <level label="1"> <text>beer, wine, and liquor for on–premises consumption; and</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>beer and wine for off–premises consumption.</text> </level> </level> <level label="c"> <text>The license may not be issued for use by a drugstore.</text> </level> <level label="d"> <text>The annual license fee is $1,265.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="29-1001" title_number="29" title_name="Somerset County" subtitle_number="10" subtitle_name="Licenses for Specific Types of Organizations and Venues"> <level label="a"> <text>There is a Class C (fraternal or sororal organization) beer, wine, and liquor license.</text> </level> <level label="b"> <text>The Board may issue the license for use by a lodge or chapter of a nonprofit and nationwide fraternal or sororal organization that:</text> <level label="1"> <text>is composed of inducted members;</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>was operating in the county for at least 1 year before the license application was made;</text> </level> <level label="3"> <text>has at least 25 members paying dues of at least $15 per year per member; and</text> </level> <level label="4"> <text>owns or operates a home or clubhouse that is principally for the use of its members and guests when accompanied by members.</text> </level> </level> <level label="c"> <text>The license authorizes the license holder to sell beer, wine, and liquor at retail at the place described in the license for on–premises consumption.</text> </level> <level label="d"> <text>The license holder may sell beer, wine, and liquor during the hours and days as set out for a Class C beer, wine, and liquor license under § 29–2004 of this title.</text> </level> <level label="e"> <text>The annual license fee is $316.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="29-1002" title_number="29" title_name="Somerset County" subtitle_number="10" subtitle_name="Licenses for Specific Types of Organizations and Venues"> <level label="a"> <text>There is a Class C (veterans’ organization or club) beer, wine, and liquor license.</text> </level> <level label="b"> <text>The Board may issue the license for use by a local unit of a nationwide nonprofit veterans’ organization or club that:</text> <level label="1"> <text>is composed only of members who served in the armed forces of the United States in a war in which the United States has been engaged;</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>has held a charter from the national veterans’ organization or club for at least 1 year before the license application was made;</text> </level> <level label="3"> <text>has at least 35 members paying dues of at least $4 per year per member; and</text> </level> <level label="4"> <text>owns or operates a home or clubhouse that is only for the use of its members and guests when accompanied by members.</text> </level> </level> <level label="c"> <text>The license authorizes the license holder to sell beer, wine, and liquor at retail at the place described in the license for on–premises consumption.</text> </level> <level label="d"> <text>The license holder may sell beer, wine, and liquor during the hours and days as set out for a Class C beer, wine, and liquor license under § 29–2004 of this title.</text> </level> <level label="e"> <text>The annual license fee is $316.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="29-1003" title_number="29" title_name="Somerset County" subtitle_number="10" subtitle_name="Licenses for Specific Types of Organizations and Venues"> <level label="a"> <text>There is a Class C (yacht or country and golf club) beer, wine, and liquor license.</text> </level> <level label="b"> <text>The Board may issue the license for use by a club that:</text> <level label="1"> <text>has at least 30 members paying dues of at least $20 per year per adult member; and</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>owns and operates a clubhouse on premises that are principally used for its members.</text> </level> </level> <level label="c"> <text>The license authorizes the license holder to sell beer, wine, and liquor at retail at the place described in the license for on–premises consumption.</text> </level> <level label="d"> <text>The license holder may sell beer, wine, and liquor during the hours and days as set out for a Class C beer, wine, and liquor license under § 29–2004 of this title.</text> </level> <level label="e"> <text>The annual license fee is $316.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="29-1101" title_number="29" title_name="Somerset County" subtitle_number="11" subtitle_name="Additional License Privileges"> <level label="a"> <text>The following sections of Title 4, Subtitle 11 (“Additional License Privileges”) of Division I of this article apply in the county without exception or variation:</text> <level label="1"> <text>§ 4–1102 (“Corkage — Consuming wine not purchased from license holder on licensed premises”); and</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>§ 4–1103 (“Removal of partially consumed bottle of wine from licensed premises”).</text> </level> </level> <level label="b"> <text>The following sections of Title 4, Subtitle 11 (“Additional License Privileges”) of Division I of this article do not apply in the county:</text> <level label="1"> <text>§ 4–1104 (“Refillable container permit — Draft beer”); and</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>§ 4–1105 (“Refillable container permit — Wine”).</text> </level> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="29-1201" title_number="29" title_name="Somerset 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:</text> <level label="1"> <text>a Class B restaurant or hotel (on–sale) beer and wine license; or</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>a Class B restaurant or hotel (on–sale) beer, wine, and liquor license.</text> </level> </level> <level label="c"> <level label="1"> <text>The license authorizes:</text> <level label="i"> <text>the holder of a Class B beer and wine license to provide beer and wine at events that are held off the premises of the restaurant or hotel; and</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>the holder of a Class B beer, wine, and liquor license to provide beer, wine, and liquor at events that are held off the premises of the restaurant or hotel.</text> </level> </level> <level label="2"> <text>The holder may exercise the privileges under the license only during the hours and days that are allowed for the holder’s Class B 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 $550.</text> </level> <level label="f"> <text>This section does not require a holder of an existing Class B restaurant or hotel (on–sale) beer and wine license or a Class B restaurant or hotel (on–sale) beer, wine, and liquor license to obtain a 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="29-1301" title_number="29" title_name="Somerset 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 § 29–1308 of this subtitle;</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>§ 4–1204 (“Class C per diem beer, wine, and liquor license”), which is superseded by § 29–1308 of this subtitle; and</text> </level> <level label="3"> <text>§ 4–1205 (“License fees”), which is superseded by § 29–1309 of this subtitle.</text> </level> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="29-1304" title_number="29" title_name="Somerset County" subtitle_number="13" subtitle_name="Temporary Licenses"> <level label="a"> <text>There is a Somerset County Maryland Wine Festival (SCMWF) license.</text> </level> <level label="b"> <text>The Board may issue the license to a holder of a temporary alcoholic beverages license, 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 produced and processed in the State.</text> </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 Somerset County Maryland Wine Festival.</text> </level> </level> <level label="e"> <text>The Board:</text> <level label="1"> <text>each year may choose 1 weekend during the months of May or June for the Somerset County Maryland Wine Festival; and</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>shall choose a location for the festival.</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 $19.</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="29-1305" title_number="29" title_name="Somerset County" subtitle_number="13" subtitle_name="Temporary Licenses"> <level label="a"> <text>There is a beer and wine tasting (BWT) license.</text> </level> <level label="b"> <text>The Board may issue the license to a holder of a beer, wine, and liquor license or a beer and wine license.</text> </level> <level label="c"> <text>The license authorizes the holder to allow the consumption of beer or wine that may be sold under the beer, wine, and liquor license or the beer and wine license for tasting if the consumer is not charged for the beer or wine.</text> </level> <level label="d"> <text>The Board shall regulate:</text> <level label="1"> <text>the quantity of beer or wine to be served to each individual; and</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>the number of bottles of beer or wine from which this quantity is being served.</text> </level> </level> <level label="e"> <level label="1"> <text>In addition to the cost of the beer, wine, and liquor license or the beer and wine license, the annual BWT license fee is $150.</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>In addition to the annual BWT license fee, the issuing fee is $100.</text> </level> </level> <level label="f"> <text>The privileges granted by the license may not be exercised during a festival event.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="29-1306" title_number="29" title_name="Somerset County" subtitle_number="13" subtitle_name="Temporary Licenses"> <level label="a"> <text>There is a liquor tasting license.</text> </level> <level label="b"> <text>The Board may issue the license to a holder of a Class A beer, wine, and liquor license.</text> </level> <level label="c"> <text>The license authorizes the holder to allow the consumption of liquor for tasting if:</text> <level label="1"> <text>the license holder is authorized to sell the liquor; and</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>the consumer is not charged for the liquor.</text> </level> </level> <level label="d"> <text>An individual may consume liquor at a liquor tasting in a quantity of not more than:</text> <level label="1"> <text>one–half ounce from each offering of liquor; and</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>five offerings in 1 day.</text> </level> </level> <level label="e"> <text>In addition to the cost of the Class A beer, wine, and liquor license, the liquor tasting license fees are:</text> <level label="1"> <text>for a license that is effective for only 1 day in a licensing period, $20;</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>for a license that is effective for any 26 days in a licensing period, $200;</text> </level> <level label="3"> <text>for a license that is effective for any 52 days in a licensing period, $300; and</text> </level> <level label="4"> <text>for a license that is effective for any 104 days in a licensing period, $400.</text> </level> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="29-1308" title_number="29" title_name="Somerset County" subtitle_number="13" subtitle_name="Temporary Licenses"> <level label="a"> <text>The Board may issue a per diem license of any class.</text> </level> <level label="b"> <text>A license holder may exercise the privileges of the license at any entertainment event held by a club.</text> </level> <level label="c"> <text>The Board may not require that an application for a per diem license be published before issuing the license.</text> </level> <level label="d"> <text>The period for which a license may be issued is:</text> <level label="1"> <text>for a per diem beer license or a per diem beer and wine license, not longer than 7 consecutive days; and</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>for a per diem beer, wine, and liquor license, not longer than 14 consecutive days.</text> </level> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="29-1309" title_number="29" title_name="Somerset County" subtitle_number="13" subtitle_name="Temporary Licenses"> <level label="a"> <text>The fee for a per diem beer license, a per diem beer and wine license, and a per diem beer, wine, and liquor license is:</text> <level label="1"> <text>$63 each day for the first and second day of the license period; and</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>$32 each day after the second day of the license period.</text> </level> </level> <level label="b"> <text>The fee shall be paid to the Board for deposit in the county treasury.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="29-1401" title_number="29" title_name="Somerset 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>§ 4–110 (“Required information on application — Petition of support”);</text> </level> <level label="8"> <text>§ 4–111 (“Payment of license fees”);</text> </level> <level label="9"> <text>§ 4–112 (“Disposition of license fees”);</text> </level> <level label="10"> <text>§ 4–113 (“Refund of license fees”); and</text> </level> <level label="11"> <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 §§ 29–1402 through 29–1404 of this subtitle; and</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>§ 4–109 (“Required information on application — In general”), in addition to §§ 29–1405 and 29–1406 of this subtitle.</text> </level> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="29-1402" title_number="29" title_name="Somerset County" subtitle_number="14" subtitle_name="Applications for Licenses"> <text>The Board shall obtain criminal history record information of each applicant for a license from the Central Repository.</text> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="29-1403" title_number="29" title_name="Somerset County" subtitle_number="14" subtitle_name="Applications for Licenses"> <text>The Board may make criminal history record information available only to Board members and their designees.</text> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="29-1404" title_number="29" title_name="Somerset County" subtitle_number="14" subtitle_name="Applications for Licenses"> <text>The Board shall 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="29-1405" title_number="29" title_name="Somerset County" subtitle_number="14" subtitle_name="Applications for Licenses"> <text>An applicant shall include in the application a statement of consent to an investigation by the Board of the applicant’s criminal history record information.</text> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="29-1406" title_number="29" title_name="Somerset County" subtitle_number="14" subtitle_name="Applications for Licenses"> <text>In addition to the information required under Title 4, Subtitle 1 of this article, the Board may require an applicant for a license to include any other information that the Board considers necessary.</text> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="29-1501" title_number="29" title_name="Somerset County" subtitle_number="15" subtitle_name="Issuance or Denial of Licenses"> <level label="a"> <text>The following sections of Title 4, Subtitle 2 (“Issuance or Denial of Local Licenses”) of Division I of this article apply in the county without exception or variation:</text> <level label="1"> <text>§�4–205�(“Chain store, supermarket, or discount house”);</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>§�4–206�(“Limitations on retail sales floor space”);</text> </level> <level label="3"> <text>§�4–207�(“Licenses issued to minors”);</text> </level> <level label="4"> <text>§�4–209�(“Hearing”);</text> </level> <level label="5"> <text>§�4–210�(“Approval or denial of license application”);</text> </level> <level label="6"> <text>§�4–211�(“License forms; effective date; expiration”);</text> </level> <level label="7"> <text>§�4–212�(“License not property”);</text> </level> <level label="8"> <text>§�4–213�(“Replacement licenses”); and</text> </level> <level label="9"> <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 § 29–1502 of this subtitle;</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>§�4–203�(“Prohibition against issuing multiple licenses to individual or for use of entity”), subject to § 29–1503 of this subtitle and Subtitle 13, Part III of this title;</text> </level> <level label="3"> <text>§�4–204�(“Prohibition against issuing multiple licenses for same premises”), subject to § 29–1503 of this subtitle and Subtitle 13, Part III of this title; and</text> </level> <level label="4"> <text>§�4–208�(“Notice of license application required”), subject to § 29–1504 of this subtitle.</text> </level> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="29-1502" title_number="29" title_name="Somerset County" subtitle_number="15" subtitle_name="Issuance or Denial of Licenses"> <level label="a"> <text>After the Board approves a license application, the County Supervisor of Tax Collection shall issue the license on payment of the license fee and the fee required by subsection (b) of this section.</text> </level> <level label="b"> <text>A license applicant shall pay to the Board a fee of $350 to cover the costs of:</text> <level label="1"> <text>the notice required under § 29–1504 of this subtitle; and</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>processing the application.</text> </level> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="29-1503" title_number="29" title_name="Somerset 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="29-1504" title_number="29" title_name="Somerset County" subtitle_number="15" subtitle_name="Issuance or Denial of Licenses"> <text>Notice of a license application shall be published once a week for 2 consecutive weeks in at least one newspaper published in the municipality or unincorporated area in which or nearest to which the location described in the application is situated.</text> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="29-1601" title_number="29" title_name="Somerset 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 200 feet of a place of worship, school, public library, or youth center.</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>The distance is to be measured from the nearest point of the establishment to the nearest point of the property line of the place of worship, public library, school, or youth center.</text> </level> </level> <level label="b"> <text>The prohibition against issuing a license in subsection (a) of this section does not apply to:</text> <level label="1"> <text>a licensed establishment that existed before the place of worship, school, public library, or youth center was built within 200 feet of the licensed establishment;</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>an establishment having any previous owner who was the holder of a license to sell alcoholic beverages; and</text> </level> <level label="3"> <text>a temporary license.</text> </level> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="29-1701" title_number="29" title_name="Somerset County" subtitle_number="17" subtitle_name="Transfer of Licenses; Substitution of Names on License"> <level label="a"> <text>The following sections of Title 4, Subtitle 3 (“Transfer of Local Licenses; Substitution of Names on License”) of Division I of this article apply in the county without exception or variation:</text> <level label="1"> <text>§�4–303�(“Chain store, supermarket, or discount house”); and</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>§�4–304�(“Compliance with Bulk Transfers Act required”).</text> </level> </level> <level label="b"> <text>Section 4–306 (“Substitution of names of officers on license”) of Division I of this article does not apply in the county and is superseded by § 29–1705 of this subtitle.</text> </level> <level label="c"> <text>The following sections of Title 4, Subtitle 3 (“Transfer of Local Licenses; Substitution of Names on License”) of Division I of this article apply in the county:</text> <level label="1"> <text>§�4–302�(“Transfer of place of business; transfer of license and inventory”), subject to § 29–1703 of this subtitle; and</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>§�4–305�(“Filing fee and endorsement”), subject to § 29–1704 of this subtitle.</text> </level> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="29-1702" title_number="29" title_name="Somerset County" subtitle_number="17" subtitle_name="Transfer of Licenses; Substitution of Names on License"> <text>An applicant for a transfer of a license is subject to a State and national criminal history records check under § 4–107 of this article.</text> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="29-1703" title_number="29" title_name="Somerset County" subtitle_number="17" subtitle_name="Transfer of Licenses; Substitution of Names on License"> <text>The Board may waive the publication notice required under § 4–302 of this article for the transfer of a Class C club license if:</text> <level label="1"> <text>the person whose name appears on the license becomes ineligible; and</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>a new application for the same class of license is properly filed with the Board within 10 days after the person becomes ineligible.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="29-1704" title_number="29" title_name="Somerset County" subtitle_number="17" subtitle_name="Transfer of Licenses; Substitution of Names on License"> <text>The fee for a transfer of a license is $50, in addition to the costs of publication, notice, and any hearing fees required.</text> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="29-1705" title_number="29" title_name="Somerset County" subtitle_number="17" subtitle_name="Transfer of Licenses; Substitution of Names on License"> <level label="a"> <level label="1"> <text>Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, for a license issued for the use of a corporation or club, the license holder may substitute on the license the name of a different officer for the name of any officer who:</text> <level label="i"> <text>has died;</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>has retired; or</text> </level> <level label="iii"> <text>no longer holds an office in the corporation or club.</text> </level> </level> <level label="2"> <text>A substitute officer shall be an individual approved by the Board who meets all the requirements applicable to the original officer.</text> </level> </level> <level label="b"> <text>The license holder shall file an affidavit with the Board that contains:</text> <level label="1"> <text>the substitution of the officer; and</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>an explanation for the substitution.</text> </level> </level> <level label="c"> <text>On receipt of the affidavit by the Board and payment of a $50 fee to the County Treasurer, the Board shall:</text> <level label="1"> <text>amend its records; and</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>issue a corrected license.</text> </level> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="29-1801" title_number="29" title_name="Somerset County" subtitle_number="18" subtitle_name="Renewal of Licenses"> <level label="a"> <text>The following sections of Title 4, Subtitle 4 (“Renewal of Local Licenses”) of Division I of this article apply in the county without exception or variation:</text> <level label="1"> <text>§ 4–402 (“Eligibility for renewal; process”);</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>§ 4–403 (“Renewal application”);</text> </level> <level label="3"> <text>§ 4–406 (“Protests”);</text> </level> <level label="4"> <text>§ 4–407 (“Denial of renewal application”);</text> </level> <level label="5"> <text>§ 4–408 (“Issuance of renewed licenses”);</text> </level> <level label="6"> <text>§ 4–409 (“Multiple licenses”); and</text> </level> <level label="7"> <text>§ 4–410 (“Chain store, supermarket, or discount house”).</text> </level> </level> <level label="b"> <text>Section 4–404 (“Filing period for renewal application”) of Division I of this article does not apply in the county and is superseded by § 29–1802 of this subtitle.</text> </level> <level label="c"> <text>Section 4–405 (“Contents of renewal application”) of Division I of this article applies in the county, subject to § 29–1803 of this subtitle.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="29-1802" title_number="29" title_name="Somerset County" subtitle_number="18" subtitle_name="Renewal of Licenses"> <level label="a"> <text>An applicant for license renewal shall pay a renewal application fee of $50 to the County Treasurer in addition to the license fee.</text> </level> <level label="b"> <text>If an applicant fails to renew a license in a timely manner as determined by the Board, the applicant shall pay a late renewal fee of $100 in addition to the renewal application fee.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="29-1803" title_number="29" title_name="Somerset County" subtitle_number="18" subtitle_name="Renewal of Licenses"> <text>The Board may not renew a license until the license holder has presented the Board with a certificate of receipt issued by the County Finance Office showing that there are no unpaid taxes on the inventory and personal property of the renewal applicant due to the county or State.</text> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="29-1804" title_number="29" title_name="Somerset County" subtitle_number="18" subtitle_name="Renewal of Licenses"> <text>The Board may exempt applicants for license renewal from the requirement for a criminal history records check under § 4–107 of this article.</text> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="29-1901" title_number="29" title_name="Somerset County" subtitle_number="19" subtitle_name="Conduct of License Holders"> <text>Title 4, Subtitle 5 (“Conduct of Local License Holders”) 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="29-2001" title_number="29" title_name="Somerset 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="29-2002" title_number="29" title_name="Somerset County" subtitle_number="20" subtitle_name="Hours and Days for Consumption and Sale"> <level label="a"> <level label="1"> <text>A holder of a 6–day Class A beer license may sell beer on Monday through Saturday, from 6 a.m. to 2 a.m. the following day.</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>A holder of a 7–day Class A beer license may sell beer:</text> <level label="i"> <text>on Monday through Saturday, from 6 a.m. to 2 a.m. the following day; and</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>on Sunday, from 8 a.m. to 2 a.m. the following day.</text> </level> </level> </level> <level label="b"> <text>A holder of a Class B beer license may sell beer:</text> <level label="1"> <text>on Monday, from 8 a.m. to 2 a.m. the following day; and</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>on Tuesday through Saturday, from 6 a.m. to 2 a.m. the following day.</text> </level> </level> <level label="c"> <text>A holder of a Class C beer license may sell beer:</text> <level label="1"> <text>on Monday, from 8 a.m. to 2 a.m. the following day; and</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>on Tuesday through Saturday, from 6 a.m. to 2 a.m. the following day.</text> </level> </level> <level label="d"> <text>A holder of a Class D beer license may sell beer:</text> <level label="1"> <text>on Monday, from 8 a.m. to 2 a.m. the following day; and</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>on Tuesday through Saturday, from 6 a.m. to 2 a.m. the following day.</text> </level> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="29-2003" title_number="29" title_name="Somerset County" subtitle_number="20" subtitle_name="Hours and Days for Consumption and Sale"> <level label="a"> <level label="1"> <text>A holder of a Class A beer and wine license may sell beer and wine:</text> <level label="i"> <text>on Monday, from 8 a.m. to 2 a.m. the following day; and</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>on Tuesday through Saturday, from 6 a.m. to 2 a.m. the following day.</text> </level> </level> <level label="2"> <text>A holder of a 7–day Class A beer and wine license may sell beer and wine on Sunday, from 8 a.m. to 2 a.m. the following day.</text> </level> </level> <level label="b"> <text>A holder of a Class B beer and wine license may sell beer and wine:</text> <level label="1"> <text>on Monday, from 8 a.m. to 2 a.m. the following day; and</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>on Tuesday through Saturday, from 6 a.m. to 2 a.m. the following day.</text> </level> </level> <level label="c"> <text>A holder of a Class C beer and wine license may sell beer and wine:</text> <level label="1"> <text>on Monday, from 8 a.m. to 2 a.m. the following day; and</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>on Tuesday through Saturday, from 6 a.m. to 2 a.m. the following day.</text> </level> </level> <level label="d"> <text>A holder of a Class D beer and wine license may sell beer and wine:</text> <level label="1"> <text>on Monday, from 8 a.m. to 2 a.m. the following day; and</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>on Tuesday through Saturday, from 6 a.m. to 2 a.m. the following day.</text> </level> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="29-2004" title_number="29" title_name="Somerset 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:</text> <level label="1"> <text>on Monday through Saturday, from 6 a.m. to 2 a.m. the following day; and</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>on Sunday, from 8 a.m. to 2 a.m. the following day.</text> </level> </level> <level label="b"> <level label="1"> <text>Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, a holder of a Class B beer, wine, and liquor (on–sale) license may sell beer, wine, and liquor:</text> <level label="i"> <text>on Monday through Saturday, from 6 a.m. to 2 a.m. the following day; and</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>on Sunday, from 12:30 p.m. to midnight if food is available for purchase on the premises.</text> </level> </level> <level label="2"> <text>The license holder may not sell beer, wine, or liquor at a bar or counter on Sunday.</text> </level> </level> <level label="c"> <level label="1"> <text>Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, a holder of a Class C beer, wine, and liquor (on–sale) license may sell beer, wine, and liquor:</text> <level label="i"> <text>on Monday through Saturday, from 6 a.m. to 2 a.m. the following day; and</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>on Sunday, from 12:30 p.m. to midnight if food is available for purchase on the premises.</text> </level> </level> <level label="2"> <text>The license holder may not sell beer, wine, or liquor at a bar or counter on Sunday.</text> </level> </level> <level label="d"> <text>A holder of a Class D beer, wine, and liquor license may sell beer, wine, and liquor:</text> <level label="1"> <text>on Monday, from 8 a.m. to 2 a.m. the following day; and</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>on Tuesday through Saturday, from 6 a.m. to 2 a.m. the following day.</text> </level> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="29-2005" title_number="29" title_name="Somerset County" subtitle_number="20" subtitle_name="Hours and Days for Consumption and Sale"> <text>The Board shall determine the hour when a license holder shall stop selling alcoholic beverages on December 31 and January 1, regardless of the day of the week on which these dates fall.</text> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="29-2006" title_number="29" title_name="Somerset County" subtitle_number="20" subtitle_name="Hours and Days for Consumption and Sale"> <text>Alcoholic beverages may not be consumed on a licensed premises from 2 a.m. on Sunday to 8 a.m. on the following day except for alcoholic beverages sold:</text> <level label="1"> <text>for on–premises consumption, by a holder of a Class B beer, wine, and liquor license or Class C beer, wine, and liquor license, who may sell beer, wine, and liquor from 12:30 p.m. to midnight on Sunday, if food is available for purchase on the premises; or</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>for off–premises consumption, by a holder of a 7–day Class A beer license or a 7–day Class A beer and wine license, who may sell alcoholic beverages as authorized by the license from 8 a.m. on Sunday to 2 a.m. the following day.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="29-2101" title_number="29" title_name="Somerset County" subtitle_number="21" subtitle_name="Revocation and Suspension of Licenses"> <level label="a"> <text>The following sections of Title 4, Subtitle 6 (“Revocation and Suspension of Local Licenses”) of Division I of this article apply in the county without exception or variation:</text> <level label="1"> <text>§ 4–602 (“Power of local licensing board”);</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>§ 4–603 (“Revocation and suspension procedures”);</text> </level> <level label="3"> <text>§ 4–604 (“Grounds for revocation or suspension”); and</text> </level> <level label="4"> <text>§ 4–606 (“Effects of revocation”).</text> </level> </level> <level label="b"> <text>Section 4–605 (“Nudity and sexual displays”) of Division I of this article does not apply in the county.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="29-2201" title_number="29" title_name="Somerset 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="29-2301" title_number="29" title_name="Somerset County" subtitle_number="23" subtitle_name="Death of License Holder"> <level label="a"> <text>The following sections of Title 4, Subtitle 8 (“Death of License Holder”) of Division I of this article apply in the county without exception or variation:</text> <level label="1"> <text>§ 4–802 (“Expiration of license on death of license holder”);</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>§ 4–804 (“Transfer or reinstatement of license”);</text> </level> <level label="3"> <text>§ 4–805 (“Rights of protest, revocation, suspension, and restriction”); and</text> </level> <level label="4"> <text>§ 4–806 (“Refund”).</text> </level> </level> <level label="b"> <text>Section 4–803 (“Certificate of permission or renewal license for continuation of business”) of Division I of this article applies in the county, subject to § 29–2302 of this subtitle.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="29-2302" title_number="29" title_name="Somerset County" subtitle_number="23" subtitle_name="Death of License Holder"> <level label="a"> <level label="1"> <text>On the death of a married license holder or a license holder that holds a license for the benefit of a partnership or corporation, on application to the Board, a new license shall be issued to:</text> <level label="i"> <text>the surviving spouse;</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>the surviving partners for the benefit of the partnership; or</text> </level> <level label="iii"> <text>the senior surviving officer of the corporation for the benefit of the corporation.</text> </level> </level> <level label="2"> <text>The new license shall be issued:</text> <level label="i"> <text>for the balance of the license year; and</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>without further proceedings.</text> </level> </level> </level> <level label="b"> <text>A renewal license may be issued to the following if they are qualified to hold the license:</text> <level label="1"> <text>the surviving spouse;</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>the surviving partners of a partnership; or</text> </level> <level label="3"> <text>the senior surviving officer of a corporation for the benefit of the corporation.</text> </level> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="29-2401" title_number="29" title_name="Somerset County" subtitle_number="24" subtitle_name="Judicial Review"> <level label="a"> <text>The following sections of Title 4, Subtitle 9 (“Judicial Review”) of Division I of this article apply in the county without exception or variation:</text> <level label="1"> <text>§ 4–902 (“Judicial review of decision of local licensing board”);</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>§ 4–904 (“Stay of local board’s petition”);</text> </level> <level label="3"> <text>§ 4–905 (“Scope of judicial review”);</text> </level> <level label="4"> <text>§ 4–906 (“Representation of local licensing board”);</text> </level> <level label="5"> <text>§ 4–907 (“Affirmations, modifications, and reversals”); and</text> </level> <level label="6"> <text>§ 4–908 (“Appeals to Appellate Court of Maryland and Supreme Court of Maryland”).</text> </level> </level> <level label="b"> <text>Section 4–903 (“Petitioners”) of Division I of this article applies in the county, subject to § 29–2402 of this subtitle.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="29-2402" title_number="29" title_name="Somerset County" subtitle_number="24" subtitle_name="Judicial Review"> <text>In addition to the requirements of § 4–903 of this article with respect to the payment of all costs incident to a hearing before the Board, a person that petitions for judicial review of a decision of the Board to the circuit court shall pay to the Board a fee of $100.</text> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="29-2501" title_number="29" title_name="Somerset County" subtitle_number="25" subtitle_name="Unlicensed Establishments"> <level label="a"> <text>A person may not serve setups, including drinking containers and ice, or serve, keep, or allow to be consumed alcoholic beverages or other component parts of mixed alcoholic drinks in a place of adult entertainment that:</text> <level label="1"> <text>does not hold a license under this article; and</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>allows at its location any form of sexual display or attire prohibited under § 4–605 of this article.</text> </level> </level> <level label="b"> <text>A person who operates a business establishment for profit that is not licensed under this article may not knowingly allow a customer to bring alcoholic beverages for consumption into 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 imprisonment not exceeding 2 years or a fine not exceeding $10,000 or both.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="29-2502" title_number="29" title_name="Somerset 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="29-2601" title_number="29" title_name="Somerset 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>§ 6–210 (“State preemption of local disorderly intoxication laws”).</text> </level> </level> <level label="b"> <text>Section 6–211 (“Fines and forfeitures”) of Division I of this article applies in the county, subject to § 29–2602 of this subtitle.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="29-2602" title_number="29" title_name="Somerset County" subtitle_number="26" subtitle_name="Enforcement"> <text>One–half of each fine imposed in the county shall be disposed of as provided under § 7–507 of the Courts Article.</text> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="29-2605" title_number="29" title_name="Somerset County" subtitle_number="26" subtitle_name="Enforcement"> <text>This part applies to the Town of Crisfield.</text> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="29-2606" title_number="29" title_name="Somerset County" subtitle_number="26" subtitle_name="Enforcement"> <level label="a"> <text>A judge in the District Court may issue a search warrant if a police officer or any other applicant files a complaint or an affidavit that:</text> <level label="1"> <text>is sworn to by the applicant;</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>describes with particularity the place or thing to be searched;</text> </level> <level label="3"> <text>describes with particularity the things to be searched for; and</text> </level> <level label="4"> <text>states that the applicant has reason to believe that alcoholic beverages are sold or kept to be sold or otherwise disposed of in violation of law.</text> </level> </level> <level label="b"> <text>A warrant issued under this section shall:</text> <level label="1"> <text>be directed to the sheriff, deputy sheriff, or proper police officer;</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>include a copy of the affidavit;</text> </level> <level label="3"> <text>require the officer to whom the warrant is directed to search the place or thing described in the warrant and seize any:</text> <level label="i"> <text>alcoholic beverages and their vessels found in quantities that suggest that they are being kept for sale;</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>means to sell alcoholic beverages, including furniture, implements, and equipment;</text> </level> <level label="iii"> <text>paraphernalia of a barroom or saloon that sells alcoholic beverages; and</text> </level> <level label="iv"> <text>United States Internal Revenue tax receipts for the sale of alcoholic beverages dated during the time of the alleged offense; and</text> </level> </level> <level label="4"> <text>require the officer to report in writing on the search and make an immediate return on the warrant.</text> </level> </level> <level label="c"> <text>An affidavit, a warrant for search, and a report and return shall be substantially in the following form:</text> <text>State of Maryland, Somerset County, to wit:</text> <text>To: ..............................., of Somerset County:</text> <text>Greetings: Whereas, there has been filed with the undersigned an affidavit, of which the following is a copy, to wit: Whereas on this .... day of ...., 20.., before the Subscriber, .... in and for said County, personally appeared ...., and made complaint and oath that the applicant has just and reasonable cause to suspect and believe and does suspect and believe that intoxicating liquor is sold, or except for the purpose of being sold or otherwise disposed of in violation of the law in the .... of .... at, in .... of said County, and that in and upon said premises and at said place and house will be found upon search thereof, the following:</text> <text>Intoxicating liquors, and the vessels and bottles in which the same are contained, and barroom, and drinking saloon paraphernalia, and the United States Internal Revenue tax receipt for sale of intoxicating liquor at this time effective (and any other facts material):</text> <text>These Are Therefore, in the name of the State of Maryland, to command you, together with the necessary and proper assistance, to enter into the said .... of the said .... at, in .... in the County aforesaid, and there diligently search for the said intoxicating liquor and means used for the sale of same, or any part thereof as described in the aforegoing affidavit of complaint, and that you bring the same, or any part thereof, found in such search, and the person or persons in whose custody they are found forthwith before me to be disposed of and dealt with according to law; and have you there this warrant.</text> <text>Given under my hand this .... day of ...., 20...</text> <text>.....................................................</text> <text>Judge of the District Court</text> <text>REPORT AND RETURN</text> <text>To Hon. ...., Judge of the District Court in Somerset County</text> <text>This Return and Report, made this .... day of ...., 20.., is to certify, That pursuant and in obedience to the commands of the annexed warrant to me directed, I did on the .... day of ...., 20.., enter and search the place, house and premises described in said warrant and found and seized the following, to wit: (here set forth what was found and seized), and do forthwith bring the same, and one .... the person in whose custody the same were found before you.</text> <text>...................................................</text> <text>(Person serving warrant)</text> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="29-2607" title_number="29" title_name="Somerset County" subtitle_number="26" subtitle_name="Enforcement"> <text>An applicant for a warrant under this subtitle or an agent of the applicant may:</text> <level label="1"> <text>accompany the officer who serves the warrant;</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>point out and enter the place or thing to be searched; and</text> </level> <level label="3"> <text>assist the officer in searching the place or thing.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="29-2608" title_number="29" title_name="Somerset County" subtitle_number="26" subtitle_name="Enforcement"> <level label="a"> <text>Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, a warrant may not be issued to search a residence unless:</text> <level label="1"> <text>the residence or part of the residence is used as a store, hotel, restaurant, or boarding house;</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>the residence is used as a public resort; or</text> </level> <level label="3"> <text>the residence is used to keep, hide, or provide alcoholic beverages to sell or for another use that violates the law.</text> </level> </level> <level label="b"> <text>A judge of the District Court may issue a warrant after determining that the issuance would be proper, based on an examination of:</text> <level label="1"> <text>the applicant for the warrant; or</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>other evidence.</text> </level> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="29-2609" title_number="29" title_name="Somerset County" subtitle_number="26" subtitle_name="Enforcement"> <text>If an owner or operator of the establishment or thing from which alcoholic beverages or other items are seized cannot be served under this subtitle, the officer seizing the items shall:</text> <level label="1"> <text>post a copy of the warrant in a conspicuous location at the place searched or at or near the thing searched; and</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>hold the items subject to the order of the court and make return of that action.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="29-2610" title_number="29" title_name="Somerset County" subtitle_number="26" subtitle_name="Enforcement"> <level label="a"> <level label="1"> <text>After scheduling a hearing to determine the purpose for which the alcoholic beverages are kept, the court shall issue a hearing notice to the officer who carried out the search.</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>On receipt of the notice, the officer shall post the notice at or near the place or thing where the alcoholic beverages were found.</text> </level> </level> <level label="b"> <text>If no one appears to claim the alcoholic beverages or other seized items at the hearing scheduled in accordance with this section or within 30 days after the hearing, the court shall order that the alcoholic beverages and other items be disposed of.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="29-2611" title_number="29" title_name="Somerset County" subtitle_number="26" subtitle_name="Enforcement"> <level label="a"> <text>If a prosecution under this article results in a conviction and an appeal is not taken:</text> <level label="1"> <text>alcoholic beverages seized in connection with the prosecution shall be ordered to be destroyed; and</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>other property seized in connection with the prosecution shall continue to be held as the property of the defendant or the owner.</text> </level> </level> <level label="b"> <text>If a prosecution under this article does not result in a conviction, property seized in connection with the prosecution shall be returned to the person from whom it was taken.</text> </level> <level label="c"> <level label="1"> <text>Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, a person’s claim of insufficiency of the description of the alcoholic beverages seized under this subtitle or the place or thing searched provided in the complaint or warrant does not result in the immediate return of the alcoholic beverages to the person.</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>The person with a claim of insufficiency under paragraph (1) of this subsection is entitled to a hearing on the claim when the case is tried.</text> </level> <level label="3"> <text>A conviction under this subtitle bars an action for:</text> <level label="i"> <text>the recovery of alcoholic beverages or the value of alcoholic beverages; or</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>damages alleged to have arisen from seizing alcoholic beverages.</text> </level> </level> <level label="4"> <text>Alcoholic beverages or other items seized under this subtitle may not be taken from the custody of the officer by a writ of replevin or other process while a prosecution under this subtitle is pending.</text> </level> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="29-2612" title_number="29" title_name="Somerset County" subtitle_number="26" subtitle_name="Enforcement"> <level label="a"> <text>A place where alcoholic beverages are sold in violation of this article or Title 5 of the Tax – General Article is a public nuisance.</text> </level> <level label="b"> <level label="1"> <text>On conviction of the owner or operator of the place, the place may be closed and the public nuisance may be abated until a $2,000 bond is posted, payable to the State.</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>The bond shall be conditioned on the owner or operator:</text> <level label="i"> <text>not selling alcoholic beverages in violation of this article; and</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>paying all fines, costs, and damages assessed against the owner.</text> </level> </level> <level label="3"> <text>If a condition of the bond is violated, the county may bring action against the owner or operator for fines, costs, and damages.</text> </level> </level> <level label="c"> <text>If a jury trial is requested or an appeal is taken in a case in which a place is alleged to be a public nuisance, the place shall be closed until the defendant posts a $2,000 bond under the same conditions as those specified under subsection (b) of this section.</text> </level> <level label="d"> <text>A person who owns or operates a public nuisance as described in subsection (a) of this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $100 or imprisonment not exceeding 2 years or both.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="29-2701" title_number="29" title_name="Somerset County" subtitle_number="27" subtitle_name="Prohibited Acts"> <level label="a"> <text>The following sections of Title 6, Subtitle 3 (“Prohibited Acts”) of Division I of this article apply in the county without exception or variation:</text> <level label="1"> <text>§ 6–305 (“Proof of age for sale of alcoholic beverages”);</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>§ 6–306 (“Defense to prosecution for sale to underage individual”);</text> </level> <level label="3"> <text>§ 6–308 (“Allowing on–premises consumption of alcoholic beverages not purchased from license holder”);</text> </level> <level label="4"> <text>§ 6–309 (“Allowing on–premises consumption or possession of alcoholic beverages by individual under the age of 21 years”);</text> </level> <level label="5"> <text>§ 6–310 (“Providing free food”);</text> </level> <level label="6"> <text>§ 6–311 (“Restrictions on purchases and sales by retail dealer”);</text> </level> <level label="7"> <text>§ 6–312 (“Beverage misrepresentation”);</text> </level> <level label="8"> <text>§ 6–313 (“Tampering with the alcoholic beverage container”);</text> </level> <level label="9"> <text>§ 6–314 (“Sale of alcoholic beverage container with detachable metal tab”);</text> </level> <level label="10"> <text>§ 6–315 (“Alcoholic beverage in container without regular label presumed illicit”);</text> </level> <level label="11"> <text>§ 6–316 (“Maximum alcohol content”);</text> </level> <level label="12"> <text>§ 6–317 (“Multiple serving purchase required”);</text> </level> <level label="13"> <text>§ 6–319 (“On–premises consumption of alcoholic beverages not purchased from license holder”);</text> </level> <level label="14"> <text>§ 6–320 (“Disorderly intoxication”);</text> </level> <level label="15"> <text>§ 6–321 (“Consumption of alcoholic beverages in public”);</text> </level> <level label="16"> <text>§ 6–322 (“Possession of open container”);</text> </level> <level label="17"> <text>§ 6–323 (“Possession or use of Alcohol Without Liquid machine”);</text> </level> <level label="18"> <text>§ 6–326 (“Sale of alcoholic beverages in powder or crystalline form prohibited”);</text> </level> <level label="19"> <text>§ 6–327 (“Unlicensed out–of–state sale of alcoholic beverages”);</text> </level> <level label="20"> <text>§ 6–328 (“Tax evasion”);</text> </level> <level label="21"> <text>§ 6–329 (“Destruction of evidence”); and</text> </level> <level label="22"> <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 § 29–2702 of this subtitle; and</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>§ 6–307 (“Selling or providing alcoholic beverages to intoxicated individual”), subject to § 29–2703 of this subtitle.</text> </level> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="29-2702" title_number="29" title_name="Somerset County" subtitle_number="27" subtitle_name="Prohibited Acts"> <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> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="29-2703" title_number="29" title_name="Somerset County" subtitle_number="27" subtitle_name="Prohibited Acts"> <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> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="29-2801" title_number="29" title_name="Somerset 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="29-2802" title_number="29" title_name="Somerset County" subtitle_number="28" subtitle_name="Penalties"> <text>The Board may impose a fine not exceeding $4,000 or suspend a license or both for a violation that is cause for license suspension under the alcoholic beverage laws affecting the county.</text> </section>