<section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="31-101" title_number="31" title_name="Washington 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 Washington County.</text> </level> <level label="c"> <text>“County” means Washington County.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="31-102" title_number="31" title_name="Washington County" subtitle_number="1" subtitle_name="Definitions; General Provisions"> <text>This title applies only in Washington County.</text> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="31-103" title_number="31" title_name="Washington 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="31-201" title_number="31" title_name="Washington County" subtitle_number="2" subtitle_name="Board of License Commissioners"> <text>There is a Board of License Commissioners for Washington County.</text> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="31-202" title_number="31" title_name="Washington County" subtitle_number="2" subtitle_name="Board of License Commissioners"> <level label="a"> <level label="1"> <text>The Governor shall appoint three members to the Board.</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>The appointments shall be made:</text> <level label="i"> <text>if the Senate is in session, with the advice and consent of the Senate; or</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>if the Senate is not in session, by the Governor alone.</text> </level> </level> </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 of the Board may belong to the same political party.</text> </level> </level> <level label="c"> <text>A member of the Board may not have a pecuniary or other interest in any phase of the manufacture, sale, or distribution of alcoholic beverages.</text> </level> <level label="d"> <level label="1"> <text>The term of a member is 6 years.</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>The terms of the members are staggered as required by the terms provided for members of the Board on July 1, 2016.</text> </level> </level> <level label="e"> <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="f"> <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 on the charges.</text> </level> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="31-203" title_number="31" title_name="Washington 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="31-204" title_number="31" title_name="Washington County" subtitle_number="2" subtitle_name="Board of License Commissioners"> <level label="a"> <level label="1"> <text>The annual salaries for the Board shall be set by the County Commissioners under Title 28, Subtitle 2 of the Local Government Article.</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>The salaries specified in this subsection are payable monthly from the license fees derived from the issuance of licenses authorized by this article.</text> </level> </level> <level label="b"> <level label="1"> <text>The Board may:</text> <level label="i"> <text>employ:</text> <level label="1"> <text>a secretary;</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>inspectors; and</text> </level> <level label="3"> <text>clerical and other assistants as are necessary; and</text> </level> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>set the compensation of the employees.</text> </level> </level> <level label="2"> <text>An employee of the Board may not have a pecuniary or other interest in any phase of the manufacture, sale, or distribution of alcoholic beverages.</text> </level> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="31-205" title_number="31" title_name="Washington County" subtitle_number="2" subtitle_name="Board of License Commissioners"> <level label="a"> <text>The Board annually shall engage an independent certified public accounting firm to conduct an audit in accordance with government auditing standards to express an opinion on the fair presentation of the financial statements of the Board.</text> </level> <level label="b"> <text>By November 1 after the close of each fiscal year, the accounting firm shall provide copies of the audit report to the members of the Board and the senators and delegates who constitute the Washington County Delegation to the Maryland General Assembly.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="31-206" title_number="31" title_name="Washington County" subtitle_number="2" subtitle_name="Board of License Commissioners"> <level label="a"> <text>From the license fees collected, the Board shall pay the salaries of Board members and Board employees and the expenses of the Board.</text> </level> <level label="b"> <text>After payments made under subsection (a) of this section, the Board shall pay the fees collected from licensed premises:</text> <level label="1"> <text>to the municipality where the licensed premises is located; or</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>if the licensed premises is not in a municipality, to the County Commissioners for the use of the county.</text> </level> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="31-207" title_number="31" title_name="Washington 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="31-301" title_number="31" title_name="Washington 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="31-401" title_number="31" title_name="Washington 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>§ 2–207 (“Class 5 brewery license”);</text> </level> <level label="6"> <text>§ 2–210 (“Class 8 farm brewery license”);</text> </level> <level label="7"> <text>§ 2–211 (“Residency requirement”);</text> </level> <level label="8"> <text>§ 2–212 (“Additional licenses”);</text> </level> <level label="9"> <text>§ 2–213 (“Additional fees”);</text> </level> <level label="10"> <text>§ 2–214 (“Sale or delivery restricted”);</text> </level> <level label="11"> <text>§ 2–216 (“Interaction between manufacturing entities and retailers”);</text> </level> <level label="12"> <text>§ 2–217 (“Distribution of alcoholic beverages — Prohibited practices”); and</text> </level> <level label="13"> <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>§ 2–205 (“Class 3 winery license”), subject to § 31–402.1 of this subtitle;</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>§ 2–206 (“Class 4 limited winery license”), subject to § 31–402.1 of this subtitle;</text> </level> <level label="3"> <text>§ 2–208 (“Class 6 pub–brewery license”), subject to § 31–403 of this subtitle;</text> </level> <level label="4"> <text>§ 2–209 (“Class 7 micro–brewery license”), subject to § 31–404 of this subtitle; and</text> </level> <level label="5"> <text>§ 2–215 (“Beer sale on credit to retail dealer prohibited”), subject to § 31–405 of this subtitle.</text> </level> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="31-402" title_number="31" title_name="Washington 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="31-402.1" title_number="31" title_name="Washington County" subtitle_number="4" subtitle_name="Manufacturer's Licenses"> <level label="a"> <text>There is a special event permit.</text> </level> <level label="b"> <text>The Board may issue the permit to a holder of a Class 3 winery license or a Class 4 limited winery license.</text> </level> <level label="c"> <text>The permit authorizes the holder to sell for on–premises consumption beer, wine produced by the holder, sparkling wine that is naturally or artificially carbonated, and liquor at an event for which the entire licensed premises has been rented.</text> </level> <level label="d"> <text>The license holder shall purchase beer, sparkling wine that is naturally or artificially carbonated, or liquor intended for sale under the permit from a licensed retailer.</text> </level> <level label="e"> <text>The license holder shall keep all receipts of purchase of alcoholic beverages for 1 year after the date of purchase.</text> </level> <level label="f"> <text>The license holder that intends to use the permit shall notify the Board at least 1 week before the event is to occur.</text> </level> <level label="g"> <text>The license holder may use the permit not more than 32 times in a year.</text> </level> <level label="h"> <text>The annual permit fee is $1,000.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="31-403" title_number="31" title_name="Washington 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="31-404" title_number="31" title_name="Washington County" subtitle_number="4" subtitle_name="Manufacturer's Licenses"> <level label="a"> <text>This section applies to a Class 7 micro–brewery license in the county.</text> </level> <level label="b"> <text>Notwithstanding § 2–209(b) of this article, the license may be issued only to the holder of:</text> <level label="1"> <text>a Class B beer, wine, and liquor (on–sale) license that is issued for use on the premises of a restaurant located in the county; or</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>a Class D alcoholic beverages license that is issued for use on the premises of the existing Class D license located in the county.</text> </level> </level> <level label="c"> <text>The Executive Director may not issue a license for premises on property that has been leased unless the landlord of the property presents to the Executive Director a receipt or certificate showing that there are no unpaid taxes due to the State, a county, or any local government from the landlord or any entity in which the landlord has a direct or indirect interest that:</text> <level label="1"> <text>is proprietary; or</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>has been obtained by a loan, mortgage, or lien, or in any other manner.</text> </level> </level> <level label="d"> <text>Notwithstanding § 2–209(g) of this article, for the holder of a Class D license in the county the hours and days for retail sales under the Class 7 micro–brewery license are those established for a Class D license in the county.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="31-405" title_number="31" title_name="Washington County" subtitle_number="4" subtitle_name="Manufacturer's Licenses"> <level label="a"> <text>This section and § 2–215 of this article do not apply to a:</text> <level label="1"> <text>club that is the holder of a Class C beer, wine, and liquor license; or</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>hotel that is the holder of a Class B beer, wine, and liquor license.</text> </level> </level> <level label="b"> <level label="1"> <text>A cash deposit for a returnable container shall be required at the time of sale or delivery of beer.</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>For purposes of construing § 2–215 of this article:</text> <level label="i"> <text>a check accepted for payment that is not postdated and is promptly deposited for collection is considered cash; and</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>a check that is given in payment for alcoholic beverages to a holder of the license, and is returned uncollected, is prima facie evidence in a civil case of a violation of this section or § 2–215 of this article.</text> </level> </level> </level> <level label="c"> <text>A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 6 months or a fine not exceeding $500 or both.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="31-501" title_number="31" title_name="Washington County" subtitle_number="5" subtitle_name="Wholesaler's Licenses"> <level label="a"> <text>The following sections of Title 2, Subtitle 3 (“Wholesaler’s Licenses”) of Division I of this article apply in the county without exception or variation:</text> <level label="1"> <text>§ 2–301 (“Licenses issued by Comptroller”);</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>§ 2–302 (“Class 1 beer, wine, and liquor wholesaler’s license”);</text> </level> <level label="3"> <text>§ 2–303 (“Class 2 wine and liquor wholesaler’s license”);</text> </level> <level label="4"> <text>§ 2–304 (“Class 3 beer and wine wholesaler’s license”);</text> </level> <level label="5"> <text>§ 2–305 (“Class 4 beer wholesaler’s license”);</text> </level> <level label="6"> <text>§ 2–306 (“Class 5 wine wholesaler’s license”);</text> </level> <level label="7"> <text>§ 2–307 (“Class 6 limited wine wholesaler’s license”);</text> </level> <level label="8"> <text>§ 2–308 (“Class 7 limited beer wholesaler’s license”);</text> </level> <level label="9"> <text>§ 2–309 (“Sale and delivery of beer or wine from wholesaler’s vehicle”);</text> </level> <level label="10"> <text>§ 2–310 (“Sale and delivery to retail license holder”);</text> </level> <level label="11"> <text>§ 2–311 (“Additional wholesaler’s licenses”);</text> </level> <level label="12"> <text>§ 2–312 (“Direct importation of alcoholic beverages”);</text> </level> <level label="13"> <text>§ 2–313 (“Sale or delivery restricted to holder of license or permit”);</text> </level> <level label="14"> <text>§ 2–315 (“Interaction between wholesaling entities and retailers”);</text> </level> <level label="15"> <text>§ 2–316 (“Distribution of alcoholic beverages — Prohibited practices”); and</text> </level> <level label="16"> <text>§ 2–317 (“Restrictive agreements between wholesalers and retailers — Prohibited”).</text> </level> </level> <level label="b"> <text>Section 2–314 (“Beer sale on credit to retail dealer prohibited”) of Division I of this article applies in the county, subject to § 31–504 of this subtitle.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="31-502" title_number="31" title_name="Washington County" subtitle_number="5" subtitle_name="Wholesaler's Licenses"> <text>Except as provided in § 31–503 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="31-503" title_number="31" title_name="Washington 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="31-504" title_number="31" title_name="Washington County" subtitle_number="5" subtitle_name="Wholesaler's Licenses"> <level label="a"> <text>This section and § 2–314 of this article do not apply to a:</text> <level label="1"> <text>club that is the holder of a Class C beer, wine, and liquor license; or</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>hotel that is the holder of a Class B beer, wine, and liquor license.</text> </level> </level> <level label="b"> <text>For purposes of applying § 2–314 of this article:</text> <level label="1"> <text>a cash deposit for a returnable container shall be required at the time of sale or delivery of beer;</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>a check accepted for payment that is not postdated and is promptly deposited for collection is considered cash; and</text> </level> <level label="3"> <text>a check that is given in payment for beer to a holder of the license, and is returned uncollected, is prima facie evidence of a violation by the wholesaler of § 2–314 of this article.</text> </level> </level> <level label="c"> <text>A suit or civil action to enforce or collect a claim for credit extended or enforce payment of a check given for payment in violation of this section may not be maintained in the State.</text> </level> <level label="d"> <text>A person who violates § 2–314 of this article is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 6 months or a fine not exceeding $500 or both.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="31-601" title_number="31" title_name="Washington County" subtitle_number="6" subtitle_name="Beer Licenses"> <level label="a"> <text>There is a Class A beer license.</text> </level> <level label="b"> <level label="1"> <text>The license authorizes the license holder to sell beer at retail to consumers at the place described in the license.</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>The license holder shall sell the beer in a sealed package or container.</text> </level> <level label="3"> <text>The package or container may not be opened and its contents may not be consumed on the premises where the beer was sold.</text> </level> </level> <level label="c"> <level label="1"> <text>The annual license fee is $100.</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>The fee for a Sunday permit is $250.</text> </level> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="31-602" title_number="31" title_name="Washington 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"> <level label="1"> <text>The annual license fee is $350.</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>The fee for a Sunday permit is $250.</text> </level> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="31-603" title_number="31" title_name="Washington County" subtitle_number="6" subtitle_name="Beer Licenses"> <level label="a"> <text>There is a Class B (on–sale only) beer license.</text> </level> <level label="b"> <level label="1"> <text>The Board may issue the license for use by a restaurant that:</text> <level label="i"> <text>is in a permanent building with ample space and accommodations;</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>commonly offers hot and cold meals that are prepared, sold, and served to the public during regular business hours;</text> </level> <level label="iii"> <text>has a dining area with regular seating capacity at tables, chairs, and booths, that, excluding seats at bars or counters, can accommodate at least 50 customers;</text> </level> <level label="iv"> <text>is equipped with sufficient kitchen and dining facilities for regularly preparing and serving meals to the public;</text> </level> <level label="v"> <text>maintains a menu that advertises a variety of food that the establishment serves;</text> </level> <level label="vi"> <text>serves food at all times whenever beer is being served or consumed; and</text> </level> <level label="vii"> <text>has, on an annual basis, gross sales of food and nonalcoholic beverages that exceed its gross sales of alcoholic beverages.</text> </level> </level> <level label="2"> <text>The license:</text> <level label="i"> <text>may be issued countywide by the Board; and</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>is not subject to the population ratio quota requirements under § 31–1601 of this title.</text> </level> </level> <level label="3"> <text>The license authorizes the license holder to sell beer at retail at the place described in the license for on–premises consumption.</text> </level> </level> <level label="c"> <text>The term of the license is 1 year and begins on May 1.</text> </level> <level label="d"> <level label="1"> <level label="i"> <text>Once every licensing cycle, the license holder shall comply with a request from the Board to submit a Food Alcohol Ratio Report covering 2 preceding quarters that the Board selects to demonstrate compliance with the annual gross sales requirement under subsection (b)(1)(vii) of this section.</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>To enforce this paragraph, the Board may:</text> <level label="1"> <text>request that a license holder provide supporting data or additional information;</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>fine a license holder; or</text> </level> <level label="3"> <text>suspend a license.</text> </level> </level> </level> <level label="2"> <text>When submitting a Food Alcohol Ratio Report, the license holder shall include a current menu and information on hours of operation and sales amounts and percentages for the specified quarters for food, nonalcoholic beverages, and alcoholic beverages.</text> </level> <level label="3"> <text>The license holder or the license holder’s accountant shall complete, sign, and provide for the notarization of the Food Alcohol Ratio Report.</text> </level> </level> <level label="e"> <text>As a prerequisite for the renewal of the license, the applicant shall have demonstrated compliance with the annual gross sales requirement under subsection (b)(1)(vii) of this section.</text> </level> <level label="f"> <level label="1"> <text>The annual license fee is $50.</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>The fee for a Sunday permit is $250.</text> </level> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="31-604" title_number="31" title_name="Washington 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>Subtitles 14 and 15 of this title and § 3–102 of the General Provisions Article do not apply to an applicant for the license.</text> </level> <level label="d"> <level label="1"> <text>The annual license fee is $100.</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>The fee for a Sunday permit is $250.</text> </level> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="31-605" title_number="31" title_name="Washington County" subtitle_number="6" subtitle_name="Beer Licenses"> <level label="a"> <text>There is a Class D beer license.</text> </level> <level label="b"> <level label="1"> <text>Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, the license authorizes the license holder to sell beer at retail at the place described in the license for on– and off–premises consumption.</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>A license may not be issued for a drugstore.</text> </level> </level> <level label="c"> <level label="1"> <text>The annual license fee is $100.</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>The fee for a Sunday permit is $250.</text> </level> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="31-701" title_number="31" title_name="Washington 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 $50.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="31-801" title_number="31" title_name="Washington County" subtitle_number="8" subtitle_name="Beer and Wine Licenses"> <level label="a"> <text>There is a Class A 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"> <level label="1"> <text>The annual license fee is $150.</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>The fee for a Sunday permit is $250.</text> </level> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="31-802" title_number="31" title_name="Washington 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"> <level label="1"> <text>The annual license fee is $400.</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>The fee for a Sunday permit is $250.</text> </level> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="31-803" title_number="31" title_name="Washington County" subtitle_number="8" subtitle_name="Beer and Wine Licenses"> <level label="a"> <text>There is a Class B beer and wine (on–sale only) license.</text> </level> <level label="b"> <level label="1"> <text>The Board may issue the license for use by a restaurant that:</text> <level label="i"> <text>is in a permanent building with ample space and accommodations;</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>commonly offers hot and cold meals that are prepared, sold, and served to the public during regular business hours;</text> </level> <level label="iii"> <text>has a dining area with regular seating capacity at tables, chairs, and booths, that, excluding seats at bars or counters, can accommodate at least 50 customers;</text> </level> <level label="iv"> <text>is equipped with sufficient kitchen and dining facilities for regularly preparing and serving meals to the public;</text> </level> <level label="v"> <text>maintains a menu that advertises a variety of food that the establishment serves;</text> </level> <level label="vi"> <text>serves food at all times whenever beer and wine are being served or consumed; and</text> </level> <level label="vii"> <text>has, on an annual basis, gross sales of food and nonalcoholic beverages that exceed its gross sales of alcoholic beverages.</text> </level> </level> <level label="2"> <text>The license authorizes the license holder to sell beer and wine at retail at the place described in the license for on–premises consumption.</text> </level> <level label="3"> <text>The license:</text> <level label="i"> <text>may be issued countywide by the Board; and</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>is not subject to the population ratio quota requirements under § 31–1601 of this title.</text> </level> </level> </level> <level label="c"> <text>The term of the license is 1 year and begins on May 1.</text> </level> <level label="d"> <level label="1"> <level label="i"> <text>Once every licensing cycle, the license holder shall comply with a request from the Board to submit a Food Alcohol Ratio Report covering 2 preceding quarters that the Board selects to demonstrate compliance with the annual gross sales requirement under subsection (b)(1)(vii) of this section.</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>To enforce this paragraph, the Board may:</text> <level label="1"> <text>request that a license holder provide supporting data or additional information;</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>fine a license holder; or</text> </level> <level label="3"> <text>suspend a license.</text> </level> </level> </level> <level label="2"> <text>When submitting a Food Alcohol Ratio Report, the license holder shall include a current menu and information on hours of operation and sales amounts and percentages for the specified quarters for food, nonalcoholic beverages, and alcoholic beverages.</text> </level> <level label="3"> <text>The license holder or the license holder’s accountant shall complete, sign, and provide for the notarization of the Food Alcohol Ratio Report.</text> </level> </level> <level label="e"> <text>As a prerequisite for the renewal of the license, the applicant shall have demonstrated compliance with the annual gross sales requirement under subsection (b)(1)(vii) of this section.</text> </level> <level label="f"> <level label="1"> <text>The annual license fee is $200.</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>The fee for a Sunday permit is $250.</text> </level> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="31-804" title_number="31" title_name="Washington 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>Subtitles 14 and 15 of this title and § 3–102 of the General Provisions Article do not apply to an applicant for the license.</text> </level> <level label="d"> <level label="1"> <text>The annual license fee is $200.</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>The fee for a Sunday permit is $250.</text> </level> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="31-805" title_number="31" title_name="Washington 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"> <level label="1"> <text>The annual license fee is $150.</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>The fee for a Sunday permit is $250.</text> </level> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="31-901" title_number="31" title_name="Washington 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>A license under this section authorizes the license holder to sell beer, wine, and liquor at retail at the place described in the license.</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>The license holder shall sell the beer, wine, or liquor in a sealed package or container that may not be opened or its contents consumed on the licensed premises.</text> </level> </level> <level label="c"> <text>A license under this section may not be issued for a drugstore unless the applicant:</text> <level label="1"> <text>has been doing business at the location applied for in the license for at least 1 year before the date of the application for the license;</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>is the assignee of a business established for at least 1 year before the date of the application for the license at the location applied for; or</text> </level> <level label="3"> <text>has been engaged in the retail drug business for at least 3 years.</text> </level> </level> <level label="d"> <level label="1"> <text>The annual license fee is $600.</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>The fee for a Sunday permit is $250.</text> </level> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="31-902" title_number="31" title_name="Washington County" subtitle_number="9" subtitle_name="Beer, Wine, and Liquor Licenses"> <level label="a"> <text>There is a Class B beer, wine, and liquor (on–sale) restaurant license.</text> </level> <level label="b"> <text>The Board may issue the license for use by a restaurant that:</text> <level label="1"> <text>is located in a permanent building with ample space and accommodations;</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>commonly offers hot and cold meals that are prepared, sold, and served to the public during regular business hours;</text> </level> <level label="3"> <text>excluding seats at bars or counters, has a dining area with regular seating capacity at tables, chairs, and booths, that can accommodate at least 50 customers;</text> </level> <level label="4"> <text>has sufficient kitchen and dining facilities for regularly preparing and serving meals to the public;</text> </level> <level label="5"> <text>maintains a menu that advertises a variety of food that the establishment serves;</text> </level> <level label="6"> <text>serves food at all times whenever alcoholic beverages are being served or consumed; and</text> </level> <level label="7"> <text>has, on an annual basis, gross sales of food and nonalcoholic beverages that exceed its gross sales of alcoholic beverages.</text> </level> </level> <level label="c"> <text>The license:</text> <level label="1"> <text>authorizes the license holder to sell beer, wine, and liquor for on–premises consumption; and</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>is not subject to the population ratio quota requirements under § 31–1601 of this title.</text> </level> </level> <level label="d"> <text>The term of the license is 1 year and begins on May 1.</text> </level> <level label="e"> <level label="1"> <level label="i"> <text>Once every licensing cycle, the license holder shall comply with a request from the Board to submit a Food Alcohol Ratio Report covering 2 preceding quarters that the Board selects to demonstrate compliance with the annual gross sales requirement under subsection (b)(1)(vii) of this section.</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>To enforce this paragraph, the Board may:</text> <level label="1"> <text>request that a license holder provide supporting data or additional information;</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>fine a license holder; or</text> </level> <level label="3"> <text>suspend a license.</text> </level> </level> </level> <level label="2"> <text>The applicant or the applicant’s accountant shall complete, sign, and provide for the notarization of the Food Alcohol Ratio Report.</text> </level> <level label="3"> <text>When submitting a Food Alcohol Ratio Report, the applicant shall include a current menu and information on hours of operation and sales amounts and percentages for the specified quarters for food, nonalcoholic beverages, and alcoholic beverages.</text> </level> </level> <level label="f"> <text>As a prerequisite for the renewal of the license, the applicant shall have demonstrated compliance with the annual gross sales requirement under subsection (b)(1)(vii) of this section.</text> </level> <level label="g"> <text>The license holder may sell beer, wine, and liquor during the hours and days as set out for a Class B beer, wine, and liquor (on–sale only) license under § 31–2004(c) of this title.</text> </level> <level label="h"> <level label="1"> <text>The annual license fee is $750.</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>The fee for a Sunday permit is $250.</text> </level> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="31-903" title_number="31" title_name="Washington 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 and restaurant license.</text> </level> <level label="b"> <text>The Board may issue the license to the owner of a hotel or motel that:</text> <level label="1"> <text>is in a building at least three stories tall that was originally constructed for hotel or motel purposes;</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>has a capital investment of at least $500,000; and</text> </level> <level label="3"> <text>contains:</text> <level label="i"> <text>at least one passenger elevator;</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>at least 100 rooms to accommodate the public;</text> </level> <level label="iii"> <text>a lobby with a registration and mail desk and seating facilities; and</text> </level> <level label="iv"> <text>a ballroom, conference room, or banquet room.</text> </level> </level> </level> <level label="c"> <text>The license authorizes the license holder to sell beer, wine, and liquor at a hotel or restaurant at retail at the place described in the license:</text> <level label="1"> <text>through room service or otherwise to registered guests; or</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>by the glass, bottle, or can to individuals attending an event in a ballroom, conference room, or banquet room.</text> </level> </level> <level label="d"> <text>The privileges of the license may be exercised:</text> <level label="1"> <text>for on– and off–premises consumption, if:</text> <level label="i"> <text>the license was issued on or before June 30, 2016, with an off–sale privilege; and</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>the license holder has operated a retail store on the licensed premises since at least June 30, 2016; and</text> </level> </level> <level label="2"> <text>for on–premises consumption only, for all other licenses.</text> </level> </level> <level label="e"> <text>The license holder shall notify the Board before constructing or altering an area on the premises where beer, wine, and liquor are sold.</text> </level> <level label="f"> <text>Except as provided in regulations adopted by the Board under subsection (h) of this section, 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 (on–sale) license under § 31–2004(c) of this title.</text> </level> <level label="g"> <level label="1"> <text>The annual license fee is $1,000.</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>The fee for a Sunday permit is $250.</text> </level> </level> <level label="h"> <text>The Board may adopt regulations to carry out this section, including regulations that:</text> <level label="1"> <text>provide for the manner of dispensing beer, wine, and liquor under the license;</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>provide for the hours and days of sale; and</text> </level> <level label="3"> <text>limit the quantity of alcoholic beverages that may be sold to an individual as a single serving or during a 24–hour period.</text> </level> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="31-904" title_number="31" title_name="Washington 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 license authorizes the license holder to sell beer, wine, and liquor at a club, at the place described in the license, for on–premises consumption.</text> </level> <level label="c"> <level label="1"> <text>The annual license fee is:</text> <level label="i"> <text>$500 for a club with fewer than 600 members, including social members; and</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>$1,000 for a club with at least 600 members, including social members.</text> </level> </level> <level label="2"> <text>The fee for a Sunday permit is $250.</text> </level> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="31-905" title_number="31" title_name="Washington 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 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"> <level label="1"> <text>The annual license fee is $750.</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>The fee for a Sunday permit is $250.</text> </level> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="31-1001" title_number="31" title_name="Washington County" subtitle_number="10" subtitle_name="Licenses for Specific Types of Organizations and Venues"> <level label="a"> <text>There is an amusement park beer license.</text> </level> <level label="b"> <text>The Board may issue the license to the operator of an amusement park, whether an individual, an association of individuals, or a corporation.</text> </level> <level label="c"> <text>The license authorizes the license holder to sell beer at one or more locations within the confines of the park.</text> </level> <level label="d"> <text>The license holder may sell beer from 8 a.m. to midnight on every day from May 1 to September 30 of each year, except Sundays and election days.</text> </level> <level label="e"> <text>Sections 4–203, 4–204, and 4–205 of this article do not apply to a license issued under this section.</text> </level> <level label="f"> <text>The annual license fee is $100.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="31-1001.1" title_number="31" title_name="Washington County" subtitle_number="10" subtitle_name="Licenses for Specific Types of Organizations and Venues"> <level label="a"> <text>There is a Class CT (cinema/theater) (on–sale) beer, wine, and liquor license.</text> </level> <level label="b"> <text>The Board may issue the license for use in a cinema or theater that:</text> <level label="1"> <text>is in a building that is designed or used primarily for the exhibition of motion pictures to the public;</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>has a capacity to hold at least 100 permanently installed seats; and</text> </level> <level label="3"> <text>has a minimum of six movie theater rooms.</text> </level> </level> <level label="c"> <level label="1"> <text>Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, the license authorizes the license holder to sell beer, wine, and liquor for on–premises consumption by the drink, bottle, and can:</text> <level label="i"> <level label="1"> <text>in a designated area of the lobby, for 45 minutes before a movie starts; and</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>in a VIP room that holds special events, for the 45 minutes before a movie starts and during the showing of the movie; or</text> </level> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>to an individual who has a ticket to a movie and proper identification.</text> </level> </level> <level label="2"> <text>A license holder may exercise the privileges of the license:</text> <level label="i"> <text>from Monday through Saturday; and</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>on Sunday, if the license holder is issued a Sunday permit.</text> </level> </level> <level label="3"> <text>A license holder may sell beer, wine, and liquor without serving food.</text> </level> <level label="4"> <text>An individual serving beer, wine, and liquor:</text> <level label="i"> <text>may not mix the contents of one bottle with the contents of another bottle; and</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>shall dispose of or destroy all empty bottles and cans.</text> </level> </level> </level> <level label="d"> <level label="1"> <text>A license holder shall:</text> <level label="i"> <text>obtain a crowd control training certificate from a program that is certified by the Board; and</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>while selling beer, wine, and liquor, have one certified crowd control manager on the licensed premises for every 250 individuals present.</text> </level> </level> <level label="2"> <text>Notwithstanding § 31–1903(a) of this title, a license holder shall require one individual who has completed a certified alcohol awareness program to be on the licensed premises at all times when alcohol is being served.</text> </level> </level> <level label="e"> <level label="1"> <text>The annual license fee is $1,000.</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>The annual Sunday permit fee is $250.</text> </level> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="31-1002" title_number="31" title_name="Washington County" subtitle_number="10" subtitle_name="Licenses for Specific Types of Organizations and Venues"> <level label="a"> <text>There is a Class C (country and golf club) beer, wine, and liquor license.</text> </level> <level label="b"> <text>An application for the license shall be signed by three officers of the country and golf club.</text> </level> <level label="c"> <text>The Board may issue the license for use by a country and golf club that:</text> <level label="1"> <text>has at least 200 members paying dues of at least $30 per year per member; and</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>maintains a regular or championship golf course of at least nine holes.</text> </level> </level> <level label="d"> <text>The license authorizes the license holder to sell beer, wine, and liquor to members of the club and their guests at retail at the place described in the license for consumption on the premises and grounds of the club.</text> </level> <level label="e"> <text>The license holder may sell beer, wine, and liquor during the hours and days as set out for a Class C beer, wine, and liquor license under § 31–2004 of this title.</text> </level> <level label="f"> <level label="1"> <text>The annual license fee is $1,000 for the license year that begins in May.</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>The fee for a Sunday permit is $250.</text> </level> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="31-1003" title_number="31" title_name="Washington County" subtitle_number="10" subtitle_name="Licenses for Specific Types of Organizations and Venues"> <level label="a"> <text>There is:</text> <level label="1"> <text>a Class C (golf course) beer and wine license; and</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>a Sunday Class C (golf course) beer and wine license.</text> </level> </level> <level label="b"> <text>The Board may issue the licenses for use by a public golf course or organization that has a regular or championship golf course with a minimum of nine holes.</text> </level> <level label="c"> <level label="1"> <text>The license holder may sell beer and wine for consumption on the land and in the buildings, including the clubhouse, used for golfing purposes.</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>A patron need not be seated to be served.</text> </level> </level> <level label="d"> <level label="1"> <text>Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, the license holder may sell beer and wine during the hours and days as set out for a Class C beer and wine license under § 31–2003 of this title.</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>The Board may reduce the license holder’s hours of sale of beer and wine for all or part of the licensed premises.</text> </level> </level> <level label="e"> <text>The annual license fee is:</text> <level label="1"> <text>$750 for a 6–day Class C (golf course) beer and wine license; and</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>$250 for a Sunday Class C (golf course) beer and wine license.</text> </level> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="31-1004" title_number="31" title_name="Washington County" subtitle_number="10" subtitle_name="Licenses for Specific Types of Organizations and Venues"> <level label="a"> <text>There is:</text> <level label="1"> <text>a Class C (golf course) beer, wine, and liquor license; and</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>a Sunday Class C (golf course) beer, wine, and liquor license.</text> </level> </level> <level label="b"> <text>The Board may issue the licenses for use by a public golf course or organization that has a regular or championship golf course with a minimum of nine holes.</text> </level> <level label="c"> <level label="1"> <text>A license holder may sell beer, wine, and liquor for consumption on the land and in the buildings, including the clubhouse, used for golfing purposes.</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>A patron need not be seated to be served.</text> </level> </level> <level label="d"> <level label="1"> <text>Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, the license holder may sell beer, wine, and liquor during the hours and days as set for a Class C beer, wine, and liquor license under § 31–2004 of this title.</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>The Board may reduce a license holder’s hours of sale of beer, wine, and liquor for all or part of the licensed premises.</text> </level> </level> <level label="e"> <text>The annual license fee is:</text> <level label="1"> <text>$1,000 for a 6–day Class C (golf course) beer, wine, and liquor license; and</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>$250 for a Sunday Class C (golf course) beer, wine, and liquor license.</text> </level> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="31-1005" title_number="31" title_name="Washington County" subtitle_number="10" subtitle_name="Licenses for Specific Types of Organizations and Venues"> <level label="a"> <text>In this section, “premises” includes the entire multi–use sports and events facility.</text> </level> <level label="b"> <text>There is a multi–use sports and events facility beer, wine, and liquor license.</text> </level> <level label="c"> <text>The Board may issue the license to the owner of a professional baseball team franchise that may be in any form of business organization, including partnership, corporation, and limited liability company that will operate as a multi–use sports and events facility.</text> </level> <level label="d"> <text>The license authorizes the license holder to sell beer, wine, and liquor for on–premises consumption to individuals present at an event held in the multi–use sports and events facility.</text> </level> <level label="e"> <text>The license holder shall require all employees to:</text> <level label="1"> <text>complete an alcohol awareness training program; and</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>obtain a crowd control training certificate.</text> </level> </level> <level label="f"> <text>The license holder may not allow an individual to carry alcoholic beverages onto or from the licensed premises.</text> </level> <level label="g"> <text>The annual license fee is $2,500.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="31-1006" title_number="31" title_name="Washington County" subtitle_number="10" subtitle_name="Licenses for Specific Types of Organizations and Venues"> <level label="a"> <text>There is a Class B–theater license.</text> </level> <level label="b"> <text>The Board may issue the license for use in a theater that:</text> <level label="1"> <text>is operated by a nonprofit organization;</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>appears on the National Register of Historic Places;</text> </level> <level label="3"> <text>accommodates at least 1,400 individuals; and</text> </level> <level label="4"> <text>is located on the south side of Hagerstown.</text> </level> </level> <level label="c"> <text>The license authorizes the license holder to sell beer, wine, and liquor for on–premises consumption only to individuals who attend a performance or an event held at the theater.</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 § 31–2004 of this title.</text> </level> <level label="e"> <level label="1"> <text>The annual license fee is $200.</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>The fee for a Sunday permit is $250.</text> </level> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="31-1007" title_number="31" title_name="Washington County" subtitle_number="10" subtitle_name="Licenses for Specific Types of Organizations and Venues"> <level label="a"> <level label="1"> <text>In this section the following words have the meanings indicated.</text> </level> <level label="2"> <level label="i"> <text>“Hospitality and tourism management degree program” means a degree program at an institution of higher education that offers classes that provide a comprehensive study of alcoholic beverages with an emphasis on the origin, production, classification, and service of beer, wine, and liquor.</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>“Hospitality and tourism management degree program” includes classes that study bartending, alcohol awareness, liability, and the responsible serving of alcoholic beverages.</text> </level> </level> <level label="3"> <text>“Institution of higher education” has the meaning stated in § 10–101 of the Education Article.</text> </level> </level> <level label="b"> <text>There is a university and college hospitality beer, wine, and liquor license.</text> </level> <level label="c"> <level label="1"> <text>The Board may issue the license to an institution of higher education that offers a hospitality and tourism management degree program.</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>As part of the license application, an applicant shall provide to the Board:</text> <level label="i"> <text>a drawing and description of the designated area where the preparing, serving, or consuming of alcoholic beverages during the hospitality and tourism management class will take place; and</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>the location of the locked storage facility where the alcoholic beverages will be stored when not in use.</text> </level> </level> <level label="3"> <text>A license shall expire on the June 30 immediately following the issuance of the license.</text> </level> </level> <level label="d"> <text>A license holder must submit to the Board a form documenting the dates and hours of a hospitality and tourism management class at least 14 days before the hospitality and tourism management class begins.</text> </level> <level label="e"> <text>The license authorizes the license holder to allow the preparation, serving, and consumption of beer, wine, and liquor by individuals who are:</text> <level label="1"> <text>at least 21 years old; and</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>registered in a hospitality and tourism management class offered by the license holder.</text> </level> </level> <level label="f"> <text>A license holder may conduct the activities specified in subsection (e) of this section only:</text> <level label="1"> <text>on the licensed premises; and</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>during the hospitality and tourism management class dates and hours specified in subsection (d) of this section.</text> </level> </level> <level label="g"> <text>A license holder shall ensure that at least one instructor of a hospitality and tourism management class is:</text> <level label="1"> <text>certified by an alcohol awareness program; and</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>present during the dates and hours of the hospitality and tourism management class.</text> </level> </level> <level label="h"> <text>A license holder shall allow the Executive Director or the Executive Director’s designee, the Board or the Board’s designee, or a peace officer of the county, to inspect and search the licensed premises at any time.</text> </level> <level label="i"> <text>A license holder shall comply with:</text> <level label="1"> <text>municipal ordinances; and</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>fire and health department regulations.</text> </level> </level> <level label="j"> <text>A license holder may purchase beer, wine, and liquor from a holder of a retail or wholesaler’s license.</text> </level> <level label="k"> <level label="1"> <text>The annual license fee is $750.</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>The annual fee for a Sunday permit is $250.</text> </level> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="31-1101" title_number="31" title_name="Washington County" subtitle_number="11" subtitle_name="Additional License Privileges"> <level label="a"> <text>The following sections of Title 4, Subtitle 11 (“Additional License Privileges”) of Division I of this article apply in the county without exception or variation:</text> <level label="1"> <text>§ 4–1102 (“Corkage — Consuming wine not purchased from license holder on licensed premises”); and</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>§ 4–1103 (“Removal of partially consumed bottle of wine from licensed premises”).</text> </level> </level> <level label="b"> <text>The following sections of Title 4, Subtitle 11 (“Additional License Privileges”) of Division I of this article apply in the county:</text> <level label="1"> <text>§ 4–1104 (“Refillable container permit — Draft beer”), subject to § 31–1102 of this subtitle;</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>§ 4–1105 (“Refillable container permit –– Wine”), subject to § 31–1102.1 of this subtitle; and</text> </level> <level label="3"> <text>§ 4–1106 (“Nonrefillable container permit –– Draft beer”), subject to § 31–1102.2 of this subtitle.</text> </level> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="31-1102" title_number="31" title_name="Washington 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 annual permit fees are:</text> <level label="1"> <text>$50 for an applicant whose license has an off–sale privilege; and</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>$500 for an applicant whose license does not have an off–sale privilege.</text> </level> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="31-1102.1" title_number="31" title_name="Washington County" subtitle_number="11" subtitle_name="Additional License Privileges"> <level label="a"> <text>The Board may issue a refillable container permit for wine to a holder of a Class A wine 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 annual permit fee is $50.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="31-1102.2" title_number="31" title_name="Washington 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"> <level label="1"> <text>Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, the annual permit fees are:</text> <level label="i"> <text>$50 for an applicant whose license has an off–sale privilege; and</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>$500 for an applicant whose license does not have 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="31-1103" title_number="31" title_name="Washington County" subtitle_number="11" subtitle_name="Additional License Privileges"> <level label="a"> <text>There is a sidewalk cafe/patio permit.</text> </level> <level label="b"> <text>The Board may issue the permit to a holder of or an applicant for a Class B, Class B Restaurant, or Class D license.</text> </level> <level label="c"> <text>The permit authorizes the permit holder to sell and serve alcoholic beverages in an area approved by the Board.</text> </level> <level label="d"> <text>To maintain a sidewalk cafe/patio permit, the permit holder shall:</text> <level label="1"> <text>comply with regulations applicable to the issuance of the underlying Class B, Class B Restaurant, or Class D license;</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>observe all county and municipal ordinances including zoning, fire and health department regulations, and, if applicable, any landlord requirements regarding property usage and noise control; and</text> </level> <level label="3"> <text>keep the kitchen open during all hours of operation and have prepared meals available to be served in the sidewalk cafe/patio.</text> </level> </level> <level label="e"> <level label="1"> <text>In accordance with this subsection, before granting a permit under this section, the Board must approve the outdoor area of the premises where alcoholic beverages will be provided.</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>The applicant shall submit for the Board’s approval any plan of a proposed renovation or construction of a sidewalk cafe/patio, deck, or other outdoor area on the premises, including the area of the premises where alcoholic beverages will be stored and sold.</text> </level> <level label="3"> <level label="i"> <text>The entrances and exits of the outdoor area of the premises must include an emergency exit that opens outward that is approved by the fire marshal and the Board.</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>If the emergency exit required in subparagraph (i) of this paragraph consists of a latched gate or door, the gate or door must have a functioning panic bar.</text> </level> </level> <level label="4"> <text>The Board shall approve the height, size, construction, and security of a fence or privacy shield surrounding the outdoor space of the premises on a case–by–case basis, based on the following factors:</text> <level label="i"> <text>the architectural structure of the fence or privacy shield;</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>the neighborhood within which the premises is situated;</text> </level> <level label="iii"> <text>the aesthetic appearance of the fence or privacy shield; and</text> </level> <level label="iv"> <text>the security of the premises.</text> </level> </level> <level label="5"> <text>With approval from the Board, the premises may include an outdoor serving bar if it also includes outdoor bar seating arrangements.</text> </level> <level label="6"> <level label="i"> <text>With approval from the Board, music, live entertainment, or the viewing of televised sporting events may be permitted in the outdoor area of the premises.</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>In determining whether to approve music, live entertainment, or the viewing of televised sporting events, the Board shall consider the demographic location of the premises with regard to noise violations or maintaining the peace and quiet of the neighborhood.</text> </level> </level> </level> <level label="f"> <text>A permit holder may sell or serve alcoholic beverages in the sidewalk cafe/patio every day of the week from noon to midnight.</text> </level> <level label="g"> <level label="1"> <text>Notwithstanding § 31–1903(a) of this title, a permit holder shall require at least one employee who has completed a certified alcohol awareness program to be on the licensed premises at all times when alcohol is being served.</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>No alcohol may be served and all alcohol must be secured when there is no employee who has completed a certified alcohol awareness program on the licensed premises.</text> </level> </level> <level label="h"> <text>The annual permit fee is $500.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="31-1201" title_number="31" title_name="Washington 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"> <level label="1"> <text>Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, the Board may issue the license to the holder of a Class B restaurant or hotel (on–sale and off–sale) beer, wine, and liquor license.</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>Before the Board issues or renews the license, the county health department shall approve the food preparation facilities for a catered event.</text> </level> </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 and off–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 the holder’s Class B restaurant or hotel (on–sale and off–sale) beer, wine, and liquor license.</text> </level> </level> <level label="d"> <text>The license holder shall:</text> <level label="1"> <text>prepare, deliver, and provide food for consumption at the catered event;</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>provide the service employees to serve the beer, wine, and liquor at the catered event; and</text> </level> <level label="3"> <text>ensure that at least one service employee is certified by an alcohol awareness program under § 4–505 of this article and is on the premises at all times during the catered event.</text> </level> </level> <level label="e"> <text>The annual license fee is $1,500.</text> </level> <level label="f"> <text>This section does not require a holder of a Class B restaurant or hotel (on–sale and off–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="31-1301" title_number="31" title_name="Washington 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”);</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>§ 4–1204 (“Class C per diem beer, wine, and liquor license”), which is superseded by § 31–1312 of this subtitle; and</text> </level> <level label="3"> <text>§ 4–1205 (“License fees”), which is superseded by § 31–1314 of this subtitle.</text> </level> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="31-1302" title_number="31" title_name="Washington County" subtitle_number="13" subtitle_name="Temporary Licenses" /> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="31-1303" title_number="31" title_name="Washington County" subtitle_number="13" subtitle_name="Temporary Licenses" /> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="31-1304" title_number="31" title_name="Washington County" subtitle_number="13" subtitle_name="Temporary Licenses"> <level label="a"> <text>There is a Cumberland and Shenandoah Valley Wine Festival (C&SVWF) license.</text> </level> <level label="b"> <text>The Board may issue the license to a nonprofit Williamsport club that is chartered by an international service organization headquartered in the United States.</text> </level> <level label="c"> <text>The license authorizes holders of a Class 3 winery license or a Class 4 limited winery license to display and sell wine that is manufactured and processed in the State at retail for on– and off–premises consumption.</text> </level> <level label="d"> <text>The Board:</text> <level label="1"> <text>may choose 1 weekend each year for the festival in June, July, or August that does not conflict with the dates of the Maryland Wine Festival in Carroll County; and</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>shall choose a location that is not already licensed.</text> </level> </level> <level label="e"> <text>The Board shall set the license fee.</text> </level> <level label="f"> <text>The Board shall adopt regulations to carry out this section.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="31-1305" title_number="31" title_name="Washington County" subtitle_number="13" subtitle_name="Temporary Licenses"> <level label="a"> <text>In this section, “Festival” means the Washington County Wine Festival.</text> </level> <level label="b"> <text>There is a Washington County Wine Festival (WF) license.</text> </level> <level label="c"> <text>The Board may issue the license to a holder of a retail license, Class 3 winery license, or Class 4 limited winery license.</text> </level> <level label="d"> <text>The license authorizes the holder to display and sell wine that is distributed in the State.</text> </level> <level label="e"> <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="f"> <text>The Board:</text> <level label="1"> <text>each year may choose 2 weekends for the Festival;</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>shall choose locations that are not already licensed; and</text> </level> <level label="3"> <text>shall ensure that the primary focus of the Festival is the promotion of Maryland wine.</text> </level> </level> <level label="g"> <text>The license holder may hold another license of a different class or nature.</text> </level> <level label="h"> <text>The license fee is $20.</text> </level> <level label="i"> <text>The Board shall adopt regulations to carry out this section.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="31-1306" title_number="31" title_name="Washington County" subtitle_number="13" subtitle_name="Temporary Licenses"> <level label="a"> <text>There is a Class C (on–sale) beer and wine street festival license.</text> </level> <level label="b"> <text>The Board may issue the license to a nonprofit club, society, association, or organization.</text> </level> <level label="c"> <level label="1"> <text>The license authorizes the holder to exercise any of the privileges conferred by the Class C (on–sale) beer and wine street festival license at an entertainment event that is:</text> <level label="i"> <text>held in the Arts and Entertainment District in Hagerstown; and</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>approved by the Mayor of Hagerstown and the Hagerstown City Council.</text> </level> </level> <level label="2"> <text>During the event for which the license is issued, an individual, within the approved event area and with a designated container unique to the event, may:</text> <level label="i"> <text>purchase beer or wine from the license holder, or purchase beer or wine from, and consume on the premises of, any other license holder with on–sale privileges within the Arts and Entertainment District;</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>transport the beer or wine in the designated container to the premises of another license holder with on–sale privileges in the Arts and Entertainment District and within the approved event area; and</text> </level> <level label="iii"> <text>consume the beer or wine within the Arts and Entertainment District event area as approved by the Mayor and City Council, including the premises of any license holder with on–sale privileges.</text> </level> </level> </level> <level label="d"> <level label="1"> <text>An applicant for the license shall submit an application under oath on the form that the Board provides.</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>Subtitles 14 and 15 of this title and § 3–102 of the General Provisions Article do not apply to an applicant for the license.</text> </level> </level> <level label="e"> <level label="1"> <text>The license holder:</text> <level label="i"> <text>at the event for which the license is issued, shall distribute a wristband to each individual who is at least 21 years old; and</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>may not serve beer or wine to an individual who does not wear a wristband.</text> </level> </level> <level label="2"> <text>A person who violates this subsection is subject to:</text> <level label="i"> <text>for a first offense, a fine of $250; and</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>for a second offense, a fine not exceeding $1,000 and denial of further requests for a Class C (on–sale) beer and wine street festival license.</text> </level> </level> </level> <level label="f"> <text>The license holder may hold another license of a different class or nature.</text> </level> <level label="g"> <text>The license may be used for a maximum of 26 days in a calendar year.</text> </level> <level label="h"> <text>The license fee is $30 per day.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="31-1307" title_number="31" title_name="Washington County" subtitle_number="13" subtitle_name="Temporary Licenses"> <level label="a"> <text>There is a beer tasting (BT) license.</text> </level> <level label="b"> <text>The Board may issue the license to a holder of any class of beer, wine, and liquor license.</text> </level> <level label="c"> <text>The license authorizes the holder to allow the on–premises consumption of multiple varieties of beer from a single brand owner for tasting if the consumer is not charged.</text> </level> <level label="d"> <text>A license holder may serve not more than 2 ounces of a single offering to a single consumer.</text> </level> <level label="e"> <text>The license holder shall notify the Board in writing at least 10 days before a beer tasting event.</text> </level> <level label="f"> <level label="1"> <text>A maximum of four bottles of beer may be open at any one time at a beer tasting event.</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>After a bottle is opened:</text> <level label="i"> <text>the contents of the bottle may not be mixed with that of any other bottle; and</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>the bottle shall be destroyed when empty.</text> </level> </level> </level> <level label="g"> <level label="1"> <text>The license may be used for a maximum of:</text> <level label="i"> <text>12 days in a licensing year for a 12–tasting license; and</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>24 days in a licensing year for a 24–tasting license.</text> </level> </level> <level label="2"> <text>A beer tasting may not last longer than 4 hours.</text> </level> </level> <level label="h"> <text>The annual license fees are:</text> <level label="1"> <text>$100 for a 12–tasting license; and</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>$200 for a 24–tasting license.</text> </level> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="31-1308" title_number="31" title_name="Washington County" subtitle_number="13" subtitle_name="Temporary Licenses"> <level label="a"> <text>There is a wine tasting (WTL) license.</text> </level> <level label="b"> <text>The Board may issue the license to a holder of any class of beer, wine, and liquor license.</text> </level> <level label="c"> <text>The license authorizes the holder to allow:</text> <level label="1"> <text>the on–premises consumption of wine for tasting; and</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>a wholesaler or supplier to present various wines from a single brand owner.</text> </level> </level> <level label="d"> <text>The license holder shall notify the Board in writing at least 10 days before a tasting event.</text> </level> <level label="e"> <text>A license holder may not serve more than 2 ounces of a single wine to a single customer.</text> </level> <level label="f"> <text>A license holder may not charge for the wine tasting.</text> </level> <level label="g"> <text>The license may be used for a maximum of:</text> <level label="1"> <text>12 days in a licensing year for a 12–tasting license; and</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>24 days in a licensing year for a 24–tasting license.</text> </level> </level> <level label="h"> <text>A single tasting event may not exceed 4 hours.</text> </level> <level label="i"> <level label="1"> <text>A maximum of four bottles may be open at any time at a wine tasting event.</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>After a bottle of wine is opened for a tasting event:</text> <level label="i"> <text>the contents of the bottle may not be mixed with that of any other bottle; and</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>the bottle shall be destroyed when empty.</text> </level> </level> </level> <level label="j"> <text>The annual license fees are:</text> <level label="1"> <text>$200 for a 12–tasting license; and</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>$400 for a 24–tasting license.</text> </level> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="31-1309" title_number="31" title_name="Washington County" subtitle_number="13" subtitle_name="Temporary Licenses"> <level label="a"> <text>There is a liquor tasting license (LTL).</text> </level> <level label="b"> <text>The Board may issue the license to a holder of any class of beer, wine, and liquor license.</text> </level> <level label="c"> <text>The license authorizes the holder to allow:</text> <level label="1"> <text>the on–premises consumption of liquor for tasting; and</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>a wholesaler or supplier to present various liquors from a single brand owner.</text> </level> </level> <level label="d"> <text>The license holder shall notify the Board in writing at least 10 days before a tasting event.</text> </level> <level label="e"> <text>A license holder may not serve more than 1 ounce of a single liquor to a single individual.</text> </level> <level label="f"> <level label="1"> <text>A maximum of four bottles may be open at any one time at a liquor tasting event.</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>After a bottle of liquor is opened for a tasting event:</text> <level label="i"> <text>the contents of the bottle may not be mixed with that of any other bottle; and</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>the bottle shall be destroyed when empty.</text> </level> </level> </level> <level label="g"> <text>A license holder may not charge for the liquor tasting.</text> </level> <level label="h"> <text>The license may be used for a maximum of:</text> <level label="1"> <text>12 days in a licensing year for a 12–tasting license; and</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>24 days in a licensing year for a 24–tasting license.</text> </level> </level> <level label="i"> <text>A single tasting event may not exceed 4 hours.</text> </level> <level label="j"> <text>The annual license fees are:</text> <level label="1"> <text>$300 for a 12–tasting license; and</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>$500 for a 24–tasting license.</text> </level> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="31-1312" title_number="31" title_name="Washington County" subtitle_number="13" subtitle_name="Temporary Licenses"> <level label="a"> <text>There is a Class C per diem beer, wine, and liquor license.</text> </level> <level label="b"> <text>The Board may issue the license to:</text> <level label="1"> <text>a club that has an annual on–sale beer, wine, and liquor license for use at a place other than the license holder’s regular place of business; or</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>a corporation, a society, an organization, an association, or any other entity that does not have an annual on–sale beer, wine, and liquor license and has:</text> <level label="i"> <text>nonprofit status; or</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>a federal identification number assigned by the Internal Revenue Service.</text> </level> </level> </level> <level label="c"> <text>The license authorizes the license holder to sell or serve beer, wine, and liquor for on–premises consumption at the place described in the license during an event that requires an admission fee, a ticket, or a donation.</text> </level> <level label="d"> <level label="1"> <text>Subject to paragraph (3) of this subsection, the Board may issue multiple Class C per diem beer, wine, and liquor licenses to a single applicant.</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>A separate Class C per diem beer, wine, and liquor license is required for each day of a multiple day event.</text> </level> <level label="3"> <text>The Board may not issue the Class C per diem beer, wine, and liquor license for more than 7 consecutive days.</text> </level> </level> <level label="e"> <level label="1"> <text>An applicant for the license shall:</text> <level label="i"> <text>submit an application on the form that the Board provides; and</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>provide proof that the applicant has:</text> <level label="1"> <text>nonprofit status; or</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>a federal identification number assigned by the Internal Revenue Service.</text> </level> </level> </level> <level label="2"> <level label="i"> <text>A license shall be applied for and issued to three individuals affiliated with the applicant, each of whom:</text> <level label="1"> <text>appears in person to present proper qualifications at the time the application is filed;</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>is at least 21 years old; and</text> </level> <level label="3"> <text>is a registered voter in the county and a citizen of the United States.</text> </level> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>At least one of the individuals shall be a resident of the county at the time the application is filed.</text> </level> </level> </level> <level label="f"> <text>The license holder:</text> <level label="1"> <text>at the event for which the license is issued, shall distribute a wristband to each individual who is at least 21 years old; and</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>may not serve beer, wine, or liquor to an individual who does not wear a wristband.</text> </level> </level> <level label="g"> <text>At all times during the event, the license holder shall ensure that:</text> <level label="1"> <text>one certified crowd control manager who has obtained a crowd control training certificate from a program that is certified by the Board is on the licensed premises for every 250 individuals present; and</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>one individual who has completed a certified alcohol awareness program is on the licensed premises.</text> </level> </level> <level label="h"> <level label="1"> <text>Alcoholic beverages sold under the license shall be purchased by the license holder from a licensed wholesaler or retail dealer.</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>A licensed wholesaler may not donate alcoholic beverages to the license holder.</text> </level> </level> <level label="i"> <text>Within 30 days after an event, the license holder shall submit to the Board a signed and notarized financial statement showing:</text> <level label="1"> <text>the total amount of proceeds from the event; and</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>the disbursement of the proceeds.</text> </level> </level> <level label="j"> <text>A license holder may sell or serve beer, wine, and liquor:</text> <level label="1"> <text>on Monday through Saturday, from 10 a.m. to 2 a.m. the following day; or</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>on Sunday, from noon to midnight.</text> </level> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="31-1314" title_number="31" title_name="Washington County" subtitle_number="13" subtitle_name="Temporary Licenses"> <text>The fee for a Class C per diem beer, wine, and liquor license is $100 per day.</text> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="31-1401" title_number="31" title_name="Washington 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>§ 4–112 (“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 §§ 31–1403 through 31–1408 of this subtitle; and</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>§ 4–110 (“Required information on application –– Petition of support”), subject to § 31–1402 of this subtitle.</text> </level> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="31-1402" title_number="31" title_name="Washington County" subtitle_number="14" subtitle_name="Applications for Licenses"> <text>With the license application, the applicant shall submit a petition of support that:</text> <level label="1"> <text>is signed by at least three residents who are owners of real property and registered voters in the county; and</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>declares that the applicant:</text> <level label="i"> <text>is personally known to them; and</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>is a resident of the county at the time the applicant presents them with the application.</text> </level> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="31-1403" title_number="31" title_name="Washington 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="31-1404" title_number="31" title_name="Washington 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="31-1405" title_number="31" title_name="Washington County" subtitle_number="14" subtitle_name="Applications for Licenses"> <text>The Board shall keep all criminal history record information in a sealed envelope available only to members, inspectors, administrators, and designees of the Board. </text> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="31-1406" title_number="31" title_name="Washington County" subtitle_number="14" subtitle_name="Applications for Licenses"> <text>The Board shall destroy the criminal history record information on completion of the application process.</text> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="31-1407" title_number="31" title_name="Washington 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 due to the failure of the Federal Bureau of Investigation to provide the requested criminal history records check by the date of the scheduled hearing.</text> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="31-1408" title_number="31" title_name="Washington County" subtitle_number="14" subtitle_name="Applications for Licenses"> <text>The Board shall adopt regulations to preserve the confidentiality of the information under and to carry out this subtitle.</text> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="31-1501" title_number="31" title_name="Washington 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 § 31–1502 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 § 31–1503 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 § 31–1503 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 § 31–1504 of this subtitle.</text> </level> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="31-1502" title_number="31" title_name="Washington 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="31-1503" title_number="31" title_name="Washington 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="31-1504" title_number="31" title_name="Washington County" subtitle_number="15" subtitle_name="Issuance or Denial of Licenses"> <level label="a"> <text>In addition to the newspaper notice required under § 4–208 of this article, the Board shall post a suitable notice in a conspicuous place on the location described in the application for at least 10 days before the application hearing.</text> </level> <level label="b"> <text>A notice under this section shall state the class of license for which application is made and the date, time, and location set by the Board for an application hearing.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="31-1601" title_number="31" title_name="Washington County" subtitle_number="16" subtitle_name="Licensing Conditions; Multiple Licensing Plans"> <level label="a"> <text>In this section, “population ratio quota” means one license for every 3,000 individuals residing in the election district where the license will be issued:</text> <level label="1"> <text>as determined by the last federal population census; but</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>excluding individuals detained or confined in a correctional facility as defined in § 1–101 of the Correctional Services Article.</text> </level> </level> <level label="b"> <text>Except as provided in subsections (c) and (d) of this section, the Board may not issue a Class A off–sale license, a Class B on– and off–sale license, or a Class D on– and off–sale license in an election district if the number of licenses exceeds the population ratio quota.</text> </level> <level label="c"> <text>The Board may:</text> <level label="1"> <text>issue a Class A off–sale license, a Class B on– and off–sale license, or a Class D on– and off–sale license if the Board:</text> <level label="i"> <text>determines that there is a public need and desire, including government–sanctioned economic revitalization; and</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>states in the order issuing the license the reasons for its decision to exceed the population ratio quota; or</text> </level> </level> <level label="2"> <text>renew the license or approve the transfer of a license for the same premises.</text> </level> </level> <level label="d"> <text>The Board may issue an on–sale license to a restaurant that:</text> <level label="1"> <text>is located in a permanent building;</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>regularly sells and serves food to the public;</text> </level> <level label="3"> <text>has a seating capacity of at least 50 persons; and</text> </level> <level label="4"> <text>has annual gross sales of food and nonalcoholic beverages that exceed its annual gross sales of alcoholic beverages.</text> </level> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="31-1602" title_number="31" title_name="Washington County" subtitle_number="16" subtitle_name="Licensing Conditions; Multiple Licensing Plans"> <level label="a"> <text>Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, the Board may not issue a license:</text> <level label="1"> <text>until all outstanding gaming proceeds, payments, and fines that are unpaid by the license holder or applicant have been paid or judicially satisfied; or</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>for any location that previously was licensed under this title, until all county taxes that are unpaid by the license holder for the operation of the business under the previous license have been paid or judicially satisfied.</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 temporary license; or</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>a certificate of permission or renewal license issued to a personal representative under § 4–803 of this article.</text> </level> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="31-1701" title_number="31" title_name="Washington County" subtitle_number="17" subtitle_name="Transfer of Licenses; Substitution of Names on License"> <level label="a"> <text>The following sections of Title 4, Subtitle 3 (“Transfer of Local Licenses; Substitution of Names on License”) of Division I of this article apply in the county without exception or variation:</text> <level label="1"> <text>§�4–303�(“Chain store, supermarket, or discount house”);</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>§�4–304�(“Compliance with Bulk Transfers Act required”); and</text> </level> <level label="3"> <text>§�4–306�(“Substitution of names of officers on license”).</text> </level> </level> <level label="b"> <text>The following sections of Title 4, Subtitle 3 (“Transfer of Local Licenses; Substitution of Names on License”) of Division I of this article apply in the county:</text> <level label="1"> <text>§�4–302�(“Transfer of place of business; transfer of license and inventory”), subject to § 31–1702 of this subtitle; and</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>§�4–305�(“Filing fee and endorsement”), subject to § 31–1703 of this subtitle.</text> </level> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="31-1702" title_number="31" title_name="Washington County" subtitle_number="17" subtitle_name="Transfer of Licenses; Substitution of Names on License"> <text>The Board may not allow the transfer of a license unless the Board is presented with an affidavit that certifies that all real and personal property taxes that are due to the county by the transferor are paid.</text> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="31-1703" title_number="31" title_name="Washington County" subtitle_number="17" subtitle_name="Transfer of Licenses; Substitution of Names on License"> <text>On the transfer of a license, the Board shall impose a fee of:</text> <level label="1"> <text>$400 each time the license is transferred; and</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>$100 each time the transfer is advertised.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="31-1704" title_number="31" title_name="Washington 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="31-1801" title_number="31" title_name="Washington 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>§ 4–409 (“Multiple licenses”); and</text> </level> <level label="6"> <text>§ 4–410 (“Chain store, supermarket, or discount house”).</text> </level> </level> <level label="b"> <text>Section 4–404 (“Filing period for renewal application”) of Division I of this article does not apply in the county and is superseded by § 31–1802 of this subtitle.</text> </level> <level label="c"> <text>The following sections of Title 4, Subtitle 4 (“Renewal of Local Licenses”) of Division I of this article apply in the county:</text> <level label="1"> <text>§ 4–405 (“Contents of renewal application”), subject to §§ 31–1803 and 31–1803.1 of this subtitle; and</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>§ 4–408 (“Issuance of renewed licenses”), subject to § 31–1803.2 of this subtitle.</text> </level> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="31-1802" title_number="31" title_name="Washington County" subtitle_number="18" subtitle_name="Renewal of Licenses"> <level label="a"> <text>A renewal application shall be available at the beginning of March of the licensing cycle.</text> </level> <level label="b"> <text>An application and the required documents to renew an annual license shall be filed between April 1 and June 15, inclusive.</text> </level> <level label="c"> <text>A license holder that files a completed application for license renewal between June 16 and June 30, inclusive, is subject to a penalty of $50 for each day of violation.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="31-1803" title_number="31" title_name="Washington County" subtitle_number="18" subtitle_name="Renewal of Licenses"> <text>The Board may not renew a license until the license holder, by June 15:</text> <level label="1"> <text>pays all undisputed taxes that are due under the license to the Comptroller, the municipality, and the county;</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>certifies by affidavit to the Board that no county taxes are due; and</text> </level> <level label="3"> <text>submits to the Board a certificate of good standing from the Comptroller.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="31-1803.1" title_number="31" title_name="Washington County" subtitle_number="18" subtitle_name="Renewal of Licenses"> <text>To be approved, a license renewal application shall: </text> <level label="1"> <text>contain all required signatures that have been notarized; and</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>be accompanied by:</text> <level label="i"> <text>a trader’s license;</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>a sales and use license; and</text> </level> <level label="iii"> <text>for a Class B restaurant:</text> <level label="1"> <text>a health department permit; and</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>a statement of the average monthly sales of food and alcoholic beverages for the licensed premises during the previous license term.</text> </level> </level> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="31-1803.2" title_number="31" title_name="Washington County" subtitle_number="18" subtitle_name="Renewal of Licenses"> <level label="a"> <text>The Board may issue renewed licenses for the following license year between June 15 and July 1, inclusive.</text> </level> <level label="b"> <text>All renewed licenses shall be dated July 1.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="31-1804" title_number="31" title_name="Washington County" subtitle_number="18" subtitle_name="Renewal of Licenses"> <text>Notwithstanding § 31–1502 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="31-1901" title_number="31" title_name="Washington County" subtitle_number="19" subtitle_name="Conduct of License Holders"> <level label="a"> <text>The following sections of Title 4, Subtitle 5 (“Conduct of Local License Holders”) of Division I of this article apply in the county without exception or variation:</text> <level label="1"> <text>§ 4–502 (“Storage of alcoholic beverages”);</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>§ 4–503 (“Solicitations and sales outside of licensed premises”);</text> </level> <level label="3"> <text>§ 4–506 (“Evidence of purchaser’s age”);</text> </level> <level label="4"> <text>§ 4–507 (“Retail delivery of alcoholic beverages”); and</text> </level> <level label="5"> <text>§ 4–508 (“Display of license”).</text> </level> </level> <level label="b"> <text>The following sections of Title 4, Subtitle 5 (“Conduct of Local License Holders”) of Division I of this article apply in the county:</text> <level label="1"> <text>§ 4–504 (“Employment of underage individuals”), subject to § 31–1902 of this subtitle; and</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>§ 4–505 (“Alcohol awareness program”), subject to § 31–1903 of this subtitle.</text> </level> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="31-1902" title_number="31" title_name="Washington County" subtitle_number="19" subtitle_name="Conduct of License Holders"> <text>A license holder may employ an individual who is:</text> <level label="1"> <text>at least 18 years old to sell, serve, deliver, or otherwise deal with alcoholic beverages; or</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>at least 16 years old to perform any task other than to sell, serve, or deliver alcoholic beverages.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="31-1903" title_number="31" title_name="Washington County" subtitle_number="19" subtitle_name="Conduct of License Holders"> <level label="a"> <level label="1"> <text>The license holder or an individual designated by the license holder who is employed in a supervisory capacity shall:</text> <level label="i"> <text>be certified by an approved alcohol awareness program; and</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, be present on the licensed premises during the hours in which alcoholic beverages may be sold.</text> </level> </level> <level label="2"> <text>The license holder or individual specified in paragraph (1) of this subsection may be absent from the licensed premises for a personal or business reason or an emergency if the absence lasts for not more than 2 hours.</text> </level> <level label="3"> <text>The Board shall require the license holder to keep a log book on the licensed premises that documents each temporary absence, the length of time of the absence, and the reason for the absence, in the form that the Board requires.</text> </level> </level> <level label="b"> <text>A license holder who violates this section is subject to:</text> <level label="1"> <text>for a first offense, a $100 fine; and</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>for each subsequent offense, a fine not exceeding $500 or a suspension or revocation of the license or both.</text> </level> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="31-2001" title_number="31" title_name="Washington 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="31-2002" title_number="31" title_name="Washington 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:</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 11 a.m. to midnight, if a fee is paid.</text> </level> </level> <level label="b"> <level label="1"> <text>A holder of a Class B beer (on– and off–sale) 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>except as provided in paragraphs (2) and (3) of this subsection, on Sunday, from noon to midnight, if a fee is paid.</text> </level> </level> <level label="2"> <text>The license holder may sell beer on Sunday, from 11 a.m. to midnight, if:</text> <level label="i"> <text>the consumer places an order for a meal simultaneously with or before placing an order for an alcoholic beverage; or</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>the consumer is entitled to a meal on the premises as part of a prearranged event.</text> </level> </level> <level label="3"> <text>When a federal holiday falls on a Monday, the license holder may sell beer on the Sunday immediately before the Monday holiday, from noon to 2 a.m. the following day.</text> </level> </level> <level label="c"> <level label="1"> <text>A holder of a Class B beer (on–sale only) 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>except as provided in paragraphs (2) and (3) of this subsection, on Sunday, from noon to midnight, if issued a Sunday license.</text> </level> </level> <level label="2"> <text>The license holder may sell beer on Sunday, from 11 a.m. to midnight, if:</text> <level label="i"> <text>the consumer places an order for a meal simultaneously with or before placing an order for an alcoholic beverage; or</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>the consumer is entitled to a meal on the premises as part of a prearranged event.</text> </level> </level> <level label="3"> <text>When a federal holiday falls on a Monday, the license holder may sell beer on the Sunday immediately before the Monday holiday, from noon to 2 a.m. the following day.</text> </level> </level> <level label="d"> <text>A holder of a picnic license may sell beer on Sunday from noon to midnight.</text> </level> <level label="e"> <level label="1"> <text>A holder of a Class C beer (on–sale) 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>except as provided in paragraphs (2) and (3) of this subsection, on Sunday, from noon to midnight, if a fee is paid.</text> </level> </level> <level label="2"> <text>The license holder may sell beer on Sunday, from 11 a.m. to midnight, if:</text> <level label="i"> <text>the consumer places an order for a meal simultaneously with or before placing an order for an alcoholic beverage; or</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>the consumer is entitled to a meal on the premises as part of a prearranged event.</text> </level> </level> <level label="3"> <text>When a federal holiday falls on a Monday, the license holder may sell beer on the Sunday immediately before the Monday holiday, from noon to 2 a.m. the following day.</text> </level> </level> <level label="f"> <level label="1"> <text>A holder of a Class D beer (on–sale) 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>except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, on Sunday, from noon to midnight, if a fee is paid.</text> </level> </level> <level label="2"> <text>When a federal holiday falls on a Monday, the license holder may sell beer on the Sunday immediately before the Monday holiday, from noon to 2 a.m. the following day.</text> </level> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="31-2003" title_number="31" title_name="Washington 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:</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 11 a.m. to midnight, if a fee is paid.</text> </level> </level> <level label="b"> <level label="1"> <text>A holder of a Class B beer and wine (on– and off–sale) license may sell beer and wine:</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>except as provided in paragraphs (2) and (3) of this subsection, on Sunday, from noon to midnight, if a fee is paid.</text> </level> </level> <level label="2"> <text>The license holder may sell beer and wine on Sunday, from 11 a.m. to midnight, if:</text> <level label="i"> <text>the consumer places an order for a meal simultaneously with or before placing an order for an alcoholic beverage; or</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>the consumer is entitled to a meal on the premises as part of a prearranged event.</text> </level> </level> <level label="3"> <text>When a federal holiday falls on a Monday, the license holder may sell beer and wine on the Sunday immediately before the Monday holiday, from noon to 2 a.m. the following day.</text> </level> </level> <level label="c"> <level label="1"> <text>A holder of a Class B beer and wine (on–sale only) pouring license may sell beer and wine:</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>except as provided in paragraphs (2) and (3) of this subsection, on Sunday, from noon to midnight, if a fee is paid.</text> </level> </level> <level label="2"> <text>The license holder may sell beer and wine on Sunday, from 11 a.m. to midnight, if:</text> <level label="i"> <text>the consumer places an order for a meal simultaneously with or before placing an order for an alcoholic beverage; or</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>the consumer is entitled to a meal on the premises as part of a prearranged event.</text> </level> </level> <level label="3"> <text>When a federal holiday falls on a Monday, the license holder may sell beer and wine on the Sunday immediately before the Monday holiday, from noon to 2 a.m. the following day.</text> </level> </level> <level label="d"> <level label="1"> <text>A holder of a Class C beer and wine license may sell beer and wine:</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>except as provided in paragraphs (2) and (3) of this subsection, on Sunday from noon to midnight, if a fee is paid.</text> </level> </level> <level label="2"> <text>The license holder may sell beer and wine on Sunday, from 11 a.m. to midnight, if:</text> <level label="i"> <text>the consumer places an order for a meal simultaneously with or before placing an order for an alcoholic beverage; or</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>the consumer is entitled to a meal on the premises as part of a prearranged event.</text> </level> </level> <level label="3"> <text>When a federal holiday falls on a Monday, the license holder may sell beer and wine on the Sunday immediately before the Monday holiday, from noon to 2 a.m. the following day.</text> </level> </level> <level label="e"> <level label="1"> <text>A holder of a Class D beer and wine (on–sale) license may sell beer and wine:</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>except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, on Sunday, from noon to midnight, if a fee is paid.</text> </level> </level> <level label="2"> <text>When a federal holiday falls on a Monday, the license holder may sell beer and wine on the Sunday immediately before the Monday holiday, from noon to 2 a.m. the following day.</text> </level> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="31-2004" title_number="31" title_name="Washington 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 (off–sale) 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 11 a.m. to midnight, if a fee is paid.</text> </level> </level> <level label="b"> <level label="1"> <text>A holder of a Class B beer, wine, and liquor (on– and off–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>except as provided in paragraphs (2) and (3) of this subsection, on Sunday, from noon to midnight, if a fee is paid.</text> </level> </level> <level label="2"> <text>The license holder may sell beer, wine, and liquor on Sunday, from 11 a.m. to midnight, if:</text> <level label="i"> <text>the consumer places an order for a meal simultaneously with or before placing an order for an alcoholic beverage; or</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>the consumer is entitled to a meal on the premises as part of a prearranged event.</text> </level> </level> <level label="3"> <text>When a federal holiday falls on a Monday, the license holder may sell beer, wine, and liquor on the Sunday immediately preceding the Monday holiday, from noon to 2 a.m. the following day.</text> </level> </level> <level label="c"> <level label="1"> <text>A holder of a Class B beer, wine, and liquor (on–sale only) 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>except as provided in paragraphs (2) and (3) of this subsection, on Sunday, from noon to midnight, if a fee is paid.</text> </level> </level> <level label="2"> <text>The license holder may sell beer, wine, and liquor on Sunday, from 11 a.m. to midnight, if:</text> <level label="i"> <text>the consumer places an order for a meal simultaneously with or before placing an order for an alcoholic beverage; or</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>the consumer is entitled to a meal on the premises as part of a prearranged event.</text> </level> </level> <level label="3"> <text>When a federal holiday falls on a Monday, the license holder may sell beer, wine, and liquor on the Sunday immediately before the Monday holiday, from noon to 2 a.m. the following day.</text> </level> </level> <level label="d"> <level label="1"> <text>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>except as provided in paragraphs (2) and (3) of this subsection, on Sunday, from noon to midnight.</text> </level> </level> <level label="2"> <text>The license holder may sell beer, wine, and liquor on Sunday, from 11 a.m. to midnight, if:</text> <level label="i"> <text>the consumer places an order for a meal simultaneously with or before placing an order for an alcoholic beverage; or</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>the consumer is entitled to a meal on the premises as part of a prearranged event.</text> </level> </level> <level label="3"> <text>When a federal holiday falls on a Monday, the license holder may sell beer, wine, and liquor on the Sunday immediately preceding the Monday holiday, from noon to 2 a.m. the following day.</text> </level> </level> <level label="e"> <level label="1"> <text>A holder of a Class D beer, wine, and liquor 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>except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, on Sunday, from noon to midnight, if a fee is paid.</text> </level> </level> <level label="2"> <text>When a federal holiday falls on a Monday, the license holder may exercise the privileges conferred by the license on the Sunday immediately preceding the Monday holiday, from noon to 2 a.m. the following day.</text> </level> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="31-2005" title_number="31" title_name="Washington County" subtitle_number="20" subtitle_name="Hours and Days for Consumption and Sale"> <text>A license holder may purchase a per diem on–sale license for $50 for use when New Year’s Eve falls on a Sunday.</text> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="31-2101" title_number="31" title_name="Washington 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 applies in the county, subject to § 31–2102 of this subtitle.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="31-2102" title_number="31" title_name="Washington County" subtitle_number="21" subtitle_name="Revocation and Suspension of Licenses"> <text>Section 4–605 of this article does not apply to:</text> <level label="1"> <text>the Washington County Playhouse; and</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>a theater holding a Class B beer, wine, and liquor (on–sale) license.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="31-2201" title_number="31" title_name="Washington 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="31-2301" title_number="31" title_name="Washington 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="31-2401" title_number="31" title_name="Washington 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="31-2501" title_number="31" title_name="Washington County" subtitle_number="25" subtitle_name="Unlicensed Establishments"> <level label="a"> <text>From 1 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="31-2601" title_number="31" title_name="Washington County" subtitle_number="26" subtitle_name="Enforcement"> <text>Title 6, Subtitle 2 (“Enforcement”) 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="31-2701" title_number="31" title_name="Washington County" subtitle_number="27" subtitle_name="Prohibited Acts"> <level label="a"> <text>The following sections of Title 6, Subtitle 3 (“Prohibited Acts”) of Division I of this article apply in the county without exception or variation:</text> <level label="1"> <text>§ 6–305 (“Proof of age for sale of alcoholic beverages”);</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>§ 6–306 (“Defense to prosecution for sale to underage individual”);</text> </level> <level label="3"> <text>§ 6–308 (“Allowing on–premises consumption of alcoholic beverages not purchased from license holder”);</text> </level> <level label="4"> <text>§ 6–309 (“Allowing on–premises consumption or possession of alcoholic beverages by individual under the age of 21 years”);</text> </level> <level label="5"> <text>§ 6–310 (“Providing free food”);</text> </level> <level label="6"> <text>§ 6–311 (“Restrictions on purchases and sales by retail dealer”);</text> </level> <level label="7"> <text>§ 6–312 (“Beverage misrepresentation”);</text> </level> <level label="8"> <text>§ 6–313 (“Tampering with alcoholic beverage container”);</text> </level> <level label="9"> <text>§ 6–314 (“Sale of alcoholic beverage container with detachable metal tab”);</text> </level> <level label="10"> <text>§ 6–315 (“Alcoholic beverage in container without regular label presumed illicit”);</text> </level> <level label="11"> <text>§ 6–316 (“Maximum alcohol content”);</text> </level> <level label="12"> <text>§ 6–317 (“Multiple serving purchase required”);</text> </level> <level label="13"> <text>§ 6–319 (“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>§ 6–323 (“Possession or use of Alcohol Without Liquid machine”);</text> </level> <level label="17"> <text>§ 6–326 (“Sale of alcoholic beverages in powder or crystalline form prohibited”);</text> </level> <level label="18"> <text>§ 6–327 (“Unlicensed out–of–state sale of alcoholic beverages”);</text> </level> <level label="19"> <text>§ 6–328 (“Tax evasion”);</text> </level> <level label="20"> <text>§ 6–329 (“Destruction of evidence”); and</text> </level> <level label="21"> <text>§ 6–330 (“Perjury”).</text> </level> </level> <level label="b"> <text>Section 6–322 (“Possession of open container”) of Division I of this article does not apply in the county.</text> </level> <level label="c"> <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 § 31–2702 of this subtitle; and</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>§ 6–307 (“Selling or providing alcoholic beverages to intoxicated individual”), subject to § 31–2703 of this subtitle.</text> </level> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="31-2702" title_number="31" title_name="Washington 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 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.</text> </level> <level label="c"> <level label="1"> <text>A violation for which a penalty is imposed under paragraph (2) of this subsection is a misdemeanor.</text> </level> <level label="2"> <level label="i"> <text>If an employee of a license holder violates § 6–304 of this article, the employee is subject to:</text> <level label="1"> <text>except as provided in subparagraph (ii) of this paragraph, for a first offense, a fine of $100;</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>except as provided in subparagraph (ii) of this paragraph, for a second offense, a fine of $250; and</text> </level> <level label="3"> <text>for each subsequent offense, a term of imprisonment not exceeding 2 years or a fine not exceeding $1,000 or both.</text> </level> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>If an employee does not pay within 30 days a fine imposed under subparagraph (i)1 or 2 of this paragraph, the employee is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 2 years or a fine not exceeding $1,000 or both.</text> </level> </level> <level label="3"> <text>If a license holder violates § 6–304 of this article, the Board may impose a fine not exceeding $2,500, suspend or revoke the license, or impose both a fine and suspend or revoke the license.</text> </level> </level> <level label="d"> <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> <level label="e"> <text>The Board may not proceed administratively against an employee of a license holder for a violation of § 6–304 of this article until after the employee is granted probation before judgment or found guilty of the violation.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="31-2703" title_number="31" title_name="Washington County" subtitle_number="27" subtitle_name="Prohibited Acts"> <level label="a"> <text>A license holder or an employee of a license holder who is charged with a violation of § 6–307 of this article:</text> <level label="1"> <text>shall receive a summons to appear in court on a certain day to answer the charges placed against the license holder or employee; and</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>may not be required to post bail pending trial in any court in the State.</text> </level> </level> <level label="b"> <text>The 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="31-2704" title_number="31" title_name="Washington County" subtitle_number="27" subtitle_name="Prohibited Acts"> <level label="a"> <text>In this section, “knowingly” means the knowledge a reasonable individual would have under ordinary circumstances based on the habits, appearance, or personal reputation of an individual.</text> </level> <level label="b"> <text>A license holder or an employee of a license holder may not knowingly sell or provide an alcoholic beverage to a habitual drunkard.</text> </level> <level label="c"> <text>A license holder who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to:</text> <level label="1"> <text>for a first offense, a fine not exceeding $50; and</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>for each subsequent offense, imprisonment not exceeding 30 days or a fine not exceeding $100 or both.</text> </level> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="31-2801" title_number="31" title_name="Washington 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="31-2802" title_number="31" title_name="Washington County" subtitle_number="28" subtitle_name="Penalties"> <level label="a"> <text>The Board may impose a fine not exceeding $2,500 or suspend a license or both on a license holder who violates this article.</text> </level> <level label="b"> <text>In deciding whether to fine a license holder or suspend the license, the Board shall consider whether:</text> <level label="1"> <text>the public welfare and morals would be impaired by allowing the license holder to operate during the suspension period; and</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>the payment of the fine will achieve the desired disciplinary purposes.</text> </level> </level> <level label="c"> <text>Fines collected under this section shall be paid to the Board.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="31-2803" title_number="31" title_name="Washington County" subtitle_number="28" subtitle_name="Penalties"> <text>The Board shall expunge the record of a violation of this article or a regulation adopted under this article 5 years after the date the violation occurred.</text> </section>