<section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="32-101" title_number="32" title_name="Wicomico 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 Wicomico County.</text> </level> <level label="c"> <text>“County” means Wicomico County.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="32-102" title_number="32" title_name="Wicomico County" subtitle_number="1" subtitle_name="Definitions; General Provisions"> <text>This title applies only in Wicomico County.</text> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="32-103" title_number="32" title_name="Wicomico County" subtitle_number="1" subtitle_name="Definitions; General Provisions"> <text>A copy of any legislation concerning alcoholic beverages enacted by the county governing body under this title shall be sent to the Department of Legislative Services, 90 State Circle, Annapolis, Maryland 21401.</text> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="32-201" title_number="32" title_name="Wicomico County" subtitle_number="2" subtitle_name="Board of License Commissioners"> <level label="a"> <text>There is a Board of License Commissioners for Wicomico County.</text> </level> <level label="b"> <text>The Board is a State unit that administers this title and may issue, deny, revoke, or suspend licenses.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="32-202" title_number="32" title_name="Wicomico County" subtitle_number="2" subtitle_name="Board of License Commissioners"> <level label="a"> <text>The Governor shall appoint five members to the Board, subject to the advice and consent of the Senate.</text> </level> <level label="b"> <level label="1"> <text>Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, each member of the Board shall be:</text> <level label="i"> <text>a resident and voter of the county;</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>an individual of high character and integrity and of recognized business capacity; and</text> </level> <level label="iii"> <text>nominated by the County Executive.</text> </level> </level> <level label="2"> <text>Three members of the Board shall be residents of the City of Salisbury, nominated jointly by the County Executive and the Mayor of Salisbury.</text> </level> </level> <level label="c"> <level label="1"> <text>The term of a member is 4 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, 2020.</text> </level> </level> <level label="d"> <level label="1"> <text>At the end of a term, a member continues to serve until a successor is appointed and qualifies.</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>A member who is appointed after a term has begun serves only for the remainder of the term and until a successor is appointed and qualifies.</text> </level> </level> <level label="e"> <level label="1"> <text>The Governor may remove a member for misconduct in office, incompetence, or willful neglect of duty.</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>The Governor shall give a member who is charged a copy of the charges against the member and, with at least 10 days’ notice, an opportunity to be heard publicly in person or by counsel.</text> </level> <level label="3"> <text>If a member is removed, the Governor shall file with the Office of the Secretary of State a statement of charges against the member and the Governor’s findings on the charges.</text> </level> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="32-203" title_number="32" title_name="Wicomico County" subtitle_number="2" subtitle_name="Board of License Commissioners"> <text>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="32-204" title_number="32" title_name="Wicomico County" subtitle_number="2" subtitle_name="Board of License Commissioners"> <level label="a"> <level label="1"> <text>The chair of the Board shall receive $5,000 annually.</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>Each other member of the Board shall receive $4,000 annually.</text> </level> </level> <level label="b"> <text>Subject to this section and § 32–205 of this subtitle, the Board may:</text> <level label="1"> <text>employ:</text> <level label="i"> <text>a secretary;</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>inspectors; and</text> </level> <level label="iii"> <text>clerical and other assistants as are necessary; and</text> </level> </level> <level label="2"> <text>set the compensation of the employees.</text> </level> </level> <level label="c"> <level label="1"> <text>The Board may designate an attorney for the Board.</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>The annual salary of the attorney:</text> <level label="i"> <text>is $10,000; and</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>shall be provided in the county budget.</text> </level> </level> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="32-205" title_number="32" title_name="Wicomico County" subtitle_number="2" subtitle_name="Board of License Commissioners"> <level label="a"> <level label="1"> <text>The Board shall appoint a full–time inspector and a part–time inspector.</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>The salaries of the inspectors shall be as provided in the county budget.</text> </level> </level> <level label="b"> <text>The inspectors have the powers of a peace officer or sheriff in the State arising out of or relating to the enforcement of this article.</text> </level> <level label="c"> <text>The Board shall specify the duties of the inspectors, which shall be for the proper administration and enforcement of the alcoholic beverages laws in the county.</text> </level> <level label="d"> <text>The inspectors shall take the oath required by Article I, § 9 of the Maryland Constitution.</text> </level> <level label="e"> <level label="1"> <text>The inspectors shall separately provide a penalty bond of $2,000 to the Board and the county jointly on the condition that the inspector and part–time inspector faithfully perform the duties of office.</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>The county shall pay the cost of the bonds.</text> </level> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="32-206" title_number="32" title_name="Wicomico County" subtitle_number="2" subtitle_name="Board of License Commissioners"> <text>The County Council shall pay the salaries and expenses of the Board.</text> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="32-207" title_number="32" title_name="Wicomico County" subtitle_number="2" subtitle_name="Board of License Commissioners"> <level label="a"> <text>The Board shall coordinate the enforcement of all alcoholic beverages licensing laws for the county.</text> </level> <level label="b"> <text>The Board may adopt regulations to carry out this article.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="32-301" title_number="32" title_name="Wicomico County" subtitle_number="3" subtitle_name="Liquor Control Board"> <level label="a"> <text>In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.</text> </level> <level label="b"> <text>“Dispensary” means a store established and maintained by the Liquor Control Board for the sale of alcoholic beverages.</text> </level> <level label="c"> <text>“Liquor Control Board” means the Liquor Control Board for the county.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="32-302" title_number="32" title_name="Wicomico County" subtitle_number="3" subtitle_name="Liquor Control Board"> <text>There is a Liquor Control Board for Wicomico County.</text> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="32-303" title_number="32" title_name="Wicomico County" subtitle_number="3" subtitle_name="Liquor Control Board"> <level label="a"> <text>The Governor shall appoint three members to the Liquor Control Board with the advice and consent of the Senate.</text> </level> <level label="b"> <text>Each member of the Liquor Control Board shall be:</text> <level label="1"> <text>a resident and voter in the county; and</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>an individual of high character, integrity, and recognized business capacity.</text> </level> </level> <level label="c"> <level label="1"> <text>A member of the Liquor Control Board may not:</text> <level label="i"> <text>have a direct or indirect financial interest in the manufacture or sale of alcoholic beverages; or</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>derive profit or remuneration from the sale of alcoholic beverages other than the salary or wages payable for the discharge of the duties of the office.</text> </level> </level> <level label="2"> <text>A person who violates this subsection is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 3 years or a fine not exceeding $2,000 or both.</text> </level> </level> <level label="d"> <text>The term of a member is 2 years and begins on July 1.</text> </level> <level label="e"> <text>If a vacancy occurs, it shall be filled for the unexpired term in the same manner as the original appointment.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="32-304" title_number="32" title_name="Wicomico County" subtitle_number="3" subtitle_name="Liquor Control Board"> <text>The Liquor Control Board shall elect a chair from among its members. </text> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="32-305" title_number="32" title_name="Wicomico County" subtitle_number="3" subtitle_name="Liquor Control Board"> <level label="a"> <text>The Liquor Control Board shall meet as often as necessary for the public business.</text> </level> <level label="b"> <level label="1"> <text>The chair of the Liquor Control Board shall receive an annual salary of $6,000.</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>The other members of the Liquor Control Board shall receive an annual salary of $5,000.</text> </level> </level> <level label="c"> <level label="1"> <text>The Liquor Control Board shall appoint employees necessary to operate the dispensary system, set employee compensation, and require a bond for the faithful performance of employee duties.</text> </level> <level label="2"> <level label="i"> <text>An employee of the Liquor Control Board may not:</text> <level label="1"> <text>have a direct or indirect financial interest in the manufacture or sale of alcoholic beverages; or</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>derive profit or remuneration from the sale of alcoholic beverages other than the salary or wages payable for the discharge of the duties of the office.</text> </level> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>A person who violates this paragraph is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 3 years or a fine not exceeding $2,000 or both.</text> </level> </level> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="32-307" title_number="32" title_name="Wicomico County" subtitle_number="3" subtitle_name="Liquor Control Board"> <level label="a"> <level label="1"> <text>The county may lend money to the Liquor Control Board to provide the Liquor Control Board with adequate working capital to acquire, establish, and operate the dispensary system and warehouse facilities.</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>The county may finance a loan under this subsection by issuing notes, certificates of indebtedness, or bonds as the county finds necessary.</text> </level> <level label="3"> <level label="i"> <text>The Liquor Control Board may borrow money from a banking institution on the Liquor Control Board’s own credit.</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>The aggregate sum advanced to or borrowed by the Liquor Control Board may not exceed $500,000.</text> </level> </level> </level> <level label="b"> <level label="1"> <text>Money shall bear interest at the lowest rate possible, not exceeding 6% a year that, under this subtitle is:</text> <level label="i"> <text>loaned to the Liquor Control Board by the county;</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>borrowed by the county; or</text> </level> <level label="iii"> <text>borrowed by the Liquor Control Board.</text> </level> </level> <level label="2"> <text>Money loaned or borrowed, and the interest on it, shall be repaid from the receipts from sales made at the dispensaries.</text> </level> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="32-308" title_number="32" title_name="Wicomico County" subtitle_number="3" subtitle_name="Liquor Control Board"> <text>Subject to § 1–319 of this article, the Liquor Control Board may:</text> <level label="1"> <text>purchase from a holder of a wholesaler’s license or manufacturer’s license alcoholic beverages that the Liquor Control Board is authorized to sell and on which the excise tax imposed by § 5–102 of the Tax – General Article is paid;</text> </level> <level label="2"> <level label="i"> <text>purchase from a holder of a resident or nonresident dealer’s permit and import for resale alcoholic beverages that the Liquor Control Board is authorized to sell; and</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>resell the alcoholic beverages once the excise tax is paid;</text> </level> </level> <level label="3"> <text>sell alcoholic beverages in sealed containers at prices that it determines and that are uniform in all dispensaries;</text> </level> <level label="4"> <text>refuse to sell alcoholic beverages to a person that, in the judgment of the Liquor Control Board, is not suitable to purchase or consume the alcoholic beverages;</text> </level> <level label="5"> <text>restrict by any method the quantity of alcoholic beverages that may be sold to an individual consumer or license holder at or during any time;</text> </level> <level label="6"> <text>enter into a contract or adopt regulations necessary or desirable to carry out this article;</text> </level> <level label="7"> <text>sell and ship outside the county a container or package of alcoholic beverages kept for sale in a dispensary, if not prohibited by law in the place where the shipment is consigned;</text> </level> <level label="8"> <text>subject to the approval of the county, rent, lease, or purchase premises necessary for the operation of the dispensaries; and</text> </level> <level label="9"> <text>establish the hours of sale for dispensaries, outside of which a dispensary may not remain open.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="32-309" title_number="32" title_name="Wicomico County" subtitle_number="3" subtitle_name="Liquor Control Board"> <level label="a"> <text>The Liquor Control Board may establish and maintain stores known as “dispensaries”.</text> </level> <level label="b"> <text>A dispensary:</text> <level label="1"> <text>may sell sparkling or fortified wine or other alcoholic beverages containing more than 14% alcohol by volume; and</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>shall sell the alcoholic beverages in sealed packages or containers.</text> </level> </level> <level label="c"> <text>A dispensary may sell chilled and nonchilled beer, wine, liquor, ice, or bottled water.</text> </level> <level label="d"> <level label="1"> <text>Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, all alcoholic beverages other than beer and wine shall be purchased from the Liquor Control Board.</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>A holder of a Class A, B, C, or D license may purchase alcoholic beverages from a dispensary or a wholesaler.</text> </level> </level> <level label="e"> <text>A dispensary shall sell liquor at wholesale to a beer, wine, and liquor license holder:</text> <level label="1"> <text>for a Class A, B, or C license, at a markup not exceeding 15% above the operating cost to the dispensary; or</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>for a Class D license, at a markup not exceeding 15% above the wholesale cost to the dispensary.</text> </level> </level> <level label="f"> <level label="1"> <text>The Liquor Control Board may hold wine tasting and sampling promotional events in dispensaries in accordance with this subsection.</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>The Liquor Control Board:</text> <level label="i"> <text>may not serve to an individual more than 1 ounce from each brand at an event;</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>may not allow more than six wine bottles to be open at any one time at an event;</text> </level> <level label="iii"> <text>may not conduct events in the county on more than 10 days in any 12–month period;</text> </level> <level label="iv"> <text>shall mark each wine bottle used for an event, once opened, that it is to be used only for tasting or sampling;</text> </level> <level label="v"> <text>may not mix the contents of a wine bottle with the contents of another wine bottle;</text> </level> <level label="vi"> <text>shall destroy all empty wine bottles;</text> </level> <level label="vii"> <text>shall allow on–premises consumption at an event; and</text> </level> <level label="viii"> <text>may not conduct wine tasting and sampling using a drive–through window.</text> </level> </level> </level> <level label="g"> <text>A person may not open or consume the contents of a sealed container or package on the premises of the dispensary where sold.</text> </level> <level label="h"> <text>Title 4, Subtitle 2 of this article does not apply to this section.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="32-310" title_number="32" title_name="Wicomico County" subtitle_number="3" subtitle_name="Liquor Control Board"> <level label="a"> <text>The Liquor Control Board shall apply proceeds derived from the operation of dispensaries first toward the repayment of money loaned to or borrowed by the Liquor Control Board.</text> </level> <level label="b"> <text>After repayment under subsection (a) of this section, the Liquor Control Board, subject to the approval of the County Council, may create and maintain a reserve fund to:</text> <level label="1"> <text>provide adequate working capital; and</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>cover any losses sustained by the Liquor Control Board in operating the dispensaries.</text> </level> </level> <level label="c"> <text>The Liquor Control Board shall pay any remaining net proceeds to the county on January 1, April 1, August 1, and October 1 of each year.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="32-311" title_number="32" title_name="Wicomico County" subtitle_number="3" subtitle_name="Liquor Control Board"> <level label="a"> <level label="1"> <text>The Liquor Control Board shall:</text> <level label="i"> <text>keep accurate records of:</text> <level label="1"> <text>all purchases of alcoholic beverages; and</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>a complete statement of the business conducted by the Liquor Control Board and the operational achievements of the dispensary system; and</text> </level> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>submit annual and monthly reports to the County Council.</text> </level> </level> <level label="2"> <text>The records shall be open to inspection by the Comptroller or the Executive Director during regular business hours.</text> </level> </level> <level label="b"> <text>The Liquor Control Board shall publish an annual report submitted to the county on June 30 of each year in a newspaper of frequent and general circulation that is published in the county.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="32-312" title_number="32" title_name="Wicomico County" subtitle_number="3" subtitle_name="Liquor Control Board"> <level label="a"> <text>A supplier may enter into an agreement with a wholesaler or authorized representative of a wholesaler to replace, directly or indirectly, stale or out–of–date malt beverage products on retail licensed premises:</text> <level label="1"> <text>on a case for case basis;</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>at the supplier’s expense; and</text> </level> <level label="3"> <text>under a plan that the Executive Director approves.</text> </level> </level> <level label="b"> <level label="1"> <text>If a wholesaler refuses to replace stale or out–of–date malt beverage products on retail licensed premises under the plan described in subsection (a)(3) of this section, the supplier may unilaterally submit a replacement plan to the Executive Director for approval.</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>The replacement plan that the supplier unilaterally submits to the Executive Director may include the designation of an authorized representative or wholesaler outside the territory of the wholesaler who refuses to participate in the plan.</text> </level> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="32-401" title_number="32" title_name="Wicomico County" subtitle_number="4" subtitle_name="Manufacturer's Licenses"> <level label="a"> <text>The following sections of Title 2, Subtitle 2 (“Manufacturer’s Licenses”) of Division I of this article apply in the county without exception or variation:</text> <level label="1"> <text>§ 2–201 (“Issuance by Comptroller”);</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>§ 2–202 (“Class 1 distillery license”);</text> </level> <level label="3"> <text>§ 2–203 (“Class 9 limited distillery license”);</text> </level> <level label="4"> <text>§ 2–204 (“Class 2 rectifying license”);</text> </level> <level label="5"> <text>§ 2–205 (“Class 3 winery license”);</text> </level> <level label="6"> <text>§ 2–206 (“Class 4 limited winery license”);</text> </level> <level label="7"> <text>§ 2–207 (“Class 5 brewery license”);</text> </level> <level label="8"> <text>§ 2–210 (“Class 8 farm brewery license”);</text> </level> <level label="9"> <text>§ 2–211 (“Residency requirement”);</text> </level> <level label="10"> <text>§ 2–212 (“Additional licenses”);</text> </level> <level label="11"> <text>§ 2–213 (“Additional fees”);</text> </level> <level label="12"> <text>§ 2–214 (“Sale or delivery restricted”);</text> </level> <level label="13"> <text>§ 2–215 (“Beer sale on credit to retail dealer prohibited”);</text> </level> <level label="14"> <text>§ 2–216 (“Interaction between manufacturing entities and retailers”);</text> </level> <level label="15"> <text>§ 2–217 (“Distribution of alcoholic beverages — Prohibited practices”); and</text> </level> <level label="16"> <text>§ 2–218 (“Restrictive agreements between producers and retailers — Prohibited”).</text> </level> </level> <level label="b"> <text>The following sections of Title 2, Subtitle 2 (“Manufacturer’s Licenses”) of Division I of this article apply in the county:</text> <level label="1"> <text>§ 2–208 (“Class 6 pub–brewery license”), subject to § 32–403 of this subtitle; and</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>§ 2–209 (“Class 7 micro–brewery license”), subject to § 32–404 of this subtitle.</text> </level> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="32-402" title_number="32" title_name="Wicomico County" subtitle_number="4" subtitle_name="Manufacturer's Licenses"> <text>A holder of a manufacturer’s license may sell or deliver alcoholic beverages to a holder of a retail license from 6 a.m. to midnight on every day except Sunday.</text> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="32-403" title_number="32" title_name="Wicomico 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>Before the Executive Director may issue a Class 6 pub–brewery license in the county, the Executive Director shall forward a copy of the application to the Board.</text> </level> <level label="c"> <text>The Board shall:</text> <level label="1"> <text>review the application;</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>hold a public hearing on the application; and</text> </level> <level label="3"> <text>recommend to the Executive Director whether or not to issue the license.</text> </level> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="32-404" title_number="32" title_name="Wicomico County" subtitle_number="4" subtitle_name="Manufacturer's Licenses"> <text>A holder of a Class 7 micro–brewery license may not collectively brew, bottle, or contract for more than 45,000 barrels of malt beverages each calendar year.</text> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="32-405" title_number="32" title_name="Wicomico County" subtitle_number="4" subtitle_name="Manufacturer's Licenses"> <level label="a"> <text>The Executive Director may issue one Class 6 pub–brewery license or one Class 7 micro–brewery license, but not both, for a location in an enterprise zone, to a person that holds not more than five Class B beer, wine, and liquor licenses.</text> </level> <level label="b"> <text>A holder of a Class A license may also hold a Class 7 micro–brewery license and not more than five Class B beer, wine, and liquor licenses.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="32-501" title_number="32" title_name="Wicomico County" subtitle_number="5" subtitle_name="Wholesaler's Licenses"> <text>The following sections of Title 2, Subtitle 3 (“Wholesaler’s Licenses”) of Division I of this article apply in the county without exception or variation:</text> <level label="1"> <text>§ 2–301 (“Licenses issued by Comptroller”);</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>§ 2–302 (“Class 1 beer, wine, and liquor wholesaler’s license”);</text> </level> <level label="3"> <text>§ 2–303 (“Class 2 wine and liquor wholesaler’s license”);</text> </level> <level label="4"> <text>§ 2–304 (“Class 3 beer and wine wholesaler’s license”);</text> </level> <level label="5"> <text>§ 2–305 (“Class 4 beer wholesaler’s license”);</text> </level> <level label="6"> <text>§ 2–306 (“Class 5 wine wholesaler’s license”);</text> </level> <level label="7"> <text>§ 2–307 (“Class 6 limited wine wholesaler’s license”);</text> </level> <level label="8"> <text>§ 2–308 (“Class 7 limited beer wholesaler’s license”);</text> </level> <level label="9"> <text>§ 2–309 (“Sale and delivery of beer or wine from wholesaler’s vehicle”);</text> </level> <level label="10"> <text>§ 2–310 (“Sale and delivery to retail license holder”);</text> </level> <level label="11"> <text>§ 2–311 (“Additional wholesaler’s licenses”);</text> </level> <level label="12"> <text>§ 2–312 (“Direct importation of alcoholic beverages”);</text> </level> <level label="13"> <text>§ 2–313 (“Sale or delivery restricted to holder of license or permit”);</text> </level> <level label="14"> <text>§ 2–314 (“Beer sale on credit to retail dealer prohibited”);</text> </level> <level label="15"> <text>§ 2–315 (“Interaction between wholesaling entities and retailers”);</text> </level> <level label="16"> <text>§ 2–316 (“Distribution of alcoholic beverages — Prohibited practices”); and</text> </level> <level label="17"> <text>§ 2–317 (“Restrictive agreements between wholesalers and retailers — Prohibited”).</text> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="32-502" title_number="32" title_name="Wicomico County" subtitle_number="5" subtitle_name="Wholesaler's Licenses"> <text>Except as provided in § 32–503 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="32-503" title_number="32" title_name="Wicomico 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="32-601" title_number="32" title_name="Wicomico County" subtitle_number="6" subtitle_name="Beer Licenses"> <level label="a"> <text>There is a Class A beer license.</text> </level> <level label="b"> <level label="1"> <text>The license authorizes the license holder to sell beer at retail to consumers at the place described in the license.</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>A license may not be issued for a premises having a direct or indirect connection with a drug or pharmaceutical business or other business establishment of a type commonly known as a drugstore.</text> </level> <level label="3"> <text>The license holder shall sell the beer in a sealed package or container.</text> </level> <level label="4"> <text>The package or container may not be opened and its contents may not be consumed on the premises where the beer was sold.</text> </level> </level> <level label="c"> <text>The annual license fees are:</text> <level label="1"> <text>$175 for a 6–day license; and</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>$275 for a 7–day license.</text> </level> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="32-602" title_number="32" title_name="Wicomico County" subtitle_number="6" subtitle_name="Beer Licenses"> <level label="a"> <text>There is a Class B beer license.</text> </level> <level label="b"> <level label="1"> <text>Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, the license authorizes the license holder to sell beer at retail at a hotel or restaurant at the place described in the license for on– and off–premises consumption.</text> </level> <level label="2"> <level label="i"> <text>A license may be issued only for a hotel or restaurant whose average daily receipts from the sale of food for each month exceed the average daily receipts from the sale of alcoholic beverages.</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>In calculating average daily receipts from the sale of food, an allocation of foodstuff contained in a mixed drink may not be included in average daily receipts from the sale of food.</text> </level> </level> </level> <level label="c"> <text>The annual license fee is $275.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="32-603" title_number="32" title_name="Wicomico County" subtitle_number="6" subtitle_name="Beer Licenses"> <level label="a"> <text>There is a Class C beer license.</text> </level> <level label="b"> <text>The license authorizes the license holder to sell beer at retail to members of a club and their guests at the place described in the license for on–premises consumption.</text> </level> <level label="c"> <text>The annual license fee is $75.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="32-604" title_number="32" title_name="Wicomico County" subtitle_number="6" subtitle_name="Beer Licenses"> <level label="a"> <text>There is a Class D beer license.</text> </level> <level label="b"> <level label="1"> <text>Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, the license authorizes the license holder to sell beer at retail at the place described in the license for on– and off–premises consumption.</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>A license may not be issued for a drugstore.</text> </level> </level> <level label="c"> <text>The annual license fee is $275.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="32-701" title_number="32" title_name="Wicomico County" subtitle_number="7" subtitle_name="Wine Licenses"> <level label="a"> <text>There is a Class A wine license in the county.</text> </level> <level label="b"> <text>The license may be issued to a holder of a Class 4 limited winery license.</text> </level> <level label="c"> <level label="1"> <text>The license authorizes the license holder to sell at retail at the place described in the license wine produced at the winery.</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>Wine shall be sold in a sealed package or container that may not be opened or its contents consumed on the licensed premises.</text> </level> </level> <level label="d"> <text>The annual license fee is $50.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="32-801" title_number="32" title_name="Wicomico County" subtitle_number="8" subtitle_name="Beer and Wine Licenses"> <text>The wine that may be sold under a beer and wine license may not contain more than 22% of alcohol by volume.</text> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="32-802" title_number="32" title_name="Wicomico County" subtitle_number="8" subtitle_name="Beer and Wine Licenses"> <level label="a"> <text>There is:</text> <level label="1"> <text>a Class A beer and wine 6–day license; and</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>a Class A beer and wine 7–day license.</text> </level> </level> <level label="b"> <level label="1"> <text>The license authorizes the license holder to sell beer and wine, at retail, at the place described in the license.</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>The license holder shall sell the beer and wine in a sealed package or container.</text> </level> <level label="3"> <text>The package or container may not be opened and its contents may not be consumed on the premises where the beer or wine is sold.</text> </level> </level> <level label="c"> <text>A person may not hold the license for use by an establishment with a direct or indirect connection with a drugstore.</text> </level> <level label="d"> <text>The annual license fees are:</text> <level label="1"> <text>$275 for a 6–day license; and</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>$350 for a 7–day license.</text> </level> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="32-803" title_number="32" title_name="Wicomico 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"> <level label="1"> <level label="i"> <text>Subject to subparagraph (ii) of this paragraph, the license may be issued for use by a hotel or restaurant if, for each month, the average daily receipts from the sale of food exceed the average daily receipts from the sale of alcoholic beverages.</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>Foodstuff in a mixed drink may not be considered as food when calculating average daily receipts from the sale of food.</text> </level> </level> <level label="2"> <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> <level label="c"> <text>The annual license fee is $400.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="32-804" title_number="32" title_name="Wicomico County" subtitle_number="8" subtitle_name="Beer and Wine Licenses"> <level label="a"> <text>There is a Class C beer and wine license.</text> </level> <level label="b"> <text>The license authorizes the license holder to sell beer and wine to a member of a club and guests of members, at retail, at the place described in the license, for on–premises consumption.</text> </level> <level label="c"> <text>The annual license fee is $125.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="32-805" title_number="32" title_name="Wicomico County" subtitle_number="8" subtitle_name="Beer and Wine Licenses"> <level label="a"> <text>There is:</text> <level label="1"> <text>a Class D beer and wine 6–day license; and</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>a Class D beer and wine 7–day license.</text> </level> </level> <level label="b"> <text>The license authorizes the license holder to sell beer and wine, at retail, at the place described in the license, for on– and off–premises consumption.</text> </level> <level label="c"> <text>The license may not be issued for use by a drugstore.</text> </level> <level label="d"> <text>The annual license fees are:</text> <level label="1"> <text>$275 for a 6–day license; and</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>$400 for a 7–day license.</text> </level> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="32-901" title_number="32" title_name="Wicomico 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 may be issued only to an establishment that has been:</text> <level label="i"> <text>issued a Class B license; and</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>continually operating as a restaurant in the county since at least 3 months before the application for the license.</text> </level> </level> <level label="2"> <text>The Board may not issue a license to an establishment that is a corporation or limited liability company unless the license applicant owns 75% of the total issued capital stock of the corporation or the limited liability company.</text> </level> <level label="3"> <text>The Board may issue not more than three licenses in the county.</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, at retail at the place described in the application, for off–premises consumption.</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>The place described in the application:</text> <level label="i"> <text>may not exceed 20% of the area normally used in the operation of the restaurant business; and</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>shall be contiguous to and adjoin the restaurant establishment.</text> </level> </level> </level> <level label="d"> <text>The license may not be issued for a drugstore unless the applicant:</text> <level label="1"> <text>has been doing business at the location applied for in the license for at least 1 year before the date of the application for the license;</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>is the assignee of a business established for at least 1 year before the date of the application for the license at the location applied for; or</text> </level> <level label="3"> <text>has been engaged in the retail drug business for at least 3 years.</text> </level> </level> <level label="e"> <level label="1"> <text>The license holder shall purchase liquor for retail sale from a county dispensary or from a wholesaler.</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>A dispensary may not charge the license holder more than 15% above the wholesale operating cost to the dispensary.</text> </level> </level> <level label="f"> <text>The annual license fee is $4,400 and is in addition to the fee paid for the Class B license.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="32-902" title_number="32" title_name="Wicomico County" subtitle_number="9" subtitle_name="Beer, Wine, and Liquor Licenses"> <level label="a"> <text>There is a Class B beer, wine, and liquor license.</text> </level> <level label="b"> <level label="1"> <text>The Board may issue the license for use by:</text> <level label="i"> <text>a hotel that has:</text> <level label="1"> <text>at least 25 rooms;</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>a lobby with registration, mail desk, and seating facilities; and</text> </level> <level label="3"> <text>a dining room that serves full–course meals at least twice daily; or</text> </level> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>a restaurant that:</text> <level label="1"> <text>has a proper and adequate dining room with facilities for preparing and serving regular meals;</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>not counting seating at a bar or counter, has table seating for at least 40 individuals; and</text> </level> <level label="3"> <text>has average daily receipts from the sale of food, not counting foodstuff contained in a mixed drink, that each month exceed the average daily receipts from the sale of alcoholic beverages.</text> </level> </level> </level> <level label="2"> <text>The seating requirement in paragraph (1)(ii)2 of this subsection does not apply to a Class B beer, wine, and liquor license holder who held the license on July 1, 1978.</text> </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, for on–premises consumption.</text> </level> <level label="d"> <level label="1"> <text>In this subsection, “lounge area” means an area that includes:</text> <level label="i"> <text>a bar where alcoholic beverages are served; and</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>an entertainment facility in the same area as the bar.</text> </level> </level> <level label="2"> <text>The license holder may:</text> <level label="i"> <text>prohibit an individual under the legal drinking age from entering the lounge area after 9 p.m. unless the individual is accompanied by a parent or legal guardian who is of the legal drinking age; and</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>charge an entertainment fee for each individual who is present while live entertainment is in progress in the lounge area.</text> </level> </level> </level> <level label="e"> <level label="1"> <text>Notwithstanding § 32–306 of this title, the license holder may purchase liquor for retail sale from a county dispensary or from a licensed wholesaler.</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>A county dispensary may not charge the license holder more than 15% above the wholesale operating cost to the county dispensary.</text> </level> </level> <level label="f"> <text>The annual license fees are:</text> <level label="1"> <text>$1,980 for a hotel; and</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>$1,320 for a restaurant.</text> </level> </level> <level label="g"> <level label="1"> <text>The Board may issue a wine permit to a holder of the license for use by a restaurant that:</text> <level label="i"> <text>at least 5 days per week, offers for sale and describes in a printed menu:</text> <level label="1"> <text>breakfast and lunch;</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>breakfast and dinner; or</text> </level> <level label="3"> <text>lunch and dinner; and</text> </level> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>has an area used for the preparation and consumption of food and beverages that is at least 80% of the area of the premises.</text> </level> </level> <level label="2"> <text>Off–sale alcoholic beverages receipts shall be included in the calculation of average daily receipts from the sale of alcoholic beverages under § 32–901(c)(2)(i)3 of this subtitle.</text> </level> <level label="3"> <text>The wine permit authorizes the license holder to sell, at retail, at the place described in the license:</text> <level label="i"> <text>beer, wine, and liquor for on–premises consumption; and</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>wine for off–premises consumption.</text> </level> </level> <level label="4"> <text>The term of the wine permit is the same as the term of the Class B license.</text> </level> <level label="5"> <text>If the premises is open for business as a restaurant, the hours and days of sale for the wine permit are:</text> <level label="i"> <text>10 a.m. to midnight, Monday through Saturday; and</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>12:30 p.m. to midnight on Sunday.</text> </level> </level> <level label="6"> <text>Wine sold under the wine permit may not have an alcohol content greater than 15.5%.</text> </level> <level label="7"> <text>An applicant for the wine permit shall complete the form that the Board provides.</text> </level> <level label="8"> <text>Advertising, posting of notice, and public hearing requirements for the wine permit are the same as those for Class B licenses.</text> </level> <level label="9"> <text>The Board may adopt regulations to carry out this subsection, including a limit on the number of wine permits to be granted.</text> </level> <level label="10"> <text>The annual permit fee is $1,500.</text> </level> </level> <level label="h"> <text>The holder of a Class B beer, wine, and liquor restaurant license that has been issued a Class 9 limited distillery license may sell products manufactured under the distillery license at the place described in the Class B license in a manner consistent with the underlying Class B license for on– and off–premises consumption.</text> </level> <level label="i"> <level label="1"> <text>The Board may issue a temporary to–go event permit under § 32–1104 of this title to a holder of a license under this section if the licensed establishment is located within or immediately adjacent to a special event area identified in a Class C per diem municipal to–go beer, wine, and liquor license issued under § 32–1314 of this title.</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>The temporary to–go event permit authorizes the holder to sell at retail beer, wine, and liquor in approved to–go cups that may be carried outside the licensed establishment and into the designated special event area.</text> </level> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="32-903" title_number="32" title_name="Wicomico County" subtitle_number="9" subtitle_name="Beer, Wine, and Liquor Licenses"> <level label="a"> <text>There is:</text> <level label="1"> <text>a 6–day Class C beer, wine, and liquor license; and</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>a 7–day Class C beer, wine, and liquor license.</text> </level> </level> <level label="b"> <text>The Board may issue the license for use by a nonprofit fraternal, social, or veterans’ club that:</text> <level label="1"> <text>has been incorporated for at least 5 years immediately before the application for the license is made;</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>is in a clubhouse or premises that is used principally for club purposes;</text> </level> <level label="3"> <text>during the year immediately before the filing of the application:</text> <level label="i"> <text>except as provided in item (ii) of this item, has at least 100 dues–paying members; or</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>if the club is composed only of members who served in the armed forces of the United States, has at least 50 dues–paying members; and</text> </level> </level> <level label="4"> <text>has facilities for preparing and serving food on the premises to members and guests.</text> </level> </level> <level label="c"> <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="d"> <text>A license holder shall purchase alcoholic beverages for retail sale, except beer and wine, from the Liquor Control Board or from a wholesaler.</text> </level> <level label="e"> <level label="1"> <text>The annual license fees for a 6–day license, depending on the size of the dues–paying membership of the club, are:</text> <level label="i"> <text>$275, for a membership of 50 to 399;</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>$550, for a membership of 400 to 599; and</text> </level> <level label="iii"> <text>$825, for a membership of at least 600.</text> </level> </level> <level label="2"> <text>The annual license fees for a 7–day license, depending on the size of the dues–paying membership of the club, are:</text> <level label="i"> <text>$400, for a membership of 50 to 399;</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>$675, for a membership of 400 to 599; and</text> </level> <level label="iii"> <text>$950, for a membership of at least 600.</text> </level> </level> <level label="3"> <text>A license fee shall be established on the maximum number of dues–paying members during the calendar year immediately before the filing of the application for the license.</text> </level> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="32-904" title_number="32" title_name="Wicomico 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 Board may issue the license for use by a tavern that, not including the dance floor or bar area, has seating for at least 140 individuals.</text> </level> <level label="c"> <text>The license authorizes the license holder to sell beer, wine, and liquor at retail at the place described in the license for on–premises consumption 7 days a week.</text> </level> <level label="d"> <text>An individual under the legal drinking age may not enter the licensed premises.</text> </level> <level label="e"> <text>The license may not be issued for use by a drugstore.</text> </level> <level label="f"> <text>The annual license fee is $2,200.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="32-1001" title_number="32" title_name="Wicomico County" subtitle_number="10" subtitle_name="Licenses for Specific Types of Organizations and Venues"> <level label="a"> <text>There is a Class B–BB (bed and breakfast) beer and wine license.</text> </level> <level label="b"> <text>The Board may issue the license to a license holder who is approved by the appropriate local governmental unit to operate a bed and breakfast that:</text> <level label="1"> <text>provides services ordinarily provided by a bed and breakfast;</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>has at least one room but not more than 10 rooms, each with sleeping accommodations, excluding resident management quarters, that the public for consideration may use for a specified time; and</text> </level> <level label="3"> <text>has a kitchen facility that has been approved by the appropriate local governmental unit.</text> </level> </level> <level label="c"> <text>The license authorizes the license holder to sell beer and wine to a guest if:</text> <level label="1"> <text>the name and address of the guest appears on the registry that the bed and breakfast maintains; and</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>the guest is an occupant of a sleeping room in the bed and breakfast.</text> </level> </level> <level label="d"> <level label="1"> <text>The license authorizes the license holder to sell beer and wine for on–premises consumption to a guest of a catered event at the bed and breakfast if:</text> <level label="i"> <level label="1"> <text>the license holder is under contract to cater the event;</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>the license holder caters the event; and</text> </level> <level label="3"> <text>food is served at the catered event; or</text> </level> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>the license holder hosts an event for which tickets are sold in advance.</text> </level> </level> <level label="2"> <text>The license authorizes the license holder to allow a guest of the bed and breakfast, whose name and address appear on the registry of the establishment, to bring personal alcoholic beverages onto the premises for on–premises consumption during the hours and days as set out under subsection (e) of this section.</text> </level> </level> <level label="e"> <text>The license holder may sell beer and wine for on–premises consumption on Monday through Sunday, from 7 a.m. to midnight.</text> </level> <level label="f"> <text>Except during catered events that meet the requirements under subsection (d) of this section or ticketed events hosted by the license holder, the license does not authorize the sale of beer and wine to an individual who:</text> <level label="1"> <text>is not a guest of the bed and breakfast; or</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>is registered as a guest at the bed and breakfast only to obtain beer and wine.</text> </level> </level> <level label="g"> <level label="1"> <text>A bed and breakfast may not be operated only to sell or provide beer and wine.</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>If the bed and breakfast ends operations as a bed and breakfast:</text> <level label="i"> <text>the license is void; and</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>the license holder shall return the license to the Board.</text> </level> </level> </level> <level label="h"> <text>This section may not be construed to apply to a permanent resident on the premises or to guests of the permanent resident.</text> </level> <level label="i"> <text>The license holder shall:</text> <level label="1"> <text>maintain records of all catered events where alcoholic beverages are served; and</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>make the records required under item (1) of this subsection available on request to the Board, the Executive Director, or the Comptroller.</text> </level> </level> <level label="j"> <text>The annual license fee is $300.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="32-1001.1" title_number="32" title_name="Wicomico County" subtitle_number="10" subtitle_name="Licenses for Specific Types of Organizations and Venues"> <level label="a"> <text>There is a Class B–BF (banquet facility) beer, wine, and liquor license.</text> </level> <level label="b"> <text>The Board may issue the license for use by a banquet facility that:</text> <level label="1"> <text>accommodates the public for banquets, parties, meetings, and similar functions;</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>contains a dining room with adequate facilities for serving full–course meals for at least 100 individuals who are inside the facility or outside on the premises at one seating; and</text> </level> <level label="3"> <text>has adequate public bathroom facilities.</text> </level> </level> <level label="c"> <text>The license authorizes the license holder to sell at retail beer, wine, and liquor for on–premises consumption if:</text> <level label="1"> <text>the beer and wine are sold by the drink or by the bottle;</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>the liquor is sold only by the drink;</text> </level> <level label="3"> <text>the beer, wine, and liquor are sold only during the function;</text> </level> <level label="4"> <text>the license holder does not sell beer, wine, and liquor for off–premises consumption;</text> </level> <level label="5"> <text>the license holder does not allow beer, wine, and liquor to be carried off the premises; and</text> </level> <level label="6"> <text>food is provided at the function where the beer, wine, and liquor are provided.</text> </level> </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 § 32–2004 of this title.</text> </level> <level label="e"> <text>The annual license fee is $1,500.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="32-1001.2" title_number="32" title_name="Wicomico County" subtitle_number="10" subtitle_name="Licenses for Specific Types of Organizations and Venues"> <level label="a"> <text>There is a Class B–Conference Center license.</text> </level> <level label="b"> <text>The Board may issue a license for use by a conference center that has:</text> <level label="1"> <text>a minimum capacity of 500 individuals;</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>a kitchen;</text> </level> <level label="3"> <text>dining space; and</text> </level> <level label="4"> <text>meeting space.</text> </level> </level> <level label="c"> <text>The license authorizes the license holder to sell beer, wine, and liquor for on–premises consumption to individuals attending a conference center event.</text> </level> <level label="d"> <text>An existing Class B license may be amended to one for conference center use.</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 B beer, wine, and liquor license under § 32–2005 of this title.</text> </level> <level label="f"> <text>The annual license fee is $1,500.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="32-1001.3" title_number="32" title_name="Wicomico County" subtitle_number="10" subtitle_name="Licenses for Specific Types of Organizations and Venues"> <level label="a"> <text>There is a Class B–DT (dinner theater) beer, wine, and liquor license.</text> </level> <level label="b"> <text>The Board may issue the license for the use of a dinner theater that:</text> <level label="1"> <text>provides live music, entertainment, Broadway–style musicals, comedy, dance performances, or drama to the dinner theater’s customers;</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>is open to the public by reservation only; and</text> </level> <level label="3"> <text>contains a dining room with facilities for serving full–course meals for at least 80 individuals at one seating.</text> </level> </level> <level label="c"> <level label="1"> <text>The license authorizes the license holder to sell at retail for on–premises consumption:</text> <level label="i"> <text>beer and wine by the drink or bottle; and</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>liquor by the drink.</text> </level> </level> <level label="2"> <text>A license holder may not sell alcoholic beverages:</text> <level label="i"> <text>for off–premises consumption; or</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>at any time except in conjunction with the dinner theater.</text> </level> </level> </level> <level label="d"> <text>A license holder may sell beer, wine, and liquor beginning 2 hours before a live performance until the end of the performance and during the hours and days as set out under § 32–2004 of this title.</text> </level> <level label="e"> <text>Food shall be available at a function where beer, wine, and liquor are served.</text> </level> <level label="f"> <text>The annual license fee is $1,500.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="32-1002" title_number="32" title_name="Wicomico County" subtitle_number="10" subtitle_name="Licenses for Specific Types of Organizations and Venues"> <level label="a"> <text>There is a Class D beer, wine, and liquor entertainment and amusement license.</text> </level> <level label="b"> <level label="1"> <text>The Board may issue the license for an entertainment amusement center that:</text> <level label="i"> <text>is a business establishment that accommodates the public;</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>has a minimum seating capacity of 140 individuals, not including the bar area or dancing floor area;</text> </level> <level label="iii"> <text>meets the minimum requirements of the fire code applicable for the jurisdiction in which the premises is located;</text> </level> <level label="iv"> <text>is equipped with an adequate dining room with facilities for preparing and serving regular meals;</text> </level> <level label="v"> <text>has an initial capital investment of at least $300,000, excluding the cost of the land and building; and</text> </level> <level label="vi"> <text>subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, has more than 50% of its floor space dedicated to or occupied by equipment for foosball, billiards, darts, virtual reality simulation games, and other games that the Board approves that require the active physical participation of one or more players.</text> </level> </level> <level label="2"> <text>Under paragraph (1)(vi) of this subsection:</text> <level label="i"> <text>floor space may not be dedicated to or occupied by equipment for keno, a card game, a pinball machine, or a bar game; and</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>the floor space requirement may not be met by floor space occupied by:</text> <level label="1"> <text>a jukebox or similar passive entertainment device; or</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>the kitchen.</text> </level> </level> </level> </level> <level label="c"> <text>The license authorizes the license holder to sell beer, wine, and liquor 7 days a week for on–premises consumption.</text> </level> <level label="d"> <text>An individual who is:</text> <level label="1"> <text>under the age of 21 years may not enter or remain on the licensed premises after 9 p.m.; and</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>under the age of 17 years may not enter the licensed premises without a parent or guardian.</text> </level> </level> <level label="e"> <text>The license holder may sell beer, wine, and liquor during the hours and days as set out for a Class D beer, wine, and liquor license under § 32–2005 of this title.</text> </level> <level label="f"> <text>The annual license fee is $4,000.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="32-1003" title_number="32" title_name="Wicomico County" subtitle_number="10" subtitle_name="Licenses for Specific Types of Organizations and Venues"> <level label="a"> <text>There is a Class B beer, wine, and liquor (golf course) license.</text> </level> <level label="b"> <text>The Board of License Commissioners may issue the license for the use of a golf course or organization that:</text> <level label="1"> <text>is open to the public;</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>is operated for profit;</text> </level> <level label="3"> <text>owns real estate in the county; and</text> </level> <level label="4"> <text>has a golf course with a minimum of 18 holes.</text> </level> </level> <level label="c"> <level label="1"> <text>The 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"> <text>A holder of the license may sell beer, wine, and liquor:</text> <level label="1"> <text>on Monday through Saturday, from 7 a.m. to 2 a.m. the following day; and</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>on Sunday, from 7 a.m. to midnight.</text> </level> </level> <level label="e"> <text>The annual license fee is $2,200.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="32-1004" title_number="32" title_name="Wicomico County" subtitle_number="10" subtitle_name="Licenses for Specific Types of Organizations and Venues"> <level label="a"> <text>There is a Class B (stadium) beer and wine license.</text> </level> <level label="b"> <level label="1"> <text>The Board may issue the license:</text> <level label="i"> <text>to the owner of a professional baseball team franchise, regardless of whether the franchise is a partnership or corporation; and</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, only for a stadium that has the average daily receipts from the sale of food for each month exceed the average daily receipts from the sale of alcoholic beverages.</text> </level> </level> <level label="2"> <text>An allocation of foodstuff contained in a mixed drink may not be included in average daily receipts from the sale of food.</text> </level> </level> <level label="c"> <text>The license authorizes the license holder to sell beer and wine:</text> <level label="1"> <text>for on–premises consumption;</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>in plastic, Styrofoam, paper, or aluminum containers on the stadium premises, except that glass containers may be used in an enclosed dining premises in which the patrons are seated; and</text> </level> <level label="3"> <text>to an individual present at any event held at the stadium.</text> </level> </level> <level label="d"> <text>The license holder may not allow an individual to carry alcoholic beverages onto or from the licensed premises.</text> </level> <level label="e"> <level label="1"> <text>Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, the license holder may sell beer and wine:</text> <level label="i"> <text>on Monday through Saturday, from noon to 9 p.m.; and</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>on Sunday, from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.</text> </level> </level> <level label="2"> <text>During a baseball game, a holder of a stadium beer and wine license may not sell beer or wine:</text> <level label="i"> <text>after the beginning of the eighth inning; or</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>during a doubleheader, after the beginning of the sixth inning of the second game.</text> </level> </level> </level> <level label="f"> <text>The annual license fee is $2,000.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="32-1005" title_number="32" title_name="Wicomico County" subtitle_number="10" subtitle_name="Licenses for Specific Types of Organizations and Venues"> <level label="a"> <text>There is a Class B Youth and Civic Center license.</text> </level> <level label="b"> <level label="1"> <text>The Board may issue a license to a designee of the County Executive for use at the Wicomico Youth and Civic Center.</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>During the term of the license, the Wicomico Youth and Civic Center shall maintain:</text> <level label="i"> <text>a kitchen;</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>dining space; and</text> </level> <level label="iii"> <text>meeting space.</text> </level> </level> </level> <level label="c"> <text>The license authorizes the license holder to sell beer, wine, and liquor for on–premises consumption to individuals attending a youth and civic center event.</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 § 32–2005 of this title.</text> </level> <level label="e"> <text>The license holder may:</text> <level label="1"> <text>authorize a vendor to sell alcoholic beverages for on–premises consumption under the license that the manager of the youth and civic center is issued; and</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>contract to receive part of the revenue derived from the vendor’s sale of alcoholic beverages.</text> </level> </level> <level label="f"> <text>The annual license fee is $1,500.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="32-1101" title_number="32" title_name="Wicomico County" subtitle_number="11" subtitle_name="Additional License Privileges"> <level label="a"> <text>The following sections of Title 4, Subtitle 11 (“Additional License Privileges”) of Division I of this article apply in the county without exception or variation:</text> <level label="1"> <text>§ 4–1102 (“Corkage — Consuming wine not purchased from license holder on licensed premises”); and</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>§ 4–1103 (“Removal of partially consumed bottle of wine from licensed premises”).</text> </level> </level> <level label="b"> <text>Section 4–1105 (“Refillable container permit — Wine”) of Division I of this article does not apply in the county.</text> </level> <level label="c"> <text>The following sections of Title 4, Subtitle 11 (“Additional License Privileges”) of Division I of this article apply in the county:</text> <level label="1"> <text>§ 4–1104 (“Refillable container permit — Draft beer”), subject to § 32–1102 of this subtitle; and</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>§ 4–1106 (“Nonrefillable container permit –– Draft beer”), subject to § 32–1103 of this subtitle.</text> </level> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="32-1102" title_number="32" title_name="Wicomico 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 any license issued by the Board except a Class C license, Class D license, Class B–Conference Center license, and Class B–Stadium 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>Receipts collected under the permit are to be included in the calculation of average daily receipts from the sale of alcoholic beverages under a Class B restaurant license, Class B hotel license, and Class B golf course license.</text> </level> <level label="e"> <text>The annual permit fee is $500.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="32-1103" title_number="32" title_name="Wicomico 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 any license issued by the Board except a Class C license, Class D license, Class B–Conference Center license, and Class B–Stadium 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>Receipts collected under the permit are to be included in the calculation of average daily receipts from the sale of alcoholic beverages under a Class B restaurant license, Class B hotel license, and Class B golf course license.</text> </level> <level label="e"> <level label="1"> <text>Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, the annual permit fee is $500.</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>An applicant who has a refillable container permit may not be charged a fee for a nonrefillable container permit.</text> </level> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="32-1104" title_number="32" title_name="Wicomico County" subtitle_number="11" subtitle_name="Additional License Privileges"> <level label="a"> <text>There is a temporary to–go event permit.</text> </level> <level label="b"> <text>The Board may issue the permit to a holder of a Class B beer, wine, and liquor license if the licensed establishment is located within or immediately adjacent to a special event area identified in and for use in conjunction with a Class C per diem municipal to–go beer, wine, and liquor license.</text> </level> <level label="c"> <text>The permit authorizes the holder to sell at retail beer, wine, and liquor in approved to–go cups that may be carried outside the licensed establishment of the Class B license and into the designated special event area.</text> </level> <level label="d"> <text>The permit holder shall be responsible for complying with all applicable laws and regulations.</text> </level> <level label="e"> <text>The term of the permit is the same as the term of the associated Class C per diem municipal to–go beer, wine, and liquor license.</text> </level> <level label="f"> <text>The Board shall adopt regulations related to the issuance of and requirements for the permit, including regulations related to:</text> <level label="1"> <text>the designation of a special event area;</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>the hours of sale;</text> </level> <level label="3"> <text>age verification requirements;</text> </level> <level label="4"> <text>the use of specified to–go cups; and</text> </level> <level label="5"> <text>advertising, posting of notice, and public hearing requirements for the temporary to–go event permit.</text> </level> </level> <level label="g"> <text>The fee for the permit is $20 per day.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="32-1201" title_number="32" title_name="Wicomico County" subtitle_number="12" subtitle_name="Caterer's Licenses"> <level label="a"> <text>There is a local caterer’s license.</text> </level> <level label="b"> <text>The Board may issue the license to the holder of:</text> <level label="1"> <text>a Class B restaurant or hotel (on–sale) beer and wine license; or</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>a Class B restaurant or hotel (on–sale) beer, wine, and liquor license.</text> </level> </level> <level label="c"> <text>The license authorizes a holder to:</text> <level label="1"> <level label="i"> <text>provide beer and wine at an event that is held off the premises for which the holder’s Class B restaurant or hotel (on–sale) beer and wine license is issued; or</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>provide beer, wine, and liquor at an event that is held off the premises for which the holder’s Class B restaurant or hotel (on–sale) beer, wine, and liquor license is issued; and</text> </level> </level> <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 license.</text> </level> </level> <level label="d"> <text>The license holder shall provide food for consumption at the catered event.</text> </level> <level label="e"> <text>The annual license fee is $550.</text> </level> <level label="f"> <text>This section does not require a holder of a Class B restaurant or hotel (on–sale) beer and wine license or a Class B restaurant or hotel (on–sale) beer, wine, and liquor license to obtain a local caterer’s license under this section 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="32-1301" title_number="32" title_name="Wicomico County" subtitle_number="13" subtitle_name="Temporary Licenses"> <level label="a"> <text>The following sections of Title 4, Subtitle 12 (“Temporary Licenses”) of Division I of this article apply in the county without exception or variation:</text> <level label="1"> <text>§ 4–1202 (“Per diem licenses”);</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>§ 4–1203 (“Class C per diem beer and Class C per diem beer and wine licenses”);</text> </level> <level label="3"> <text>§ 4–1204 (“Class C per diem beer, wine, and liquor license”);</text> </level> <level label="4"> <text>§ 4–1206 (“License to dispose of stock”);</text> </level> <level label="5"> <text>§ 4–1207 (“Temporary move of licensed premises”);</text> </level> <level label="6"> <text>§ 4–1208 (“Hours and days of sale”); and</text> </level> <level label="7"> <text>§ 4–1209 (“Wine permit for fund–raising event”).</text> </level> </level> <level label="b"> <text>Section 4–1205 (“License fees”) of Division I of this article does not apply in the county and is superseded by § 32–1311 of this subtitle.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="32-1304" title_number="32" title_name="Wicomico County" subtitle_number="13" subtitle_name="Temporary Licenses"> <level label="a"> <text>There is a beer festival license.</text> </level> <level label="b"> <level label="1"> <text>The Board may issue the license to a holder of a Class 5 brewery license, Class 6 pub–brewery license, Class 7 micro–brewery license, or Class 8 farm brewery license.</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>Each manufacturer that participates in the beer festival shall obtain a beer festival license.</text> </level> </level> <level label="c"> <text>The license authorizes the holder to display and sell beer owned and manufactured by the license holder.</text> </level> <level label="d"> <text>A license holder shall display and sell beer:</text> <level label="1"> <text>at retail for on–premises consumption; and</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>during the hours and days designated for the festival.</text> </level> </level> <level label="e"> <level label="1"> <text>The Board may designate the number of times during a calendar year that the license may be issued.</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>The festival shall be held at a location that is not already licensed.</text> </level> </level> <level label="f"> <text>The license may be in effect for not more than 3 consecutive days.</text> </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 $50 per day.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="32-1305" title_number="32" title_name="Wicomico County" subtitle_number="13" subtitle_name="Temporary Licenses"> <level label="a"> <text>In this section, “Festival” means the Wicomico County Wine Festival.</text> </level> <level label="b"> <text>There is a Wicomico County Wine Festival (WCWF) 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:</text> <level label="1"> <text>manufactured and processed in any state; and</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>distributed in the State when the license application is filed.</text> </level> </level> <level label="e"> <text>The 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 shall:</text> <level label="1"> <text>choose one weekend, Friday through Sunday inclusive, each year for the Festival;</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>choose a location that is not already licensed; and</text> </level> <level label="3"> <text>ensure that the primary focus of the Festival is the promotion of Maryland wine.</text> </level> </level> <level label="g"> <text>The license holder may hold another license of a different class or nature.</text> </level> <level label="h"> <text>Wine displayed and sold shall be:</text> <level label="1"> <text>invoiced to the license holder by a wholesaler, Class 3 winery, or Class 4 limited winery; and</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>delivered to the Festival from the licensed premises of the wholesaler, Class 3 winery, or Class 4 limited winery.</text> </level> </level> <level label="i"> <text>A holder of a wholesale, Class 3 winery, or Class 4 limited winery license may enter into an agreement with the holder of a WCWF license to:</text> <level label="1"> <text>deliver wine not earlier than 2 days before the effective date of the license; and</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>accept returns not later than 2 days after the expiration date of the license.</text> </level> </level> <level label="j"> <text>The license fee is $50 per day.</text> </level> <level label="k"> <text>The Board shall adopt regulations to carry out this section.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="32-1306" title_number="32" title_name="Wicomico 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 a Class A beer and wine license or Class A beer, wine, and liquor license.</text> </level> <level label="c"> <text>The license authorizes the holder to allow on–premises consumption of beer.</text> </level> <level label="d"> <level label="1"> <text>An applicant for the license shall submit to the Board an application on a form that the Board provides.</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>The Board may issue a license without a hearing.</text> </level> <level label="3"> <text>If a license application is denied, the applicant may request a public hearing before the Board.</text> </level> <level label="4"> <text>Renewal of the license may be made when the Class A beer and wine license or Class A beer, wine, and liquor license is renewed.</text> </level> </level> <level label="e"> <text>A license holder shall notify the Board in writing at least 5 days before a beer tasting event.</text> </level> <level label="f"> <text>The license holder may serve an individual a quantity of not more than 3 ounces of beer from each offering for tasting.</text> </level> <level label="g"> <level label="1"> <text>A maximum of six containers of beer may be open at one time at a beer tasting event.</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>Once opened, each container shall be marked that it is to be used for the beer tasting only.</text> </level> <level label="3"> <text>Once empty, all containers shall be destroyed.</text> </level> </level> <level label="h"> <text>The days during which a beer tasting event is held may not exceed 50 in any period for which a license is in effect.</text> </level> <level label="i"> <text>The annual license fee is $150.</text> </level> <level label="j"> <level label="1"> <text>The contents of a container may not be mixed with any other container.</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>Beer tasting may not be conducted from a drive–through window.</text> </level> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="32-1307" title_number="32" title_name="Wicomico County" subtitle_number="13" subtitle_name="Temporary Licenses"> <level label="a"> <text>There is a wine tasting (WT) license.</text> </level> <level label="b"> <text>The Board may issue the license to a holder of a Class A beer and wine license or Class A beer, wine, and liquor license.</text> </level> <level label="c"> <text>The license authorizes the holder to allow the on–premises consumption of wine.</text> </level> <level label="d"> <level label="1"> <text>An applicant for the license shall submit to the Board an application on a form that the Board provides.</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>The Board may issue the license without a hearing.</text> </level> <level label="3"> <text>If a license application is denied, the applicant may request a public hearing before the Board.</text> </level> <level label="4"> <text>Renewal of the license may be made when the Class A beer and wine license or Class A beer, wine, and liquor license is renewed.</text> </level> </level> <level label="e"> <text>A license holder shall notify the Board in writing at least 5 days before a wine tasting event.</text> </level> <level label="f"> <text>The license holder may serve an individual a quantity of not more than 1 ounce of wine from each offering for tasting.</text> </level> <level label="g"> <level label="1"> <text>A maximum of six bottles of wine may be open at one time at a wine tasting event.</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>Once opened, each bottle shall be marked that it is to be used for the wine tasting event only.</text> </level> <level label="3"> <text>Once empty, each bottle shall be destroyed.</text> </level> </level> <level label="h"> <text>The days during which a wine tasting event is held may not exceed 50 in any period for which a license is in effect.</text> </level> <level label="i"> <text>The annual license fee is $150.</text> </level> <level label="j"> <level label="1"> <text>The contents of a bottle may not be mixed with that of any other bottle.</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>Wine tasting may not be conducted from a drive–through window.</text> </level> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="32-1308" title_number="32" title_name="Wicomico County" subtitle_number="13" subtitle_name="Temporary Licenses"> <level label="a"> <text>There is a beer and wine tasting (BWT) license.</text> </level> <level label="b"> <text>The Board may issue the license to a holder of a Class A beer and wine license or Class A beer, wine, and liquor license.</text> </level> <level label="c"> <text>The license authorizes the holder to allow the on–premises consumption of beer or wine.</text> </level> <level label="d"> <level label="1"> <text>An applicant for the license shall submit to the Board an application on a form that the Board provides.</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>The Board may issue the license without a hearing.</text> </level> <level label="3"> <text>If a license application is denied, the applicant may request a public hearing before the Board.</text> </level> <level label="4"> <text>Renewal of the license may be made when the Class A beer and wine license or Class A beer, wine, and liquor license is renewed.</text> </level> </level> <level label="e"> <text>A license holder shall notify the Board in writing at least 5 days before a beer and wine tasting event.</text> </level> <level label="f"> <text>The license holder may serve an individual, for tasting, a quantity of not more than:</text> <level label="1"> <text>1 ounce of wine from each offering; or</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>3 ounces of beer from each offering.</text> </level> </level> <level label="g"> <level label="1"> <text>A maximum of six bottles of wine and six containers of beer may be open at one time at a beer and wine tasting event.</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>Once opened, each bottle or container shall be marked that it is to be used for the beer and wine tasting event only.</text> </level> <level label="3"> <text>Once empty, each bottle and container shall be destroyed.</text> </level> </level> <level label="h"> <text>The days during which beer and wine tasting events are held may not exceed 50 in any period for which the license is in effect.</text> </level> <level label="i"> <text>The annual license fee is $250.</text> </level> <level label="j"> <level label="1"> <text>The contents of a bottle or container may not be mixed with that of any other bottle or container.</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>Beer and wine tasting may not be conducted from a drive–through window.</text> </level> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="32-1311" title_number="32" title_name="Wicomico County" subtitle_number="13" subtitle_name="Temporary Licenses"> <level label="a"> <text>The fee for a Class C per diem beer license and a Class C per diem beer and wine license is $30 per day.</text> </level> <level label="b"> <text>The fee for a Class C per diem beer, wine, and liquor license is $45 per day.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="32-1312" title_number="32" title_name="Wicomico County" subtitle_number="13" subtitle_name="Temporary Licenses"> <level label="a"> <text>The Board may issue a Class C multiple event beer license, beer and wine license, or beer, wine, and liquor license.</text> </level> <level label="b"> <text>The license entitles the license holder to exercise any privilege conferred by the license at an entertainment event held by a fire department.</text> </level> <level label="c"> <level label="1"> <text>The license application shall be in the form that the Board provides.</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>The applicant shall sign the form.</text> </level> </level> <level label="d"> <text>A license holder:</text> <level label="1"> <text>may use only one multiple event license in a license year; and</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>may not use the license for more than 40 days in a calendar year.</text> </level> </level> <level label="e"> <text>The license holder shall notify the Board in writing at least 7 days before each day that the license is to be used.</text> </level> <level label="f"> <text>A fire department is not prevented from obtaining a Class C per diem license under § 4–1202 of this article.</text> </level> <level label="g"> <text>The annual fee for a license is:</text> <level label="1"> <text>$400 for not more than 10 days;</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>$800 for at least 11 but not more than 20 days;</text> </level> <level label="3"> <text>$1,000 for at least 21 but not more than 30 days; and</text> </level> <level label="4"> <text>$1,100 for at least 31 but not more than 40 days.</text> </level> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="32-1313" title_number="32" title_name="Wicomico County" subtitle_number="13" subtitle_name="Temporary Licenses"> <level label="a"> <text>There is a basket of cheer permit.</text> </level> <level label="b"> <text>The Board may issue the permit to a nonprofit organization, as defined by § 501(c) of the Internal Revenue Code, that meets the requirements of this section.</text> </level> <level label="c"> <text>The permit authorizes the permit holder to provide as a prize at a benefit performance a basket of cheer, consisting of:</text> <level label="1"> <text>for a holder of a Class C per diem beer and wine license, not more than:</text> <level label="i"> <text>288 ounces of beer; and</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <level label="2"> <text>25 liters of wine; and</text> </level> </level> </level> <level label="2"> <text>for a holder of a Class C per diem beer, wine, and liquor license, not more than:</text> <level label="i"> <text>288 ounces of beer;</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <level label="2"> <text>25 liters of wine; and</text> </level> </level> <level label="iii"> <level label="2"> <text>25 liters of liquor.</text> </level> </level> </level> </level> <level label="d"> <text>The alcoholic beverages contained in a basket of cheer shall be for off–premises consumption.</text> </level> <level label="e"> <text>The permit fees are:</text> <level label="1"> <text>$30 per event for the holder of a Class C per diem beer and wine license; and</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>$45 per event for the holder of a Class C per diem beer, wine, and liquor license.</text> </level> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="32-1314" title_number="32" title_name="Wicomico County" subtitle_number="13" subtitle_name="Temporary Licenses"> <level label="a"> <text>There is a Class C per diem municipal to–go beer, wine, and liquor license.</text> </level> <level label="b"> <text>The license entitles the license holder to allow beer, wine, and liquor sold by a holder of a temporary to–go event permit under § 32–1104 of this title to enter a designated special event area described in the license for a period not exceeding 7 consecutive days.</text> </level> <level label="c"> <text>The Board may issue the license to a municipality in the county.</text> </level> <level label="d"> <text>The Board shall adopt regulations related to the issuance of and requirements for a license under this section, including regulations related to:</text> <level label="1"> <text>the designation of a special event area;</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>the hours of sale;</text> </level> <level label="3"> <text>age verification requirements;</text> </level> <level label="4"> <text>the use of specified to–go cups;</text> </level> <level label="5"> <text>advertising, posting of notice, and public hearing requirements for the license and any associated temporary to–go event permit; and</text> </level> <level label="6"> <text>public safety and event security requirements.</text> </level> </level> <level label="e"> <text>The fee for the license is $45 per day.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="32-1401" title_number="32" title_name="Wicomico 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>§ 4–105 (“Application on behalf of limited liability company”);</text> </level> <level label="3"> <text>§ 4–106 (“Payment of notice expenses”);</text> </level> <level label="4"> <text>§ 4–108 (“Application form required by Comptroller”);</text> </level> <level label="5"> <text>§ 4–110 (“Required information on application — Petition of support”);</text> </level> <level label="6"> <text>§ 4–111 (“Payment of license fees”);</text> </level> <level label="7"> <text>§ 4–112 (“Disposition of license fees”);</text> </level> <level label="8"> <text>§ 4–113 (“Refund of license fees”); and</text> </level> <level label="9"> <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>§ 4–103 (“Application on behalf of partnership”), subject to § 32–1403 of this subtitle;</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>§ 4–104 (“Application on behalf of corporation or club”), in addition to § 32–1406 of this subtitle;</text> </level> <level label="3"> <text>§ 4–107 (“Criminal history records check”), subject to § 32–1402 of this subtitle; and</text> </level> <level label="4"> <text>§ 4–109 (“Required information on application — In general”), in addition to § 32–1404 of this subtitle.</text> </level> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="32-1402" title_number="32" title_name="Wicomico 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="32-1403" title_number="32" title_name="Wicomico County" subtitle_number="14" subtitle_name="Applications for Licenses"> <level label="a"> <text>If a corporation, partnership, or limited liability company is a partner of a partnership applying for a license, the application shall state:</text> <level label="1"> <text>the name of each owner of more than 33% of the stock in the corporate partner;</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>the name of each owner of more than 33% of ownership interest of the partnership partner; or</text> </level> <level label="3"> <text>the name of each member with more than a 33% interest in the limited liability company partner.</text> </level> </level> <level label="b"> <level label="1"> <text>An application for a stadium beer and wine license for a partnership shall be made by and the license issued to three individuals who:</text> <level label="i"> <text>shall be authorized in writing to apply for and hold the license on behalf of the partnership; but</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>are not required to be partners.</text> </level> </level> <level label="2"> <text>One of the three individuals who applies for a license shall be a resident and registered voter of the county at the time the application is filed.</text> </level> <level label="3"> <text>The name of each partner shall be stated on the application.</text> </level> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="32-1404" title_number="32" title_name="Wicomico County" subtitle_number="14" subtitle_name="Applications for Licenses"> <text>An applicant shall include a statement in the application that:</text> <level label="1"> <text>the applicant consents to an investigation by the Board of the applicant’s criminal record; and</text> </level> <level label="2"> <level label="i"> <text>the applicant is at least 21 years old; or</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>if there is more than one applicant, at least one of the applicants is at least 21 years old.</text> </level> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="32-1405" title_number="32" title_name="Wicomico County" subtitle_number="14" subtitle_name="Applications for Licenses"> <level label="a"> <text>Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, the Board may not issue a license to a corporation or limited liability company unless the individual qualifying under this article:</text> <level label="1"> <text>is a registered voter, taxpayer, and resident of the county at the time of submission of the application; and</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>owns at least 20% of the total issued capital stock of the corporation or 20% of the total interests of the limited liability company.</text> </level> </level> <level label="b"> <text>This section does not affect a license that has already been issued.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="32-1406" title_number="32" title_name="Wicomico County" subtitle_number="14" subtitle_name="Applications for Licenses"> <text>If three officers of a club acting as individuals apply for a Class C club license, the applicants are not required to file a statement indicating a financial interest in the business to be conducted under the license. </text> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="32-1407" title_number="32" title_name="Wicomico County" subtitle_number="14" subtitle_name="Applications for Licenses"> <level label="a"> <text>In addition to any other fee required for a license, an application fee of $75 shall be charged for an application for a new license, made payable to the county collecting agent.</text> </level> <level label="b"> <text>The application fee is nonrefundable whether the license is issued or denied.</text> </level> <level label="c"> <text>The application fee does not apply to the renewal or transfer of a license for the same premises.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="32-1501" title_number="32" title_name="Wicomico 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>§�4–202�(“Authority of local licensing boards”);</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>§�4–211�(“License forms; effective date; expiration”);</text> </level> <level label="6"> <text>§�4–213�(“Replacement licenses”); and</text> </level> <level label="7"> <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>§�4–203�(“Prohibition against issuing multiple licenses to individual or for use of entity”), subject to §§ 32–1502 and 32–1506 of this subtitle and Subtitle 13, Part III of this title;</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>§�4–204�(“Prohibition against issuing multiple licenses for same premises”), subject to §§ 32–1502 and 32–1506 of this subtitle and Subtitle 13, Part III of this title;</text> </level> <level label="3"> <text>§�4–205�(“Chain store, supermarket, or discount house”), subject to § 32–1503 of this subtitle;</text> </level> <level label="4"> <text>§�4–208�(“Notice of license application required”), subject to § 32–1507 of this subtitle;</text> </level> <level label="5"> <text>§�4–210�(“Approval or denial of license application”), subject to § 32–1508 of this subtitle; and</text> </level> <level label="6"> <text>§�4–212�(“License not property”), subject to § 32–1509 of this subtitle.</text> </level> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="32-1502" title_number="32" title_name="Wicomico County" subtitle_number="15" subtitle_name="Issuance or Denial of Licenses"> <text>The prohibitions against one person being issued more than one license under § 4–203 of this article do not apply to:</text> <level label="1"> <text>a Class 6 pub–brewery license issued under § 2–208 of this article or a Class 7 micro–brewery license issued under § 2–209 of this article; or</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>a Class B beer, wine, and liquor license issued under § 32–902 of this article if:</text> <level label="i"> <text>the resident applicant is a resident of the county at the time of application; and</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>the minimum capital investment in the premises is at least $200,000 or the premises have a fair market value of at least $200,000.</text> </level> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="32-1503" title_number="32" title_name="Wicomico County" subtitle_number="15" subtitle_name="Issuance or Denial of Licenses"> <text>Section 4–205 of this article does not apply to a license issued under:</text> <level label="1"> <text>§ 2–208 or § 2–209 (regarding pub–brewery and micro–brewery licenses) of this article; or</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>§ 32–902 (regarding Class B beer, wine, and liquor licenses) of this title if:</text> <level label="i"> <text>the resident applicant is a resident of the county at the time of application; and</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>the minimum capital investment in the premises is at least $200,000 or the premises have a fair market value of at least $200,000.</text> </level> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="32-1504" title_number="32" title_name="Wicomico County" subtitle_number="15" subtitle_name="Issuance or Denial of Licenses"> <text>For purposes of this subtitle, a married couple is considered to be one person. </text> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="32-1505" title_number="32" title_name="Wicomico County" subtitle_number="15" subtitle_name="Issuance or Denial of Licenses"> <level label="a"> <text>The Board may give tentative approval to issuing a license for an establishment that is not completed or that is to be remodeled or renovated, based on the building plans and specifications that accompany the application.</text> </level> <level label="b"> <text>The Board may give final approval of a license application under this section on completion of the construction, remodeling, or renovation in accordance with the plans and specifications.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="32-1506" title_number="32" title_name="Wicomico 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="32-1507" title_number="32" title_name="Wicomico County" subtitle_number="15" subtitle_name="Issuance or Denial of Licenses"> <level label="a"> <text>In addition to the newspaper notice required under § 4–208 of this article, the Board shall post a suitable notice in a conspicuous place at the location described in an application for at least 10 days before the application hearing.</text> </level> <level label="b"> <text>A notice under this section shall state the class of license for which the application is made and the date, time, and location set by the Board for an application hearing.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="32-1508" title_number="32" title_name="Wicomico County" subtitle_number="15" subtitle_name="Issuance or Denial of Licenses"> <level label="a"> <text>The Board shall make a physical inspection of the location described in the application before issuing a license.</text> </level> <level label="b"> <text>Before the Board issues a license, the Board shall consider and determine as suitable:</text> <level label="1"> <text>the moral character and financial responsibility of the applicant;</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>the appropriateness of the location described in the application, taking into consideration the number of existing licenses; and</text> </level> <level label="3"> <text>the general fitness of the applicant to engage in the business authorized by the license.</text> </level> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="32-1509" title_number="32" title_name="Wicomico County" subtitle_number="15" subtitle_name="Issuance or Denial of Licenses"> <text>A license is not subject to:</text> <level label="1"> <text>a writ of execution by a judgment creditor of a license holder; or</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>a distraint for rent.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="32-1601" title_number="32" title_name="Wicomico County" subtitle_number="16" subtitle_name="Licensing Conditions; Multiple Licensing Plans"> <level label="a"> <level label="1"> <text>Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, the Board may not issue a license for an establishment that is within 500 feet of a place of worship or a public or private elementary or secondary school.</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>The distance from the establishment to the place of worship or the public or private elementary or secondary school is to be the distance that an individual could walk directly from the main entrance of the establishment to the main entrance of the place of worship or school.</text> </level> </level> <level label="b"> <level label="1"> <text>A person may apply for a license within 6 months following the termination of a license at an existing location that falls within the restriction imposed by subsection (a) of this section.</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>The prohibition against issuing a license in subsection (a) of this section does not apply to:</text> <level label="i"> <text>a temporary license; or</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>the Downtown Plaza of Salisbury that:</text> <level label="1"> <text>is within the area starting from the intersection of Camden Avenue and Carroll Street, eastward along Carroll Street to U.S. Route 13, then northward to U.S. Route 50, then westward to Mill Street, and then southward to the point of origin; but</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>does not include businesses located on the opposite sides of the streets listed in item 1 of this item.</text> </level> </level> </level> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="32-1701" title_number="32" title_name="Wicomico County" subtitle_number="17" subtitle_name="Transfer of Licenses; Substitution of Names on License"> <level label="a"> <text>The following sections of Title 4, Subtitle 3 (“Transfer of Local Licenses; Substitution of Names on License”) of Division I of this article apply in the county without exception or variation:</text> <level label="1"> <text>§�4–303�(“Chain store, supermarket, or discount house”); and</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>§�4–304�(“Compliance with Bulk Transfers Act required”).</text> </level> </level> <level label="b"> <text>Section 4–306 (“Substitution of names of officers on license”) of Division I of this article does not apply in the county and is superseded by § 32–1704 of this subtitle.</text> </level> <level label="c"> <text>The following sections of Title 4, Subtitle 3 (“Transfer of Local Licenses; Substitution of Names on License”) of Division I of this article apply in the county:</text> <level label="1"> <text>§�4–302�(“Transfer of place of business; transfer of license and inventory”), subject to § 32–1702 of this subtitle; and</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>§�4–305�(“Filing fee and endorsement”), subject to § 32–1703 of this subtitle.</text> </level> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="32-1702" title_number="32" title_name="Wicomico County" subtitle_number="17" subtitle_name="Transfer of Licenses; Substitution of Names on License"> <text>The Board may waive the publication notice required under § 4–302(b)(4) of this article for the transfer of a Class C club license if:</text> <level label="1"> <text>the person whose name appears on the license becomes ineligible; and</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>a new application for the same class of license is properly filed with the Board within 10 days after the person becomes ineligible.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="32-1703" title_number="32" title_name="Wicomico County" subtitle_number="17" subtitle_name="Transfer of Licenses; Substitution of Names on License"> <text>The fee for a transfer of a license is $75, in addition to the costs of publication, notice, and any hearing fees required.</text> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="32-1704" title_number="32" title_name="Wicomico County" subtitle_number="17" subtitle_name="Transfer of Licenses; Substitution of Names on License"> <level label="a"> <level label="1"> <text>Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, for a license issued for the use of a corporation or club, the license holder may substitute on the license the name of a different officer for the name of any officer who:</text> <level label="i"> <text>has died;</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>has retired; or</text> </level> <level label="iii"> <text>no longer holds an office in the corporation or club.</text> </level> </level> <level label="2"> <text>A substitute officer shall be an individual approved by the Board who meets all the requirements applicable to the original officer.</text> </level> </level> <level label="b"> <text>The license holder shall file an affidavit with the Board that contains:</text> <level label="1"> <text>the substitution of the officer; and</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>an explanation for the substitution.</text> </level> </level> <level label="c"> <text>On receipt of the affidavit by the Board and payment of a $50 fee to the county treasurer, the Board shall:</text> <level label="1"> <text>amend its records; and</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>issue a corrected license.</text> </level> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="32-1801" title_number="32" title_name="Wicomico 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>§ 4–404 (“Filing period for renewal application”);</text> </level> <level label="3"> <text>§ 4–406 (“Protests”);</text> </level> <level label="4"> <text>§ 4–407 (“Denial of renewal application”);</text> </level> <level label="5"> <text>§ 4–408 (“Issuance of renewed licenses”);</text> </level> <level label="6"> <text>§ 4–409 (“Multiple licenses”); and</text> </level> <level label="7"> <text>§ 4–410 (“Chain store, supermarket, or discount house”).</text> </level> </level> <level label="b"> <text>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>§ 4–403 (“Renewal application”), subject to § 32–1802 of this subtitle; and</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>§ 4–405 (“Contents of renewal application”), subject to § 32–1803 of this subtitle.</text> </level> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="32-1802" title_number="32" title_name="Wicomico County" subtitle_number="18" subtitle_name="Renewal of Licenses"> <text>An applicant for license renewal shall pay a renewal application fee of $50 to the local collecting agent in addition to the license fee.</text> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="32-1803" title_number="32" title_name="Wicomico County" subtitle_number="18" subtitle_name="Renewal of Licenses"> <text>The Board may not renew a license until the license holder presents the Board with a certificate of receipt issued by the County Finance Department showing that there are no unpaid taxes on the inventory and personal property of the renewal applicant due to the county or State.</text> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="32-1901" title_number="32" title_name="Wicomico 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 § 32–1902 of this subtitle; and</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>§ 4–505 (“Alcohol awareness program”), subject to § 32–1903 of this subtitle.</text> </level> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="32-1902" title_number="32" title_name="Wicomico County" subtitle_number="19" subtitle_name="Conduct of License Holders"> <text>An individual who is at least 16 years old and has a work permit may be employed at a licensed premises to stock alcoholic beverages or clear tables and bar areas.</text> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="32-1903" title_number="32" title_name="Wicomico County" subtitle_number="19" subtitle_name="Conduct of License Holders"> <level label="a"> <text>This section does not apply to a holder of a Class C license.</text> </level> <level label="b"> <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="c"> <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="32-2001" title_number="32" title_name="Wicomico 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="32-2002" title_number="32" title_name="Wicomico 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 under:</text> <level label="1"> <text>a 6–day license, on Monday through Saturday, from 6 a.m. to midnight; or</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>a 7–day license, on Monday through Sunday, from 6 a.m. to midnight.</text> </level> </level> <level label="b"> <level label="1"> <text>A holder of a Class B (hotel and restaurant) beer license may sell beer:</text> <level label="i"> <text>for off–premises consumption, from 6 a.m. to midnight; and</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>for on–premises consumption:</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 10 a.m. to midnight, only to customers who are seated at tables on the premises.</text> </level> </level> </level> <level label="2"> <text>The license holder may not sell beer at a bar or counter on Sunday.</text> </level> </level> <level label="c"> <level label="1"> <text>A holder of a Class C beer license may sell beer on Monday through Saturday, from 6 a.m. to midnight.</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>The license holder may not sell beer at a bar or counter on Sunday.</text> </level> </level> <level label="d"> <text>A holder of a Class D beer license may sell beer from 6 a.m. to midnight.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="32-2003" title_number="32" title_name="Wicomico 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 under:</text> <level label="1"> <text>a 6–day license, on Monday through Saturday, from 6 a.m. to midnight; or</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>a 7–day license, on Monday through Sunday, from 6 a.m. to midnight.</text> </level> </level> <level label="b"> <level label="1"> <text>A holder of a Class B (hotel and restaurant) beer and wine license may sell beer and wine:</text> <level label="i"> <text>for off–premises consumption, from 6 a.m. to midnight; and</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>for on–premises consumption:</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 10 a.m. to midnight, only to customers who are seated at tables on the premises.</text> </level> </level> </level> <level label="2"> <text>The license holder may not sell beer or wine at a bar or counter on Sunday.</text> </level> </level> <level label="c"> <text>A holder of a Class C beer and wine (on–sale) license may sell beer and wine on Monday through Saturday, from 6 a.m. to midnight.</text> </level> <level label="d"> <level label="1"> <text>A holder of a 6–day Class D beer and wine license may sell beer and wine on Monday through Saturday:</text> <level label="i"> <text>for off–premises consumption, from 6 a.m. to midnight; and</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>for on–premises consumption, from 6 a.m. to 2 a.m. the following day.</text> </level> </level> <level label="2"> <text>A holder of a 7–day Class D beer and wine license may sell beer and wine:</text> <level label="i"> <text>for off–premises consumption, on Monday through Sunday, from 6 a.m. to midnight; and</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>for on–premises consumption:</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>except as provided in paragraph (3) of this subsection, on Sunday, from 12:30 p.m. to midnight for customers who are seated.</text> </level> </level> </level> <level label="3"> <text>A holder of a 7–day Class D beer and wine license issued for a bowling alley may sell beer and wine on Sunday from noon to midnight.</text> </level> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="32-2004" title_number="32" title_name="Wicomico County" subtitle_number="20" subtitle_name="Hours and Days for Consumption and Sale"> <level label="a"> <text>A holder of a Class A beer, wine, and liquor license may sell beer, wine, and liquor on Monday through Sunday, from 6 a.m. to midnight.</text> </level> <level label="b"> <level label="1"> <text>A holder of a Class B beer, wine, and liquor (on–sale) license may sell beer, wine, and liquor:</text> <level label="i"> <text>on Monday through Saturday, from 10 a.m. to 2 a.m. the following day; and</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>on Sunday, from 10 a.m. to midnight, only to customers who are seated at tables on the premises.</text> </level> </level> <level label="2"> <text>The license holder may not sell beer, wine, or liquor at a bar or counter on Sunday.</text> </level> </level> <level label="c"> <level label="1"> <text>Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, a holder of a Class B–SWL license may sell wine for off–premises consumption:</text> <level label="i"> <text>on Monday through Saturday, from 10 a.m. to midnight; and</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>on Sunday, from 12:30 p.m. to midnight.</text> </level> </level> <level label="2"> <text>A holder of a Class B–SWL license may exercise the privileges under paragraph (1) of this subsection only if the licensed premises is open for business as a restaurant.</text> </level> </level> <level label="d"> <level label="1"> <text>A holder of a Class C club beer, wine, and liquor license may sell beer, wine, and liquor:</text> <level label="i"> <text>on Monday through Saturday, from 10 a.m. to 2 a.m. the following day; and</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>on Sunday, from 12:30 p.m. to midnight, only to customers who are seated on the premises.</text> </level> </level> <level label="2"> <text>The license holder may not sell beer, wine, or liquor at a bar or counter on Sunday.</text> </level> </level> <level label="e"> <text>A holder of a Class D beer, wine, and liquor license may sell beer, wine, and liquor on Monday through Saturday, from 10 a.m. to 2 a.m. the following day.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="32-2005" title_number="32" title_name="Wicomico County" subtitle_number="20" subtitle_name="Hours and Days for Consumption and Sale"> <text>The Board shall determine the hour when a license holder shall stop selling alcoholic beverages on the morning of January 1, regardless of the day on which January 1 falls.</text> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="32-2006" title_number="32" title_name="Wicomico County" subtitle_number="20" subtitle_name="Hours and Days for Consumption and Sale"> <text>When the hours of sale for consumption on the premises end:</text> <level label="1"> <text>alcoholic beverages may continue to be consumed on the premises for 30 minutes; and</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>thereafter, each table and bar area shall be cleared of all alcoholic beverages.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="32-2101" title_number="32" title_name="Wicomico 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”); and</text> </level> <level label="3"> <text>§ 4–605 (“Nudity and sexual displays”).</text> </level> </level> <level label="b"> <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:</text> <level label="1"> <text>§ 4–604 (“Grounds for revocation or suspension”), subject to § 32–2102 of this subtitle; and</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>§ 4–606 (“Effects of revocation”), subject to § 32–2103 of this subtitle.</text> </level> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="32-2102" title_number="32" title_name="Wicomico County" subtitle_number="21" subtitle_name="Revocation and Suspension of Licenses"> <text>In addition to the grounds for revocation or suspension in § 4–604 of this article, the Board may revoke or suspend a new or transferred license:</text> <level label="1"> <text>if the license has not been placed in operation after 6 months following its issuance or transfer; or</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>for a conviction of the license holder for violating State gambling law in or on the licensed premises.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="32-2103" title_number="32" title_name="Wicomico County" subtitle_number="21" subtitle_name="Revocation and Suspension of Licenses"> <level label="a"> <text>If a license is revoked because the license holder is convicted of violating this article or the provisions of the Tax – General Article that relate to the alcoholic beverage tax, a license may not be issued to the former license holder within 1 year after the revocation.</text> </level> <level label="b"> <text>A person other than the former license holder may not obtain a license for the same premises until after 6 months following the revocation.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="32-2201" title_number="32" title_name="Wicomico 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="32-2202" title_number="32" title_name="Wicomico County" subtitle_number="22" subtitle_name="Expiration of Licenses"> <text>The Board may authorize the closing of a licensed premises for not more than 6 months if:</text> <level label="1"> <text>the Board determines that the licensed premises is seasonally operated; and</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>the license holder submits a written request to the Board at least 30 days before the anticipated date of closing.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="32-2301" title_number="32" title_name="Wicomico County" subtitle_number="23" subtitle_name="Death of License Holder"> <level label="a"> <text>The following sections of Title 4, Subtitle 8 (“Death of License Holder”) of Division I of this article apply in the county without exception or variation:</text> <level label="1"> <text>§ 4–802 (“Expiration of license on death of license holder”);</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>§ 4–804 (“Transfer or reinstatement of license”);</text> </level> <level label="3"> <text>§ 4–805 (“Rights of protest, revocation, suspension, and restriction”); and</text> </level> <level label="4"> <text>§ 4–806 (“Refund”).</text> </level> </level> <level label="b"> <text>Section 4–803 (“Certificate of permission or renewal license for continuation of business”) of Division I of this article applies in the county, subject to § 32–2302 of this subtitle.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="32-2302" title_number="32" title_name="Wicomico County" subtitle_number="23" subtitle_name="Death of License Holder"> <level label="a"> <level label="1"> <text>On the death of a married license holder or a license holder that holds a license for the benefit of a partnership or corporation, on application to the Board, a new license shall be issued to:</text> <level label="i"> <text>the surviving spouse;</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>the surviving partners for the benefit of the partnership; or</text> </level> <level label="iii"> <text>the senior surviving officer of the corporation for the benefit of the corporation.</text> </level> </level> <level label="2"> <text>The new license shall be issued:</text> <level label="i"> <text>for the balance of the license year; and</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>without further proceedings.</text> </level> </level> </level> <level label="b"> <text>A renewal license may be issued to the following if they are qualified to hold the license:</text> <level label="1"> <text>the surviving spouse;</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>the surviving partners of a partnership; or</text> </level> <level label="3"> <text>the senior surviving officer of a corporation for the benefit of the corporation.</text> </level> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="32-2401" title_number="32" title_name="Wicomico 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="32-2501" title_number="32" title_name="Wicomico County" subtitle_number="25" subtitle_name="Unlicensed Establishments"> <level label="a"> <text>A person may not serve setups, including drinking containers and ice, or serve, keep, or allow to be consumed any alcoholic beverages or other component parts of mixed alcoholic drinks in a place of adult entertainment that:</text> <level label="1"> <text>does not hold a license under this article; and</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>allows at its location any form of attire or sexual display prohibited under § 4–605 of this article.</text> </level> </level> <level label="b"> <text>A person who operates a business establishment for profit that is not licensed under this article may not knowingly allow a customer to bring alcoholic beverages for consumption into the establishment.</text> </level> <level label="c"> <text>A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 2 years or a fine not exceeding $10,000 or both.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="32-2502" title_number="32" title_name="Wicomico County" subtitle_number="25" subtitle_name="Unlicensed Establishments"> <level label="a"> <text>From 2 a.m. to 6 a.m. on any day, an individual may not consume alcoholic beverages in:</text> <level label="1"> <text>an establishment open to the public;</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>a place of public entertainment; or</text> </level> <level label="3"> <text>a place at which setups or other component parts of mixed alcoholic beverages are sold under a license issued under the Business Regulation Article.</text> </level> </level> <level label="b"> <text>An owner or a manager of an establishment or a place specified in subsection (a) of this section may not knowingly allow consumption of alcoholic beverages between the hours specified in subsection (a) of this section.</text> </level> <level label="c"> <text>A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $50.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="32-2601" title_number="32" title_name="Wicomico County" subtitle_number="26" subtitle_name="Enforcement"> <level label="a"> <text>The following sections of Title 6, Subtitle 2 (“Enforcement”) of Division I of this article apply in the county without exception or variation:</text> <level label="1"> <text>§ 6–202 (“Inspections”);</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>§ 6–203 (“Use of equipment to measure quantity and quality of alcoholic beverages”);</text> </level> <level label="3"> <text>§ 6–204 (“Power to summon witnesses”);</text> </level> <level label="4"> <text>§ 6–205 (“Peace officers”);</text> </level> <level label="5"> <text>§ 6–206 (“Charging document for unlawful sale of alcoholic beverage”);</text> </level> <level label="6"> <text>§ 6–207 (“Display of alcoholic beverages as prima facie evidence of sale”);</text> </level> <level label="7"> <text>§ 6–208 (“Regulating possession or consumption of alcohol in public places”);</text> </level> <level label="8"> <text>§ 6–209 (“Adoption of standards for authorization of consumption”); and</text> </level> <level label="9"> <text>§ 6–210 (“State preemption of local disorderly intoxication laws”).</text> </level> </level> <level label="b"> <text>Section 6–211 (“Fines and forfeitures”) of Division I of this article applies in the county, subject to §§ 32–2612 and 32–2613 of this subtitle.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="32-2602" title_number="32" title_name="Wicomico County" subtitle_number="26" subtitle_name="Enforcement"> <level label="a"> <text>The Board may subpoena records pertaining to a licensed establishment.</text> </level> <level label="b"> <level label="1"> <text>The Board may petition the circuit court if a witness refuses to produce a subpoenaed record.</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>The court may proceed by attachment against the witness as if the refusal had been by a witness summoned to appear in a case pending before the court.</text> </level> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="32-2603" title_number="32" title_name="Wicomico County" subtitle_number="26" subtitle_name="Enforcement"> <level label="a"> <text>A judge in the District Court may issue a search warrant if a police officer or other applicant files a complaint or an affidavit that:</text> <level label="1"> <text>is sworn to by the applicant;</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>describes with particularity the place or thing to be searched;</text> </level> <level label="3"> <text>describes with particularity the things to be searched for; and</text> </level> <level label="4"> <text>states that the applicant has reason to believe that alcoholic beverages are sold or kept to be sold or otherwise disposed of in violation of law.</text> </level> </level> <level label="b"> <text>A warrant issued under this section shall:</text> <level label="1"> <text>be directed to the sheriff, deputy sheriff, or proper police officer;</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>include a copy of the affidavit;</text> </level> <level label="3"> <text>require the officer to whom the warrant is directed to search the place or thing described in the warrant, and seize any:</text> <level label="i"> <text>alcoholic beverages found in quantities that suggest that they are being kept for sale;</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>means to sell alcoholic beverages, including furniture, implements, and equipment;</text> </level> <level label="iii"> <text>paraphernalia of a barroom or saloon that sells alcoholic beverages; and</text> </level> <level label="iv"> <text>United States Internal Revenue tax receipts for the sale of alcoholic beverages dated during the time of the alleged offense; and</text> </level> </level> <level label="4"> <text>require the officer to report in writing on the search and make an immediate return on the warrant.</text> </level> </level> <level label="c"> <text>An affidavit, a warrant for search, and a report and return shall be substantially in the following form:</text> <text>State of Maryland, Wicomico County, to wit: </text> <text>To: ..............................., of Wicomico County: </text> <text>Greetings: Whereas, there has been filed with the undersigned an affidavit, of which the following is a copy, to wit: Whereas on this .... day of ...., 20.., before the Subscriber, .... in and for said County, personally appeared ...., and made complaint and oath that the applicant has just and reasonable cause to suspect and believe and does suspect and believe that intoxicating liquor is sold, or except for the purpose of being sold or otherwise disposed of in violation of the law in the .... of .... at, in .... of said County, and that in and upon said premises and at said place and house will be found upon search thereof, the following: </text> <text>Intoxicating liquors, and the vessels and bottles in which the same are contained, and barroom, and drinking saloon paraphernalia, and the United States Internal Revenue tax receipt for sale of intoxicating liquor at this time effective (and any other facts material): </text> <text>These Are Therefore, in the name of the State of Maryland, to command you, together with the necessary and proper assistance, to enter into the said .... of the said .... at, in .... in the County aforesaid, and there diligently search for the said intoxicating liquor and means used for the sale of same, or any part thereof as described in the aforegoing affidavit of complaint, and that you bring the same, or any part thereof, found in such search, and the person or persons in whose custody they are found forthwith before me to be disposed of and dealt with according to law; and have you there this warrant.</text> <text>Given under my hand this .... day of ...., 20...</text> <text>......................................................</text> <text>Judge of the District Court </text> <text>REPORT AND RETURN</text> <text>To Hon. ...., Judge of the District Court in Wicomico County.</text> <text>This Return and Report, made this .... day of ...., 20.., is to certify, That pursuant and in obedience to the commands of the annexed warrant to me directed, I did on the .... day of ...., 20.., enter and search the place, house and premises described in said warrant and found and seized the following, to wit: (here set forth what was found and seized), and do forthwith bring the same, and one .... the person in whose custody the same were found before you.</text> <text>................................................</text> <text>(Person serving warrant)</text> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="32-2604" title_number="32" title_name="Wicomico County" subtitle_number="26" subtitle_name="Enforcement"> <text>An applicant for a warrant under this subtitle or an agent of the applicant may:</text> <level label="1"> <text>accompany the officer who serves the warrant;</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>point out and enter the place or thing to be searched; and</text> </level> <level label="3"> <text>assist the officer in searching the place or thing.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="32-2605" title_number="32" title_name="Wicomico County" subtitle_number="26" subtitle_name="Enforcement"> <level label="a"> <text>Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, a warrant may not be issued to search a residence unless:</text> <level label="1"> <text>the residence or part of the residence is used as a store, hotel, restaurant, or boarding house;</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>the residence is used as a public resort; or</text> </level> <level label="3"> <text>the residence is used to keep, hide, or provide alcoholic beverages to sell or for another use that violates the law.</text> </level> </level> <level label="b"> <text>A judge of the District Court may issue a warrant after determining that the issuance would be proper, based on an examination of:</text> <level label="1"> <text>the applicant for the warrant; or</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>other evidence.</text> </level> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="32-2606" title_number="32" title_name="Wicomico County" subtitle_number="26" subtitle_name="Enforcement"> <text>If an owner or operator of the establishment or thing from which alcoholic beverages or other items are seized cannot be served under this subtitle, the officer seizing the items shall:</text> <level label="1"> <text>post a copy of the warrant in a conspicuous location at the place searched at or near the thing searched; and</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>hold the items subject to the order of the court and make return of that action.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="32-2607" title_number="32" title_name="Wicomico County" subtitle_number="26" subtitle_name="Enforcement"> <text>In a prosecution under this title:</text> <level label="1"> <text>it is not necessary to:</text> <level label="i"> <text>describe the place where the alcoholic beverage is sold or handled;</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>show knowledge on the part of the principal to convict for the acts of the agent; or</text> </level> <level label="iii"> <text>state the name of any person to whom the alcoholic beverage is sold; but</text> </level> </level> <level label="2"> <text>it is sufficient to state that the violation charged took place in the county.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="32-2608" title_number="32" title_name="Wicomico County" subtitle_number="26" subtitle_name="Enforcement"> <text>In a prosecution under this article, a receipt issued by the United States in the county to a person as a wholesaler or retail dealer in alcoholic beverages or malt liquor is prima facie evidence of the sale of the class of alcoholic beverages or malt liquor authorized to be sold under the receipt:</text> <level label="1"> <text>by the person;</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>in the county or a place of business of the person where the receipt is posted; and</text> </level> <level label="3"> <text>at the time charged in a suit or prosecution under this article, if the time is within the life of the receipt.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="32-2609" title_number="32" title_name="Wicomico County" subtitle_number="26" subtitle_name="Enforcement"> <level label="a"> <text>Alcoholic beverages and items used to sell alcoholic beverages that are seized shall be held subject to the order of the court to be used as evidence in the prosecution of a violation of this article.</text> </level> <level label="b"> <text>Prima facie evidence of the violation of this article includes:</text> <level label="1"> <text>alcoholic beverages and items used to sell alcoholic beverages;</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>the means or materials to manufacture, transport, or dispose of the alcoholic beverages; and</text> </level> <level label="3"> <text>the paraphernalia of a barroom or saloon.</text> </level> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="32-2610" title_number="32" title_name="Wicomico County" subtitle_number="26" subtitle_name="Enforcement"> <level label="a"> <level label="1"> <text>After scheduling a hearing to determine the purpose for which the alcoholic beverages are kept, the court shall issue a hearing notice to the officer who carried out the search.</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>On receipt of the notice, the officer shall post the notice at or near the place or thing where the alcoholic beverages were found.</text> </level> </level> <level label="b"> <text>If no one appears to claim the alcoholic beverages or other seized items at the hearing scheduled in accordance with this section or within 30 days after the hearing, the court shall order that the alcoholic beverages and other items be disposed of.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="32-2611" title_number="32" title_name="Wicomico County" subtitle_number="26" subtitle_name="Enforcement"> <level label="a"> <text>If a prosecution under this article results in a conviction and an appeal is not taken:</text> <level label="1"> <text>alcoholic beverages seized in connection with the prosecution shall be ordered to be destroyed; and</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>other property seized in connection with the prosecution shall continue to be held as the property of the defendant or the owner.</text> </level> </level> <level label="b"> <text>If a prosecution under this article does not result in a conviction, property seized in connection with the prosecution shall be returned to the person from whom it was taken.</text> </level> <level label="c"> <level label="1"> <text>Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, a person’s claim of insufficiency of the description of the alcoholic beverages seized under this subtitle or the place or thing searched provided in the complaint or warrant does not result in the immediate return of the alcoholic beverages to the person.</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>The person with a claim of insufficiency under paragraph (1) of this subsection is entitled to a hearing on the claim when the case is tried.</text> </level> <level label="3"> <text>A conviction under this subtitle bars an action for:</text> <level label="i"> <text>the recovery of alcoholic beverages or the value of alcoholic beverages; or</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>damages alleged to have arisen from seizing alcoholic beverages.</text> </level> </level> <level label="4"> <text>Alcoholic beverages or other items seized under this subtitle may not be taken from the custody of the officer by a writ of replevin or other process while a prosecution under this subtitle is pending.</text> </level> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="32-2612" title_number="32" title_name="Wicomico County" subtitle_number="26" subtitle_name="Enforcement"> <text>One–half of each fine imposed in the county shall be distributed as provided under § 7–507 of the Courts Article. </text> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="32-2613" title_number="32" title_name="Wicomico County" subtitle_number="26" subtitle_name="Enforcement"> <level label="a"> <level label="1"> <text>The county may use any part of the fines for a violation of this article to hire detectives or undercover agents.</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>A detective or an undercover agent hired under this section shall be deputized as an officer.</text> </level> </level> <level label="b"> <text>When money is not available from fines, the County Commissioners may appropriate not more than $200 annually from the general fund of the county to enforce this subtitle.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="32-2614" title_number="32" title_name="Wicomico County" subtitle_number="26" subtitle_name="Enforcement"> <level label="a"> <text>A place where alcoholic beverages are sold in violation of this article or Title 5 of the Tax – General Article is a public nuisance.</text> </level> <level label="b"> <level label="1"> <text>On conviction of the owner or operator of the place, the place may be closed and the public nuisance may be abated until a $2,000 bond is posted, payable to the State.</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>The bond shall be conditioned on the owner or operator:</text> <level label="i"> <text>not selling alcoholic beverages in violation of this article; and</text> </level> <level label="ii"> <text>paying all fines, costs, and damages assessed against the owner.</text> </level> </level> <level label="3"> <text>If a condition of the bond is violated, the county may bring action against the owner or operator for fines, costs, and damages.</text> </level> </level> <level label="c"> <text>If a jury trial is requested or appeal is taken in a case in which a place is alleged to be a public nuisance, the place shall be closed until the defendant posts a $2,000 bond under the same conditions as those specified under subsection (b) of this section.</text> </level> <level label="d"> <text>A person who owns or operates a public nuisance as described in subsection (a) of this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $200 or imprisonment not exceeding 6 months or both.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="32-2701" title_number="32" title_name="Wicomico 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>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 § 32–2702 of this subtitle;</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>§ 6–307 (“Selling or providing alcoholic beverages to intoxicated individual”), subject to § 32–2703 of this subtitle; and</text> </level> <level label="3"> <text>§ 6–322 (“Possession of open container”), subject to § 32–2704 of this subtitle.</text> </level> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="32-2702" title_number="32" title_name="Wicomico County" subtitle_number="27" subtitle_name="Prohibited Acts"> <text>The granting of probation before judgment to a license holder or an employee of the license holder for a violation of § 6–304 of this article does not bar the Board from proceeding administratively against the license holder for the violation.</text> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="32-2703" title_number="32" title_name="Wicomico County" subtitle_number="27" subtitle_name="Prohibited Acts"> <text>The granting of probation before judgment to a license holder or an employee of the license holder for a violation of § 6–307 of this article does not bar the Board from proceeding administratively against the license holder for the violation.</text> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="32-2704" title_number="32" title_name="Wicomico County" subtitle_number="27" subtitle_name="Prohibited Acts"> <text>An individual may possess an alcoholic beverage in an open container on private property described under § 6–322(a)(1) of this article only if the individual possesses and presents the written consent of the owner of the property. </text> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="32-2705" title_number="32" title_name="Wicomico County" subtitle_number="27" subtitle_name="Prohibited Acts"> <level label="a"> <level label="1"> <text>A license holder or an agent or an employee of the license holder may not allow an individual under the age of 21 years to loiter about the premises for which a Class B or Class D beer license is issued.</text> </level> <level label="2"> <text>An individual under the age of 21 years may not loiter or be a nuisance on the premises for which a Class B or Class D beer license is issued.</text> </level> </level> <level label="b"> <text>A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 1 year or a fine not exceeding $200 or both.</text> </level> </section> <section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="32-2801" title_number="32" title_name="Wicomico 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="32-2802" title_number="32" title_name="Wicomico County" subtitle_number="28" subtitle_name="Penalties"> <level label="a"> <text>The Board may suspend a license or impose a fine not exceeding $5,000 or both for a violation that is cause for suspension under the alcoholic beverage laws affecting the county.</text> </level> <level label="b"> <text>Fines collected under this section shall be paid to the director of finance.</text> </level> </section>