Plain Text Law

§ 9–1603

Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.

Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 9-1603 (2026)
Title 9. Allegany County
Subtitle 16. Licensing Conditions; Multiple Licensing Plans

§ 9–1603Copy Citation

(a)
This section applies to:
(1)
Class A beer licenses, beer and light wine licenses, and beer, wine, and liquor licenses;
(2)
Class B beer licenses, beer and light wine licenses, and beer, wine, and liquor licenses; and
(3)
Class D beer, wine, and liquor licenses.
(b)
Except as provided in subsection (c) of this section, the Board may not issue a license specified in subsection (a) of this section to a person whose establishment is outside:
(1)
a municipality; or
(2)
a community with at least 500 residents in a 1–mile radius.
(c)
Subject to subsection (d) of this section, the prohibition against issuing a license in subsection (b) of this section does not apply to:
(1)
a restaurant that derives more than 50% of its average monthly gross receipts from sales other than alcoholic beverages; or
(2)
a hotel or motel that has at least 20 rooms regularly for hire and that offers meals for sale as a regular and substantial part of its business.
(d)
A license issued under subsection (c) of this section may not be reissued, renewed, or transferred if the license holder fails to continue to comply with the requirements of this section.