In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. “Restaurant” means an establishment that: accommodates the public; provides seating; and is equipped with facilities for preparing and serving food. “Restaurant license” means a license issued by the clerk to operate a restaurant or other eating place.

This subtitle does not apply in Montgomery County.

A person must have a restaurant license whenever the person operates a restaurant or other eating place in the State.

An applicant for a restaurant license shall pay to the clerk a license fee of: $50 for each place of business in Baltimore City, Baltimore County, or Cecil County; $25 for each place of business in a municipal corporation with a population of 8,000 or more in any other county; or $10 for each place of business elsewhere in the State.