Maryland Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 20-904

(i) at least 25 rooms;

(ii) a lobby with a registration and mail desk; and

(iii) seating facilities and a dining room that serves full-course meals at least twice daily and that has a regular seating at tables, not including seats at bars or counters, for 28 or more individuals; and

(i) is valued for State and local assessment and taxation at not less than $20,000; and

(ii) has personal property valued for State and local assessment and taxation at not less than $3,000.

(i) serves full-course meals at least twice daily;

(ii) has regular seating at tables, not including seats at bars or counters, for 28 or more individuals;

(iii) is operated in a facility valued for State and local assessment and taxation at not less than $40,000; and

(iv) has personal property valued for State and local assessment and taxation at not less than $5,000.

(2)(i) This subsection does not apply to or affect any license holder that had the license on December 31, 1993, or to a person who has a permit for a building that was under construction on that date.

(ii) The area normally used as a restaurant for the preparation and consumption of food and beverages shall occupy at least 80% of the square foot area of the licensed premises, except for premises used for recreation, such as a bowling alley or pool hall.

(3)(i) The license holder may remove tables and chairs to accommodate additional patrons at not more than four special events held in the restaurant in a calendar year.

(ii) A restaurant that removes its tables and chairs for a special event:

(i) authorizes the sale of beer, wine, and liquor for on-premises consumption where meals are prepared and served; and

(ii) prohibits sales for consumption anywhere else, including at a bar or counter.