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Maryland Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 22-803

Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

(a) There is:

(1) a Class B-1 beer and wine 6-day license; and

(2) a Class B-1 beer and wine 7-day license.

(b)(1) The Board may issue the license for use by a restaurant.

(2) Except as provided in paragraph (3) of this subsection, the license authorizes the license holder to sell beer and wine at a restaurant, at retail, at the place described in the license, for on-premises consumption.

(3)(i) The holder of a license issued before July 1, 1984, may sell beer and wine for on- and off-premises consumption.

(ii) The license holder may sell wine in split bottles.

(iii) Beer sold in bottles or cans exceeding 12 ounces in weight or size for off-premises consumption may be sold in a quantity of less than six.

(iv) If beer is sold in a containerized package, the package shall hold at least six bottles or containers.

(c)(1) A Class B-1 temporary (on-sale) license may be issued to an applicant who seeks after 6 months to obtain a Class B beer, wine, and liquor license.

(2) The Class B-1 license shall be revoked after the 6-month period has expired if the license holder has not met all requirements for a Class B beer, wine, and liquor license.

(d) The license holder shall comply with the food sale requirements under § 22-103 of this title only for the purpose of meeting the requirements of § 22-902 of this title necessary to apply for a license.

(e) The annual license fees are:

(1) $350 for a 6-day license; and

(2) $500 for a 7-day license.

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