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Maryland Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 23-2704

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

(a)(1) The prohibitions in §§ 6-308 and 6-319 of this article concerning the on-premises consumption of alcoholic beverages not purchased from a license holder do not apply to a social event, including a dance, wedding, or fundraiser, that is held in a hall rented from and located on the premises of a veterans organization that holds a license.

(2) The veterans organization may not sell or provide alcoholic beverages to the individuals attending the social event.

(b) Residents and guests of residents in a continuing care retirement community that holds a Class C (continuing care retirement community) beer, wine, and liquor license may consume beer, wine, or liquor not purchased from the continuing care retirement community if:

(1) the beer, wine, or liquor is consumed with a meal in the dining room; and

(2) the continuing care retirement community:

(i) is operated by a nonprofit organization for the continuing care retirement of individuals at least 60 years old;

(ii) has been incorporated for at least 1 year;

(iii) has obtained a certificate of registration from the Department of Aging under Title 10, Subtitle 4 of the Human Services Article; and

(iv) prepares and serves meals during regular operating hours to residents and their guests.

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