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Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
(a) There is a Class A beer and light wine license.
(b)(1) The license authorizes the license holder to sell beer and light wine, at retail, at the place described in the license.
(2) The license holder shall sell the beer and light wine in a sealed package or container.
(3) The package or container may not be opened and its contents may not be consumed on the premises where the beer or light wine is sold.
(c)(1)(i) A license holder may file an application with the Board to convert the license to a Class D beer and light wine license.
(ii) A license holder who files an application under subparagraph (i) of this paragraph shall submit an application fee of $750.
(2) If a license holder applies for a conversion under paragraph (1)(i) of this subsection, the Board shall hold a public hearing in the same manner a public hearing is held for the issuance of a new license.
(3) In determining whether to approve an application filed under paragraph (1)(i) of this subsection, the Board shall consider the privileges the license holder exercises under the Class A beer and light wine license.
(4) If the Board decides to approve an application filed under paragraph (1)(i) of this subsection, the Board shall restrict the privileges of the Class D beer and light wine license to allow the license holder to sell beer and light wine only:
(i) during the days and hours specified in § 26-2003(a) of this title; and
(ii) for off-premises consumption.
(d) The annual license fee is $500.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Maryland Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 26-801 - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/md/alcoholic-beverages-and-cannabis/md-code-al-bev-sect-26-801/
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