Maryland § 12-1604.1

Full text of Maryland Maryland Code § 12-1604.1, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 12-1604.1.

    (a)    This section applies only to a license holder of a Class D beer and light wine license for use in the 46th alcoholic beverages district.

    (b)    (1)    A license holder who holds a valid Class D beer and light wine license may apply to the Board to convert the license to a Class D beer, wine, and liquor license if the license holder:

            (i)    1.    maintains average daily receipts from the sale of food that are at least 51% of its total daily receipts;

                2.    executes a memorandum of understanding with the relevant local neighborhood association as determined by the Board;

                3.    operates a location with not more than 75 seats; and

                4.    pays a special transfer fee of $15,000, in addition to any fees required under § 12–1704 of this title; or

            (ii)    1.    holds a license that was originally issued by the Board under § 12–1604(i) of this subtitle; and

                2.    pays a special transfer fee of $15,000, in addition to any fees required under § 12–1704 of this title.

        (2)    If a Class D beer and light wine license is converted to a Class D beer, wine, and liquor license under paragraph (1) of this subsection, the Class D beer, wine, and liquor license:

            (i)    may not be transferred to a new location; and

            (ii)    is subject to the requirements of paragraph (1) of this subsection.

    (c)    A holder of a license converted under this section may sell beer, wine, and liquor Monday through Sunday from 6 a.m. until 1 a.m. the following day.

    (d)    An application to convert a Class D beer and light wine license under subsection (b)(1) of this section is a transfer subject to the provisions of § 12–1701 of this title.

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