Maryland § 16-1201

§ 16-1201.

    (a)    There is a Class H caterer’s beer, wine, and liquor license.

    (b)    The Board may issue the license to the owner or operator of a catering establishment that has:

        (1)    one or more banquet rooms suitable for public gatherings; and

        (2)    food preparation facilities on the premises.

    (c)    The license authorizes a holder to:

        (1)    contract with a sponsor of a public or private event to:

            (i)    provide food and alcoholic beverages; or

            (ii)    provide food and allow patrons to bring personal alcoholic beverages onto the premises of the license holder for consumption at a catered event; and

        (2)    sell alcoholic beverages at retail at the premises described in the license for on–premises consumption.

    (d)    (1)    The annual license fee is equal to the fee for a Class B beer, wine, and liquor license as provided in § 16–902 of this title.

        (2)    The Board may not issue the license before payment of the fee is received by the Board.

    (e)    A hotel or restaurant that holds a Class B restaurant or hotel beer, wine, and liquor license is not required to obtain a Class H caterer’s license if catering is or has been a part of the services provided by the holder of the Class B license.