Maryland § 19-1201
Full text of Maryland Maryland Code § 19-1201, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 19-1201.
(a) There is a Class B caterer’s license.
(b) (1) The Board may issue the license to a person to contract with a sponsor of a public or private event to provide food and alcoholic beverages if the person holds:
(i) a Class B restaurant or hotel (on–sale) beer and wine license or beer, wine, and liquor license; and
(ii) a caterer’s license issued by the county health department.
(2) The Board is not required to publish an application before issuing the license.
(c) The license authorizes a holder to:
(1) (i) provide beer and wine at an event that is held off the premises for which the holder’s Class B beer and wine license is issued; or
(ii) provide beer, wine, and liquor at an event that is held off the premises for which the holder’s Class B beer, wine, and liquor license is issued; and
(2) exercise the privileges of the license only during the hours and on the days authorized for the holder’s Class B license.
(d) The license holder shall notify the Board in writing at least 7 days before an event for which the license is to be used.
(e) The license holder:
(1) shall provide food for consumption at the catered event; and
(2) when catering a public event:
(i) shall distribute a wristband to each individual at the catered event who is at least 21 years old; and
(ii) may not serve an alcoholic beverage to an individual who is not wearing the wristband.
(f) The annual license fee is $200.
(g) This section does not require a holder of a Class B restaurant or hotel (on–sale) beer and wine license or beer, wine, and liquor license to obtain a Class B caterer’s license for catering on the premises for which the Class B restaurant or hotel license is issued.
Frequently Asked Questions About Maryland § 19-1201
What does Maryland Code § 19-1201 cover?
Section 19-1201 is part of the Maryland Code, the codified statutory law of Maryland. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Maryland § 19-1201?
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Is this the official text of Maryland law?
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How does Maryland § 19-1201 apply to my situation?
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