Maryland § 25-901

Full text of Maryland Maryland Code § 25-901, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 25-901.

    (a)    There is a Class A–TP beer, wine, and liquor license.

    (b)    (1)    The Board shall issue the license to a person who on June 30, 1997:

            (i)    held a Class A beer, wine, and liquor license; and

            (ii)    operated a business for which a Class A license was issued on the licensed premises that is in the part of the City of Takoma Park that was formerly part of Prince George’s County.

        (2)    (i)    Unless revoked or not renewed for good cause, the license shall continue and be renewed, subject to payment of the annual license fee.

            (ii)    The license is not transferable to any other location, but the license may be transferred to another person at any time, subject to the restrictions on similar transfers for other alcoholic licenses in the county.

    (c)    (1)    The license authorizes the license holder to sell beer, wine, and liquor at retail at the place described in the license.

        (2)    The license holder shall sell the beer, wine, or liquor in a sealed package or container that may not be opened or its contents consumed on the licensed premises.

    (d)    A license under this section may not be issued for a drugstore unless the applicant:

        (1)    has been doing business at the location applied for in the license for at least 1 year before the date of the application for the license;

        (2)    is the assignee of a business established for at least 1 year before the date of the application for the license at the location applied for; or

        (3)    has been engaged in the retail drug business for at least 3 years.

    (e)    The Board shall adopt regulations, including the hours of sale, to carry out this section.

    (f)    The annual license fee is $910.

Frequently Asked Questions About Maryland § 25-901

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