Maryland § 25-903
Full text of Maryland Maryland Code § 25-903, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 25-903.
(a) There is a Class BD–BWL license.
(b) The license authorizes the license holder to sell:
(1) beer and wine for on– or off–premises consumption; and
(2) liquor for on–premises consumption.
(c) As a prerequisite for the initial issuance of the license, the owner of the establishment shall attest in a sworn statement that food will be available for sale for on–premises consumption during the hours that alcoholic beverages are permitted to be served.
(d) As a prerequisite for each renewal of the license, the owner of the establishment shall attest in a sworn statement that food will be available for sale for on–premises consumption during the hours that alcoholic beverages are permitted to be served.
(e) The Board by regulation shall specify the type of food that is required to be available for sale for on–premises consumption during the hours that alcoholic beverages are permitted to be served.
(f) A holder of a Class BD–BWL license:
(1) may also hold a Class 7 micro–brewery license issued for a location in the county; but
(2) may not hold more than two Class BD–BWL licenses.
(g) If a person holds two Class BD–BWL licenses under subsection (f)(2) of this section, the establishment for which the second Class BD–BWL license is issued shall have average daily receipts from the sale of food that exceed the average daily receipts from the sale of alcoholic beverages.
(h) The annual license fee is $3,500.
Frequently Asked Questions About Maryland § 25-903
What does Maryland Code § 25-903 cover?
Section 25-903 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 § 25-903?
A common citation format is "Maryland Code § 25-903" (Maryland). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Maryland law?
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How does Maryland § 25-903 apply to my situation?
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