Maryland § 26-1007

§ 26-1007.

    (a)    In this section, “drafthouse” means a theater where:

        (1)    a motion picture is shown to the public; and

        (2)    patrons can purchase food, beer, and wine to consume on the premises while watching the motion picture.

    (b)    This section applies only in the City of Greenbelt.

    (c)    There is a Class B–DH (drafthouse) license.

    (d)    (1)    The Board may issue the license for use in a drafthouse that:

            (i)    has a minimum auditorium size of 3,500 square feet;

            (ii)    has a minimum investment of at least $150,000 in tangible property, including kitchen equipment, furniture, and interior improvements;

            (iii)    presents a family matinee every Saturday and holiday that the drafthouse is open for business;

            (iv)    intends to provide beer and wine at tables and seats in the drafthouse;

            (v)    does not have a bar other than a service bar; and

            (vi)    except as provided in subsection (f)(2) of this section, intends to make beer and wine available for purchase only before and during a motion picture and ends service at the end of the motion picture.

        (2)    Before the Board may issue the license, the applicant shall obtain the Board’s written approval of the menu the drafthouse intends to offer, which shall include both hot and cold food.

    (e)    (1)    The license authorizes the license holder to sell beer and wine at retail in the drafthouse described in the license for on–premises consumption.

        (2)    The license holder may not make alcoholic beverages available for purchase when showing a family matinee.

    (f)    (1)    Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, the license holder may sell beer and wine:

            (i)    on Mondays through Fridays that are not holidays, from 11 a.m. to 1:30 a.m. the following day; and

            (ii)    on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays, from 5 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. the following day.

        (2)    If a family matinee continues after 5 p.m., the license holder may not sell beer or wine until 15 minutes following the end of the matinee.

    (g)    The Board shall determine the number of licenses to be issued.

    (h)    (1)    The annual license fee is $245.

        (2)    The license fee established under paragraph (1) of this subsection shall be:

            (i)    paid before the license is issued; and

            (ii)    distributed as provided under this article.