Maryland § 26-1103.1
Full text of Maryland Maryland Code § 26-1103.1, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 26-1103.1.
(a) There is a family entertainment permit.
(b) The Board may issue the permit to a holder of a Class B (on–sale) license in accordance with this section if the Board determines that:
(1) the license holder’s business provides family entertainment;
(2) the room in which the entertainment is to be provided has a seating capacity of not more than 110 individuals;
(3) the establishment will allow underage persons to view the entertainment and will not offer entertainment for adults only;
(4) the average daily receipts from the sale of food will be at least 60% of the total daily receipts from the sale of food and drink in the establishment;
(5) the establishment will offer the same menu, including appetizers, main courses, and desserts, throughout the establishment and during the time when the entertainment is provided; and
(6) the prices for food and drink in the room where the entertainment is to be provided will not vary from the prices for food and drink offered elsewhere in the establishment.
(c) (1) Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, the permit authorizes the permit holder to impose a cover charge and provide entertainment.
(2) The permit holder shall comply with all requirements under county law, including zoning and use and occupancy laws.
(d) (1) The Board shall determine:
(i) the number of days in a week that a permit holder may exercise the privileges of the permit; and
(ii) subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, the hours that the permit may be in effect.
(2) Entertainment may not be provided later than midnight.
(e) The holder of the permit shall be subject to § 26–1103(e) through (h)(1) and (h)(3) through (l) of this subtitle.
(f) The Board shall adopt regulations to carry out this section.
(g) The annual fee for the permit is $250, which is in addition to the annual fee for the Class B license.
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