Maryland § 23-905
Full text of Maryland Maryland Code § 23-905, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 23-905.
(a) There is:
(1) a Class D beer, wine, and liquor (on–sale) 6–day license;
(2) a Class D beer, wine, and liquor (on–sale) 7–day license;
(3) a Class D beer, wine, and liquor (on– and off–sale) 6–day license; and
(4) a Class D beer, wine, and liquor (on– and off–sale) 7–day license.
(b) (1) An on–sale license under this section authorizes the license holder to sell beer, wine, and liquor at retail at the place described in the license for on–premises consumption.
(2) An on– and off–sale license under this section authorizes the license holder to sell beer, wine, and liquor at retail at the place described in the license for on– and off–premises consumption.
(c) The license may not be issued for use by a drugstore.
(d) (1) Before the initial issuance of a license under subsection (a)(4) of this section, the owner shall attest in a sworn statement that gross receipts from food sales will be at least equal to 20% of the gross receipts from the sale of food and alcoholic beverages.
(2) Before each renewal of a license issued under subsection (a)(4) of this section, the owner shall attest in a sworn statement that the gross receipts from food sales for the 12–month period immediately preceding the application for renewal were at least equal to 20% of the gross receipts from the sale of food and alcoholic beverages.
(e) The annual license fees are:
(1) $600 for a 6–day (on–sale) license;
(2) $1,000 for a 7–day (on–sale) license;
(3) $800 for a 6–day (on– and off–sale) license; and
(4) $1,000 for a 7–day (on– and off–sale) license.
Frequently Asked Questions About Maryland § 23-905
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Section 23-905 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.
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