Maryland § 25-1013

§ 25-1013.

    (a)    (1)    In this section the following words have the meanings indicated.

        (2)    “Movie theater” means a building designed or used primarily to exhibit motion pictures to the public.

        (3)    (i)    “Performing arts theater” means an area, a building, or a structure designed and used for plays, acts, dramas, or histrionics by actors or actresses performing on a stage.

            (ii)    “Performing arts theater” does not include:

                1.    a place where motion pictures are exhibited or shown; or

                2.    a building or amphitheater that is part of a sports complex regularly used by minors.

    (b)    There is a theater license.

    (c)    The Board may issue the license for use on the premises of:

        (1)    a performing arts theater; or

        (2)    a movie theater operated by a nonprofit organization.

    (d)    The license authorizes the license holder to sell beer and wine at retail for on–premises consumption when snacks are served.

    (e)    The license holder may sell beer and wine:

        (1)    1 hour before and after a performance;

        (2)    during an intermission; and

        (3)    during a cast party and reception before and after a performance.

    (f)    The license may not be transferred to another location.

    (g)    The annual license fee is $100.