Maryland § 31-1201
Full text of Maryland Maryland Code § 31-1201, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 31-1201.
(a) There is a local caterer’s license.
(b) (1) Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, the Board may issue the license to the holder of a Class B restaurant or hotel (on–sale and off–sale) beer, wine, and liquor license.
(2) Before the Board issues or renews the license, the county health department shall approve the food preparation facilities for a catered event.
(c) The license authorizes a holder to:
(1) provide beer, wine, and liquor at an event that is held off the premises for which the holder’s Class B restaurant or hotel (on–sale and off–sale) beer, wine, and liquor license is issued; and
(2) exercise the privileges of the license only during the hours and on the days authorized for the holder’s Class B restaurant or hotel (on–sale and off–sale) beer, wine, and liquor license.
(d) The license holder shall:
(1) prepare, deliver, and provide food for consumption at the catered event;
(2) provide the service employees to serve the beer, wine, and liquor at the catered event; and
(3) ensure that at least one service employee is certified by an alcohol awareness program under § 4–505 of this article and is on the premises at all times during the catered event.
(e) The annual license fee is $1,500.
(f) This section does not require a holder of a Class B restaurant or hotel (on–sale and off–sale) beer, wine, and liquor license to obtain a local caterer’s license for catering on the premises for which the Class B license is issued.
Frequently Asked Questions About Maryland § 31-1201
What does Maryland Code § 31-1201 cover?
Section 31-1201 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 § 31-1201?
A common citation format is "Maryland Code § 31-1201" (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 § 31-1201 apply to my situation?
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