Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 12-904
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§12–904.
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(a) This section does not apply to:
(1) a restaurant not located in a hotel or motel; or
(2) a catering establishment.
(b) There is a Class B–BWL (H–M) license.
(c) The Board may issue the license for use by a hotel or motel that has:
(1) a dining room with facilities for preparing and serving regular meals for at least 125 individuals at one seating;
(2) at least 100 rooms for the accommodation of the public; and
(3) a capital investment of not less than $500,000.
(d) (1) The annual license fee is $10,108.
(2) In addition, the license holder annually shall pay:
(i) $1,000, if the licensed premises has fewer than 100 rooms;
(ii) $500, if the license holder provides live entertainment; and
(iii) $200, if the license holder provides outdoor table service.
(1) a restaurant not located in a hotel or motel; or
(2) a catering establishment.
(b) There is a Class B–BWL (H–M) license.
(c) The Board may issue the license for use by a hotel or motel that has:
(1) a dining room with facilities for preparing and serving regular meals for at least 125 individuals at one seating;
(2) at least 100 rooms for the accommodation of the public; and
(3) a capital investment of not less than $500,000.
(d) (1) The annual license fee is $10,108.
(2) In addition, the license holder annually shall pay:
(i) $1,000, if the licensed premises has fewer than 100 rooms;
(ii) $500, if the license holder provides live entertainment; and
(iii) $200, if the license holder provides outdoor table service.
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