Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 18-908
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§18–908.
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(a) There are two types of Class D beer, wine, and liquor licenses.
(b) The licenses authorize the license holder to sell at retail at the place described in the license:
(1) beer, wine, and liquor for on– and off–premises consumption; or
(2) beer and wine for on– and off–premises consumption and liquor for off–premises consumption.
(c) The licenses may not be issued for use by a drugstore.
(d) (1) The annual license fees are:
(i) $1,320, for a license to sell beer, wine, and liquor for on– and off–premises consumption; and
(ii) $1,020, for a license to sell beer and wine for on– and off–premises consumption and liquor for off–premises consumption.
(2) In addition to the annual license fee, a license holder shall annually pay:
(i) $200, if the license holder provides live entertainment; and
(ii) $200, if the license holder provides outdoor table service.
(b) The licenses authorize the license holder to sell at retail at the place described in the license:
(1) beer, wine, and liquor for on– and off–premises consumption; or
(2) beer and wine for on– and off–premises consumption and liquor for off–premises consumption.
(c) The licenses may not be issued for use by a drugstore.
(d) (1) The annual license fees are:
(i) $1,320, for a license to sell beer, wine, and liquor for on– and off–premises consumption; and
(ii) $1,020, for a license to sell beer and wine for on– and off–premises consumption and liquor for off–premises consumption.
(2) In addition to the annual license fee, a license holder shall annually pay:
(i) $200, if the license holder provides live entertainment; and
(ii) $200, if the license holder provides outdoor table service.
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