Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 23-2704
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§23–2704.
Official statutory text
(a) (1) The prohibitions in §§ 6–308 and 6–319 of this article concerning the on–premises consumption of alcoholic beverages not purchased from a license holder do not apply to a social event, including a dance, wedding, or fundraiser, that is held in a hall rented from and located on the premises of a veterans organization that holds a license.
(2) The veterans organization may not sell or provide alcoholic beverages to the individuals attending the social event.
(b) Residents and guests of residents in a continuing care retirement community that holds a Class C (continuing care retirement community) beer, wine, and liquor license may consume beer, wine, or liquor not purchased from the continuing care retirement community if:
(1) the beer, wine, or liquor is consumed with a meal in the dining room; and
(2) the continuing care retirement community:
(i) is operated by a nonprofit organization for the continuing care retirement of individuals at least 60 years old;
(ii) has been incorporated for at least 1 year;
(iii) has obtained a certificate of registration from the Department of Aging under Title 10, Subtitle 4 of the Human Services Article; and
(iv) prepares and serves meals during regular operating hours to residents and their guests.
(2) The veterans organization may not sell or provide alcoholic beverages to the individuals attending the social event.
(b) Residents and guests of residents in a continuing care retirement community that holds a Class C (continuing care retirement community) beer, wine, and liquor license may consume beer, wine, or liquor not purchased from the continuing care retirement community if:
(1) the beer, wine, or liquor is consumed with a meal in the dining room; and
(2) the continuing care retirement community:
(i) is operated by a nonprofit organization for the continuing care retirement of individuals at least 60 years old;
(ii) has been incorporated for at least 1 year;
(iii) has obtained a certificate of registration from the Department of Aging under Title 10, Subtitle 4 of the Human Services Article; and
(iv) prepares and serves meals during regular operating hours to residents and their guests.
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