Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 25-1009
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§25–1009.
Official statutory text
(a) There is a fraternal/sororal/service organization beer, wine, and liquor license.
(b) The Board may issue the license for use by a local unit of a lodge or chapter of a nonprofit and nationwide fraternal, sororal, or service organization that:
(1) is composed only of inducted members;
(2) was operating in the county before the license application was made;
(3) has a membership of at least 200 individuals and dues of not less than $5 per year per individual; and
(4) owns and operates a clubhouse that is principally for the use of its members and their guests when accompanied by members.
(c) The license authorizes the license holder to sell beer, wine, or liquor to its members or guests accompanied by members for on–premises consumption.
(d) The license holder may sell beer, wine, and liquor:
(1) on Monday through Saturday, from 11 a.m. to 1 a.m. the following day; and
(2) on Sunday, from noon to 1 a.m. the following day.
(e) The annual license fee is $1,000.
(b) The Board may issue the license for use by a local unit of a lodge or chapter of a nonprofit and nationwide fraternal, sororal, or service organization that:
(1) is composed only of inducted members;
(2) was operating in the county before the license application was made;
(3) has a membership of at least 200 individuals and dues of not less than $5 per year per individual; and
(4) owns and operates a clubhouse that is principally for the use of its members and their guests when accompanied by members.
(c) The license authorizes the license holder to sell beer, wine, or liquor to its members or guests accompanied by members for on–premises consumption.
(d) The license holder may sell beer, wine, and liquor:
(1) on Monday through Saturday, from 11 a.m. to 1 a.m. the following day; and
(2) on Sunday, from noon to 1 a.m. the following day.
(e) The annual license fee is $1,000.
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