Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 29-1001
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§29–1001.
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(a) There is a Class C (fraternal or sororal organization) beer, wine, and liquor license.
(b) The Board may issue the license for use by a lodge or chapter of a nonprofit and nationwide fraternal or sororal organization that:
(1) is composed of inducted members;
(2) was operating in the county for at least 1 year before the license application was made;
(3) has at least 25 members paying dues of at least $15 per year per member; and
(4) owns or operates a home or clubhouse that is principally for the use of its members and guests when accompanied by members.
(c) The license authorizes the license holder to sell beer, wine, and liquor at retail at the place described in the license for on–premises consumption.
(d) The license holder may sell beer, wine, and liquor during the hours and days as set out for a Class C beer, wine, and liquor license under § 29–2004 of this title.
(e) The annual license fee is $316.
(b) The Board may issue the license for use by a lodge or chapter of a nonprofit and nationwide fraternal or sororal organization that:
(1) is composed of inducted members;
(2) was operating in the county for at least 1 year before the license application was made;
(3) has at least 25 members paying dues of at least $15 per year per member; and
(4) owns or operates a home or clubhouse that is principally for the use of its members and guests when accompanied by members.
(c) The license authorizes the license holder to sell beer, wine, and liquor at retail at the place described in the license for on–premises consumption.
(d) The license holder may sell beer, wine, and liquor during the hours and days as set out for a Class C beer, wine, and liquor license under § 29–2004 of this title.
(e) The annual license fee is $316.
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