Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. & Cannabis § 22-1005.2
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Current — January 1, 2026
As of January 1, 2023
(a) In this section, “resort complex” means a parcel or contiguous parcels of land:
(1) of at least 10 acres;
(2) under common ownership; and
(3) with facilities that:
(i) include lodging, conference spaces, meeting spaces, active outdoor open spaces, waterfront beach activities, or a marina;
(ii) serve the public; and
(iii) resulted in a capital investment of at least $500,000 exclusive of the cost of the land.
(a) In this section, “performing arts nonprofit organization” means a nonprofit organization that organizes the production of plays, acts, dramas, concerts, or similar events by individuals performing on a stage or the showing of films.
(b) There is a resort complex license.
(b) There is a performing arts nonprofit organization beer, wine, and liquor license.
(c) The Board may issue one resort complex license to the person owning, leasing, or operating a resort complex.
(c) The Board may issue the license to a performing arts nonprofit organization.
(d) The license authorizes the license holder to sell beer, wine, and liquor from: (1) one or more outlets in the resort complex where the beer, wine, and liquor may be consumed in conjunction with recreation or the playing of music and dancing at designated locations in the resort complex; (2) one or more outlets in the resort complex that operate as a restaurant; (3) bars or counters at one or more locations in the resort complex daily for on–premises consumption; (4) one designated outlet in the resort complex for culinary education and entertainment which may include off–premises consumption; and (5) one designated outlet in the resort complex for off–premises consumption.
(d) (1) The license authorizes the holder to sell or serve beer, wine, and liquor at retail for on–premises consumption at up to three locations designated at the time of application.
(e) A license holder may serve alcoholic beverages:
(1) at one or more outside outlets in the resort complex on Monday through Sunday, from 6 a.m. to midnight;
(2) at one or more inside outlets in the resort complex:
(i) on Monday through Saturday, from 6 a.m. to 2 a.m. the following day; and
(ii) on Sunday, from 6 a.m. to midnight; and
(3) at one designated outlet for off–premises consumption:
(i) on Monday through Saturday, from 6 a.m. to 2 a.m. the following day; and
(ii) on Sunday, from 6 a.m. to midnight.
(f) A resort complex license is exempt from any quota or restriction on off–sale licenses issued for the election district in which the resort complex is located.
(g) (1) Certain areas in a resort complex may be excluded from the portion of the property that is considered to be the licensed premises.
(2) A person other than the resort complex license holder may obtain a different class of license for an area excluded under paragraph (1) of this subsection.
(h) (1) Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, a resort complex for which the license is issued is subject to the alcohol awareness training requirements under § 4–505 of this article.
(2) The Board may determine the minimum number of employees from each outlet in the resort complex that must complete the alcohol awareness training required under this subsection.
(2) The locations designated at the time of application must:
(i) be suitable for the production of plays, acts, dramas, concerts, or similar events by individuals performing on a stage or the showing of films; and
(ii) meet any other requirements established by the Board.
(3) The license holder may alter the authorized locations each time the license is renewed.
(e) The license holder may sell or serve beer, wine, and liquor:
(1) 1 hour before and after a performance;
(2) during a performance;
(3) during an intermission; and
(4) during a reception within 1 hour before or after a performance.
(f) The license may not be transferred to another location not identified on the application.
(g) The license holder shall purchase beer, wine, and liquor from a retail license holder or an authorized and licensed wholesaler.
(h) A license holder may not sell or issue more than 750 tickets to any event or performance at which the holder will sell or serve beer, wine, or liquor.
(i) Issuance of a license under this section does not prohibit the Board from issuing a Class C per diem license to the performing arts nonprofit organization for an event outside the scope of the license.
(j) The license holder shall serve or offer for sale snacks at all times when beer, wine, and liquor are sold.
(k) (1) The license holder shall:
(i) keep complete and accurate records of all alcoholic beverages sold, served, and purchased under this section;
(ii) on written request of the Board or the Executive Director, report on the form that the Board or the Executive Director requires information relating to the alcoholic beverages that are the subject of the records required to be kept; and
(iii) on request of the Board or the Executive Director, make the report under oath.
(2) (i) Except as provided in subparagraph (ii) of this paragraph, each license holder shall keep records at the location designated in the license.
(ii) If the license holder is allowed to have more than one location, the license holder may keep the records at the principal location.
(iii) The records shall:
1. meet form and content requirements of the Board or the Executive Director;
2. be preserved for at least 2 years in a manner that ensures permanency; and
3. be made available for audit or inspection during regular business hours by the Board, the Executive Director, or a designee of the Board or the Executive Director.
(3) (i) If a report required by this section or an investigation by the Board, a Board officer, the Executive Director, or any other person indicates that the license holder is violating this section, the Board may summon the license holder and conduct a hearing.
(ii) If the charges at the hearing are sustained, the Board:
1. may impose a fine of not less than $250 and not more than $2,000; and
2. may suspend or revoke the license holder’s license immediately.
(l) The annual license fee is $750.
(2) Beginning May 1, 2023, the annual license fee is $4,000.
Official source: Maryland General Assembly. Reproduced from public-domain Maryland statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.