Maryland Code § 21-602

§ 21-602.

    (a)    There is a Class B beer license.

    (b)    The license authorizes the license holder to sell beer for on– or off–premises consumption:

        (1)    at a hotel, a motel, or an inn that:

            (i)    accommodates the public;

            (ii)    provides services ordinarily found in hotels, motels, or inns;

            (iii)    is equipped with at least 10 bedrooms for public accommodation; and

            (iv)    has a lobby with a registration and mail desk, and seating; or

        (2)    a restaurant that:

            (i)    has seating at tables, not including bars or counters, for at least 20 individuals; and

            (ii)    can prepare and serve full–course meals for at least 20 individuals at one seating.

    (c)    (1)    The Board may issue the license with or without a catering option.

        (2)    A license holder with a catering option may sell beer for consumption at events that the holder caters off the licensed premises.

        (3)    To exercise the catering option, the license holder:

            (i)    shall provide food if the holder provides beer at a catered event off the licensed premises; and

            (ii)    may exercise the catering option only during the hours and days that are allowed under the license.

    (d)    The annual license fees are:

        (1)    $150 for a 6–day license without a catering option;

        (2)    $250 for a 6–day license with a catering option;

        (3)    $175 for a 7–day license without a catering option; and

        (4)    $275 for a 7–day license with a catering option.

    (e)    The Board shall charge a one–time issuing fee for a new license in an amount equal to the annual license fee.