1. (a) There is a Class H caterer's beer, wine, and liquor license.

2. (b) The Board may issue the license to the owner or operator of a catering establishment that has:

   1. (1) one or more banquet rooms suitable for public gatherings; and
   2. (2) food preparation facilities on the premises.

3. (c) The license authorizes a holder to:

   1. (1) contract with a sponsor of a public or private event to:

      1. (i) provide food and alcoholic beverages; or
      2. (ii) provide food and allow patrons to bring personal alcoholic beverages onto the premises of the license holder for consumption at a catered event; and
   2. (2) sell alcoholic beverages at retail at the premises described in the license for on-premises consumption.

4. (d)

   1. (1) The annual license fee is equal to the fee for a Class B beer, wine, and liquor license as provided in § 16-902 of this title.
   2. (2) The Board may not issue the license before payment of the fee is received by the Board.
5. (e) A hotel or restaurant that holds a Class B restaurant or hotel beer, wine, and liquor license is not required to obtain a Class H caterer's license if catering is or has been a part of the services provided by the holder of the Class B license.

Added by Acts 2016, c. 41, § 2, eff. July 1, 2016.