1. (a) In this section, “concessionaire” means a lessee, a sublessee, or any other operator of an establishment that is contracted by the holder of a Class B-ECF/DS beer, wine, and liquor license to provide food and beverages services in designated areas of venues that are:

   1. (1) located on the University of Maryland, College Park campus or the Bowie State University campus; and
   2. (2) used primarily to host college athletic events.
2. (b) There is a Class B-CAEVC (College Athletic Event Venue Concessionaire) beer, wine, and liquor license.
3. (c) The Board may issue the license to a concessionaire.

4. (d)

   1. (1) The license authorizes the license holder to sell beer, wine, and liquor by the glass or by the bottle for on-premises consumption:

      1. (i) in the area of the venue primarily used to host college athletic events, including courtside seating and suites at the venue; and
      2. (ii) in any other area of the venue controlled by the holder of a Class B-ECF/DS beer, wine, and liquor license.
   2. (2) The license holder may restrict access to the licensed premises.
5. (e) Notwithstanding § 26-1009(d)(2) of this subtitle, beer, wine, and liquor purchased from an outlet controlled by the holder of a Class B-ECF/DS license may be consumed at the premises controlled by the holder of a Class B-CAEVC license.
6. (f) A separate Class B-CAEVC beer, wine, and liquor license is required for each venue in which the concessionaire operates.
7. (g) The license may not be counted as a Class B license for purposes of § 26-1601 of this title.
8. (h) The license holder may sell beer, wine, and liquor during the hours and days as set out for a Class B beer, wine, and liquor license under § 26-2004 of this title.

9. (i)

   1. (1) The annual fee for the license is $3,500.
   2. (2) The fee shall be paid to the Board on or before May 1.

Added by Acts 2024, c. 1047, § 1, eff. July 1, 2024.