Md. Code Ann., Alc. Bev. & Cannabis § 29-1001
Fraternal or sororal organization license
Effective Jul 1, 2022Added by Acts 2016, c. 41, § 2, eff. July 1, 2016. Amended by Acts 2022, c. 758, § 1, eff. July 1, 2022.State of Maryland
- (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.
Added by Acts 2016, c. 41, § 2, eff. July 1, 2016. Amended by Acts 2022, c. 758, § 1, eff. July 1, 2022.