Md. Code, Alco. Bev. § 23-2704

Current with changes from the 2024 Legislative Session
Section 23-2704 - On-premises consumption of alcoholic beverages not purchased from license holder - Exception for veterans organization or continuing care retirement community
(a)
(1) The prohibitions in §§ 6-308 and 6-319 of this article concerning the on-premises consumption of alcoholic beverages not purchased from a license holder do not apply to a social event, including a dance, wedding, or fundraiser, that is held in a hall rented from and located on the premises of a veterans organization that holds a license.
(2) The veterans organization may not sell or provide alcoholic beverages to the individuals attending the social event.
(b) Residents and guests of residents in a continuing care retirement community that holds a Class C (continuing care retirement community) beer, wine, and liquor license may consume beer, wine, or liquor not purchased from the continuing care retirement community if:
(1) the beer, wine, or liquor is consumed with a meal in the dining room; and
(2) the continuing care retirement community:
(i) is operated by a nonprofit organization for the continuing care retirement of individuals at least 60 years old;
(ii) has been incorporated for at least 1 year;
(iii) has obtained a certificate of registration from the Department of Aging under Title 10, Subtitle 4 of the Human Services Article; and
(iv) prepares and serves meals during regular operating hours to residents and their guests.

Md. Code, AB § 23-2704

Amended by 2016 Md. Laws, Ch. 130, Sec. 1, eff. 7/1/2016.
Added by 2016 Md. Laws, Ch. 41, Sec. 2, eff. 7/1/2016.