Current with changes from the 2024 Legislative Session
Section 16-1201 - Class H caterer's license(a) There is a Class H caterer's beer, wine, and liquor license.(b) The Board may issue the license to the owner or operator of a catering establishment that has: (1) one or more banquet rooms suitable for public gatherings; and(2) food preparation facilities on the premises.(c) The license authorizes a holder to: (1) contract with a sponsor of a public or private event to:(i) provide food and alcoholic beverages; or(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) sell alcoholic beverages at retail at the premises described in the license for on-premises consumption.(d)(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) The Board may not issue the license before payment of the fee is received by the Board.(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 2016 Md. Laws, Ch. 41, Sec. 2, eff. 7/1/2016.