Current with changes from the 2024 Legislative Session
Section 22-907 - Class C-1 licenses - War veterans' organization(a) There is: (1) a 6-day Class C-1 (organization or club) beer, wine, and liquor license; and(2) a 7-day Class C-1 (organization or club) beer, wine, and liquor license.(b) The Board may issue the 6-day license or the 7-day license for use by a war veterans' organization that: (1) is a nationally chartered nonprofit organization or club;(2) has been incorporated for at least 5 years immediately preceding filing of the application for the license;(3) is composed only of members who served in the armed forces of the United States in a war in which the United States has been engaged;(4) operates only for the use of members of the war veterans' organization and guests accompanied by members; and(5) meets in a clubhouse that is principally used for club purposes.(c)(1) The 6-day license authorizes the license holder to sell or provide beer, wine, and liquor from Monday through Saturday at a club at the place described in the license, for on-premises consumption by members and guests.(2) The 7-day license authorizes the license holder to sell or provide beer, wine, and liquor from Monday through Sunday at a club at the place described in the license, for on-premises consumption by members and guests.(3)(i) The 6-day license and the 7-day license authorize the license holder to sell or provide beer, wine, and liquor for on-premises consumption by:1. nonmembers of the club that have rented or leased an area of the licensed premises for entertainment, a conference, or a social event; and2. guests who attend the event.(ii) The license holder shall: 1. contract to provide food for consumption at the event described in subparagraph (i) of this paragraph; or2. ensure that food will be available for consumption at the event described in subparagraph (i) of this paragraph.(iii) This paragraph does not prohibit a club from obtaining a Class C per diem license.(d) The license holder may sell beer, wine, and liquor during the hours and days as set out under § 22-2004(f) of this title.(e)(1) The annual fees for the 6-day license, depending on the size of the membership of the war veterans' organization, are: (i) $350, for a membership of 50 to 99;(ii) $600, for a membership of 100 to 250;(iii) $850, for a membership of 251 to 450; and(iv) $1,000, for a membership of at least 451.(2) The annual fees for the 7-day license, depending on the size of the membership of the war veterans' organization, are: (i) $450, for a membership of 50 to 99;(ii) $700, for a membership of 100 to 250;(iii) $950, for a membership of 251 to 450; and(iv) $1,100, for a membership of at least 451.Amended by 2018 Md. Laws, Ch. 134, Sec. 1, eff. 7/1/2018.Added by 2016 Md. Laws, Ch. 41, Sec. 2, eff. 7/1/2016.