Ch. 3                                       1994 LAWS OF MARYLAND .

[(3)] (4) Except at catered events, if the holder has the catering option, the
holder is authorized to sell brewed beverages, as defined in this article, for off premises
consumption.

[(4)] (5) (i) If the holder has the catering option, this license also
authorizes the holder to keep for sale and sell beer, wine, and liquor for consumption at
events catered in the county by the licensee off the licensed premises.

(ii) If the licensee provides alcoholic beverages at a catered event off
the licensed premises the holder shall also provide food.

(iii) The licensee may exercise the catering privileges only during the
hours and days that are permitted under the Class B license.

[(5)] (6) (i) The annual fee for a license with the catering option is $2,000
and the issuing fee for a new license is $2,000, in addition to the annual fee.

(ii) The annual fee for a license without the catering option is $1,500.
The issuing fee for a new license is $1,500, in addition to the annual fee.

[(6)] (7) An application for a license under this subsection shall be denied if
the Liquor Control Board determines that the business to be operated under this license
will not enhance the recreational, business, and economical development within the
county.

(n) (1) THIS SUBSECTION APPLIES ONLY IN HARFORD COUNTY.

(2) (i) [In Harford County the] THE annual LICENSE fee IS:

1.        [for] FOR a 6-day, Monday through Saturday, license:

A.       [is] $1,600 for a restaurant; and

B.       $2,100 for a hotel[. The annual fee for]; AND

2.       FOR a 7-day license:

A.       [is] $1,975 for a restaurant; and

B.       $2,475 for a hotel.

(II) 1. The license permits the sale of liquor for consumption inside
the premises only.

2.        [In addition, but only as] AS to any 6- or 7-day restaurant
or hotel license issued prior to July 1, 1984, beer and wine may be sold for consumption
[on] ON- and off-sale pursuant to § 14(n) OF THIS ARTICLE.

3.       As to any 6- or 7-day restaurant license issued on or after
July 1, 1984, beer and wine may be sold for consumption on the premises only.

4.       These licenses shall be issued by the Liquor Control Board.

[(ii)](III) This license may be issued to an applicant for a bona fide
hotel which:

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