Ch. 3

1994 LAWS OF MARYLAND

3. This subsection may not contravene the provisions of §§ 56,
[57] 57, and 99 of this article, as the several sections may be amended from time to time.

[(3)](4) (i) [In Harford. County, any] ANY Class B licensee who was
granted an option that authorizes the sale of liquor off-sale as provided for in § [18(o)]
18(N) of this article shall pay the following additional fees:

1.       Six-day restaurant - $350 [.]; AND

2.       Seven-day restaurant - $450.

(ii) Any licensee who has been previously granted an option under the
provision of § [18(o)(4)] 18(N)(5) OF THIS ARTICLE shall apply that option only to the
area described in the application and that area may not exceed 20 percent of the area
normally used in the operation of the restaurant business. This area shall be separate and
distinct from the restaurant seating area, unless sales are merely from behind the bar. The
20 percent area limitation does not apply to additions or extensions. If the application
indicates that off-sale of liquor will be more extensive than from behind the bar, a
separate outside entrance for the use of off-sale customers shall be provided.

(iii) Class B licensees who utilize this option shall meet all of the
appropriate operating requirements stipulated in [§§ 14(n), 19(n), and 18(o)(7)] THIS
SUBSECTION AND § 14(N) OF THIS ARTICLE. However, for the purposes of meeting food
sale requirements, off-sale liquor receipts may not be included in the calculation of sales.

[(4)] (5) (i) [In Harford County there] THERE is a special Class B
on-sale license known as Class BNR which [is] MAY BE issued only to newly opened
restaurants that:

1.       Have a minimum capital investment of $250,000 for new
dining room facilities and newly installed kitchen equipment, which sum may not include
the cost of land, buildings, or a lease;

2.       Comply with [Article 2B, § 19(n)(1)(iii)1 and 2]
PARAGRAPH (2)(V)1 AND 2 OF THIS SUBSECTION; and

3.       Are as further defined by the [rules and] regulations of the
Liquor Control Board.

(ii) The annual LICENSE fee [for a Class BNR license] is $2,000.

(iii) The licensee may serve alcoholic beverages on Monday through
Sunday and only between 8 a.m. and 2 a.m. the following morning.

(iv) The Liquor Control Board has complete discretion as to:

1.       The number of licenses to be issued; and

2.       To whom these licenses shall be issued.

(v) A BNR license is restricted to the purpose of providing alcoholic
beverages for consumption on the licensed premises only and provides no off-sale
privileges.

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