Ch. 3                                       1994 LAWS OF MARYLAND

(III) A license issued under this subsection authorizes its holder to keep
for sale and sell alcoholic beverages for consumption on the premises only, and alcoholic
beverages may not be served to patrons or consumed at any bar, counter without seats, or
other room but in the dining area. However, the seats in the cocktail area may not exceed
25 percent of the seats normally available for the general public in the dining area,
including the cocktail area portion, but excluding special banquet and private party
facilities.

[(ii)](IV) Signs visible from the exterior of the building, advertising the
sale of alcoholic beverages, are not permitted in connection with any restaurant or hotel
holding a license issued under the provisions of this section except for the display of the
menu then in use by the licensee.

[(iii)] (V) The annual license fee [for this license] is $2,500.

[(2)] (3) (i) [In Montgomery County there] THERE is a special Class B
license known as Class B-BWL (H-M) which shall be issued only for hotels and motels
that meet the minimum requirements set forth in subsection (a)(3) of this section. All of
the privileges and restrictions provided for in paragraph [(1)] (2) of this subsection are
applicable to this special Class B license except that the gross receipts from the sale of
alcoholic beverages may not exceed the gross receipts from the sale of food, and
registered guests may be served in their rooms. In any instance where there is more than
one licensed establishment within the hotel or motel, the foregoing sales ratio shall be
applicable only to one license and that shall be the one that provides the food and
beverage service to the conventions, banquets and other groups that utilize facilities
within the hotel or motel.

(ii) The annual license fee [for this license] is $2,500.

(r) (1) (I) This subsection [(r)] applies only in Prince George's County.

[(iii)] (II) 1. In this subsection THE FOLLOWING WORDS HAVE
THE MEANINGS INDICATED.

2.       "BOARD" MEANS THE BOARD OF LICENSE
COMMISSIONERS.

3.        ["restaurant"] "RESTAURANT" means any establishment:

[1.] A. Located in a permanent building with ample space and
accommodations commonly known as a restaurant where hot meals are habitually
prepared, sold and served to the public during the hours it is regularly open for
business[.];

[2.] B. Having at least the minimum sanitary facilities required
for an establishment by the regulations of the county health department and shall meet
the minimum health requirements of these regulations[.];

[3.] C. Having a dining area or areas with sufficient tables,
chairs or booths to comfortably seat and accommodate patrons [.];

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