Ch. 3                                       1994 LAWS OF MARYLAND

1.       That is organized for business and professional persons;

2.       That is nonprofit;

3.       That has been incorporated for at least 1 year prior to the
application for licensure; .

4.       That has at least 75 members;

5.       That prepares and. serves meals during regular operating
hours to members and their guests; and

6.       That has made capital expenditures for tenant
improvements, equipment, and furnishings used in the business club in an amount not less
than $100,000.                                  

(iv) An application for the special 7-day Class C (private business
club) on-sale beer, wine and liquor license shall be made by 3 officers of the private
business club, of whom at least 2 shall be residents of Frederick County.

(v) The licensee may keep for sale and sell at retail alcoholic
beverages to members and guests of the private business club for on-premises
consumption only.

(vi) The hours of sale under a special 7-day Class C (private business
club) on-sale beer, wine and liquor license are the same as for a Class C beer, wine and
liquor license in Frederick County.

(8) (i) There is a special 7-day Class C (private country club) on- sale
beer, wine and liquor license.

(ii) The annual license fee is $2,000.

(iii) The license may be issued to a private country club that:

1.       Is organized for social purposes;

2.       Has been incorporated for at least 1 year prior to the
application for licensure;                                       

3.       Has at least 75 members;

4.       Prepares and serves meals during regular operating hours to
members and their guests; [and]

5.       Is located in the 14th election district or wherever else is
permitted in the County; and

6.       Has made capital expenditures for structures, improvements,
equipment, and furnishings used in the private country club in an amount not less than
$500,000.

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