Ch. 3

1994 LAWS OF MARYLAND

(II) [the fee for such a license authorizing off sale] FOR OFF-SALE for
liquor and [on or off sale] ON- OR OFF-SALE for beer and wine [shall be] IS $600.

(K) THIS SECTION DOES NOT APPLY IN DORCHESTER COUNTY.

(L) THIS SECTION DOES NOT APPLY IN FREDERICK COUNTY.         

[(f-1)] (M) (1) [In] THIS SUBSECTION APPLIES ONLY IN Garrett County[,].

(2) (I) [there] THERE are two types of Class D licenses [. These
licenses], NEITHER OF WHICH may [not] be issued to any grocery store having a
primary business of selling food at retail to the general public for off-premises
consumption.

[(2)](II) 1. A Class D (on-sale) license for beer, wine and liquor sales
shall be issued to establishments whose total beer, wine and liquor sales constitute at least
75 percent on-premises consumption and up to 25 percent off-premises consumption.

2. A. The annual LICENSE fee [for this license] is $1,500.

B. The issuing fee for a new license is $1,500, in addition to the
annual fee.

[(3)] (III) 1. A Class D (off-sale) license for beer, wine and liquor sales
shall be issued to establishments whose total beer, wine and liquor sales constitute at least
75 percent off-premises consumption and up to 25 percent on-premises consumption.

2. A. The annual LICENSE fee [for this license] is $3,000.

B. The issuing fee for a new license is $3,000, in addition to the
annual fee.

[(f-2) (1)](3) (I) Until July 1, 1995, a holder of an existing [Garrett County]
Class D alcoholic beverages license prior to July 1,1987 may apply for a license under
[subsection (f-1) of this section] PARAGRAPH (2) OF THIS SUBSECTION using the
procedure that the Board establishes.

[(2)] (I) If the applicant is granted a license under [subsection (f-1) of this
section] PARAGRAPH (2) OF THIS SUBSECTION, the applicant may be exempt from
paying the issuing fee as provided under § 52(c) OF THIS ARTICLE[, however,].
HOWEVER, the applicant shall pay:

(i) The annual license fee for that license; or

(ii) 1. An amount not less than the fee and the surcharge percent
amount paid to the Board through December 31, 1986 under the former license, provided
the total amount to be paid is not less than $1,250; or

2. If the applicant's former license was granted after January 1,
1986, an annualized amount based on what was paid to the Board through December 31,
1986 under the applicant's former license provided the total amount is not less than
$1,250.

(N) THIS SECTION DOES NOT APPLY IN HARFORD COUNTY.

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