§ 25-1013

Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 25-1013, under Article — Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis.

Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 25-1013

(a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated.

(2) “Movie theater” means a building designed or used primarily to exhibit motion pictures to the public.

(3) (i) “Performing arts theater” means an area, a building, or a structure designed and used for plays, acts, dramas, or histrionics by actors or actresses performing on a stage.

(ii) “Performing arts theater” does not include:

1. a place where motion pictures are exhibited or shown; or

2. a building or amphitheater that is part of a sports complex regularly used by minors.

(b) There is a theater license.

(c) The Board may issue the license for use on the premises of:

(1) a performing arts theater; or

(2) a movie theater operated by a nonprofit organization.

(d) The license authorizes the license holder to sell beer and wine at retail for on-premises consumption when snacks are served.

(e) The license holder may sell beer and wine:

(1) 1 hour before and after a performance;

(2) during an intermission; and

(3) during a cast party and reception before and after a performance.

(f) The license may not be transferred to another location.

(g) The annual license fee is $100.