§ 31-1103. Sidewalk cafe permit

MD Alcoholic B Code § 31-1103 (2019) (N/A)
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(a)    There is a sidewalk cafe permit.

(b)    The Board may issue the permit to a holder of or an applicant for a Class B license.

(c)    The permit authorizes the permit holder to sell and serve alcoholic beverages in an area on the sidewalk directly in front of the licensed establishment.

(d)    To maintain a sidewalk cafe permit, the permit holder shall:

(1)    comply with regulations applicable to the issuance of the underlying Class B license and with all municipal ordinances and fire and health department regulations;

(2)    ensure that at least one employee certified by an alcohol awareness program is on the premises at all times during the operation of the sidewalk cafe; and

(3)    keep the kitchen open during all hours of operation and have prepared meals available to be served in the sidewalk cafe.

(e)    A permit holder may sell or serve alcoholic beverages in the sidewalk cafe every day of the week from noon to midnight.

(f)    The annual permit fee is $500.