2.

IS THERE A RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT IN HARFORD COUNTY TO APPLY FOR A LICENSE AND IF SO, WHAT IS THE REQUIREMENT?

2:05 INDIVIDUAL APPLICANT:	Article 2B §9-101(a)(2)	Article 2B §10-104 (n)
A license for an individual shall be issued to an applicant who is a bona-fide resident of Harford County at the time of filing the application and who continues to reside in the County as long as the license shall remain in effect. The licensee/owner shall be physically present on the premises a substantial amount of time on a daily basis.

2:06 PARTNERSHIP:

Article 2B §9-101(a)

A license obtained for use of a partnership shall be issued to all of the partners, as individuals, all of whom shall be bona?fide residents of Harford County at the time of filing the application and shall continue to reside in the County as long as the license shall remain in effect. One or more of the licensees of the business shall be physically present on the premises a substantial amount of time on a daily basis. A duly executed copy of said agreement must be submitted with the application as a part of the record.

2:07 CORPORATIONS:

Article 2B §9-101(k)

A License for the use of a corporation shall be issued to three officers of such corporation, all holding a (10%) pecuniary interest, as individuals. At least one officer shall be a bona-fide resident and taxpayer of the County. This officer must continue to reside in Harford County for and during the continuance of the license. UPON THE BOARD RECEIVING A LETTER OF RESIGNATION from an officer of the Corporation (named licensee) the remaining officers of that corporation shall have seventy-two hours to make the appropriate change with the Board; otherwise, the license may be suspended or revoked. If the Harford County Resident or the officers/stockholder(s) owning the majority of stock (named licensees) should change, a complete new application will be required for advertisement and hearing of same. The Resident applicant shall: own at least 25 percent of the total business with regard to an off-sale license. In the case of an applicant for a Class B (Beer, Wine, and Liquor) License, the resident applicant shall own at least 10 percent of the total business; serve as manager or supervisor; and be physically present on the premises a substantial amount of time on a daily basis (a minimum of 30 hours per week). Paragraph (1) relating to resident applicants, apply to any license issued or transferred after July 1, 1984.

3.

WHAT IS THE PROCESS TO CHANGE AN OFFICER ON A LIQUOR LICENSE?

(d) SUPPLEMENTAL APPLICATIONS CORPORATE/CLUB CHANGE OF OFFICERS:
All club licenses are issued to three officers of said clubs. Any time there is a change of officers, a supplemental application must be filed with the board along with copies of the minutes showing election of new officers and a new license shall be issued. However, if the resident applicant or majority stockholder is changed a complete application must be filed.

4.

WHAT ARE THE REQUIREMENTS FOR OBTAINING A LICENSE TO SELL ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES?

FOR A CLASS B1, BEER AND WINE LICENSE:

(k) RESTAURANT:

1. "Restaurant" for the purpose of any Class B1, B2, or B4 Beer and Light Wine License or any Class B, BNR, B3, or Special Inn License for Beer, Wine & Liquor, means a business establishment for the accommodation of the public, fully equipped with a proper and adequate dining room, tables, chairs, and sufficient facilities for preparing and serving regular meals, as may be approved by the Liquor Control Board. It must contain sanitary equipment for the proper cleansing of dishes and kitchenware and have adequate toilets, as may be approved by the Board and the Department of Health. For Class B1 or B2, there must be sufficient foods on the premises for the regular serving of meals, with a proper sign in front of the establishment designating "Restaurant" or food and beverages sold therein, and not advertising any other business.

FOR A CLASS B, BEER, WINE AND LIQUOR LICENSE:

2. For the purpose of obtaining a Class B, Beer, Wine and Liquor License, there must be:
   1. serving of full course meals at least twice daily as defined in paragraph (5).
   2. regular seating capacity at tables, not including seats at bars or counters for sixty or more persons;
   3. full time operation as a restaurant for not less than six months preceding the application;
   4. daily average receipts from the sale of food in excess of sales of alcoholic beverages during the six-month period immediately preceding the application;
   5. filing monthly reports of gross receipts for sale of food and alcoholic beverages for and during that six-month period.
3. For the purpose of obtaining a Special Class BNR License (ON SALE ONLY) issued only to "newly opened restaurants," there must be:
   1. the serving of full course meals at least twice daily as defined in paragraph (5);
   2. regular seating capacity at tables, not including seats at bars or counters for sixty or more persons;
   3. a minimum capital investment of $250,000 for new dining room facilities and newly installed kitchen equipment, which sum may not include the cost of land, buildings, or a lease (invoice verification must be provided). In connection with any available licenses to be issued, the Board has complete discretion as to the number of licenses to be issued and to whom same shall be issued.
4. For the purpose of maintaining the aforementioned licenses:
   1. the monthly gross receipts for the sale of food shall be no less than 50% of the monthly gross receipts for the total sale of food and alcoholic beverages combined;
   2. the continuous serving of full course meals at least twice daily;
   3. continued regular seating capacity at tables, not including seats at bars or counters, for sixty or more persons.

   In the event that a licensee hereunder, during the license year, shall fail to maintain any or all of the requirements as aforestated, the Board, in its discretion, after public hearing, may revoke, suspend or downgrade the license to the appropriate type.

5. "Full course meals at least twice daily" shall include at least two of the following: breakfast, lunch or dinner, with such meals to be served during the customary hours for serving such meals, at least five (5) days per week.

5.

WHAT IS THE INVENTORY REQUIREMENT FOR A LICENSEE WITH A CLASS A1, BEER, WINE AND LIQUOR LICENSE?

5:02      CLASS A-1 OR A-2, BEER, WINE AND LIQUOR - OFF-SALE ONLY

Article 2B §6-101(n)

Permits the sale of all alcoholic beverages for consumption off the premises only. Holders of this type license shall provide a separate outside entrance for the use of off-sale customers if the majority of retail sales are of items other than alcoholic beverages. Additionally, if the business is predominately one of other types of retail sales, alcoholic beverages shall be displayed and purchased in an area separate and distinct from that of the other retail items. At the discretion of the Board, partitions may be required. A minimum stock of $8,000.00 in alcoholic beverages, based on an average wholesale value, is required to be maintained at all times. A Class A-1 or A-2 License Holder may not convert his license to a Class A Beer and Wine License unless there is available a Class A License.

6.

HOW OLD DO YOU HAVE TO BE TO SERVE ALCOHOL/BE A BARTENDER IN HARFORD COUNTY?

B.R. 4:16 EMPLOYEES:

Article 2B §12-213(e)

In Harford County it shall be lawful for any licensee under this article to employ any person eighteen years of age or older for the general purposes of employment including selling or serving alcoholic beverages. (This is intended to mean that not even a family member under the age of eighteen may be engaged in the sale or dispensing of alcoholic beverages). However, persons under the age of 18 may be used as stock persons or bus persons for the purpose of cleaning tables, (NOT SERVING).

7.

HOW OLD DO YOU HAVE TO BE TO SERVE ALCOHOL/BE A BARTENDER IN HARFORD COUNTY?

B.R. 4:16 EMPLOYEES:

Article 2B §12-213(e)

In Harford County it shall be lawful for any licensee under this article to employ any person eighteen years of age or older for the general purposes of employment including selling or serving alcoholic beverages. (This is intended to mean that not even a family member under the age of eighteen may be engaged in the sale or dispensing of alcoholic beverages). However, persons under the age of 18 may be used as stock persons or bus persons for the purpose of cleaning tables, (NOT SERVING).