§ 8-216.3. Montgomery County -- Special culinary school license

   (a) "Board" defined. -- In this section, "Board" means the Montgomery County Board of License Commissioners.

(b) Scope. -- This section applies only in Montgomery County.

(c) In general. -- There is a special culinary school license.

(d) Authority conferred. -- The Board, by unanimous vote, may issue the license for use on the premises of a private culinary educational institution that:

   (1) Is accredited by a nationally recognized accrediting association;

   (2) Is approved by the Maryland Higher Education Commission; and

   (3) Holds a private educational institution license issued by Montgomery County.

(e) Fee. -- The annual license fee is $ 400.

(f) Rules for consumption of alcohol. --

   (1) The license authorizes the holder to:

      (i) In connection with a wine tasting course offered by the license holder, allow the consumption of wine by individuals who are at least 21 years old and registered in the wine tasting course; and

      (ii) In connection with a culinary or confectionary course offered by the license holder, allow the consumption of beer and wine by individuals who are at least 21 years old and registered in the culinary or confectionary course.

   (2) An individual may consume beer or wine covered by a special culinary school license only on the licensed premises.

   (3) A license holder may conduct the activities specified in paragraph (1) of this subsection during the following hours:

      (i) On Monday through Thursday, from 9 a.m. to 1 a.m. the following day;

      (ii) On Friday and Saturday, from 9 a.m. to 2 a.m. the following day; and

      (iii) On Sunday, from 10 a.m. to 1 a.m. the following day.

   (4) A license holder shall provide food during the hours alcoholic beverages are served.

(g) Holding other licenses prohibited. -- A license holder may not simultaneously hold any other license issued under this article.

HISTORY: 2011, ch. 347.