Section 23-2704 - On-premises consumption of alcoholic beverages not purchased from license holder - Exception for veterans organization or continuing care retirement community(a)(1) The prohibitions in §§ 6-308 and 6-319 of this article concerning the on-premises consumption of alcoholic beverages not purchased from a license holder do not apply to a social event, including a dance, wedding, or fundraiser, that is held in a hall rented from and located on the premises of a veterans organization that holds a license.(2) The veterans organization may not sell or provide alcoholic beverages to the individuals attending the social event.(b) Residents and guests of residents in a continuing care retirement community that holds a Class C (continuing care retirement community) beer, wine, and liquor license may consume beer, wine, or liquor not purchased from the continuing care retirement community if:(1) the beer, wine, or liquor is consumed with a meal in the dining room; and(2) the continuing care retirement community: (i) is operated by a nonprofit organization for the continuing care retirement of individuals at least 60 years old;(ii) has been incorporated for at least 1 year;(iii) has obtained a certificate of registration from the Department of Aging under Title 10, Subtitle 4 of the Human Services Article; and(iv) prepares and serves meals during regular operating hours to residents and their guests.Amended by 2016 Md. Laws, Ch. 130, Sec. 1, eff. 7/1/2016.Added by 2016 Md. Laws, Ch. 41, Sec. 2, eff. 7/1/2016.