Section 26-601 - Class A beer license(a) There is a Class A beer license.(b)(1) The license authorizes the license holder to sell beer at retail to consumers at the place described in the license.(2) The license holder shall sell the beer in a sealed package or container.(3) The package or container may not be opened and its contents may not be consumed on the premises where the beer was sold.(c)(1)(i) A license holder may file an application with the Board to convert the license to a Class D beer and light wine license.(ii) A license holder who files an application under subparagraph (i) of this paragraph shall submit an application fee of $750.(2) If a license holder applies for a conversion under paragraph (1)(i) of this subsection, the Board shall hold a public hearing in the same manner a public hearing is held for the issuance of a new license.(3) In determining whether to approve an application filed under paragraph (1)(i) of this subsection, the Board shall consider the privileges the license holder exercises under the Class A beer license.(4) If the Board decides to approve an application filed under paragraph (1)(i) of this subsection, the Board shall restrict the privileges of the Class D beer and light wine license to allow the license holder to sell beer and light wine only: (i) during the days and hours specified in § 26-2002(a) of this title; and(ii) for off-premises consumption.(d) The annual license fee is $500.Amended by 2016 Md. Laws, Ch. 730, Sec. 1, eff. 7/1/2016.Added by 2016 Md. Laws, Ch. 41, Sec. 2, eff. 7/1/2016.