Section 31-1001.1 - Cinema/theater license(a) There is a Class CT (cinema/theater) (on-sale) beer, wine, and liquor license.(b) The Board may issue the license for use in a cinema or theater that:(1) is in a building that is designed or used primarily for the exhibition of motion pictures to the public;(2) has a capacity to hold at least 100 permanently installed seats; and(3) has a minimum of six movie theater rooms.(c)(1) Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, the license authorizes the license holder to sell beer, wine, and liquor for on-premises consumption by the drink, bottle, and can: (i)1. in a designated area of the lobby, for 45 minutes before a movie starts; and2. in a VIP room that holds special events, for the 45 minutes before a movie starts and during the showing of the movie; or(ii) to an individual who has a ticket to a movie and proper identification.(2) A license holder may exercise the privileges of the license: (i) from Monday through Saturday; and(ii) on Sunday, if the license holder is issued a Sunday permit.(3) A license holder may sell beer, wine, and liquor without serving food.(4) An individual serving beer, wine, and liquor:(i) may not mix the contents of one bottle with the contents of another bottle; and(ii) shall dispose of or destroy all empty bottles and cans.(d)(1) A license holder shall:(i) obtain a crowd control training certificate from a program that is certified by the Board; and(ii) while selling beer, wine, and liquor, have one certified crowd control manager on the licensed premises for every 250 individuals present.(2) Notwithstanding § 31-1903(a) of this title, a license holder shall require one individual who has completed a certified alcohol awareness program to be on the licensed premises at all times when alcohol is being served.(e)(1) The annual license fee is $1,000.(2) The annual Sunday permit fee is $250.Amended by 2022 Md. Laws, Ch. 748, Sec. 1, eff. 7/1/2022.Amended by 2017 Md. Laws, Ch. 429, Sec. 1, eff. 7/1/2017.Added by 2016 Md. Laws, Ch. 587, Sec. 1, eff. 7/1/2016.Added by 2016 Md. Laws, Ch. 586, Sec. 1, eff. 7/1/2016.