Maryland Alcoholic Beverages Section 20-102

      (a)      (1)      In this section, "bottle club" means any establishment that serves, gives, or allows alcoholic beverages to be consumed by patrons from supplies that the patrons previously purchased or reserved.

            (2)      "Bottle club" does not include any establishment if a license for the premises had been issued under the provisions of this article.

      (b)      This section applies only in Baltimore City.

      (c)      A bottle club may not give, serve, dispense, keep, or allow to be consumed on its premises, or on premises under its control or possession, any alcoholic beverages, setups, or other component parts of mixed alcoholic drinks after legal closing hours for establishments under § 8-203(d) of this article.

      (d)      (1)      Any person who owns or operates a bottle club shall register the establishment with the Board of License Commissioners for Baltimore City.

            (2)      The registration shall include:

                  (i)      The name of the establishment; and

                  (ii)      The address where the establishment is doing business.

      (e)      A violation of this section is a misdemeanor, and upon conviction, the court shall impose a fine of up to $10,000 or imprisonment for up to 2 years, or both.