Maryland Alcoholic Beverages Section 8-702

      (a)      In this section, "drafthouse" means a theatre where motion pictures are shown to the public and where the patrons can purchase food, beer, and wine to consume on the premises while watching the motion picture.

      (b)      This section applies only in the City of Greenbelt, Prince George's County.

      (c)      There is a Class B-DH (drafthouse) license.

      (d)      (1)      A Class B-DH (drafthouse) license shall be issued by the office where Class B licenses are issued in the county in which the drafthouse is located.

            (2)      The license authorizes the holder to keep for sale and sell beer and wine at retail in any drafthouse described in the license for consumption on the premises only.

      (e)      (1)      The annual license fee is $220.

            (2)      The annual license fee shall be paid before any license is issued and the fee shall be distributed as provided in this article.

      (f)      Applicants for this license shall:

            (1)      Have a minimum auditorium size of 3,500 square feet;

            (2)      Have a minimum investment in tangible property, including kitchen equipment, furniture, and interior improvements, of at least $150,000;

            (3)      Present a family matinee every Saturday and holiday that the theatre is open for business;

            (4)      Submit to the Board of License Commissioners for its prior written approval the menu the drafthouse intends to offer, which shall include both hot and cold food;

            (5)      Provide beer and wine at tables and seats in the drafthouse, but may not have a bar except for a service bar; and

            (6)      Except when showing a family matinee, make beer and wine available for purchase only prior to and during the motion picture show, but all service shall cease at the end of the program.

      (g)      The hours and days for sale are as provided in § 11-517(k) of this article.

      (h)      The Board of License Commissioners shall determine the number of Class B-DH (drafthouse) licenses to be issued.