St. Mary’s County – Alcoholic Beverages – Nonprofit Performing Arts Theater License

This bill creates a new beer and wine license specifically for nonprofit performing arts theaters in St. Mary's County, Maryland. It allows these theaters to sell and serve alcohol for on-premises consumption during regular shows and fundraising events, operating from one hour before to one hour after the performance. To qualify, the venue must have seating and be run by a nonprofit organization, with the application requiring signatures from the president and two other officers. The annual fee for this license is set at $300, and the law takes effect on July 1, 2024.