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Revised Jan. 17, 2019
Alcoholic Beverage Control Board
Instructions and Application for an Alcoholic Beverage License
The Alcoho
lic Beverage Control Board (ABCB or Board) meets the first Wednesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. in the
Council Chamber, City Hall, 160 Duke of Gloucester Street, Annapolis.
Filing Fee
: Two Hundred and Twenty-Five Dollars ($225.00). Payable to the City of Annapolis. Non-refundable.
Appli
cation Due: See attached Application Submission Deadline schedule below for current calendar year.
Definitions:
Any terms used in these application instructions and/or the application, which are not otherwise defined, shall have the
meanings indicated in the ABCB
Rules and Regulations.
General In
formation:
1.
Zoning Approval: Restaurants, or other establishments, seeking a License are required to submit a filled-in copy of
the Zoning Approval Form (page
9) to the Department of Planning and Zoning, 145 Gorman Street, 3rd Floor,
Annapolis, MD 21401 requesting confirmation that it is properly zoned for the applicable License a minimum of
three (3) business days (excluding City holidays and weekends) prior to submitting an application to
the City Clerk's office.
2. No more than one (1) Alcoholic Beverage License (License) shall be issued to any person in the City of
Annapolis.
3. Any new License approved by the Board shall be placed in use within six (6) months of the date granting such
License. If such License is not issued by the City Clerk within six (6) months of Board approval, the License shall
be null and void unless extended by the Board pursuant to the ABCB
Rules and Regulations.
4. Each applicant for a License shall undergo, at its expense, fingerprinting and a State of Maryland criminal
background check.
5. All Licenses expire on April 30
th
of each year. The fee for Licenses issued after May 1
st
shall be prorated on a
quarterly basis.
6. Types and classes of Licenses and corresponding fees are found in Appendix A of the ABCB
Rules and
Regulations, which are located on the City’s website at www.annapolis.gov.
7.
All matters pertaining to an Alcoholic
Beverage License are
gover
ned
by
the Alcoholic Beverages Article of the
Annotated Code of Maryland, Title 7 of the Code of the City of Annapolis, and the ABCB Rules and
Regulations, all as may be amended.
Heari
ng before the Board:
All applicants for a License are required to be present at a hearing before the Board on their application, with or
without an attorney, agent, or other representative. Please contact the City Clerk’s Office with any questions or need
for assistance.
Speci
fic Information to Include with the Application (All Applicants):
The foll
owing information and documents shall be included with all applications, regardless of whether that application is
submitted by an individual, sole proprietorship, partnership, corporation, limited liability company, Club, or other entity:
1. Names of
the applicable number of qualified Licensees, and documentation evidencing satisfaction of Chapter 2 of
the ABCB
Rules and Regulations including proof of residency, voter registration and real property tax payment.
City of Annapolis
Office of the City Clerk
160 Duke of Gloucester Street
Annapolis, Maryland 21401
DepClerk@annapolis.gov • 410-263-7942 • Fax 410-280-1853 • TDD use MD Relay or 711 • www.annapolis.gov
Revised Dec. 8, 2020
2. A cover sheet that addresses the criteria listed for approving an application plus eleven (11) copies
Criteria established in State of Maryland Code, Alcoholic Beverages Article
• Describe the pub
lic need and desire for the license
• Discuss the number and location of existing licenses and the potential effect on existing licensees of the
license applied for
• Discuss the potential commonality or uniqueness of the services and products to be offered by the applicant's
business
• Describe the impact on the general health, safety, and welfare of the community, including issues relating to
crime, traffic conditions, parking, or convenience
3.
Original complete, signed and notarized application, plus eleven (11) copies of the completed application.
5.
Transfer Authorization Form, transfers only (page 10) plus eleven (11) copies
6.
Certification of Bulk Transfer Compliance transfers only (page 11) plus eleven (11) copies
7.
Eleven (11) copies of professionally sealed plans (folded 8 ½ x 11) of the Premises and the Enclosed Premises to be
licensed by the Board, and as further described in Chapter 2 of the ABCB
Rules and Regulations
.
8.
Certificate(s) of completion of an Alcohol Training Awareness Program.
10.
A copy of Maryland Sales & Use Tax License.
11.
A copy of State of Maryland Traders’ License.
12.
Copies of all applicable corporate and/or entity documentation, including, as the City Clerk deems applicable, articles
of incorporation, articles of organization, by-laws, operating agreements, partnership agreements, registration of a
trade name, certificate(s) of all shares/stock/interest issued, corporate/entity resolutions, and corporate/entity meeting
minutes.
13.
Certificate of good standing with the Maryland State Department of Assessments and Taxation, as the City Clerk
deems applicable.
14.
Names and addresses of all officers, members, partners, or sole proprietor, as the City Clerk deems applicable.
Specific Information to Include with the Application (Clubs Only):
In addition to the information to be provided above in numbers 1 through 13, a Club shall also submit:
1. An Affidavit of Non-Discrimination.
2. Documentation that the Club has been in existence and operation for a period of one (year) prior to the date of the
application, as deemed satisfactory by the City Clerk.
3. Documentation that the Club was not formed for the purpose of obtaining a License, as deemed satisfactory by the
City Clerk.
4. Documentation that the Club has sufficient members to support its operation with a License, and without the
patronage of guests and other non-members.
4.
Zoning approval Form (page 9) plus eleven (11) copies
9. Proof of crowd manager certification visit www.crowdmanagers.com/training for more information
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Alcoholic Beverage Control Board
Application for Alcoholic Beverage License (New or Transfer)
For the non-refundable application fee, please see the current Fee Schedule.
Corporate/Legal Name of the Establishment
Trading as
Desired License location and address Phone
Class of License desired. (Select from Rules & Regulations Appendix A)
Categories Beer Beer,
Wine and Liquor Wine & Beer (Wine Bar)
Beer and Light Wine Refillable Container
Beer and Wine Tasting Sidewalk Café
Applicant Club Corporation Individual LLC Partnership
Institution for the care of the aged
Type of license New Transfer
If transferring a License, provide both the legal name and the trade name of previous License Holder:
To the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board:
Application is made by the undersigned proposed Licensees for the applicant (Licensees)
under the provisions of the
Alcoholic Beverage Article of the Annotated Code of Maryland, Title 7 of the Code of the City of Annapolis, and the ABCB
Rules and Regulations, all as may be amended, for the above applied for License, and the Licensees submit and
certify to the following information required by the Article:
1. Name Age Sex
Residence State Zip
How long? Day Phone Driver’s license State
Birth date Birth Place Naturalized at Year
2. Name Age Sex
Residence State Zip
How long? Day Phone Driver’s license State
Birth date Birth Place Naturalized at Year
3. Name Age Sex
Residence State Zip
How long? Day Phone Driver’s license State
Birth date Birth Place Naturalized at Year
City of Annapolis
Office of the City Clerk
160 Duke of Gloucester Street
Annapolis, Maryland 21401-2028
DepClerk@annapolis.gov • 410-263-7942 • Fax 410-280-1853 • TDD use MD Relay or 711 • www.annapolis.gov
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1. The Licensees are ci
tizens of the United States. True False
2. Has each Licensee been a resident of the City of Annapolis and/or Anne Arundel County, a real property taxpayer of
the City of Annapolis and/or Anne Arundel County, and a City of Annapolis and/or Anne Arundel County voter for
more than two (2) years prior to filing this application? Licensee one must meet these requirements.
Licensee 1. Yes No 2. Yes No 3. Yes No
3. Workmen's Compensation Binder or Policy number
4. Contact Person for Establishment
Cell Phone Email Address
5. Premises description Lot size Size and type of construction and building or area applied for:
6. Name of the owner of Premises described above
7. The Licensees have never been convicted of a felony. True False
8. The Licensees have never been adjudged guilty of violating the laws governing the sale of Alcoholic Beverages or
for the prevention of gambling in the State of Maryland. True False
If false, give Licensee names, dates and offenses.
9. The Licensees have a pecuniary interest in the business to be conducted under the License. True False
10. The Licensees have not had a License for the sale of Alcoholic Beverages revoked. True False
11.
12. The Licensees ha
ve never been adjudged guilty of any offense against the laws of the State of Maryland or United
States. True False
13. Have the Licensees ever held a License for the sale of Alcoholic Beverages? True False
If yes, in what state and at what location therein?
14. No person except the Licensees is in any way pecuniary interested in the License applied for or in the business to be
conducted thereunder during the continuance of the License, if issued. True False
a. What financial interest does each of the Licensees have in the business/applicant?
Percentage for Licensee: 1. 2. 3.
b. If any persons other than the Licensees are pecuniary interested in the business/applicant, please provide
names, title or position in business/applicant, percentage of interest, shares of stock or membership (as
applicable), and a statement if each such person holds an interest in any other Alcoholic Beverage License.
15.
No manufacturer, brewer, distiller, or wholesaler, directly or indirectly, has any financial interest in the Premises, the
applicant, or the business of the applicant and the Licensees, and the applicant and the Licensees shall not convey
or grant to any manufacturer, brewer, distiller or wholesaler any such interest, except as otherwise permitted by
the Alcoholic Beverages Article; and the applicant and the Licensees do not have, at the time of making this
application, any indebtedness or other financial obligation and shall not incur any such indebtedness or other
financial obligation, directly or indirectly, to any manufacturer, brewer, distiller or wholesaler other than for the
purchase of Alcoholic Beverages.
True False
16. The applic
ant and the Licensees shall, if granted a License, conform to all laws and regulations relating to the
business in which the applicant proposes to engage. True False
The Licensees are not pecuniary interested in any other place of business in the City of Annapolis or Anne Arundel
County where, or for which, a License has been applied for, granted or issued under Alcoholic Beverages Article,
except as otherwise permitted by the Alcoholic Beverages Article.
True False
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17. The applicant submits herewith a statement duly executed and acknowledged by the owner of the Premises in which
the business under the License is to be conducted, assenting to the granting of the License applied for, authorizing
the State Comptroller, its duly authorized deputies, inspectors, and clerks, the City, its duly authorized clerks, agents
and employees, and any peace officer of the City of Annapolis to inspect and search, without warrant, the Premises
upon which the business is to be conducted, and any and all parts of the Enclosed Premises (i.e. building) in which
said business is to be conducted, at any and all hours. True False
18. The License for which this application is made is to be for the period beginning and ending April 30
th
next from the
date hereof:
.
19. The applicant tenders herewith a non-refundable application fee, and the applicant and the Licensees hereby agree
to be responsible for any and all expenses incurred in connection with the publication of the notice of this application
in a newspaper published in the City of Annapolis and for the posting of a sign upon the Premises and sending
letters of notification. True False
Extract fro
m Law:
If any affidavit or oath required under the provisions of this application shall contain any false statement, the offender shall
be deemed guilty of perjury, and upon indictment and conviction thereof, shall be subject to the penalties provided by law
for that crime.
Names and add
resses of applicant’s officers/members/partners/sole proprietor:
Name Title
Address
E-mail Address
Name Title
Address
E-mail Address
Name Title
Address
E-mail Address
Signatures * Note: If President or Vice-President of the applicant is one of the Licensees, he/she must also sign as a
Licensee.
* President or Vice-President
1. Licensee
2. Licensee (Corporate Seal)
3. Licensee
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Certifications
1. STATE O
F MARYLAND, ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY, to wit:
I HEREBY CERTIFY, that on this day of , , before me, the subscriber, a
Notary Public of the State and County aforesaid, personally appeared
Licensee for
the applicant named in the foregoing application, and made oath in due form of law that the statements
therein are true to the best of (his/their) knowledge and belief.
WITNESS
my hand and Notarial Seal.
Notary Public My Commission expires
2. STATE O
F MARYLAND, ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY, to wit:
I HEREBY CERTIFY, that on this day of , , before me, the subscriber, a
Notary Public of the State and County aforesaid, personally appeared
Licensee for
the applicant named in the foregoing application, and made oath in due form of law that the statements
therein are true to the best of (his/their) knowledge and belief.
WITNESS
my hand and Notarial Seal.
Notary Public My Commission expires
3. STATE OF MARYL
AND, ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY, to wit:
I HEREBY CERTIFY, that on this day of , , before me, the subscriber, a
Notary Public of the State and County aforesaid, personally appeared
Licensee for
the applicant named in the foregoing application, and made oath in due form of law that the statements
therein are true to the best of (his/their) knowledge and belief.
WITNESS
my hand and Notarial Seal.
Notary Public My Commission expires
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Signatures
Owner of Premises
Statement of owner of Premises required in connection with Alcoholic Beverages Law of Maryland.
I hereby certify that I am the owner of the Premises known as
in the foregoing application made to the City of Annapolis Alcoholic Beverage Control Board under the Alcoholic
Beverages Law of Maryland, that I assent to the granting of the License applied for, and that I hereby authorize the State
Comptroller, its duly authorized deputies, inspectors, and clerks, the Annapolis City Council, its duly authorized clerks,
agents and employees, and any peace officer of the City of Annapolis to inspect and search without warrant, the
Premises upon which the business is to be conducted, and any and all parts of the Enclosed Premises (i.e. building) in
which said business is to be conducted at any and all hours.
I HEREBY CERTIFY, that on this day of , , before me, the subscriber, a
Notary Public of the State and County aforesaid, personally appeared
the owner of
the Premises named in the foregoing application, and made oath in due form of law that the statements
therein are true to the best of (his/their) knowledge and belief.
WITNESS my hand and Notarial Seal.
Notary Public My Commission expires
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Alcoholic Beverage Control Board
Financial Information Form
LICENSEE ONE – QUALIFYING APPLICANT
Any proposed Licensee for the applicant must have a pecuniary interest in the Licensed Premises.
Licensee’s name
Address
How long as address? Date of birth
Most recent employer
Employer’s Address
Position or title
How long employed? Type of business
List any
and all business interests.
I am or will
be the owner partner stockholder member in the Licensed Premises.
If a stockholder, how many shares?
My personal contribution will be $
Of this amount, $ will be in cash and will be or has been derived from the following sources:
If a LLC member
, contribution is cash property services.
A false sta
tement and/or a falsification of any information on this Financial Information Form may constitute
grounds for denial or revocation of any applied for or granted License by the Board.
I HEREBY CERTIFY on this day of , , under the penalties of
perjury, that the matters and facts set forth above are true and correct to the best of my information and belief.
Applicant Witness
Date
City of Annapolis
Office of the City Clerk
160 Duke of Gloucester Street
Annapolis, Maryland 21401-2028
DepClerk@annapolis.gov • 410-263-7942 • Fax 410-280-1853 • TDD use MD Relay or 711 • www.annapolis.gov
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Alcoholic Beverage Control Board
Financial Information Form
LICENSEE TWO
Any proposed Licensee for the applicant must have a pecuniary interest in the Licensed Premises.
Licensee’s name
Address
How long as address? Date of birth
Most recent employer
Employer’s Address
Position or title
How long employed? Type of business
List any
and all business interests.
I am or will
be the owner partner stockholder member in the Licensed Premises.
If a stockholder, how many shares?
My personal contribution will be $
Of this amount, $ will be in cash and will be or has been derived from the following sources:
If a LLC member
, contribution is cash property services.
A false statemen
t and/or a falsification of any information on this Financial Information Form may constitute
grounds for denial or revocation of any applied for or granted License by the Board.
I HEREBY CERTIFY on this day of , , under the penalties of
perjury, that the matters and facts set forth above are true and correct to the best of my information and belief.
Applicant Witness
Date
City of Annapolis
Office of the City Clerk
160 Duke of Gloucester Street
Annapolis, Maryland 21401-2028
DepClerk@annapolis.gov • 410-263-7942 • Fax 410-280-1853 • TDD use MD Relay or 711 • www.annapolis.gov
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Alcoholic Beverage Control Board
Financial Information Form
LICENSEE THREE
Any proposed Licensee for the applicant must have a pecuniary interest in the Licensed Premises.
Licensee’s name
Address
How long as address? Date of birth
Most recent employer
Employer’s Address
Position or title
How long employed? Type of business
List any
and all business interests.
I am or will
be the owner partner stockholder member in the Licensed Premises.
If a stockholder, how many shares?
My personal contribution will be $
Of this amount, $ will be in cash and will be or has been derived from the following sources:
If a LLC member
, contribution is cash property services.
A false sta
tement and/or a falsification of any information on this Financial Information Form may constitute
grounds for denial or revocation of any applied for or granted License by the Board.
I HEREBY CERTIFY on this day of , , under the penalties of
perjury, that the matters and facts set forth above are true and correct to the best of my information and belief.
Applicant Witness
Date
City of Annapolis
Office of the City Clerk
160 Duke of Gloucester Street
Annapolis, Maryland 21401-2028
DepClerk@annapolis.gov • 410-263-7942 • Fax 410-280-1853 • TDD use MD Relay or 711 • www.annapolis.gov
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Alcoholic Beverage Control Board
Zoning Approval Form
Corporate/Legal Name of the Establishment
Trading as
Desired License location and address
Phone
Restaurants, or other establishments, seeking a License are required to submit a filled-in copy of this Zoning Approval Form
to the Department of Planning and Zoning, 145 Gorman Street, 3
rd
Floor, Annapolis, MD 21401 requesting confirmation that
it is properly zoned for the applicable License a minimum of three (3) business days (excluding City holidays and
weekends) prior to submitting an application to the City Clerk’s office.
The City Clerk will not place any application on the Board’s schedule or agenda for a hearing until
(1) the above
submittal requirement is met, AND (2) the Department of Planning and Zoning has recommended that the
application’s proposed location is either in complete or conditional zoning compliance. If the Department of Planning
and Zoning only gives conditional zoning compliance, the Board’s approval of the new application and License may only be
approved contingent upon satisfaction of such conditions.
Please provide the following information before submitting this form to the Department of Planning and Zoning or
the City Clerk:
Is this an existing business with a valid use permit? Yes No
If there is a change of ownership or it is
new business, a
Use Permit
application, the associated
fee, and all required
documentation must be submitted to the Department of Planning and Zoning prior to submitting this form to that Department.
What is the proposed use of the property?________________________________________________________________
If this is an existing business, are there any proposed changes to the current approved use and/or floor plan, including hours of
operation, a bar and or live entertainment? Yes No
If yes, please describe the proposed changes and/or provide a copy of the proposed floor plan. Any changes to the existing
operation of the business or the existing floor plan must be approved by the Department of Planning and Zoning prior
to submitting this form to that Department.
Number of Seats to be provided? ___________
What types of Alcoholic Beverages are proposed to be served? beer only beer and wine beer wine and liquor
What are the hours of operation of the business?
Applicant Signature
Date
Print Name
FOR CITY USE ONLY
Recommendation
Date
Complete Zoning Compliance
Conditional Zoning Compliance**
Not Compliant/Failed to Meet Deadlines
City of Annapolis
Office of the City Clerk
160 Duke of Gloucester Street
Annapolis, Maryland 21401-2028
DepClerk@annapolis.gov • 410-263-7942 • Fax 410-280-1853 • TDD use MD Relay or 711 • www.annapolis.gov
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Alcoholic Beverage Control Board
Transfer Authorization
I (We), (transferor), Holder of an Alcoholic
Beverages License No.
issued by the Alcoholic
Beverage Control Board in accordance with the Alcoholic Beverages Laws of the State of Maryland for the Premises
known as
Annapolis, Maryland do hereby
request, consent to and authorize the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board for the City of Annapolis to transfer said Alcoholic
Beverage License and all privileges thereunder to:
(transferee).
IN WITNESS WHEREOF this Transfer Authorization is signed this day of , .
Witness
Address
Transferor
Witness
Address
Transferor
Witness
Address
Transferor
Settlement was made on
ACKNOWLE
DGED AND AGREED BY:
Legally Authorized Representative(s) of Transferee
City of Annapolis
Office of the City Clerk
160 Duke of Gloucester Street
Annapolis, Maryland 21401-2028
DepClerk@annapolis.gov • 410-263-7942 • Fax 410-280-1853 • TDD use MD Relay or 711 • www.annapolis.gov
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Alcoholic Beverage Control Board
Affidavit of Transferor
Certification of Title 6 Bulk Transfer Compliance
Pursuant to Annotated Code of Maryland Alcoholic Beverages Article, Section 3-302
I, (transferor), do hereby swear and affirm
that I have complied in all respects with the Maryland Annotated Code, Commercial Law Article, Title 6 (Bulk Transfer Act)
insofar as it relates to the sale of my business, known as
(legal or corporate name), which does business as
(trade name), and which business I am selling to
(transferee).
Signature of transferor
STATE OF MARYLAND, ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY, to wit:
I HEREBY CERTIFY, that on this day of , , before me, the subscriber, a
Notary Public of the State and County aforesaid, personally appeared the transferor named above, and made oath in due
form of law that the matters and facts stated above are true to the best of his/her knowledge, information and belief.
WITNESS my hand and Notarial Seal.
Notary Public My Commission expires
City of Annapolis
Office of the City Clerk
160 Duke of Gloucester Street
Annapolis, Maryland 21401-2028
DepClerk@annapolis.gov • 410-263-7942 • Fax 410-280-1853 • TDD use MD Relay or 711 • www.annapolis.gov
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