{"data":{"id":"us-md/md.-code-alcoholic-beverages-and-cannabis-23-2704","jurisdiction":"us-md","citation":"Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 23–2704","heading":"","body":"(a) (1) The prohibitions in §§ 6–308 and 6–319 of this article concerning the on–premises consumption of alcoholic beverages not purchased from a license holder do not apply to a social event, including a dance, wedding, or fundraiser, that is held in a hall rented from and located on the premises of a veterans organization that holds a license.\n(2) The veterans organization may not sell or provide alcoholic beverages to the individuals attending the social event.\n(b) Residents and guests of residents in a continuing care retirement community that holds a Class C (continuing care retirement community) beer, wine, and liquor license may consume beer, wine, or liquor not purchased from the continuing care retirement community if:\n(1) the beer, wine, or liquor is consumed with a meal in the dining room; and\n(2) the continuing care retirement community:\n(i) is operated by a nonprofit organization for the continuing care retirement of individuals at least 60 years old;\n(ii) has been incorporated for at least 1 year;\n(iii) has obtained a certificate of registration from the Department of Aging under Title 10, Subtitle 4 of the Human Services Article; and\n(iv) prepares and serves meals during regular operating hours to residents and their guests.","path":["Article - Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis"],"source_url":"https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Laws/StatuteText?article=gab\u0026section=23-2704","current_through":"2026-01-01","vintage":"","retrieved_at":"2026-09-14T19:56:03Z","sha256":"d1bb54bb12dbbe715aab41e2958069f2a7e9c1922f2646da582ddb1c9c072458","source_id":"us-md","stale":false,"prev":"us-md/md.-code-alcoholic-beverages-and-cannabis-23-2703","next":"us-md/md.-code-alcoholic-beverages-and-cannabis-23-2705"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}