General Information on Multiple Class B (BWL), H/R, On Sale Licenses
I Additional Licenses
A licensee holding a Class B beer, wine and liquor license (on-sale, hotels/ restaurants) may apply for an additional license or licenses subject to the provisions and limitations set forth in Article 2B, Section 9-102.1 (Additional Class B beer, wine and liquor licenses in Montgomery County).
II License combinations - maximum allowed
A LICENSEE THAT HOLDS AN "ORIGINAL LICENSE" MAY OBTAIN A MAXIMUM OF FIVE (5) ADDITIONAL LICENSES AND MAY NOT HOLD MORE THAN SIX (6) LICENSES ALTOGETHER.
A LICENSEE MAY HOLD ANY COMBINATION OF THE FOLLOWING LICENSES, NOT TO EXCEED SIX (6) LICENSES ALTOGETHER:
ONE "ORIGINAL LICENSE"
ONE "1-YEAR LICENSE"
ONE "5-YEAR LICENSE" ($5000 ANNUAL FEE)
ONE "EAST COUNTY LICENSE"
ONE "ENTERPRISE ZONE LICENSE"
ONE "GAITHERSBURG LICENSE"
ONE "GERMANTOWN LICENSE"
ONE "MONTGOMERY VILLAGE LICENSE"
ONE "ROCKVILLE LICENSE"
TWO "INCENTIVE LICENSES"
Types of Class B (BWL), H/R, On Sale Only Licenses
"One year License" If licensee has held a Class B (BWL), H/R, On Sale license for at least 1 year, an additional license may be obtained if the applicant:
operates a restaurant, as defined by regulations of the Board.
has a capital investment of at least $250,000 (excluding the cost of the land or building) for the restaurant.
"Enterprise Zone License" A licensee may obtain not more than two additional licenses for premises which are located in one of two designated enterprise zones (specific areas located in Silver Spring and Wheaton). A licensee can only receive one additional license in each enterprise zone.
The licensee is not required to have held a license for 1 year.
A seating capacity of at least 30 persons is required.
meets the requirements of an Enterprise Zone as specified in Article 83 A, Section 5-401(p).
"Montgomery Village License" A licensee may obtain one (1) additional license for premises located within the Town Sector zoned area called Montgomery Village.
The licensee is not required to have held a license for 1 year.
A seating capacity of at least 30 persons is required.
"Incentive License" A licensee may obtain two (2) additional licenses if the applicant:
operates a restaurant, as defined by regulations of the Board.
already has obtained an "Enterprise Zone License", a "Gaithersburg License", a Germantown License", a "Montgomery Village License", or a "Rockville License".
The licensee is not required to have held a license for 1 year.
A seating capacity of at least 30 persons is required.
"East County License" A licensee may obtain one additional on-sale only license for premises located in an area bounded by the Howard County–Montgomery County line on the north; the Prince George’s County-Montgomery County line on the east; the Capitol Beltway (I-495) on the South; and a line 3,000 feet west of the center of Columbia Pike on the west.
The licensee is not required to have held a license for 1 year.
A seating capacity of at least 30 persons is required.
Seniors
