(a) There is a Class CT (cinema/theater) (on-sale) beer, wine, and liquor license. (b) The Board may issue the license for use in a cinema or theater that: (1) is in a building that is designed or used primarily for the exhibition of motion pictures to the public; (2) has a capacity to hold at least 100 permanently installed seats; and (3) has a minimum of six movie theater rooms. (c) (1) Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, the license authorizes the license holder to sell beer, wine, and liquor for on-premises consumption by the drink, bottle, and can: (i) 1. in a designated area of the lobby, for 45 minutes before a movie starts; and 2. in a VIP room that holds special events, for the 45 minutes before a movie starts and during the showing of the movie; or (ii) to an individual who has a ticket to a movie and proper identification. (2) A license holder may exercise the privileges of the license: (i) from Monday through Saturday; and (ii) on Sunday, if the license holder is issued a Sunday permit. (3) A license holder may sell beer, wine, and liquor without serving food. (4) An individual serving beer, wine, and liquor: (i) may not mix the contents of one bottle with the contents of another bottle; and (ii) shall dispose of or destroy all empty bottles and cans. (d) (1) A license holder shall: (i) obtain a crowd control training certificate from a program that is certified by the Board; and (ii) while selling beer, wine, and liquor, have one certified crowd control manager on the licensed premises for every 250 individuals present. (2) Notwithstanding § 31-1903(a) of this title, a license holder shall require one individual who has completed a certified alcohol awareness program to be on the licensed premises at all times when alcohol is being served. (e) (1) The annual license fee is $1,000. (2) The annual Sunday permit fee is $250.
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