Though I don't have any first-hand knowledge of the fees, I was led to believe that in the People's Replublic of Maryland they're based upon a percentage of the establishment's liquor sales. Additionally, there seems to be several exemptions to the fee, American Legions, VFWs, and other non-profit organizations.

Gary
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