(a)      This section applies only in Worcester County.

      (b)      (1)      A Class H beer, wine and liquor license shall be issued by the license issuing authority of the county in which the place of business is located. The license authorizes the holder to keep for sale and to sell beer, wine and liquor at retail at any hotel or restaurant, at the place described in the license, for consumption only on the premises.

            (2)      The annual fee shall be paid to the local collecting agent before any license is issued, for distribution as provided in this article.

      (c)      The annual license fee is:

            (1)      6-day license      $1,700; or

            (2)      7-day license      $2,400.