§ 9-4. Scope.

(a) In general.

Except as specified in subsection (b) of this section, this subtitle applies to all businesses that are located in any Residential Zoning District, Office-Residential Zoning District, or C-1, C-1-E, C-1-VC, C-2, or C-3 Commercial Zoning District.

(b) Exceptions.

This subtitle does not apply to:

(1) a hotel or motel;

(2) a restaurant or tavern operating during hours authorized by its alcoholic beverage license;

(3) the sale of motor vehicle fuels;

(4) the provision of emergency medical or veterinary care;

(5) a video lottery facility operating during hours authorized by its State Video Lottery Operating license; or

(6) drive-through food-service windows, if:

(i) all indoor sales and dining areas are closed to the public during late-night hours; and

(ii) no pedestrians are served at these windows during late-night hours.