# Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis (GAB)

## Title 11. Anne Arundel County

### Subtitle 1. Definitions; General Provisions

#### Section 11-101

(a) In this title:

  (1) the definitions in Sec. 1-101 of this article apply without exception or variation; and

  (2) the following words have the meanings indicated.

(b) "Board" means the Board of License Commissioners for Anne Arundel County.

(c) "County" means Anne Arundel County.

(d) "Light wine" means wine that contains not more than 15.5% of alcohol by volume.

(e) "Taxpayer" means an individual who:

  (1) owns real property in the county in the individual's own name, individually or jointly with others; and

  (2) pays real property taxes to the county.

#### Section 11-102

This title applies only in Anne Arundel County.

#### Section 11-103

A copy of any legislation concerning alcoholic beverages enacted by the county governing body under this title shall be sent to the Department of Legislative Services, 90 State Circle, Annapolis, Maryland 21401.

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Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. (as displayed at mgaleg.maryland.gov, October 16, 2026)