# Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis (GAB)

## Title 11. Anne Arundel County

### Subtitle 11. Additional License Privileges

#### Section 11-1101

(a) The following sections of Title 4, Subtitle 11 ("Additional License Privileges") of Division I of this article apply in the county without exception or variation:

  (1) Sec. 4-1102 ("Corkage -- Consuming wine not purchased from license holder on licensed premises"); and

  (2) Sec. 4-1103 ("Removal of partially consumed bottle of wine from licensed premises").

(b) Section 4-1105 ("Refillable container permit -- Wine") of Division I of this article does not apply in the county.

(c) The following sections of Title 4, Subtitle 11 ("Additional License Privileges") of Division I of this article apply in the county:

  (1) Sec. 4-1104 ("Refillable container permit -- Draft beer"), subject to Sec. 11-1103 of this subtitle; and

  (2) Sec. 4-1106 ("Nonrefillable container permit -- Draft beer"), subject to Sec. 11-1103.1 of this subtitle.

#### Section 11-1102

(a)

  (1) On the premises, or on adjacent property over which a license holder has ownership or control, a license holder:

    (i) may allow piped-in background music or one television screen; but

    (ii) unless issued a permit described in this section that authorizes the activity, may not allow:

      (1) the playing of music, including live music;

      (2) the operation of a karaoke machine;

      (3) the playing of music by a disc jockey; or

      (4) floor shows or any other similar type of entertainment.

  (2) The Board may issue a permit described in this section only if the Board finds that:

    (i) the applicant can control the individuals using the licensed premises;

    (ii) the operation of the premises under the permit will not unduly disturb the peace of the residents of the neighborhood in which the place of business is located; and

    (iii) the issuing of the permit:

      (1) is necessary to accommodate the public;

      (2) will not be detrimental to the public welfare; and

      (3) will not violate a county fire, health, or building regulation.

(b)

  (1) There is a background entertainment permit.

  (2) The Board may issue the permit to a holder of a Class B license, a Class BLX license, a Class D license, or a Class H license.

  (3) The permit authorizes the playing of:

    (i) more than one television; and

    (ii) recorded music or piped-in background music.

  (4) The permit holder may not allow floor shows or similar live entertainment.

  (5) The annual permit fee is $100.

(c)

  (1) There is a general entertainment permit.

  (2) The Board may issue the permit to a holder of a Class B license, a Class BLX license, a Class D license, or a Class H license.

  (3) The permit authorizes:

    (i) the holder to provide the entertainment allowed under a background entertainment permit;

    (ii) live music with not more than four musicians; and

    (iii) the playing of:

      (1) trivia games;

      (2) a karaoke machine; and

      (3) music by a disc jockey.

  (4)

    (i) The permit holder may not allow floor shows or similar live entertainment.

    (ii) If the entertainment authorized under paragraph (3) of this subsection will occur outside, the area used for the event shall be at least 100 feet from any residentially zoned property.

  (5) The annual permit fees are:

    (i) $200 for a holder of a beer and wine license; and

    (ii) $300 for a holder of a beer, wine, and liquor license.

(d)

  (1) There is a full entertainment permit.

  (2) The Board may issue the permit to a holder of:

    (i) a Class B license;

    (ii) except as provided in paragraph (4) of this subsection, a Class BLX license;

    (iii) a Class C license;

    (iv) a Class D license; or

    (v) except as provided in paragraph (4) of this subsection, a Class H license.

  (3) The permit authorizes the holder to provide:

    (i) the entertainment allowed under a general entertainment permit; and

    (ii) music, a permanent dance floor, a stage area, floor shows, and other legal forms of entertainment.

  (4)

    (i) The Board may not issue the permit to a holder of a Class BLX license or a Class H license if the premises for which the Class BLX license or Class H license is issued is within 1,000 feet in a straight line from entry to entry from a place of worship or school.

    (ii) Notwithstanding subparagraph (i) of this paragraph, the Board may issue the permit to the holder of a Class H license if the licensed premises is located within 1,000 feet in a straight line from entry to entry from a school located at the Annapolis Mall.

    (iii) If the entertainment authorized under paragraph (3) of this subsection will occur outside, the area used for the event shall be at least 100 feet from any residentially zoned property.

  (5) The annual permit fees are:

    (i) $200 for a holder of a beer and wine license;

    (ii) $400 for a holder of a beer, wine, and liquor license; and

    (iii) no charge for a holder of a Class C license.

(e)

  (1) There is a limited special event permit.

  (2) The Board, in its sole discretion, may issue the permit to a holder of:

    (i) a Class B license;

    (ii) except as provided in paragraph (4) of this subsection, a Class BLX license;

    (iii) a Class C license;

    (iv) a Class D license; or

    (v) except as provided in paragraph (4) of this subsection, a Class H license.

  (3) The permit authorizes the holder to provide music, dancing, and other legal forms of entertainment.

  (4) The Board may not issue the permit to a holder of a Class BLX license or a Class H license if the premises for which the Class BLX license or Class H license is issued is within 1,000 feet in a straight line from entry to entry from a place of worship or school.

  (5) Before issuing a permit, the Board may require a license holder to provide information on the planned event for which the permit is requested    .

(f)

  (1) There is an outdoor permit.

  (2) The Board may issue the permit to a holder of a Class B license, a Class BLX license, a Class C license, a Class D license, or a Class H license.

  (3) The permit authorizes the holder to provide outdoor table service to customers on the grounds of the licensed establishment.

  (4) The annual permit fee is $100.

  (5) Before the permit may be renewed, a holder shall obtain approval from the Board.

(g)

  (1) There is an outdoor entertainment permit.

  (2) The Board may issue the permit to a holder of a Class B license, a Class BLX license, a Class C license, a Class D license, or a Class H license who also holds a music permit, an entertainment permit, or a dancing permit under this section.

  (3) The permit authorizes the holder to provide:

    (i) the same form of entertainment outdoors that the holder is allowed to provide indoors under the holder's music permit, entertainment permit, or dancing permit; and

    (ii) outdoor table service or cafe service.

#### Section 11-1103

(a) The Board may issue a refillable container permit for draft beer to a holder of a Class A license, a Class B license, or a Class D license.

(b) An applicant for the permit shall complete the form that the Board provides.

(c) The hours of sale for the permit:

  (1) begin at the same time as those for the underlying license; and

  (2) end at midnight.

(d) The Board shall adopt regulations to carry out this section.

(e) The annual permit fees are:

  (1) $50 for an applicant whose license has an off-sale privilege; and

  (2) $500 for an applicant whose license does not have an off-sale privilege.

#### Section 11-1103.1

(a) The Board may issue a nonrefillable container permit for draft beer to a holder of a Class A license, a Class B license, or a Class D license.

(b) An applicant for the permit shall complete the form that the Board provides.

(c) The hours of sale for the permit:

  (1) begin at the same time as those for the underlying license; and

  (2) end at midnight.

(d) The Board shall adopt regulations to carry out this section.

(e)

  (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, the annual permit fees are:

    (i) $50 for an applicant whose license has an off-sale privilege; and

    (ii) $500 for an applicant whose license does not have an off-sale privilege.

  (2) An applicant who has a refillable container permit may not be charged a fee for a nonrefillable container permit.

#### Section 11-1104

(a) This section does not apply to a person who holds:

  (1) a hotel-limited service license; or

  (2) a beach and amusement park license.

(b) There is a Sunday permit.

(c) Any license holder may be issued the permit.

(d)

  (1) The holder of the permit may sell the alcoholic beverages on Sunday that are authorized by the license already held.

  (2) The permit is subject to the same hours, restrictions, and other provisions for the license already held.

(e) An applicant shall be issued the permit on:

  (1) approval of an application made in the same manner for a new license; and

  (2) payment of the required fee.

(f) The annual permit fees are:

  (1) $60 for a beer and light wine Sunday permit; and

  (2) $120 for a beer, wine, and liquor Sunday permit.

(g) The permit may be renewed in the same manner as a license.

(h) If the license held by the license holder of a Sunday permit is suspended or revoked, the permit is also suspended or revoked.

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