# Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis (GAB)

## Title 12. Baltimore City

### Subtitle 19. Conduct of License Holders

#### Section 12-1901

(a) The following sections of Title 4, Subtitle 5 ("Conduct of Local License Holders") of Division I of this article apply in the City without exception or variation:

  (1) Sec. 4-502 ("Storage of alcoholic beverages");

  (2) Sec. 4-503 ("Solicitations and sales outside of licensed premises");

  (3) Sec. 4-506 ("Evidence of purchaser's age");

  (4) Sec. 4-507 ("Retail delivery of alcoholic beverages"); and

  (5) Sec. 4-508 ("Display of license").

(b) The following sections of Title 4, Subtitle 5 ("Conduct of Local License Holders") of Division I of this article apply in the City:

  (1) Sec. 4-504 ("Employment of underage individuals"), subject to Sec. 12-1903 of this subtitle; and

  (2) Sec. 4-505 ("Alcohol awareness program"), subject to Sec. 12-1904 of this subtitle.

#### Section 12-1902

(a) An establishment with multiple public areas in which alcoholic beverages are sold shall display a duplicate license in each area.

(b) The fee for a duplicate license is $20.

#### Section 12-1903

A license holder:

(1) may employ an individual at least 18 years old to sell, serve, deliver, or otherwise deal with alcoholic beverages; and

(2) may not employ or allow an individual under the age of 18 years to:

  (i) sell, serve, or deliver alcoholic beverages; or

  (ii) provide entertainment on the licensed premises.

#### Section 12-1904

(a) The alcohol awareness program also applies to an unlicensed establishment that is covered under Subtitle 25 of this title.

(b) An owner of an unlicensed establishment or individual who is designated by the owner and employed in a supervisory capacity is required to be:

  (1) certified by an approved alcohol awareness program; and

  (2) present when alcoholic beverages are served or consumed.

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