# Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis (GAB)

## Title 12. Baltimore City

### Subtitle 8. Beer and Light Wine Licenses

#### Section 12-801

(a) There is a Class A beer and light wine license.

(b)

  (1) The license authorizes the license holder to sell beer and light wine, at retail, at the place described in the license.

  (2) The license holder shall sell the beer and light wine in a sealed package or container.

  (3) The package or container may not be opened and its contents may not be consumed on the premises where the beer or light wine is sold.

(c) The annual license fee is $171.

#### Section 12-802

(a) There is a Class B beer and light wine license.

(b) The license authorizes the license holder to sell beer and light wine at a hotel or restaurant, at retail, at the place described in the license, for on- and off-premises consumption.

(c) The annual license fee is $310.

#### Section 12-803

(a) There is a Class C beer and light wine license.

(b) The license authorizes the license holder to sell beer and light wine to a member of a club and a guest of the member, at retail, at the place described in the license, for on-premises consumption.

(c) The annual license fee is $128.

#### Section 12-804

(a) There is a Class D beer and light wine license.

(b) The license authorizes the license holder to sell beer and light wine, at retail, at the place described in the license, for on- and off-premises consumption.

(c) The license may not be issued for use by a drugstore.

(d) The annual license fee is $260.

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