Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis (GAB) — Title 13. Baltimore County
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Subtitle 1. Definitions; General Provisions
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 13-101 (2026)
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Subtitle 1. Definitions; General Provisions
§ 13–101LinkCopy Citation
(a)
In this title:
(1)
the definitions in § 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 Baltimore County.
(c)
“County” means Baltimore County.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 13-102 (2026)
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Subtitle 1. Definitions; General Provisions
§ 13–102LinkCopy Citation
This title applies only in Baltimore County.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 13-103 (2026)
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Subtitle 1. Definitions; General Provisions
§ 13–103LinkCopy Citation
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.
Subtitle 2. Board of License Commissioners
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 13-201 (2026)
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Subtitle 2. Board of License Commissioners
§ 13–201LinkCopy Citation
There is a Board of License Commissioners for Baltimore County.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 13-202 (2026)
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Subtitle 2. Board of License Commissioners
§ 13–202LinkCopy Citation
(a)
The County Executive shall appoint three members to the Board.
(b)
Each member of the Board shall be a resident and voter of the county.
(c)
(1)
The term of a member is 2 years.
(2)
The terms of the members are staggered as required by the terms provided for members of the Board on July 1, 2016.
(d)
The County Executive may remove a member for misconduct in office, incompetence, or willful neglect of duty.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 13-203 (2026)
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Subtitle 2. Board of License Commissioners
§ 13–203LinkCopy Citation
(a)
Every 2 years, the County Executive shall appoint two substitute members to the Board.
(b)
(1)
The chair of the Board shall designate a substitute member to serve:
(i)
when a regular member is absent or incapacitated for any reason; or
(ii)
if a vacancy is created.
(2)
A substitute member shall serve until the regular member’s incapacity or absence ends or the vacancy is filled.
(c)
While serving on the Board, a substitute member has all the powers and duties of a regular member.
(d)
(1)
Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, a substitute member shall receive a per diem salary set by the Board for each day served.
(2)
The salary of a substitute member may not exceed the daily salary of a regular member.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 13-204 (2026)
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Subtitle 2. Board of License Commissioners
§ 13–204LinkCopy Citation
(a)
(1)
Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, the salaries of the regular members of the Board shall be as set forth in the county budget.
(2)
(i)
The chair of the Board shall receive an annual salary of not less than $11,500.
(ii)
Each other regular member of the Board shall receive an annual salary of not less than $10,500.
(b)
Subject to § 13–205 of this subtitle, the Board may:
(1)
employ:
(i)
a secretary;
(ii)
inspectors; and
(iii)
clerical and other assistants as are necessary; and
(2)
set the compensation of the employees.
(c)
The County Executive may appoint a chief administrator.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 13-205 (2026)
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Subtitle 2. Board of License Commissioners
§ 13–205LinkCopy Citation
(a)
The Board may appoint a Chief Inspector and at least 14 inspectors.
(b)
(1)
Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, the Chief Inspector and each other inspector may examine any identification used as proof of age by an individual to purchase alcoholic beverages.
(2)
The examination shall be made on the premises of the licensed establishment where the purchase is attempted.
(c)
(1)
Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, the salaries of the Chief Inspector and each other inspector shall be as set forth in the county budget.
(2)
(i)
The salary of the Chief Inspector may not be less than $9,500 a year.
(ii)
The salary of each other inspector may not be less than $9,000 a year.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 13-206 (2026)
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Subtitle 2. Board of License Commissioners
§ 13–206LinkCopy Citation
From the fees collected under this subtitle, the county shall:
(1)
pay all salaries and expenses of the Board, as determined by the county; and
(2)
devote the balance of the fees to the general purposes of the county, which may include the metropolitan district and highways.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 13-207 (2026)
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Subtitle 2. Board of License Commissioners
§ 13–207LinkCopy Citation
(a)
The Board may adopt regulations to carry out this article, including regulations regarding:
(1)
the presence on a licensed premises of an individual who is not a consumer; and
(2)
the issuance of a license when the actual use of the license is to be deferred until the completion of construction or alterations on the premises.
(b)
The Board shall:
(1)
publish notice of an intended action to change or adopt regulations at least 30 days before the effective date of the proposed regulations in a newspaper of general publication in the county; and
(2)
give all interested persons a reasonable opportunity to submit data or views orally or in writing before the effective date of the regulations.
Subtitle 3. Liquor Control
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 13-301 (2026)
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Subtitle 3. Liquor Control
§ 13–301LinkCopy Citation
There is no liquor control board or department of liquor control in the county.
Subtitle 4. Manufacturer's Licenses
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 13-401 (2026)
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Subtitle 4. Manufacturer's Licenses
§ 13–401LinkCopy Citation
(a)
The following sections of Title 2, Subtitle 2 (“Manufacturer’s Licenses”) of Division I of this article apply in the county without exception or variation:
(1)
§ 2–201 (“Issuance by Comptroller”);
(2)
§ 2–202 (“Class 1 distillery license”);
(3)
§ 2–203 (“Class 9 limited distillery license”);
(4)
§ 2–204 (“Class 2 rectifying license”);
(5)
§ 2–205 (“Class 3 winery license”);
(6)
§ 2–206 (“Class 4 limited winery license”);
(7)
§ 2–207 (“Class 5 brewery license”);
(8)
§ 2–208 (“Class 6 pub–brewery license”);
(9)
§ 2–209 (“Class 7 micro–brewery license”);
(10)
§ 2–210 (“Class 8 farm brewery license”);
(11)
§ 2–211 (“Residency requirement”);
(12)
§ 2–212 (“Additional licenses”);
(13)
§ 2–213 (“Additional fees”);
(14)
§ 2–214 (“Sale or delivery restricted”);
(15)
§ 2–216 (“Interaction between manufacturing entities and retailers”);
(16)
§ 2–217 (“Distribution of alcoholic beverages — Prohibited practices”); and
(17)
§ 2–218 (“Restrictive agreements between producers and retailers — Prohibited”).
(b)
Section 2–215 (“Beer sale on credit to retail dealer prohibited”) of Division I of this article does not apply in the county.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 13-402 (2026)
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Subtitle 4. Manufacturer's Licenses
§ 13–402LinkCopy Citation
A holder of a manufacturer’s license may sell or deliver alcoholic beverages to a holder of a retail license from 6 a.m. to midnight on every day except Sunday.
Subtitle 5. Wholesaler's Licenses
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 13-501 (2026)
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Subtitle 5. Wholesaler's Licenses
§ 13–501LinkCopy Citation
(a)
The following sections of Title 2, Subtitle 3 (“Wholesaler’s Licenses”) of Division I of this article apply in the county without exception or variation:
(1)
§ 2–301 (“Licenses issued by Comptroller”);
(2)
§ 2–302 (“Class 1 beer, wine, and liquor wholesaler’s license”);
(3)
§ 2–303 (“Class 2 wine and liquor wholesaler’s license”);
(4)
§ 2–304 (“Class 3 beer and wine wholesaler’s license”);
(5)
§ 2–305 (“Class 4 beer wholesaler’s license”);
(6)
§ 2–306 (“Class 5 wine wholesaler’s license”);
(7)
§ 2–307 (“Class 6 limited wine wholesaler’s license”);
(8)
§ 2–308 (“Class 7 limited beer wholesaler’s license”);
(9)
§ 2–309 (“Sale and delivery of beer or wine from wholesaler’s vehicle”);
(10)
§ 2–310 (“Sale and delivery to retail license holder”);
(11)
§ 2–311 (“Additional wholesaler’s licenses”);
(12)
§ 2–312 (“Direct importation of alcoholic beverages”);
(13)
§ 2–313 (“Sale or delivery restricted to holder of license or permit”);
(14)
§ 2–315 (“Interaction between wholesaling entities and retailers”);
(15)
§ 2–316 (“Distribution of alcoholic beverages — Prohibited practices”); and
(16)
§ 2–317 (“Restrictive agreements between wholesalers and retailers — Prohibited”).
(b)
Section 2–314 (“Beer sale on credit to retail dealer prohibited”) of Division I of this article does not apply in the county.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 13-502 (2026)
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Subtitle 5. Wholesaler's Licenses
§ 13–502LinkCopy Citation
Except as provided in § 13–503 of this subtitle, a holder of a wholesaler’s license may sell or deliver alcoholic beverages to a holder of a retail license from 6 a.m. to midnight on every day except Sunday.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 13-503 (2026)
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Subtitle 5. Wholesaler's Licenses
§ 13–503LinkCopy Citation
(a)
The holder of a wholesaler’s license may enter into an agreement with a holder of a per diem license issued under Subtitle 13 of this title to deliver beer on the effective date of the per diem license and accept returns on the same day.
(b)
The agreement entered into under subsection (a) of this section shall include the type of equipment, services, personnel, and supplies required to dispense draft beer.
Subtitle 6. Beer Licenses
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 13-601 (2026)
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Subtitle 6. Beer Licenses
§ 13–601LinkCopy Citation
A Class A beer license may not be issued in the county.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 13-602 (2026)
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Subtitle 6. Beer Licenses
§ 13–602LinkCopy Citation
A Class B beer license may not be issued in the county.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 13-603 (2026)
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Subtitle 6. Beer Licenses
§ 13–603LinkCopy Citation
A Class C beer license may not be issued in the county.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 13-604 (2026)
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Subtitle 6. Beer Licenses
§ 13–604LinkCopy Citation
A Class D beer license may not be issued in the county.
Subtitle 7. Wine Licenses
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 13-701 (2026)
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Subtitle 7. Wine Licenses
§ 13–701LinkCopy Citation
(a)
There is a Class A wine license in the county.
(b)
(1)
The license may be issued to a holder of a Class 3 winery license or Class 4 limited winery license.
(2)
A holder of a Class 4 limited winery license that applies for a Class A wine license is exempt from any quota established by the Board concerning the number of licenses in the election district where the winery is located.
(c)
(1)
The license authorizes the license holder to sell at retail at the place described in the license wine produced at the winery that contains not more than 21% of alcohol by volume.
(2)
Wine shall be sold in a sealed package or container that may not be opened or its contents consumed on the licensed premises.
(d)
The annual license fee is $100.
Subtitle 8. Beer and Wine Licenses
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 13-801 (2026)
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Subtitle 8. Beer and Wine Licenses
§ 13–801LinkCopy Citation
The wine that may be sold under a beer and wine license may not contain more than 22% of alcohol by volume.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 13-802 (2026)
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Subtitle 8. Beer and Wine Licenses
§ 13–802LinkCopy Citation
(a)
There is a Class A beer and wine license.
(b)
(1)
The license authorizes the license holder to sell beer and wine, at retail, at the place described in the license.
(2)
The license holder shall sell the beer and 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 wine is sold.
(c)
The annual license fee is $250.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 13-803 (2026)
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Subtitle 8. Beer and Wine Licenses
§ 13–803LinkCopy Citation
(a)
There is a Class B beer and wine license.
(b)
The license authorizes the license holder to sell beer and wine at a hotel or restaurant, at retail, at the place described in the license, for on– and off–premises consumption.
(c)
(1)
This subsection does not apply to a present license holder having the license before December 31, 1966.
(2)
The area of the licensed premises normally used as a restaurant for the preparation and consumption of food and beverages may not occupy less than 80% of the square footage of the premises.
(d)
The annual license fee is $300.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 13-804 (2026)
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Subtitle 8. Beer and Wine Licenses
§ 13–804LinkCopy Citation
(a)
There is a Class C beer and wine license.
(b)
The license authorizes the license holder to sell beer and 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 $150.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 13-805 (2026)
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Subtitle 8. Beer and Wine Licenses
§ 13–805LinkCopy Citation
(a)
There is a Class D beer and wine license.
(b)
The license authorizes the license holder to sell beer and wine, at retail, at the place described in the license, for on– and off–premises consumption.
(c)
(1)
This subsection does not apply to a present license holder having the license before December 31, 1966.
(2)
The area of the licensed premises normally used for the preparation and consumption of beer and wine may not occupy less than 80% of the square footage of the premises.
(d)
The license may not be issued for use by a drugstore.
(e)
The annual license fee is $250.
Subtitle 9. Beer, Wine, and Liquor Licenses
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 13-901 (2026)
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Subtitle 9. Beer, Wine, and Liquor Licenses
§ 13–901LinkCopy Citation
(a)
There is a Class A beer, wine, and liquor license.
(b)
(1)
The license authorizes the license holder to sell beer, wine, and liquor at retail at the place described in the license.
(2)
The license holder shall deliver the beer, wine, or liquor in a sealed container that may not be opened or its contents consumed on the licensed premises.
(c)
A license may not be issued for any drugstore unless the applicant:
(1)
has been doing business at the location applied for in the license for at least 1 year before the date of the application for the license;
(2)
is the assignee of a business established for at least 1 year before the date of the application for the license at the location applied for; or
(3)
has been engaged in the retail drug business for at least 3 years.
(d)
The annual license fee is $900.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 13-902 (2026)
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Subtitle 9. Beer, Wine, and Liquor Licenses
§ 13–902LinkCopy Citation
(a)
There is a Class B beer, wine, and liquor license.
(b)
(1)
The license authorizes the license holder to sell beer, wine, and liquor for consumption at a hotel or restaurant at the place described in the license, for on– or off–premises consumption.
(2)
The area of the licensed premises normally used as a restaurant to prepare and consume food and beverages may occupy not less than 80% of the square footage, unless the license holder has held the license since before December 31, 1966.
(c)
The annual license fee is $1,500.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 13-903 (2026)
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Subtitle 9. Beer, Wine, and Liquor Licenses
§ 13–903LinkCopy Citation
(a)
There is a Class C beer, wine, and liquor license.
(b)
The license authorizes the license holder to sell beer, wine, and liquor at a club at the place described in the license, for on–premises consumption.
(c)
The annual license fee is $1,000.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 13-904 (2026)
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Subtitle 9. Beer, Wine, and Liquor Licenses
§ 13–904LinkCopy Citation
(a)
There is a Class D beer, wine, and liquor license.
(b)
The Board may:
(1)
issue the license only to a holder of a Class B (SB) restaurant – service bar beer, wine, and liquor (on–sale) license; or
(2)
restrict off–sale privileges of the license holder.
(c)
(1)
The license authorizes the license holder to sell beer, wine, and liquor at retail at the place described in the license for on– and off–premises consumption.
(2)
The area of the licensed premises normally used to prepare and consume food and alcoholic beverages on the premises may occupy not less than 80% of the square foot area, unless the license holder has held the license since before December 31, 1966.
(d)
The annual license fee is $1,500.
Subtitle 10. Licenses for Specific Types of Organizations and Venues
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 13-1001 (2026)
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Subtitle 10. Licenses for Specific Types of Organizations and Venues
§ 13–1001LinkCopy Citation
(a)
There is a Class B–ECF/DS (Education Conference Facility/Dining Service) beer, wine, and liquor license.
(b)
The Board may issue the license to an individual who is:
(1)
authorized by the University of Maryland, Baltimore County or Towson University to:
(i)
act on behalf of the campus under the license; and
(ii)
be subject to the penalties, conditions, and restrictions under this title; and
(2)
a resident of the State.
(c)
(1)
The license authorizes the license holder to sell beer, wine, and liquor for on–premises consumption from multiple designated outlets on the campus of the university on behalf of which the license holder is authorized to act only at university–related events catered by the university’s campus dining services contractor.
(2)
Beer, wine, and liquor purchased at a designated outlet are to be consumed in the confines of that outlet and may not be transported to another outlet.
(d)
All profits from the retail sale of beer, wine, and liquor shall be deposited in the auxiliary services account of the University of Maryland, Baltimore County or Towson University, as appropriate.
(e)
The Board:
(1)
may regulate the manner in which beer, wine, and liquor are dispensed under the license;
(2)
before issuing the license, shall designate the exact campus locations for the outlets for the sale of beer, wine, and liquor;
(3)
shall maintain a map and description of the designated outlets for verification on the renewal of the license; and
(4)
shall require the University of Maryland, Baltimore County or Towson University, as appropriate, to report to the Board at least 5 days before a university–related event at which beer, wine, or liquor is intended to be sold or served.
(f)
The license holder may sell beer, wine, and liquor during the hours and days as set out for a Class B beer, wine, and liquor license under § 13–2004 of this title.
(g)
The annual license fee is $2,000.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 13-1001.1 (2026)
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Subtitle 10. Licenses for Specific Types of Organizations and Venues
§ 13–1001.1LinkCopy Citation
(a)
(1)
There is a Class B–OB–CRD (office building – commercial revitalization district) beer, wine, and liquor license.
(2)
The Board may not issue more than one Class B–OB–CRD license in the county.
(b)
(1)
The Class B–OB–CRD license may be issued only for a restaurant that:
(i)
is located in:
(1)
the Towson Commercial Revitalization District, as defined by the Baltimore County Council; and
(2)
an office building that is at least 100,000 square feet in size;
(ii)
previously had or has a zoning classification of BM–D.T. by the county government; and
(iii)
is at least 100 feet from a place of worship.
(2)
The Class B–OB–CRD license authorizes the holder to sell:
(i)
beer, wine, and liquor for on–premises consumption; and
(ii)
wine for off–premises consumption if the wine:
(1)
is purchased along with prepared food other than prepackaged snacks; and
(2)
is not displayed in an area accessible to the public.
(c)
The number of seats at the bar on the licensed premises may not exceed 25% of the total number of seats on the licensed premises.
(d)
The license holder may sell beer, wine, and liquor during the hours and days as set out for a Class B beer, wine, and liquor license under § 13–2004 of this title.
(e)
The annual license fee is equal to the fee for a Class B beer, wine, and liquor license under § 13–902 of this title.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 13-1001.2 (2026)
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Subtitle 10. Licenses for Specific Types of Organizations and Venues
§ 13–1001.2LinkCopy Citation
(a)
There is:
(1)
a racetrack beer and wine license; and
(2)
a racetrack beer, wine, and liquor license.
(b)
(1)
The Board may issue a license to the owner, concessionaire, or catering organization of a licensed racing establishment, whether an individual, an association, or a corporation.
(2)
There are no residential or voting qualifications for the licenses.
(c)
(1)
The racetrack beer and wine license authorizes the license holder to sell beer and wine at one or more locations on the premises of the racing park of the license holder.
(2)
The racetrack beer, wine, and liquor license authorizes the license holder to sell beer, wine, and liquor at one or more locations on the premises of the racing park of the license holder.
(d)
The license fee is:
(1)
for a racetrack beer and wine license, $25 for each day that the racing park is open and operating; and
(2)
for a racetrack beer, wine, and liquor license, $50 for each day that the racing park is open and operating.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 13-1002 (2026)
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Subtitle 10. Licenses for Specific Types of Organizations and Venues
§ 13–1002LinkCopy Citation
(a)
There is a theater beer, wine, and liquor license.
(b)
The Board may issue the license for use in a theater that:
(1)
is housed in a building;
(2)
has a capacity to hold a minimum of 1,500 permanently installed seats; and
(3)
regularly presents live entertainment.
(c)
A license holder may sell beer, wine, and liquor at retail for on–premises consumption:
(1)
for 2 hours before the entertainment begins;
(2)
during the entertainment; and
(3)
for 1 hour after the entertainment ends.
(d)
The license may not be transferred to another location.
(e)
The population requirements of the regulations of the Board do not apply to the license.
(f)
The annual license fee is $2,000.
Subtitle 11. Additional License Privileges
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 13-1101 (2026)
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Subtitle 11. Additional License Privileges
§ 13–1101LinkCopy Citation
(a)
The following provisions of Title 4, Subtitle 11 (“Additional License Privileges”) of Division I of this article apply in the county without exception or variation:
(1)
§ 4–1102 (“Corkage — Consuming wine not purchased from license holder on licensed premises”); and
(2)
§ 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)
§ 4–1104 (“Refillable container permit — Draft beer”), subject to § 13–1102 of this subtitle; and
(2)
§ 4–1106 (“Nonrefillable container permit –– Draft beer”), subject to § 13–1103 of this subtitle.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 13-1102 (2026)
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Subtitle 11. Additional License Privileges
§ 13–1102LinkCopy Citation
(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 Board may charge annual permit fees of not more than:
(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.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 13-1103 (2026)
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Subtitle 11. Additional License Privileges
§ 13–1103LinkCopy Citation
(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 Board may charge annual permit fees of not more than:
(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.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 13-1104 (2026)
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Subtitle 11. Additional License Privileges
§ 13–1104LinkCopy Citation
(a)
(1)
This section applies only if the Board has adopted regulations to authorize the sale of alcoholic beverages for off–premises consumption in accordance with this section.
(2)
In considering whether to adopt regulations under this section, the Board shall consider the public health impacts of the sale of alcoholic beverages for off–premises consumption.
(b)
(1)
This subsection applies only to a Class B or Class D license that authorizes the sale of alcoholic beverages for on–premises and off–premises consumption at a restaurant or bar.
(2)
A license holder under this subsection may obtain a permit from the Board that authorizes the holder to sell, if authorized under the holder’s license, mixed drinks or cocktails in sealed or closed containers for off–premises consumption if:
(i)
the mixed drink or cocktail is purchased along with prepared food other than prepackaged snacks;
(ii)
the individual purchasing the mixed drink or cocktail:
(1)
is at least 21 years old; and
(2)
provides valid identification as proof of age; and
(iii)
each mixed drink or cocktail sold for off–premises consumption is:
(1)
provided in the manufacturer’s original sealed container or in a container closed with a cap, cork, seal, or lid with no holes for straws or sipping; and
(2)
sold not later than 11 p.m.
(c)
The Board:
(1)
may not charge a license holder an additional fee for selling alcoholic beverages in accordance with this section; and
(2)
may limit the quantity of alcoholic beverages that may be sold under this section to an individual in a single transaction.
Subtitle 12. Caterer's Licenses
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 13-1201 (2026)
Title 13. Baltimore County
Subtitle 12. Caterer's Licenses
§ 13–1201LinkCopy Citation
(a)
There is an off–sale caterer privilege.
(b)
(1)
The Board may grant the privilege to a holder of a Class B or Class D on–sale beer, wine, and liquor license.
(2)
The privilege is not a separate class of license but is incorporated in the holder’s Class B or Class D license.
(c)
The holder of the privilege shall:
(1)
contract with a sponsor of a public or private catered event held off the premises of the holder to provide food and sell beer, wine, and liquor for consumption at the event; and
(2)
exercise the privilege only during the hours and on the days authorized for the holder’s Class B or Class D license.
(d)
The privilege may be renewed.
(e)
The annual fee for the privilege is $500 in addition to the annual fee for the license to which the privilege is incorporated.
Subtitle 13. Temporary Licenses
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 13-1301 (2026)
Title 13. Baltimore County
Subtitle 13. Temporary Licenses
§ 13–1301LinkCopy Citation
(a)
The following sections of Title 4, Subtitle 12 (“Temporary Licenses”) of Division I of this article apply in the county without exception or variation:
(1)
§ 4–1202 (“Per diem licenses”);
(2)
§ 4–1203 (“Class C per diem beer and Class C per diem beer and wine licenses”);
(3)
§ 4–1206 (“License to dispose of stock”);
(4)
§ 4–1207 (“Temporary move of licensed premises”);
(5)
§ 4–1208 (“Hours and days of sale”); and
(6)
§ 4–1209 (“Wine permit for fund–raising event”).
(b)
Section 4–1205 (“License fees”) of Division I of this article does not apply in the county and is superseded by § 13–1311 of this subtitle.
(c)
Section 4–1204 (“Class C per diem beer, wine, and liquor license”) of Division I of this article applies in the county, subject to § 13–1312 of this subtitle.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 13-1304 (2026)
Title 13. Baltimore County
Subtitle 13. Temporary Licenses
§ 13–1304LinkCopy Citation
(a)
There is a beer festival license.
(b)
The Board may issue the license to a holder of a retail license, Class 5 brewery license, Class 7 micro–brewery license, or Class 8 farm brewery license.
(c)
The license authorizes the holder to display and sell beer.
(d)
A license holder shall display and sell beer:
(1)
at retail for on– and off–premises consumption; and
(2)
during the hours and days designated for the beer festival.
(e)
The Board shall:
(1)
choose 1 weekend each year for the beer festival that does not fall on the dates chosen for the Anne Arundel County Beer and Wine Festival, the Cumberland and Shenandoah Valley Wine Festival in Washington County, or the Maryland Wine Festival in Carroll County;
(2)
choose a location that is not already licensed; and
(3)
ensure that the primary focus of the beer festival is the promotion of Maryland beer.
(f)
The license holder may hold another license of a different class or nature.
(g)
The license fee is $50.
(h)
The Board shall adopt regulations to carry out this section.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 13-1305 (2026)
Title 13. Baltimore County
Subtitle 13. Temporary Licenses
§ 13–1305LinkCopy Citation
(a)
There is a wine festival license.
(b)
The Board may issue the license to a holder of a retail license, Class 3 winery license, or Class 4 winery license.
(c)
The license authorizes the holder to display and sell wine.
(d)
A license holder shall display and sell wine:
(1)
at retail for on– and off–premises consumption; and
(2)
during the hours and days designated for the wine festival.
(e)
The Board shall:
(1)
choose 1 weekend each year for the wine festival that does not fall on the dates chosen for the Anne Arundel County Beer and Wine Festival, the Cumberland and Shenandoah Valley Wine Festival in Washington County, or the Maryland Wine Festival in Carroll County;
(2)
choose a location that is not already licensed; and
(3)
ensure that the primary focus of the wine festival is the promotion of Maryland wine.
(f)
The license holder may hold another license of a different class or nature.
(g)
The license fee is $60.
(h)
The Board shall adopt regulations to carry out this section.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 13-1306 (2026)
Title 13. Baltimore County
Subtitle 13. Temporary Licenses
§ 13–1306LinkCopy Citation
(a)
There is a wine sampling (WS) permit.
(b)
The Board may issue the permit to a nonprofit organization.
(c)
(1)
The permit authorizes on–premises consumption of wine for sampling:
(i)
on premises for which a Class B license has been issued with the consent of the holder of the license for the premises; or
(ii)
at a location that is not already licensed.
(2)
The permit holder may bring wine onto the Class B licensed premises for sampling.
(d)
The nonprofit organization shall apply for a permit at least 15 days before the permit is issued.
(e)
The Board may issue not more than 12 permits in a license year to a single nonprofit organization.
(f)
A permit holder may serve a quantity of not more than 2 ounces of wine from each offering to an individual.
(g)
The permit fee is $30 per day.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 13-1307 (2026)
Title 13. Baltimore County
Subtitle 13. Temporary Licenses
§ 13–1307LinkCopy Citation
(a)
There is a Class BWT beer and wine tasting license.
(b)
The Board may issue the license to a holder of a Class A beer and wine license.
(c)
The license authorizes the holder to allow on–premises consumption of beer or wine for tasting.
(d)
The license may be issued as:
(1)
a daily tasting license, that may be issued not more than 12 times to a single license holder in a license year; and
(2)
a 26–day, 52–day, or 104–day license, each of which may be used consecutively or nonconsecutively.
(e)
(1)
An applicant shall apply on a form that the Board provides.
(2)
The form shall specify the date on which the tasting is to occur.
(3)
The application and payment for the daily tasting license, the 26–day tasting license, the 52–day tasting license, and the 104–day tasting license shall be made at least 7 days before the first day of the proposed tasting event.
(4)
The holder of a 26–day tasting license, a 52–day tasting license, and a 104–day tasting license shall notify the Board, on a form that the Board approves, of additional tasting events authorized by the licenses.
(f)
A license holder may exercise the privileges under the license only during the hours and days provided for under the license holder’s Class A license.
(g)
An individual may consume wine or beer covered by a license in a quantity of not more than:
(1)
1 ounce of wine from each offering in a day; and
(2)
3 ounces of beer from each offering in a day.
(h)
At the end of the day for which a license is valid, a license holder shall dispose of beer or wine that remains in a container opened for tasting.
(i)
In addition to the Class A annual license fee, the license fee is:
(1)
$20 for a daily tasting license;
(2)
$200 annually for a 26–day tasting license;
(3)
$300 annually for a 52–day tasting license; and
(4)
$400 annually for a 104–day tasting license.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 13-1308 (2026)
Title 13. Baltimore County
Subtitle 13. Temporary Licenses
§ 13–1308LinkCopy Citation
(a)
There is a Class BWLT beer, wine, and liquor tasting license.
(b)
The Board may issue the license to a holder of a Class A beer, wine, and liquor license.
(c)
The license authorizes the holder to allow the on–premises consumption of beer, wine, and liquor for tasting.
(d)
The license may be issued as:
(1)
a daily tasting license that may be issued not more than 12 times to a single license holder in a license year; and
(2)
a 26–day, 52–day, or 104–day license, each of which may be used consecutively or nonconsecutively.
(e)
(1)
An applicant shall apply for the license on a form that the Board provides.
(2)
The form shall specify the date or dates on which the tasting is to occur.
(3)
The application and payment for the daily tasting license, the 26–day tasting license, the 52–day tasting license, and the 104–day tasting license shall be made at least 7 days before the first day of the proposed tasting event.
(4)
The holder of a 26–day tasting license, a 52–day tasting license, and a 104–day tasting license shall notify the Board, on a form that the Board approves, of additional tasting events authorized by the licenses.
(f)
A license holder may exercise the privileges under the license only during the hours and days provided for under the license holder’s Class A license.
(g)
An individual may consume wine, beer, or liquor covered by a license in a quantity of not more than:
(1)
1 ounce of wine from each offering in a day;
(2)
3 ounces of beer from each offering in a day; and
(3)
one–half ounce of liquor from each offering in a day.
(h)
At the end of each day for which a license is valid, a license holder shall dispose of any alcoholic beverage that remains in a container opened for tasting.
(i)
In addition to the Class A annual license fee, the fee for a license is:
(1)
$20 for a daily tasting license;
(2)
$200 annually for a 26–day tasting license;
(3)
$300 annually for a 52–day tasting license; and
(4)
$400 annually for a 104–day tasting license.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 13-1311 (2026)
Title 13. Baltimore County
Subtitle 13. Temporary Licenses
§ 13–1311LinkCopy Citation
(a)
The fee for a Class C per diem beer license or a Class C per diem beer and wine license is:
(1)
$20 per day for a religious, fraternal, civic, war veterans’, charitable, or hospital supporting organization; and
(2)
$30 per day for any other license holder.
(b)
The fee for a Class C per diem beer, wine, and liquor license is:
(1)
$35 per day for a religious, fraternal, civic, war veterans’, charitable, or hospital supporting organization; and
(2)
$50 per day for any other license holder.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 13-1312 (2026)
Title 13. Baltimore County
Subtitle 13. Temporary Licenses
§ 13–1312LinkCopy Citation
(a)
The holder of a 7–day Class C per diem beer, wine, and liquor license may purchase beer and wine from a wholesaler.
(b)
The holder of a 7–day Class C per diem beer, wine, and liquor license may agree with the holder of a wholesaler’s license to deliver beer and wine on the days that the per diem license is in effect and accept returns on the same day of delivery.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 13-1313 (2026)
Title 13. Baltimore County
Subtitle 13. Temporary Licenses
§ 13–1313LinkCopy Citation
(a)
The Board may issue a multiple 1–day license to a charitable organization that is tax exempt under § 501(c)(3) or (4) of the United States Internal Revenue Code.
(b)
(1)
An applicant for the license shall include on the application the dates of the events for which the license is required.
(2)
The license may not include more than 12 dates.
(c)
The Board shall adopt regulations to carry out this section.
Subtitle 14. Applications for Licenses
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 13-1401 (2026)
Title 13. Baltimore County
Subtitle 14. Applications for Licenses
§ 13–1401LinkCopy Citation
(a)
The following sections of Title 4, Subtitle 1 (“Applications for Local Licenses”) of Division I of this article apply in the county without exception or variation:
(1)
§ 4–102 (“Applications to be filed with local licensing board”);
(2)
§ 4–104 (“Application on behalf of corporation or club”);
(3)
§ 4–105 (“Application on behalf of limited liability company”);
(4)
§ 4–106 (“Payment of notice expenses”);
(5)
§ 4–108 (“Application form required by Comptroller”);
(6)
§ 4–111 (“Payment of license fees”);
(7)
§ 4–112 (“Disposition of license fees”);
(8)
§ 4–113 (“Refund of license fees”); and
(9)
§ 4–114 (“Fees for licenses issued for less than 1 year”).
(b)
The following sections of Title 4, Subtitle 1 (“Applications for Local Licenses”) of Division I of this article do not apply in the county:
(1)
§ 4–103 (“Application on behalf of partnership”), which is superseded by § 13–1402 of this subtitle;
(2)
§ 4–107 (“Criminal history records check”); and
(3)
§ 4–110 (“Required information on application — Petition of support”).
(c)
Section 4–109 (“Required information on application — In general”) of Division I of this article applies in the county, subject to § 13–1403 of this subtitle.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 13-1402 (2026)
Title 13. Baltimore County
Subtitle 14. Applications for Licenses
§ 13–1402LinkCopy Citation
(a)
(1)
Subject to subsection (b) of this section, a license for a partnership shall be applied for by and issued to at least two general partners as individuals.
(2)
When an application is filed, at least one of the general partners who applies shall:
(i)
reside in the State; and
(ii)
be a registered voter in the State.
(b)
If a partnership has only one general partner, the Board shall issue the license to that partner as an individual, provided that the partner meets the requirements of subsection (a)(2) of this section.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 13-1403 (2026)
Title 13. Baltimore County
Subtitle 14. Applications for Licenses
§ 13–1403LinkCopy Citation
(a)
An applicant for a license in the county shall include on the application:
(1)
(i)
a statement whether the applicant is a natural–born citizen or a naturalized citizen; or
(ii)
if the applicant is not a natural–born citizen or a naturalized citizen, information or documentation required by the Board to show proof of immigration status; and
(2)
a statement that the applicant is a resident of the State at the time the application is filed.
(b)
The Board may obtain information from the Social Security Administration and the Department of Homeland Security — Immigration and Customs to verify the citizenship or immigration status of the applicant.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 13-1404 (2026)
Title 13. Baltimore County
Subtitle 14. Applications for Licenses
§ 13–1404LinkCopy Citation
(a)
The Board may accept an application for a license from:
(1)
a contract purchaser of a property that becomes the owner of record of the premises to be licensed before the license is issued;
(2)
an owner of a premises that is proposed to be licensed; or
(3)
a developer of a property with the consent and authority of the owner of the property.
(b)
An application filed under this section need not contain a specific street address or description of the premises to be licensed other than a general description of the site on which the premises will be built, including a property map number, parcel number, property tax identification number, or plat number.
Subtitle 15. Issuance or Denial of Licenses
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 13-1501 (2026)
Title 13. Baltimore County
Subtitle 15. Issuance or Denial of Licenses
§ 13–1501LinkCopy Citation
(a)
The following sections of Title 4, Subtitle 2 (“Issuance or Denial of Local Licenses”) of Division I of this article apply in the county without exception or variation:
(1)
§�4–205�(“Chain store, supermarket, or discount house”);
(2)
§�4–206�(“Limitations on retail sales floor space”);
(3)
§�4–207�(“Licenses issued to minors”);
(4)
§�4–209�(“Hearing”);
(5)
§�4–210�(“Approval or denial of license application”);
(6)
§�4–211�(“License forms; effective date; expiration”);
(7)
§�4–212�(“License not property”); and
(8)
§�4–213�(“Replacement licenses”).
(b)
The following sections of Title 4, Subtitle 2 (“Issuance or Denial of Local Licenses”) of Division I of this article apply in the county:
(1)
§ 4–202 (“Authority of local licensing boards”), subject to § 13–1502 of this subtitle;
(2)
§ 4–203 (“Prohibition against issuing multiple licenses to individual or for use of entity”), subject to § 13–1503 of this subtitle and Subtitle 13, Part III of this title;
(3)
§ 4–204 (“Prohibition against issuing multiple licenses for same premises”), subject to Subtitle 13, Part III and Subtitle 16, Part II of this title;
(4)
§ 4–208 (“Notice of license application required”), subject to § 13–1504 of this subtitle; and
(5)
§ 4–214 (“Waiting periods after denial of license applications”), subject to §§ 13–1505 and 13–1506 of this subtitle.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 13-1502 (2026)
Title 13. Baltimore County
Subtitle 15. Issuance or Denial of Licenses
§ 13–1502LinkCopy Citation
The Board may not issue a Class A or Class D beer license, beer and wine license, or beer, wine, and liquor license to a person that holds an out–of–state alcoholic beverages license.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 13-1503 (2026)
Title 13. Baltimore County
Subtitle 15. Issuance or Denial of Licenses
§ 13–1503LinkCopy Citation
(a)
Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section and § 13–1606 of this title, a person may not have an interest in more than one license issued by the Board, regardless of whether that interest is held or controlled by direct or indirect ownership, stock ownership, interlocking directors or interlocking stock ownership, or any other direct or indirect manner.
(b)
This section does not apply to a license issued for a place operated as a hotel, motel, or motor court that has at least 100 rooms.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 13-1504 (2026)
Title 13. Baltimore County
Subtitle 15. Issuance or Denial of Licenses
§ 13–1504LinkCopy Citation
(a)
(1)
Before the Board may approve an application for a license, the Board shall publish notice of the application two times in 2 successive weeks in one newspaper of general circulation in Baltimore County.
(2)
The Board may fulfill the notice requirement under paragraph (1) of this subsection by posting online notice of an application hearing at least 14 days before the application hearing date.
(3)
In addition to the newspaper notice required under § 4–208 of this article and paragraph (1) of this subsection, or the online notice authorized under paragraph (2) of this subsection, the Board shall post a suitable notice in a conspicuous place at the location described in the application for at least 10 days before holding a hearing on the application.
(b)
A notice under this section shall state the class of license for which application is made and the date, time, and location set by the Board for an application hearing.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 13-1505 (2026)
Title 13. Baltimore County
Subtitle 15. Issuance or Denial of Licenses
§ 13–1505LinkCopy Citation
The waiting periods specified in § 4–214(a) of this article apply even if the grounds for the denials were that the license was not necessary to accommodate the public.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 13-1506 (2026)
Title 13. Baltimore County
Subtitle 15. Issuance or Denial of Licenses
§ 13–1506LinkCopy Citation
(a)
If a license application is denied, another license application for the same location may not be made for 1 year after the denial.
(b)
If a license application for a location is denied twice, a license may not be issued for the same location for 2 years after the second denial.
Subtitle 16. Licensing Conditions; Multiple Licensing Plans
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 13-1601 (2026)
Title 13. Baltimore County
Subtitle 16. Licensing Conditions; Multiple Licensing Plans
§ 13–1601LinkCopy Citation
(a)
(1)
Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, the Board may not issue a license for an establishment that is within 300 feet of a place of worship or school.
(2)
The distance from the establishment to the place of worship or school is to be measured from the nearest point of the building of the establishment to the nearest point of the building of the place of worship or school.
(b)
The prohibition against issuing a license in subsection (a) of this section does not apply to:
(1)
the renewal or transfer of a license of an establishment if, after issuance of the license, a place of worship or school was built within 300 feet of the establishment;
(2)
the issuance of a temporary license;
(3)
a transfer that moves the licensed premises within the same building;
(4)
a transfer of ownership of the licensed premises;
(5)
the renewal of a Class B beer, wine, and liquor (on–sale) license or a 7–day Class BDR (deluxe restaurant) (on–sale) beer, wine, and liquor license, if the licensed premises has a seating capacity of more than 50 individuals and is within a town center;
(6)
the transfer, conversion, and issuance of a license under § 13–1710 of this title; or
(7)
the issuance of a license under § 13–1001.1 of this title for an establishment within 300 feet of a place of worship, if the place of worship consents in writing to the issuance of the license.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 13-1604 (2026)
Title 13. Baltimore County
Subtitle 16. Licensing Conditions; Multiple Licensing Plans
§ 13–1604LinkCopy Citation
(a)
In this section, “eligible transferor district” means an election district in which the total number of Class B and Class D licenses, excluding exception licenses, is 10% or greater than the total number of Class B and Class D licenses that are allowed in an election district based on the rule of the Board that limits the total number of licenses available in an election district by population.
(b)
(1)
Subject to paragraphs (2) and (3) of this subsection, the Board may approve the transfer of a Class B or Class D license in existence in an eligible transferor district on June 1, 2025, to another election district if:
(i)
the approval occurs anytime from June 1, 2025, to May 31, 2028, both inclusive; and
(ii)
prior to the transfer, the number of licenses in existence in the election district to which the license is to be transferred is not greater than 25% more than the number of licenses that would otherwise exist in that election district, based on the rule of the Board that limits the total number of licenses available in an election district by population.
(2)
(i)
The Board may not authorize the transfer of more than five Class B or Class D licenses in existence on June 1, 2025, in total under this section.
(ii)
Not more than two licenses may be transferred under this subsection into any single election district.
(3)
(i)
When the Board receives an application to transfer a license under this section, the Board shall notify the county Department of Economic and Workforce Development.
(ii)
(1)
This subparagraph applies when the license holder owns the property from which the license is to be transferred.
(2)
The application to transfer a license shall include information on the status of the real property associated with the license to be transferred and any plans for disposition and future use of the property after the transfer of the license.
(3)
Except as provided in subparagraph (iv) of this paragraph, the Board shall deny a transfer under this section if it determines, based on an assessment provided by the county Department of Economic and Workforce Development, that:
(A)
the applicant has not demonstrated that there is an appropriate future use of the property from which the license is to be transferred after the transfer; or
(B)
the transfer will result in significant negative economic impact to the community that surrounds the property from which the license is to be transferred.
(iii)
(1)
This subparagraph applies when the license holder has no ownership in the property from which the license is to be transferred.
(2)
The county Department of Economic and Workforce Development may submit a letter to the Board regarding the economic impact the transfer of the license will have on the community that surrounds the property from which the license is to be transferred.
(3)
The Board may deny a transfer under this section based on the letter received in accordance with subsubparagraph 2 of this subparagraph, unless the Board finds that the applicant has undertaken a good faith effort to facilitate a future use of the property by advising the property owner of the intention to transfer the license to another location.
(4)
The applicant may submit information to the Board in support of the transfer of the license.
(iv)
The Board may waive the requirement under subparagraph (ii)3 of this paragraph if, with the concurrence of the county Department of Economic and Workforce Development, the Board finds that the license holder has undertaken good faith efforts to facilitate a future use of the property and mitigate any negative economic impacts to the surrounding community.
(c)
(1)
A Class B Service Bar (SB) beer and wine license may be issued only in compliance with this subsection.
(2)
A Class B Service Bar (SB) license allows:
(i)
sales of beer and wine for on–premises consumption; and
(ii)
alcoholic beverages to be served to patrons only as part of a meal.
(3)
A Class B Service Bar (SB) license may be used only in the operation of a restaurant, as defined by the Board and this article, that:
(i)
has table service; and
(ii)
maintains average daily receipts from the sale of food of at least 60% of the total daily receipts of the establishment.
(4)
A Class B Service Bar (SB) license does not allow service to a customer who is standing or accepting delivery of purchased food or beverage items other than while seated at a table.
(5)
(i)
Except as provided in subparagraph (ii) of this paragraph, the proposed restaurant for which a Class B Service Bar (SB) license is sought shall comply with the zoning ordinances of the county, including allowing seating for not fewer than 30 customers and not more than 100 customers.
(ii)
The license may not be used in conjunction with the viewing of televised sporting events or the use of live bands, disc jockeys, karaoke, or any other form of live entertainment.
(6)
A Class B Service Bar (SB) license issued under this subsection may not thereafter be transferred from the licensed premises or converted to another class of license.
(d)
The annual fee for a Class B Service Bar (SB) beer and wine license is $5,000.
(e)
(1)
When a license is transferred from an eligible transferor district to another election district under this section, the license does not continue to exist in the eligible transferor district from which it was transferred.
(2)
Subject to the 25% allowance authorized in subsection (b)(1)(ii) of this section, the Board shall consider a license transferred under this section to be a regular license and not an exception license for determining the total number of licenses available in an election district based on the rule of the Board.
(f)
The Board shall convert a Class D license that is transferred from an eligible transferor district to any other election district to a Class B license.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 13-1606 (2026)
Title 13. Baltimore County
Subtitle 16. Licensing Conditions; Multiple Licensing Plans
§ 13–1606LinkCopy Citation
(a)
The Board may allow a person to obtain a direct or indirect interest in:
(1)
in addition to one or more licenses issued in another jurisdiction or state, not more than 12 Class B (on–sale –– hotels and restaurants) beer, wine, and liquor licenses; or
(2)
if one of the restaurants for which a license is issued is located in the Liberty Road Commercial Revitalization District as defined by the County Council on October 18, 1999, not more than 13 Class B (on–sale –– hotels and restaurants) beer, wine, and liquor licenses.
(b)
A restaurant described in subsection (a) of this section shall:
(1)
meet the requirements of the regulations of the Board regarding the availability and issuance of licenses;
(2)
meet the definition requirements of “restaurant” established under the regulations of the Board;
(3)
have not more than 49% of sales in alcoholic beverages in connection with the business; and
(4)
for a second or subsequent license, have a minimum capital investment of $250,000 for restaurant facilities.
(c)
An indirect interest is presumed to exist between two persons, if the persons:
(1)
have a common parent company;
(2)
are parties to a franchise agreement, licensing agreement, or concession agreement;
(3)
are part of a chain of businesses that is commonly owned and operated;
(4)
share a director, stockholder, partner, or member;
(5)
share a director, stockholder, partner, or member of a parent or subsidiary;
(6)
share, directly or indirectly, profit from the sale of alcoholic beverages; or
(7)
share a trade name, trademark, logo or theme, or mode of operation identifiable by the public.
(d)
A second or subsequent license described in subsection (a) of this section does not confer an off–sale privilege.
Subtitle 17. Transfer of Licenses; Substitution of Names on License
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 13-1701 (2026)
Title 13. Baltimore County
Subtitle 17. Transfer of Licenses; Substitution of Names on License
§ 13–1701LinkCopy Citation
(a)
The following sections of Title 4, Subtitle 3 (“Transfer of Local Licenses; Substitution of Names on License”) of Division I of this article apply in the county without exception or variation:
(1)
§ 4–303 (“Chain store, supermarket, or discount house”);
(2)
§ 4–304 (“Compliance with Bulk Transfers Act required”);
(3)
§ 4–305 (“Filing fee and endorsement”); and
(4)
§ 4–306 (“Substitution of names of officers on license”).
(b)
Section 4–302 (“Transfer of place of business; transfer of license and inventory”) of Division I of this article applies in the county, subject to §§ 13–1702, 13–1703, 13–1704, 13–1705, 13–1706, and 13–1707 of this subtitle.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 13-1702 (2026)
Title 13. Baltimore County
Subtitle 17. Transfer of Licenses; Substitution of Names on License
§ 13–1702LinkCopy Citation
(a)
If the Board approves an application from a contract purchaser, an owner of the location, or a developer under § 13–1404 of this title, the applicant may apply to transfer the license to an operator of the type of business for which the license was approved if:
(1)
the license is for a location in the site for which the license was approved; and
(2)
the application for transfer occurs within 5 years after the original application for the site is approved or construction at the location is completed, whichever is later.
(b)
Unless otherwise prohibited by law, the Board may approve a change of location of a license issued under § 13–1404 of this title if:
(1)
the license holder has engaged in an active alcoholic beverages business under the license for at least 1 year before applying for the change;
(2)
(i)
the license holder has not engaged in an active alcoholic beverages business under the license; and
(ii)
the Board approved a change of location of the license from another location within the same election district at least 5 years before the application for the change of location under this item; or
(3)
the license was originally issued within the same election district and has been at the same location for at least 10 years.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 13-1703 (2026)
Title 13. Baltimore County
Subtitle 17. Transfer of Licenses; Substitution of Names on License
§ 13–1703LinkCopy Citation
(a)
This section does not apply to a license issued as an exception to the population and numerical limitations specified in “Rule 19 – Population and Numerical Limitations” of the Rules and Regulations of the Board.
(b)
Subject to subsection (c) of this section, the Board, after a hearing, may approve a transfer of a Class B beer, wine, and liquor (on–sale) hotel and restaurant license to a Class D beer, wine, and liquor (on–sale) license if, before the annual renewal of the license:
(1)
the license holder is cited by the Board for violating the license restriction concerning the percent of food sold versus the percent of alcoholic beverages sold; or
(2)
because of hardship or economic conditions, the license holder:
(i)
knows that the food–alcoholic beverages restriction under item (1) of this paragraph is being violated on the licensed premises; and
(ii)
notifies the Board in writing of this violation and the reasons for requesting the transfer.
(c)
A license may not be transferred unless, after a hearing, the Board finds that the transfer is in the best interest, health, safety, and welfare of the neighborhood in which the license transfer is to be granted.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 13-1704 (2026)
Title 13. Baltimore County
Subtitle 17. Transfer of Licenses; Substitution of Names on License
§ 13–1704LinkCopy Citation
The Board may not allow the transfer of a license unless the Board is presented with a receipt or certificate from the Director of Finance showing that all personal property taxes due the county or the State are paid.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 13-1708 (2026)
Title 13. Baltimore County
Subtitle 17. Transfer of Licenses; Substitution of Names on License
§ 13–1708LinkCopy Citation
(a)
(1)
Notwithstanding any license population quota limitation, the Board may issue not more than 10 Class B (SB) restaurant–service bar beer, wine, and liquor licenses for on–premises consumption in the “Pikesville Revitalization Area” or “Pikesville Town Center” for conversion purposes only, as provided under paragraph (2) of this subsection.
(2)
(i)
Except for Class C licenses, not more than 10 beer, wine, and liquor (on–sale) retail licenses of any class that were in existence in the county on January 1, 1988, may be transferred into the “Pikesville Revitalization Area” or the “Pikesville Town Center” and converted into Class B (SB) licenses.
(ii)
Once transferred, a license may not be considered a license in the district from which it was transferred.
(b)
(1)
A license:
(i)
may be issued only for a location in the “Pikesville Revitalization Area”, or the “Pikesville Town Center”, as those terms are defined by the County Office of Planning and Zoning on or before July 1, 1988; and
(ii)
may not be issued for a location that has been licensed under any class of on–sale license within 2 years before the application for the Class B (SB) license is filed.
(2)
The license shall be:
(i)
used with the operation of a “restaurant” as defined by the rules of the Board; and
(ii)
restricted to restaurants that have table service, specifically excluding any type of service while the customer stands or accepts delivery of purchased food items other than while seated at a table.
(3)
The proposed location for the license shall otherwise comply with the zoning ordinances of the county.
(4)
The license may not be:
(i)
transferred outside of the “Pikesville Revitalization Area” or “Pikesville Town Center”; or
(ii)
converted to any other class of license.
(5)
The issuance qualifications, fee, and hours and days of sale for the license are the same as those for a Class B beer, wine, and liquor (on–sale) hotel and restaurant license.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 13-1710 (2026)
Title 13. Baltimore County
Subtitle 17. Transfer of Licenses; Substitution of Names on License
§ 13–1710LinkCopy Citation
(a)
(1)
In addition to the licenses authorized for issuance in the county, the Board may authorize the transfer to an establishment specified in subsection (c) of this section of a Class B beer, wine, and liquor license or a Class D beer, wine, and liquor license that:
(i)
was issued on or before December 31, 2016;
(ii)
was in existence in the same election district of the county as the proposed licensed premises on December 31, 2016; and
(iii)
is valid on the date of transfer.
(2)
To be transferred under this section, a license may not be a license that is prohibited from being transferred by statute or regulation.
(3)
On the date of transfer, a license shall be converted into a Class B beer, wine, and liquor (on–sale) service bar commercial revitalization district license (B–SB–CRD license).
(b)
The qualifications for a license holder, the fee, and the hours and days of sale for a service bar license are the same as those for a Class B beer, wine, and liquor (on–sale) hotel and restaurant license.
(c)
(1)
A B–SB–CRD license may be issued only for a premises that is:
(i)
in a free–standing building with its own parking lot;
(ii)
zoned BL–CCC and in compliance with any applicable zoning ordinance; and
(iii)
at least 100 feet from a place of worship.
(2)
A B–SB–CRD license shall be used in conjunction with the operation of a restaurant, as defined in this article and in the regulations of the Board.
(3)
The hours during which the privileges conferred by the license may be exercised may not exceed the hours during which food is offered for sale.
(4)
The B–SB–CRD license shall be used to allow the sale and service of alcoholic beverages to patrons only as part of a meal at a dining table.
(5)
The licensed premises may not have a separate bar area for service of alcoholic beverages.
(6)
The B–SB–CRD license holder may not sell beer, wine, and liquor for off–premises consumption.
(d)
A B–SB–CRD bar license issued under this section may not be converted into any other class of license.
Subtitle 18. Renewal of Licenses
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 13-1801 (2026)
Title 13. Baltimore County
Subtitle 18. Renewal of Licenses
§ 13–1801LinkCopy Citation
(a)
The following sections of Title 4, Subtitle 4 (“Renewal of Local Licenses”) of Division I of this article apply in the county without exception or variation:
(1)
§ 4–402 (“Eligibility for renewal; process”);
(2)
§ 4–403 (“Renewal application”);
(3)
§ 4–405 (“Contents of renewal application”);
(4)
§ 4–406 (“Protests”);
(5)
§ 4–407 (“Denial of renewal application”);
(6)
§ 4–408 (“Issuance of renewed licenses”);
(7)
§ 4–409 (“Multiple licenses”); and
(8)
§ 4–410 (“Chain store, supermarket, or discount house”).
(b)
Section 4–404 (“Filing period for renewal application”) of Division I of this article does not apply in the county and is superseded by § 13–1802 of this subtitle.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 13-1802 (2026)
Title 13. Baltimore County
Subtitle 18. Renewal of Licenses
§ 13–1802LinkCopy Citation
(a)
To renew a license, a license holder annually shall file an application with the Board between February 1 and March 31, inclusive.
(b)
The Board may:
(1)
accept a late renewal application during April; and
(2)
charge the license holder an amount not exceeding $50 for each day the application is late, up to a maximum amount of $500.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 13-1803 (2026)
Title 13. Baltimore County
Subtitle 18. Renewal of Licenses
§ 13–1803LinkCopy Citation
The Board may not renew a license until the applicant presents to the Board a receipt or certificate issued by the Office of Budget and Finance showing that there are no unpaid taxes on the inventory and personal property of the applicant due to the county or State.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 13-1804 (2026)
Title 13. Baltimore County
Subtitle 18. Renewal of Licenses
§ 13–1804LinkCopy Citation
Notwithstanding § 13–1502 of this title, the Board may renew a Class A or Class D beer license, beer and wine license, or beer, wine, and liquor license originally issued to a holder of an out–of–state alcoholic beverages license.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 13-1805 (2026)
Title 13. Baltimore County
Subtitle 18. Renewal of Licenses
§ 13–1805LinkCopy Citation
Notwithstanding § 13–1503 of this title, a person that has an interest in more than one Class A license may renew the licenses.
Subtitle 19. Conduct of License Holders
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 13-1901 (2026)
Title 13. Baltimore County
Subtitle 19. Conduct of License Holders
§ 13–1901LinkCopy Citation
(a)
The following sections of Title 4, Subtitle 5 (“Conduct of Local License Holders”) of Division I of this article apply in the county without exception or variation:
(1)
§ 4–502 (“Storage of alcoholic beverages”);
(2)
§ 4–503 (“Solicitations and sales outside of licensed premises”);
(3)
§ 4–505 (“Alcohol awareness program”);
(4)
§ 4–506 (“Evidence of purchaser’s age”);
(5)
§ 4–507 (“Retail delivery of alcoholic beverages”); and
(6)
§ 4–508 (“Display of license”).
(b)
Section 4–504 (“Employment of underage individuals”) of Division I of this article applies in the county, in addition to § 13–1902 of this subtitle.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 13-1902 (2026)
Title 13. Baltimore County
Subtitle 19. Conduct of License Holders
§ 13–1902LinkCopy Citation
A member of a license holder’s immediate family who is under the age of 18 years may not be employed by the license holder to sell, deliver, or otherwise deal with alcoholic beverages.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 13-1903 (2026)
Title 13. Baltimore County
Subtitle 19. Conduct of License Holders
§ 13–1903LinkCopy Citation
At least one entrance to the premises of a holder of a Class D beer, wine, and liquor license shall be unlocked when alcoholic beverages are sold or consumed.
Subtitle 20. Hours and Days for Consumption and Sale
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 13-2001 (2026)
Title 13. Baltimore County
Subtitle 20. Hours and Days for Consumption and Sale
§ 13–2001LinkCopy Citation
(a)
(1)
Unless otherwise provided in this title, from 2 a.m. to 6 a.m. on any day, an individual may not consume alcoholic beverages in a premises licensed under this title.
(2)
An owner, an operator, or a manager of a premises licensed under this title may not knowingly allow consumption prohibited under paragraph (1) of this subsection.
(b)
A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $50.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 13-2003 (2026)
Title 13. Baltimore County
Subtitle 20. Hours and Days for Consumption and Sale
§ 13–2003LinkCopy Citation
(a)
(1)
A holder of a Class A beer and wine license may sell beer and wine on Monday through Saturday from 6 a.m. to midnight.
(2)
From 7 a.m. to 9 p.m., the license holder may sell beer and wine on the Sunday immediately before:
(i)
Christmas Day;
(ii)
New Year’s Day;
(iii)
Rosh Hashanah; and
(iv)
Yom Kippur.
(3)
The license holder may sell beer and wine on the two Sundays immediately before Passover if:
(i)
the license holder does not sell beer and wine on the two Saturdays immediately before Passover;
(ii)
the sales are conducted on those Sundays from 6 a.m. to midnight; and
(iii)
the sales are limited to beer and wine that are “kosher for Passover”.
(b)
(1)
A holder of a Class B beer and wine license may sell beer and wine on each day of the week from 6 a.m. to 2 a.m. the following day.
(2)
The license holder may sell beer and wine at a bar or counter on Sunday.
(3)
From 7 a.m. to 9 p.m., the holder of a Class B on–sale and off–sale beer and wine license may sell beer and wine for off–premises consumption on the Sunday immediately before:
(i)
Christmas Day;
(ii)
New Year’s Day;
(iii)
Rosh Hashanah; and
(iv)
Yom Kippur.
(c)
(1)
A holder of a Class C beer and wine license may sell beer and wine on each day of the week from 6 a.m. to 2 a.m. the following day.
(2)
The license holder may sell beer and wine at a bar or counter on Sunday.
(d)
(1)
A holder of a Class D beer and wine license may sell beer and wine on Monday through Saturday from 6 a.m. to 2 a.m. the following day.
(2)
From 7 a.m. to 9 p.m., a holder of a Class D on–sale and off–sale beer and wine license may sell beer and wine for off–premises consumption on the Sunday immediately before:
(i)
Christmas Day;
(ii)
New Year’s Day;
(iii)
Rosh Hashanah; and
(iv)
Yom Kippur.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 13-2004 (2026)
Title 13. Baltimore County
Subtitle 20. Hours and Days for Consumption and Sale
§ 13–2004LinkCopy Citation
(a)
(1)
A holder of a Class A beer, wine, and liquor license may sell beer, wine, and liquor on Monday through Saturday from 6 a.m. to midnight.
(2)
From 7 a.m. to 9 p.m., the license holder may sell beer, wine, and liquor on the Sunday immediately before:
(i)
Christmas Day;
(ii)
New Year’s Day;
(iii)
Rosh Hashanah; and
(iv)
Yom Kippur.
(3)
A license holder may sell beer, wine, and liquor on the two Sundays immediately before Passover if:
(i)
the license holder does not sell beer, wine, and liquor on the two Saturdays immediately before Passover;
(ii)
the off–premises sales are conducted on those Sundays from 6 a.m. to midnight; and
(iii)
the sales are limited to beer, wine, and liquor that are “kosher for Passover”.
(b)
(1)
A holder of a Class B beer, wine, and liquor license may sell beer, wine, and liquor Monday through Sunday from 6 a.m. to 2 a.m. the following day.
(2)
The license holder may sell beer, wine, and liquor at a bar or counter on Sunday.
(3)
From 7 a.m. to 9 p.m., the holder of a Class B beer, wine, and liquor (on– and off–sale) license may sell beer, wine, and liquor for off–premises consumption on the Sunday immediately before:
(i)
Christmas Day;
(ii)
New Year’s Day;
(iii)
Rosh Hashanah; and
(iv)
Yom Kippur.
(c)
(1)
A holder of a Class C beer, wine, and liquor license may sell beer, wine, and liquor on each day of the week from 6 a.m. to 2 a.m. the following day.
(2)
The license holder may sell beer, wine, and liquor at a bar or counter on Sunday.
(d)
(1)
A holder of a Class D beer, wine, and liquor license may sell beer, wine, and liquor on Monday through Sunday from 6 a.m. to 2 a.m. the following day.
(2)
From 7 a.m. to 9 p.m., a holder of a Class D on–sale and off–sale beer, wine, and liquor license may sell beer, wine, and liquor for off–premises consumption on the Sunday immediately before:
(i)
Christmas Day;
(ii)
New Year’s Day;
(iii)
Rosh Hashanah; and
(iv)
Yom Kippur.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 13-2005 (2026)
Title 13. Baltimore County
Subtitle 20. Hours and Days for Consumption and Sale
§ 13–2005LinkCopy Citation
A license holder may not be required to close the licensed premises at any time on January 1.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 13-2006 (2026)
Title 13. Baltimore County
Subtitle 20. Hours and Days for Consumption and Sale
§ 13–2006LinkCopy Citation
Section 13–2503 of this title, which prohibits a person from consuming alcoholic beverages on certain premises and places, does not apply to activities that are conducted on January 1 by license holders who are allowed to sell alcoholic beverages for on–premises consumption.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 13-2007 (2026)
Title 13. Baltimore County
Subtitle 20. Hours and Days for Consumption and Sale
§ 13–2007LinkCopy Citation
(a)
Alcoholic beverages may not be brought onto a premises and consumed or transferred if:
(1)
the premises is a place of public entertainment; and
(2)
the entertainment is of the type listed under § 4–605(b) through (d) of this article.
(b)
(1)
A person who operates a place of public entertainment who knowingly allows a violation of this section on the premises is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $5,000 for each violation.
(2)
Each day of operation in violation of this section is a separate violation.
Subtitle 21. Revocation and Suspension of Licenses
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 13-2101 (2026)
Title 13. Baltimore County
Subtitle 21. Revocation and Suspension of Licenses
§ 13–2101LinkCopy Citation
(a)
The following sections of Title 4, Subtitle 6 (“Revocation and Suspension of Local Licenses”) of Division I of this article apply in the county without exception or variation:
(1)
§ 4–602 (“Power of local licensing board”);
(2)
§ 4–604 (“Grounds for revocation or suspension”); and
(3)
§ 4–606 (“Effects of revocation”).
(b)
Section 4–605 (“Nudity and sexual displays”) of Division I of this article does not apply in the county and is superseded by § 13–2103 of this subtitle.
(c)
Section 4–603 (“Revocation and suspension procedures”) of Division I of this article applies in the county, subject to § 13–2102 of this subtitle.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 13-2102 (2026)
Title 13. Baltimore County
Subtitle 21. Revocation and Suspension of Licenses
§ 13–2102LinkCopy Citation
(a)
In addition to procedures under § 4–603 of this article, the Board shall notify the license holder of the complaint by:
(1)
personal service on the license holder or any adult employee of the license holder; or
(2)
any other method of service of notice that conforms with Maryland Rules 2–121 and 2–122.
(b)
If notice is given to an adult employee of the license holder under subsection (a) of this section, the Board shall mail a copy of the notice or a letter describing the contents of the notice to the home or business address of the license holder within 72 hours after the notice is given to the adult employee.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 13-2103 (2026)
Title 13. Baltimore County
Subtitle 21. Revocation and Suspension of Licenses
§ 13–2103LinkCopy Citation
(a)
In this section, “adult entertainment”:
(1)
means performances at licensed premises that are commonly called “go–go dancing”, “male revues”, “female revues”, or “exotic dancing”; and
(2)
includes performances by individuals who perform in any manner while in a state of dress in which clothing covers no more than the genitals, pubic region, and areola of the female breast, as well as portions of the body covered by supporting straps and devices.
(b)
This section does not apply to:
(1)
a license holder that offered adult entertainment on licensed premises for at least 5 calendar days between March 8, 1996, and April 8, 1996;
(2)
a transferee of a license from a license holder described in item (1) of this subsection as long as the transferee continues to offer adult entertainment on the same licensed premises; or
(3)
a license holder that operates a theater, a concert hall, an art center, a museum, or a similar establishment that is primarily devoted to the arts or theatrical performances, when the performances express matters of serious literary, artistic, scientific, or political value.
(c)
A license holder may not allow adult entertainment on licensed premises or on property adjacent to the licensed premises over which the license holder has ownership or control.
(d)
If the Board finds that a violation of this section has occurred, the Board shall revoke or suspend the license for the premises where the violation occurred or impose a fine on the license holder or both.
Subtitle 22. Expiration of Licenses
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 13-2201 (2026)
Title 13. Baltimore County
Subtitle 22. Expiration of Licenses
§ 13–2201LinkCopy Citation
(a)
Section 4–702(a) (“On death of license holder”) of Division I of this article applies in the county without exception or variation.
(b)
The following sections of Title 4, Subtitle 7 (“Expiration of Local Licenses”) of Division I of this article do not apply in the county:
(1)
§ 4–702(b) (“After vacation of or eviction from premises”);
(2)
§ 4–703 (“Pending or approved transfers or continuation of business”);
(3)
§ 4–704 (“License for premises acquired for public use”); and
(4)
§ 4–705 (“Postponement to avoid hardship”).
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 13-2202 (2026)
Title 13. Baltimore County
Subtitle 22. Expiration of Licenses
§ 13–2202LinkCopy Citation
(a)
A license expires 1 year after the license holder has closed the business or stopped active alcoholic beverages business operations at the premises for which the license is held unless:
(1)
an application for approval of a transfer to another location or another person under Subtitle 17 of this title has been approved or is pending;
(2)
an application for a certificate of permission or a renewal license for continuation of business under Subtitle 23 of this title has been approved or is pending; or
(3)
a written request for a hardship extension under subsection (b) of this section is filed within the 1–year period.
(b)
Except as provided in subsection (d) of this section:
(1)
the license holder or another appropriate interested party may make a written request to the Board to extend the life of the license due to hardship;
(2)
submission of a request under item (1) of this subsection shall automatically extend the life of the license for 2 years after the date of the closing or stopping of business operations; and
(3)
a hardship extension may not prolong the life of an inactive license beyond the total of:
(i)
2 years after the date of closing or stopping of alcoholic beverages business operations at the premises for which the license is held; and
(ii)
any time period during which the license is suspended under subsection (a)(1) or (2) of this section.
(c)
(1)
The period for which a license may be considered unexpired:
(i)
begins at the earlier of the closing of the business or stopping of alcoholic beverages business operations; and
(ii)
may be suspended only by filing an application or request under subsection (a) of this section.
(2)
The expiration period resumes on the last to occur of the following events:
(i)
final action of the Board denying an application described in subsection (a)(1) or (2) of this section;
(ii)
final judgment of the reviewing court if judicial review of the Board’s action on an application or request authorized by subsection (a)(1) or (2) of this section has affirmed the Board’s action; or
(iii)
dismissal of a petition for judicial review of the Board’s action.
(3)
If an application or request described in subsection (a) or (b) of this section is withdrawn:
(i)
the period for automatic expiration of the license may not be suspended on the basis of the withdrawn application or request; and
(ii)
the application or request shall be considered as if it had not been filed.
(d)
If a licensed premises is forced to close because of a casualty loss, the Board, without circuit court approval, may extend the license for not more than 3 years after the closing.
Subtitle 23. Death of License Holder
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 13-2301 (2026)
Title 13. Baltimore County
Subtitle 23. Death of License Holder
§ 13–2301LinkCopy Citation
(a)
The following sections of Title 4, Subtitle 8 (“Death of License Holder”) of Division I of this article apply in the county without exception or variation:
(1)
§ 4–802 (“Expiration of license on death of license holder”);
(2)
§ 4–804 (“Transfer or reinstatement of license”);
(3)
§ 4–805 (“Rights of protest, revocation, suspension, and restriction”); and
(4)
§ 4–806 (“Refund”).
(b)
Section 4–803 (“Certificate of permission or renewal license for continuation of business”) of Division I of this article applies in the county, subject to § 13–2302 of this subtitle.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 13-2302 (2026)
Title 13. Baltimore County
Subtitle 23. Death of License Holder
§ 13–2302LinkCopy Citation
(a)
(1)
On the death of a married license holder or a license holder that holds a license for the benefit of a partnership or corporation, on application to the Board, a new license shall be issued to:
(i)
the surviving spouse;
(ii)
the surviving partners for the benefit of the partnership; or
(iii)
the senior surviving officer of the corporation for the benefit of the corporation.
(2)
The new license shall be issued:
(i)
for the balance of the license year; and
(ii)
without further proceedings.
(b)
A renewal license may be issued to the following if they are qualified to hold the license:
(1)
the surviving spouse;
(2)
the surviving partners of a partnership; or
(3)
the senior surviving officer of the corporation for the benefit of the corporation.
Subtitle 24. Judicial Review
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 13-2401 (2026)
Title 13. Baltimore County
Subtitle 24. Judicial Review
§ 13–2401LinkCopy Citation
Title 4, Subtitle 9 (“Judicial Review”) of Division I of this article applies in the county without exception or variation.
Subtitle 25. Unlicensed Establishments
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 13-2501 (2026)
Title 13. Baltimore County
Subtitle 25. Unlicensed Establishments
§ 13–2501LinkCopy Citation
(a)
This section:
(1)
applies to an establishment that:
(i)
is not licensed under this title; and
(ii)
serves or gives alcoholic beverages to a customer or allows a customer to consume alcoholic beverages that are from supplies that the customer previously purchased or reserved; and
(2)
does not apply to an establishment licensed under this title.
(b)
After legal closing hours for licensed premises under §§ 13–2004 and 13–2005 of this title, an unlicensed establishment may not serve, keep, or allow to be consumed alcoholic beverages, setups, or other component parts of mixed alcoholic drinks at a location under its control or possession.
(c)
A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 2 years or a fine not exceeding $10,000 or both.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 13-2502 (2026)
Title 13. Baltimore County
Subtitle 25. Unlicensed Establishments
§ 13–2502LinkCopy Citation
(a)
From 2 a.m. to 6 a.m. on any day, an individual may not consume alcoholic beverages in:
(1)
an establishment open to the public;
(2)
a place of public entertainment; or
(3)
a place at which setups or other component parts of mixed alcoholic beverages are sold under a license issued under the Business Regulation Article.
(b)
An owner or a manager of an establishment or a place specified in subsection (a) of this section may not knowingly allow consumption of alcoholic beverages between the hours specified in subsection (a) of this section.
(c)
A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $50.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 13-2503 (2026)
Title 13. Baltimore County
Subtitle 25. Unlicensed Establishments
§ 13–2503LinkCopy Citation
(a)
Alcoholic beverages may not be brought into an establishment and consumed or transferred if the establishment is a place of adult entertainment of the type prohibited under § 4–605 of this article.
(b)
(1)
A person who operates a place of adult entertainment who knowingly allows a violation of this section on the premises is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $5,000 for each violation.
(2)
Each day of operation in violation of this section is a separate violation.
Subtitle 26. Enforcement
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 13-2601 (2026)
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Subtitle 26. Enforcement
§ 13–2601LinkCopy Citation
(a)
The following sections of Title 6, Subtitle 2 (“Enforcement”) of Division I of this article apply in the county without exception or variation:
(1)
§ 6–202 (“Inspections”);
(2)
§ 6–203 (“Use of equipment to measure quantity and quality of alcoholic beverages”);
(3)
§ 6–204 (“Power to summon witnesses”);
(4)
§ 6–206 (“Charging document for unlawful sale of alcoholic beverage”);
(5)
§ 6–207 (“Display of alcoholic beverages as prima facie evidence of sale”);
(6)
§ 6–208 (“Regulating possession or consumption of alcohol in public places”);
(7)
§ 6–209 (“Adoption of standards for authorization of consumption”); and
(8)
§ 6–211 (“Fines and forfeitures”).
(b)
The following sections of Title 6, Subtitle 2 (“Enforcement”) of Division I of this article do not apply in the county:
(1)
§ 6–205 (“Peace officers”); and
(2)
§ 6–210 (“State preemption of local disorderly intoxication laws”), which is superseded by § 13–2602 of this subtitle.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 13-2602 (2026)
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Subtitle 26. Enforcement
§ 13–2602LinkCopy Citation
The county may:
(1)
adopt an ordinance or resolution supplementing the prohibition against disorderly intoxication under § 6–320 of this article; and
(2)
regulate possession or consumption of alcoholic beverages on public property, property used by the public, or a highway.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 13-2603 (2026)
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Subtitle 26. Enforcement
§ 13–2603LinkCopy Citation
(a)
The Board may subpoena records pertaining to a licensed establishment.
(b)
(1)
The Board may petition the circuit court if a witness refuses to produce a subpoenaed record.
(2)
The court may proceed by attachment against the witness as if the refusal had been by a witness summoned to appear in a case pending before the court.
Subtitle 27. Prohibited Acts
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 13-2701 (2026)
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Subtitle 27. Prohibited Acts
§ 13–2701LinkCopy Citation
(a)
The following sections of Title 6, Subtitle 3 (“Prohibited Acts”) of Division I of this article apply in the county without exception or variation:
(1)
§ 6–305 (“Proof of age for sale of alcoholic beverages”);
(2)
§ 6–306 (“Defense to prosecution for sale to underage individual”);
(3)
§ 6–308 (“Allowing on–premises consumption of alcoholic beverages not purchased from license holder”);
(4)
§ 6–309 (“Allowing on–premises consumption or possession of alcoholic beverages by individual under the age of 21 years”);
(5)
§ 6–310 (“Providing free food”);
(6)
§ 6–311 (“Restrictions on purchases and sales by retail dealer”);
(7)
§ 6–312 (“Beverage misrepresentation”);
(8)
§ 6–313 (“Tampering with alcoholic beverage container”);
(9)
§ 6–314 (“Sale of alcoholic beverage container with detachable metal tab”);
(10)
§ 6–315 (“Alcoholic beverage in container without regular label presumed illicit”);
(11)
§ 6–316 (“Maximum alcohol content”);
(12)
§ 6–317 (“Multiple serving purchase required”);
(13)
§ 6–320 (“Disorderly intoxication”);
(14)
§ 6–321 (“Consumption of alcoholic beverages in public”);
(15)
§ 6–323 (“Possession or use of Alcohol Without Liquid machine”);
(16)
§ 6–326 (“Sale of alcoholic beverages in powder or crystalline form prohibited”);
(17)
§ 6–327 (“Unlicensed out–of–state sale of alcoholic beverages”);
(18)
§ 6–328 (“Tax evasion”);
(19)
§ 6–329 (“Destruction of evidence”); and
(20)
§ 6–330 (“Perjury”).
(b)
Section 6–319 (“On–premises consumption of alcoholic beverages not purchased from license holder”) of Division I of this article does not apply in the county.
(c)
The following sections of Title 6, Subtitle 3 (“Prohibited Acts”) of Division I of this article apply in the county:
(1)
§ 6–304 (“Selling or providing alcoholic beverages to individual under the age of 21 years”), subject to § 13–2702 of this subtitle;
(2)
§ 6–307 (“Selling or providing alcoholic beverages to intoxicated individual”), subject to § 13–2703 of this subtitle; and
(3)
§ 6–322 (“Possession of open container”), subject to § 13–2704 of this subtitle.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 13-2702 (2026)
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Subtitle 27. Prohibited Acts
§ 13–2702LinkCopy Citation
(a)
A license holder or an employee of a license holder who is charged with a violation of § 6–304 of this article:
(1)
shall receive a summons to appear in court on a certain day to answer the charges placed against the license holder or employee; and
(2)
may not be required to post bail pending trial in any court in the State.
(b)
A license holder or an employee of a license holder may not be found guilty of a violation of § 6–304 of this article if:
(1)
the license holder or employee establishes to the satisfaction of the finder of fact that the license holder or employee used due caution to establish that the individual was not under the age of 21 years; and
(2)
the individual was not a resident of the State.
(c)
The Board may not proceed against a license holder for a violation of § 6–304 of this article if the license holder or an employee of the license holder is found not guilty of, or granted probation before judgment for, the violation.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 13-2703 (2026)
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Subtitle 27. Prohibited Acts
§ 13–2703LinkCopy Citation
(a)
A license holder or an employee of a license holder who is charged with a violation of § 6–307 of this article:
(1)
shall receive a summons to appear in court on a certain day to answer the charges placed against the license holder or employee; and
(2)
may not be required to post bail pending trial in any court in the State.
(b)
The Board may not proceed against a license holder for a violation of § 6–307 of this article if the license holder or an employee of the license holder is found not guilty of, or granted probation before judgment for, the violation.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 13-2704 (2026)
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Subtitle 27. Prohibited Acts
§ 13–2704LinkCopy Citation
In addition to the prohibitions listed in § 6–322 of this article, an individual may not possess in an open container an alcoholic beverage while on a motorcycle located in the places listed in § 6–322, unless authorized.
Subtitle 28. Penalties
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 13-2801 (2026)
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Subtitle 28. Penalties
§ 13–2801LinkCopy Citation
Section 6–402 (“General penalty”) of Division I of this article applies in the county.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 13-2802 (2026)
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Subtitle 28. Penalties
§ 13–2802LinkCopy Citation
For a violation that is cause for suspension or revocation of a license, after holding a public hearing and finding that a person has violated an alcoholic beverages law or regulation, the Board may:
(1)
impose a fine not exceeding $2,000;
(2)
suspend or revoke the license; or
(3)
impose a fine and suspend or revoke the license.