# Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis (GAB)

## Title 13. Baltimore County

### Subtitle 25. Unlicensed Establishments

#### Section 13-2501

(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 Sec.Sec. 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.

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