Title 14. Calvert County — Subtitle 9. Beer, Wine, and Liquor Licenses
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 14-901 (2026)
Title 14. Calvert County
Subtitle 9. Beer, Wine, and Liquor Licenses
§ 14–901LinkCopy 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 package or container that may not be opened or its contents consumed on the licensed premises.
(c)
A license may not be issued for a 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 $1,000.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 14-902 (2026)
Title 14. Calvert County
Subtitle 9. Beer, Wine, and Liquor Licenses
§ 14–902LinkCopy Citation
(a)
There is a Class B beer, wine, and liquor license.
(b)
The Board may issue the license to the owner of a hotel that:
(1)
is in a building at least three stories tall that was originally constructed for hotel purposes;
(2)
has a capital investment of at least $500,000; and
(3)
contains:
(i)
at least one passenger elevator;
(ii)
at least 100 rooms for the accommodation of the public; and
(iii)
a dining room with facilities for preparing and serving regular meals for at least 125 individuals at one seating.
(c)
The license authorizes the license holder to sell beer, wine, and liquor at retail at a hotel or restaurant at the place described in the license, for on– or off–premises consumption.
(d)
The annual license fee is:
(1)
$1,250, if the licensed premises remains open until midnight; or
(2)
$2,250, if the licensed premises remains open until 2 a.m.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 14-903 (2026)
Title 14. Calvert County
Subtitle 9. Beer, Wine, and Liquor Licenses
§ 14–903LinkCopy Citation
(a)
There is a Class BR beer, wine, and liquor license.
(b)
The license authorizes the license holder to sell beer, wine, and liquor in a restaurant at the place described in the license for on–premises consumption with meals.
(c)
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 § 14–2004(b) of this title.
(d)
The annual license fee is $500.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 14-904 (2026)
Title 14. Calvert County
Subtitle 9. Beer, Wine, and Liquor Licenses
§ 14–904LinkCopy Citation
(a)
There is a Class C beer, wine, and liquor license.
(b)
The Board may issue the license for use by:
(1)
a country club;
(2)
a post home of a post of the American Legion or Veterans of Foreign Wars; or
(3)
a yacht club that is approved by the Board.
(c)
(1)
Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, 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.
(2)
A license for use in a post home allows for the sale of liquor only by the drink.
(d)
The annual license fee:
(1)
for a country club is $1,000;
(2)
for a post home is $500; and
(3)
for a yacht club is $500.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 14-905 (2026)
Title 14. Calvert County
Subtitle 9. Beer, Wine, and Liquor Licenses
§ 14–905LinkCopy Citation
(a)
There is a Class D beer, wine, and liquor license.
(b)
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.
(c)
The license may not be issued for use by a drugstore.
(d)
The annual license fee is:
(1)
$1,250, if the licensed premises remains open until midnight; or
(2)
$2,250, if the licensed premises remains open until 2 a.m.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 14-906 (2026)
Title 14. Calvert County
Subtitle 9. Beer, Wine, and Liquor Licenses
§ 14–906LinkCopy Citation
(a)
There is a special event festival beer, wine, and liquor permit.
(b)
The Board may issue the permit to a license holder of a Class B or Class D license.
(c)
Before the Board issues the permit, the applicant shall:
(1)
demonstrate a reasonable expectation of attracting at least 250 customers to the special event; and
(2)
commit to provide any additional security personnel required to be at the event for traffic, parking, and patrol purposes.
(d)
Subject to the discretion of the Board, the permit authorizes the holder to operate additional bars or service counters for the sale and service of alcoholic beverages that are allowed under the holder’s license:
(1)
inside or outside the licensed premises; and
(2)
for at least 1 day and not more than 3 consecutive days.
(e)
The permit fee is $100.