# Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis (GAB)

## Title 15. Caroline County

### Subtitle 10. Licenses for Specific Types of Organizations and Venues

#### Section 15-1004

(a) There is a special event venue beer, wine, and liquor license.

(b) The Board may issue the license:

  (1) to the owner of a special event venue; and

  (2)

    (i) to the same applicant for all events for which the license is issued; and

    (ii) for use at only one premises.

(c) The license authorizes the license holder to sell beer, wine, and liquor for on-premises consumption.

(d) The license may not be transferred to another location.

(e) A license holder may sell beer, wine, and liquor during the hours set in county law for special event venues.

(f) A license holder may purchase beer, wine, and liquor only from a licensed wholesaler.

(g) A license holder is subject to the alcohol awareness training requirements under Sec. 4-505 of this article and Sec. 15-1902 of this title.

(h) The fee for a special event venue license is:

  (1) $250 for not more than 10 events per year;

  (2) $500 for not more than 20 events per year;

  (3) $750 for not more than 30 events per year; and

  (4) $1,000 for not more than 40 events per year.

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