Title 15. Caroline County — Subtitle 9. Beer, Wine, and Liquor Licenses
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 15-901 (2026)
Title 15. Caroline County
Subtitle 9. Beer, Wine, and Liquor Licenses
§ 15–901LinkCopy Citation
(a)
There is:
(1)
a 6–day Class A beer, wine, and liquor license; and
(2)
a 7–day Class A beer, wine, and liquor license.
(b)
(1)
Each 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)
The 6–day or 7–day 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)
$1,250 for a 6–day license; and
(2)
$1,600 for a 7–day license.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 15-902 (2026)
Title 15. Caroline County
Subtitle 9. Beer, Wine, and Liquor Licenses
§ 15–902LinkCopy Citation
(a)
There is:
(1)
a 6–day Class B beer, wine, and liquor license; and
(2)
a 7–day 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)
Each license authorizes the license holder to sell beer, wine, and liquor by the drink at a hotel or restaurant as defined by the Board at the place described in the license for on–premises consumption.
(d)
The annual license fee is:
(1)
$1,000 for a 6–day license; and
(2)
$1,250 for a 7–day license.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 15-903 (2026)
Title 15. Caroline County
Subtitle 9. Beer, Wine, and Liquor Licenses
§ 15–903LinkCopy Citation
(a)
There is a Class C beer, wine, and liquor license.
(b)
(1)
The Board may issue the license for use by:
(i)
a nonprofit country club;
(ii)
a nonprofit yacht club; or
(iii)
a veterans’ organization composed only of members.
(2)
The club or organization shall:
(i)
operate only for the use of its members and guests accompanied by members;
(ii)
meet in a clubhouse that is used exclusively for its members and guests; and
(iii)
(1)
have at least 100 members paying the dues that were required in the year immediately before the year for which the license is issued; or
(2)
for organizations affiliated with a national organization and composed exclusively of members who serve in the armed forces of the United States, have at least 50 members paying the dues that were required by the national organization in the year immediately before the year for which the license is issued.
(c)
The license authorizes the license holder to sell beer, wine, and liquor at retail at a club at the place described in the license, for on–premises consumption.
(d)
The annual license fee is $1,000.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 15-904 (2026)
Title 15. Caroline County
Subtitle 9. Beer, Wine, and Liquor Licenses
§ 15–904LinkCopy Citation
(a)
There is:
(1)
a 6–day Class D beer, wine, and liquor license; and
(2)
a 7–day Class D beer, wine, and liquor license.
(b)
Each license authorizes the license holder to sell beer, wine, and liquor at retail at the place described in the license for on–premises consumption.
(c)
The license may not be issued for use by a drugstore.
(d)
The annual license fee is:
(1)
$1,250 for a 6–day license; and
(2)
$1,600 for a 7–day license.