# Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis (GAB)

## Title 16. Carroll County

### Subtitle 12. Caterer's Licenses

#### Section 16-1201

(a) There is a Class H caterer's beer, wine, and liquor license.

(b) The Board may issue the license to the owner or operator of a catering establishment that has:

  (1) one or more banquet rooms suitable for public gatherings; and

  (2) food preparation facilities on the premises.

(c) The license authorizes a holder to:

  (1) contract with a sponsor of a public or private event to:

    (i) provide food and alcoholic beverages; or

    (ii) provide food and allow patrons to bring personal alcoholic beverages onto the premises of the license holder for consumption at a catered event; and

  (2) sell alcoholic beverages at retail at the premises described in the license for on-premises consumption.

(d)

  (1) The annual license fee is equal to the fee for a Class B beer, wine, and liquor license as provided in Sec. 16-902 of this title.

  (2) The Board may not issue the license before payment of the fee is received by the Board.

(e) A hotel or restaurant that holds a Class B restaurant or hotel beer, wine, and liquor license is not required to obtain a Class H caterer's license if catering is or has been a part of the services provided by the holder of the Class B license.

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