§ 17–2005
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 17-2005 (2026)
Title 17. Cecil County
Subtitle 20. Hours and Days for Consumption and Sale
§ 17–2005LinkCopy Citation
(a)
(1)
A holder of a Class A beer and wine license may sell beer and wine:
(i)
on Monday through Saturday from 6 a.m. to 2 a.m. the following day; and
(ii)
on Sunday, subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, from 8 a.m. to 2 a.m. the following day.
(2)
To sell beer and wine on Sunday under paragraph (1)(ii) of this subsection, the license holder shall pay an additional fee of $500.
(b)
(1)
A holder of a Class B beer and wine license may sell beer and wine:
(i)
on Monday through Saturday from 6 a.m. to 2 a.m. the following day; and
(ii)
except as provided in paragraph (4) of this subsection and subject to paragraphs (2) and (3) of this subsection, on Sunday from 8 a.m. to 2 a.m. the following day.
(2)
To sell beer and wine on Sunday under paragraph (1)(ii) of this subsection, the license holder shall pay an additional fee of $500.
(3)
Sales of beer and wine for on–premises consumption may be conducted on Sunday under paragraph (1)(ii) of this subsection only by a licensed restaurant.
(4)
The license holder may not sell beer or wine at a bar or counter on Sunday.
(c)
(1)
A holder of a Class C beer and wine license may sell beer and wine for on–premises consumption:
(i)
on Monday through Saturday from 6 a.m. to 2 a.m. the following day; and
(ii)
except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, on Sunday from 8 a.m. to 2 a.m. the following day.
(2)
The license holder may not sell beer or wine at a bar or counter on Sunday.
(d)
(1)
A holder of a Class D beer and wine license may sell beer and wine:
(i)
on Monday through Saturday from 6 a.m. to 2 a.m. the following day; and
(ii)
subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, on Sunday from 1 p.m. to 2 a.m. the following day.
(2)
To sell beer and wine on Sunday under paragraph (1)(ii) of this subsection, the license holder shall pay an additional fee of $500.