Title 17. Cecil County — Subtitle 9. Beer, Wine, and Liquor Licenses
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 17-901 (2026)
Title 17. Cecil County
Subtitle 9. Beer, Wine, and Liquor Licenses
§ 17–901LinkCopy 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)
The 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 $750.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 17-902 (2026)
Title 17. Cecil County
Subtitle 9. Beer, Wine, and Liquor Licenses
§ 17–902LinkCopy Citation
(a)
There is a Class B beer, wine, and liquor license.
(b)
The license authorizes the license holder to sell beer, wine, and liquor at a restaurant at retail at the place described in the license, for on– or off–premises consumption.
(c)
The annual license fee is $750.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 17-903 (2026)
Title 17. Cecil County
Subtitle 9. Beer, Wine, and Liquor Licenses
§ 17–903LinkCopy Citation
(a)
There is a Class BLX beer, wine, and liquor license.
(b)
The Board may issue the license for use by a restaurant that has:
(1)
a capital investment of at least $450,000 for dining room facilities and kitchen equipment, not including the cost of land, buildings, or a lease; and
(2)
seating for at least 100 individuals.
(c)
The license authorizes the license holder to sell beer, wine, and liquor for on–premises consumption.
(d)
The license holder may sell beer, wine, and liquor during the hours and days of sale as set out for a Class BLX beer, wine, and liquor license under § 17–2006(c) of this title.
(e)
(1)
The annual license fee is $2,500.
(2)
There is no additional Sunday fee.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 17-904 (2026)
Title 17. Cecil County
Subtitle 9. Beer, Wine, and Liquor Licenses
§ 17–904LinkCopy Citation
(a)
There is a Class C beer, wine, and liquor license.
(b)
The Board may issue the license for use by a club that:
(1)
has been incorporated for at least 2 years before the license application is made;
(2)
has at least 25 members paying dues of at least $50 per year per member;
(3)
maintains sleeping accommodations on the club premises for 25 club members or guests; and
(4)
has facilities for preparing and serving food on the club premises to members and guests.
(c)
The license authorizes the license holder to sell beer, wine, and liquor at the place described in the license, for on–premises consumption.
(d)
The annual license fee is $600.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 17-905 (2026)
Title 17. Cecil County
Subtitle 9. Beer, Wine, and Liquor Licenses
§ 17–905LinkCopy 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 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 $750.