Title 18. Charles County — Subtitle 19. Conduct of License Holders
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 18-1901 (2026)
Title 18. Charles County
Subtitle 19. Conduct of License Holders
§ 18–1901LinkCopy Citation
(a)
The following sections of Title 4, Subtitle 5 (“Conduct of Local License Holders”) of Division I of this article apply in the county without exception or variation:
(1)
§ 4–502 (“Storage of alcoholic beverages”);
(2)
§ 4–503 (“Solicitations and sales outside of licensed premises”);
(3)
§ 4–506 (“Evidence of purchaser’s age”);
(4)
§ 4–507 (“Retail delivery of alcoholic beverages”); and
(5)
§ 4–508 (“Display of license”).
(b)
The following sections of Title 4, Subtitle 5 (“Conduct of Local License Holders”) of Division I of this article apply in the county:
(1)
§ 4–504 (“Employment of underage individuals”), subject to § 18–1902 of this subtitle; and
(2)
§ 4–505 (“Alcohol awareness program”), subject to § 18–1902.1 of this subtitle.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 18-1902 (2026)
Title 18. Charles County
Subtitle 19. Conduct of License Holders
§ 18–1902LinkCopy Citation
(a)
An individual at least 18 years old may serve alcoholic beverages in a restaurant in connection with serving a meal.
(b)
An individual under the age of 21 years may not act as bartender or in any solely bar–related capacity.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 18-1902.1 (2026)
Title 18. Charles County
Subtitle 19. Conduct of License Holders
§ 18–1902.1LinkCopy Citation
(a)
The license holder or an individual designated by the license holder who is employed in a supervisory capacity shall:
(1)
be certified by an approved alcohol awareness program; and
(2)
be present on the licensed premises at all times when alcoholic beverages may be sold.
(b)
A license holder who violates this section is subject to:
(1)
for a first offense, a $100 fine; and
(2)
for each subsequent offense, a fine not exceeding $500 or a suspension or revocation of the license or both.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 18-1903 (2026)
Title 18. Charles County
Subtitle 19. Conduct of License Holders
§ 18–1903LinkCopy Citation
(a)
A license holder or agent or employee of the license holder may sell alcoholic beverages only in a room having at least one plain glass window or door that allows an individual standing on the outside to observe the interior of the licensed premises during all hours of operation.
(b)
During all hours of operation, the view afforded by the window or door may not be obstructed.
(c)
(1)
A license holder may install a protective covering over an exterior door or window of the licensed premises if the covering is:
(i)
used only when the licensed premises is not occupied;
(ii)
designed to protect the licensed premises from unlawful intrusion or destruction; and
(iii)
secured only from the exterior of the licensed premises.
(2)
This subsection does not prevent an inspection and search of the licensed premises under § 6–202 of this article.
(d)
A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $250 or imprisonment or both.