# Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis (GAB)

## Title 18. Charles County

### Subtitle 8. Beer and Light Wine Licenses

#### Section 18-801

A Class A beer and light wine license may not be issued in the county.

#### Section 18-802

A Class B beer and light wine license may not be issued in the county.

#### Section 18-803

A Class C beer and light wine license may not be issued in the county.

#### Section 18-804

(a) There is a Class D beer and light wine license.

(b) The license authorizes the license holder to sell beer and light wine, at retail, 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)

  (1) The annual license fee is $340.

  (2) A license holder shall pay, in addition to the annual license fee:

    (i) $200, if the license holder provides live entertainment; and

    (ii) $200, if the license holder provides outdoor table service.

#### Section 18-805

(a) There is a Class H beer and light wine license.

(b) The license authorizes the license holder to sell beer and light wine at a hotel or restaurant, at retail, at the place described in the license, for on-premises consumption.

(c)

  (1) The annual license fee is $340.

  (2) A license holder shall pay, in addition to the annual license fee:

    (i) $200, if the license holder provides live entertainment; and

    (ii) $200, if the license holder provides outdoor table service.

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