# Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis (GAB)

## Title 18. Charles County

### Subtitle 9. Beer, Wine, and Liquor Licenses

#### Section 18-901

(a) There is a Class A beer, wine, and liquor license.

(b)

  (1) The license authorizes the holder to:

    (i) sell beer, wine, and liquor at retail at the place described in the license; and

    (ii) serve beer, wine, and liquor for tasting and sampling if:

      (1) the tasting or sampling is held on the licensed premises; and

      (2) the holder serves not more than 1 ounce from each serving of beer, wine, or liquor, in a container that holds not more than 4 ounces, to any one individual.

  (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) A 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 $960.

#### Section 18-902

(a) There is a Class B-H (hotel) on-sale beer, wine, and liquor license.

(b) The license authorizes the license holder to sell beer, wine, and liquor for on-premises consumption in a hotel common area, for a premises primarily engaged in the day-to-day rental of hotel rooms.

(c) The license holder may sell beer, wine, and liquor during the hours and days as set out for a Class B beer, wine, and liquor license under Sec. 18-2004(b) of this title.

(d)

  (1) The annual license fee is $360.

  (2) In addition to the annual license fee, a license holder shall yearly pay:

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

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

#### Section 18-903

(a) There is a Class B-N (nightclub) on-sale beer, wine, and liquor license.

(b) The license authorizes the license holder to sell beer, wine, and liquor for consumption on the premises of a nightclub facility that:

  (1) is primarily engaged in selling and serving alcoholic beverages, on a drink-by-drink basis; and

  (2) has a seating capacity of more than 100 people, as determined by the State Fire Marshal.

(c) The license holder may sell beer, wine, and liquor during the hours and days as set out for a Class B beer, wine, and liquor license under Sec. 18-2004(b) of this title.

(d)

  (1) The annual license fee is $610.

  (2) In addition to the annual license fee, a license holder shall yearly pay $200 if the license holder provides live entertainment.

#### Section 18-904

(a) There is a Class B-R (restaurant) on-sale beer, wine, and liquor license.

(b) The license authorizes the license holder to sell beer, wine, and liquor at retail for consumption on the premises of a restaurant that:

  (1) is primarily engaged in the sale of food and nonalcoholic beverages for on-premises consumption; and

  (2) contains a dining room with facilities for preparing and serving meals.

(c) The license holder may sell beer, wine, and liquor during the hours and days as set out for a Class B beer, wine, and liquor license under Sec. 18-2004(b) of this title.

(d) A license holder may not:

  (1) establish an area on the premises of the restaurant that is a bar; or

  (2) provide live entertainment.

(e)

  (1) The annual license fee is $360.

  (2) In addition to the annual license fee, a license holder shall yearly pay $200 if the license holder provides outdoor table service.

#### Section 18-905

(a) There is a Class B-RB (restaurant/bar) on-sale beer, wine, and liquor license.

(b) The license authorizes the sale and consumption of beer, wine, and liquor on the premises of a restaurant that:

  (1) is primarily engaged in the sale of food and nonalcoholic beverages for on-premises consumption;

  (2) has a dining room with facilities for preparing and serving meals; and

  (3) has a bar, with stools to accommodate customers with or without service of food.

(c) The license holder may sell beer, wine, and liquor during the hours and days as set out for a Class B beer, wine, and liquor license under Sec. 18-2004(b) of this title.

(d)

  (1) The annual license fee is $460.

  (2) In addition to the annual license fee, a license holder shall yearly pay:

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

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

#### Section 18-906

(a) There is a Class B-T (tavern) on-sale beer, wine, and liquor license.

(b) The license authorizes the license holder to sell beer, wine, and liquor for consumption on the premises of a restaurant or bar that:

  (1) is primarily engaged in selling and serving alcoholic beverages, on a drink-by-drink basis; and

  (2) has a seating capacity of less than 100 people, as determined by the State Fire Marshal.

(c) The license holder may sell beer, wine, and liquor during the hours and days as set out for a Class B beer, wine, and liquor license under Sec. 18-2004(b) of this title.

(d)

  (1) The annual license fee is $460.

  (2) In addition to the annual license fee, a license holder shall yearly pay:

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

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

#### Section 18-907

(a) There is a Class C beer, wine, and liquor license.

(b)

  (1) The Board may issue the license for use by:

    (i) a nonprofit organization; or

    (ii) a club composed only of members who served in the armed forces of the United States in a war in which the United States has been engaged.

  (2) The nonprofit organization or club for which the license is issued shall:

    (i) operate only for the use of its members and guests when accompanied by members; and

    (ii) meet in a clubhouse that is used exclusively for its members and guests.

(c) The license authorizes the license holder to sell beer, wine, and liquor for on-premises consumption:

  (1) in the clubhouse; or

  (2) on property directly contiguous to the clubhouse that is:

    (i) owned by the nonprofit organization or club; and

    (ii) used exclusively by members and guests for social functions or business of the organization or club.

(d)

  (1) The annual license fee is $350.

  (2) In addition to the annual license fee, a license holder shall annually pay:

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

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

#### Section 18-908

(a) There are two types of Class D beer, wine, and liquor licenses.

(b) The licenses authorize the license holder to sell at retail at the place described in the license:

  (1) beer, wine, and liquor for on- and off-premises consumption; or

  (2) beer and wine for on- and off-premises consumption and liquor for off-premises consumption.

(c) The licenses may not be issued for use by a drugstore.

(d)

  (1) The annual license fees are:

    (i) $1,320, for a license to sell beer, wine, and liquor for on- and off-premises consumption; and

    (ii) $1,020, for a license to sell beer and wine for on- and off-premises consumption and liquor for off-premises consumption.

  (2) In addition to the annual license fee, a license holder shall annually pay:

    (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)