# 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.

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