# Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis (GAB)

## Title 19. Dorchester County

### Subtitle 13. Temporary Licenses

#### Section 19-1309

(a) There is a Class C per diem beer and a Class C per diem beer and wine license.

(b) A holder of a Class C per diem beer license or a Class C per diem beer and wine license:

  (1) may cater an event conducted by a club at the place described in the license on the effective days of the license;

  (2) shall distribute at the event for which the license is issued a wristband to each individual who is at least 21 years old; and

  (3) may not serve an alcoholic beverage to any individual who does not wear the wristband.

(c) The fee for a Class C per diem beer license or Class C per diem beer and wine license is $25 per day.

(d) A person who violates this section is subject to:

  (1) for a first offense, a fine of $50; and

  (2) for a subsequent offense, a fine not exceeding $500 and denial of subsequent requests for a license for catering additional events.

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