# Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis (GAB)

## Title 19. Dorchester County

### Subtitle 20. Hours and Days for Consumption and Sale

#### Section 19-2007

(a) On-premises consumption of alcoholic beverages is allowed:

  (1) until 2 a.m. the following day; or

  (2) if December 24 or December 31 is on a Sunday, until 3 a.m. December 25 or January 1.

(b) When consumption of alcoholic beverages must end under subsection (a) of this section, all tables and bar areas must be cleared of alcoholic beverages.

---

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