§ 2–504
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 2-504 (2026)
Title 2. State-Issued Permits and Licenses
Subtitle 5. State Caterer's Licenses
§ 2–504LinkCopy Citation
(a)
At each catered event at which alcoholic beverages are served, the holder of a general statewide or limited statewide caterer’s license shall:
(1)
supply service personnel, including bartenders and waiters;
(2)
ensure that the service personnel are present at all times during the catered event;
(3)
have at least one individual at the catered event who has been certified by an alcohol awareness program under § 4–505 of this article;
(4)
ensure that the sale of food represents at least 70% of the total cost of the catered event; and
(5)
return all unopened containers of alcoholic beverages to the holder’s principal place of business at the end of the catered event.
(b)
(1)
The holder of a general statewide or limited statewide caterer’s license may not:
(i)
deliver alcoholic beverages to a catered event without service personnel present on the premises of the catered event; and
(ii)
except when operating under an on–premises retail license that may be annually renewed issued by a local licensing board, serve alcoholic beverages at:
(1)
the holder’s principal place of business; or
(2)
an event for which the holder is a sponsor or promoter.
(2)
To ensure product integrity, a partially used keg of a malt beverage may not be used at another catered event.