# Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis (GAB)

## Title 2. State-Issued Permits and Licenses

### Subtitle 5. State Caterer's Licenses

#### Section 2-504

(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 Sec. 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.

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