Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis (GAB) — Title 20. Frederick County
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Subtitle 1. Definitions; General Provisions
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 20-101 (2026)
Title 20. Frederick County
Subtitle 1. Definitions; General Provisions
§ 20–101LinkCopy Citation
(a)
In this title:
(1)
the definitions in § 1–101 of this article apply without exception or variation; and
(2)
the following words have the meanings indicated.
(b)
“Board” means the Board of License Commissioners for Frederick County.
(c)
“County” means Frederick County.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 20-102 (2026)
Title 20. Frederick County
Subtitle 1. Definitions; General Provisions
§ 20–102LinkCopy Citation
This title applies only in Frederick County.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 20-103 (2026)
Title 20. Frederick County
Subtitle 1. Definitions; General Provisions
§ 20–103LinkCopy Citation
A copy of any legislation concerning alcoholic beverages enacted by the county governing body under this title shall be sent to the Department of Legislative Services, 90 State Circle, Annapolis, Maryland 21401.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 20-104 (2026)
Title 20. Frederick County
Subtitle 1. Definitions; General Provisions
§ 20–104LinkCopy Citation
(a)
Subject to subsection (b) of this section, to qualify as a restaurant under this title, a restaurant shall have average daily receipts from the sale of food that are at least 40% of the total average daily receipts of the restaurant.
(b)
(1)
The average daily receipts requirement under subsection (a) of this section expires at 10 p.m.
(2)
After 10 p.m., there is no requirement for a restaurant regarding average daily receipts from the sale of food and alcoholic beverages.
Subtitle 2. Board of License Commissioners
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 20-201 (2026)
Title 20. Frederick County
Subtitle 2. Board of License Commissioners
§ 20–201LinkCopy Citation
There is a Board of License Commissioners for Frederick County.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 20-202 (2026)
Title 20. Frederick County
Subtitle 2. Board of License Commissioners
§ 20–202LinkCopy Citation
(a)
The Governor shall appoint three members to the Board.
(b)
Each member of the Board shall be:
(1)
a registered voter of the county during the member’s term of office; and
(2)
an individual of good moral character and integrity who reasonably reflects the citizenry of the county.
(c)
(1)
In this subsection, “direct or indirect interest” means an interest that is proprietary or obtained by a loan, mortgage, or lien or in any other manner.
(2)
A member of the Board may not:
(i)
have a direct or indirect interest in or on a premises where alcoholic beverages are manufactured or sold;
(ii)
have a direct or indirect interest in a business wholly or partly devoted to the manufacture or sale of alcoholic beverages;
(iii)
own stock in:
(1)
a corporation that has a direct or indirect interest in a premises where alcoholic beverages are manufactured or sold; or
(2)
a business wholly or partly devoted to the manufacture or sale of alcoholic beverages;
(iv)
hold any other public office or employment; or
(v)
solicit or receive, directly or indirectly, a commission, remuneration, or gift from:
(1)
a person engaged in the manufacture or sale of alcoholic beverages; or
(2)
a license holder.
(3)
A person who violates this subsection is guilty of a misdemeanor and is subject to a fine not exceeding $1,000.
(d)
(1)
The term of a member is 5 years.
(2)
The terms of the members are staggered as required by the terms provided for members of the Board on July 1, 2016.
(e)
A member who is appointed after a term has begun serves only for the rest of the term and until a successor is appointed and qualifies.
(f)
(1)
The Governor may remove a member for incompetence, misconduct, neglect of a duty required by law, or unprofessional or dishonorable conduct.
(2)
The Governor shall give a member who is charged a copy of the charges against the member and, with at least 10 days’ notice, an opportunity to be heard publicly in person or by counsel.
(3)
If a member is removed, the Governor shall file with the Office of the Secretary of State a statement of charges against the member and the Governor’s findings on the charges.
(g)
(1)
In this subsection, “campaign finance entity” has the meaning stated in § 1–101 of the Election Law Article.
(2)
A member, a person acting on behalf of the member, a campaign finance entity of the member, or any other campaign finance entity operated in coordination with the member may not solicit, receive, deposit, or use a contribution while the member is serving on the Board.
(3)
A campaign finance entity of the member or any other campaign finance entity operated in coordination with the member may not make an expenditure, except to pay a late filing fee or civil penalty imposed under Title 13 of the Election Law Article, while the member is serving on the Board.
(4)
A campaign finance entity of the member or any other campaign finance entity operated in coordination with the member shall pay any outstanding obligations before the member begins serving on the Board.
(5)
Not later than 48 hours after opening a campaign account through a campaign finance entity, a member who has established an authorized candidate campaign committee shall vacate the member’s position on the Board in accordance with § 5–866 of the General Provisions Article.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 20-203 (2026)
Title 20. Frederick County
Subtitle 2. Board of License Commissioners
§ 20–203LinkCopy Citation
From among its members, the Board shall elect a chair.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 20-204 (2026)
Title 20. Frederick County
Subtitle 2. Board of License Commissioners
§ 20–204LinkCopy Citation
(a)
A majority of the members then serving on the Board is a quorum.
(b)
The Board shall meet at least once a month.
(c)
(1)
(i)
The chair of the Board shall receive an annual salary of $7,000.
(ii)
Each other member of the Board shall receive an annual salary of $6,500.
(2)
The chair and other members of the Board shall be reimbursed for reasonable expenses.
(d)
(1)
With the approval of the governing body of the county, the chair of the Board may employ the clerical assistants necessary to discharge the duties of the Board.
(2)
The salary of the clerical assistants shall be set by the governing body of the county and provided for in the county budget.
(3)
The restrictions and penalty under § 20–202(c) of this subtitle regarding direct and indirect interests of members of the Board in alcoholic beverages activities apply to employees of the Board.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 20-205 (2026)
Title 20. Frederick County
Subtitle 2. Board of License Commissioners
§ 20–205LinkCopy Citation
(a)
The Board may appoint:
(1)
one chief inspector; and
(2)
not more than:
(i)
one full–time inspector in addition to the chief alcoholic beverages inspector; or
(ii)
two part–time inspectors.
(b)
To qualify for appointment as an inspector of any type, an individual shall:
(1)
be of high moral character; and
(2)
possess a sound reputation for sobriety, honesty, and integrity.
(c)
(1)
An inspector of any type shall:
(i)
receive the compensation set by the governing body of the county and provided for in the county budget;
(ii)
be reimbursed for reasonable expenses; and
(iii)
receive reimbursement for mileage at the standard rate set by the governing body of the county.
(2)
Reimbursement for mileage does not include travel to and from the inspector’s home and office.
(d)
(1)
An inspector of any type:
(i)
may issue a civil citation as allowed under § 20–2603 of this title; and
(ii)
shall:
(1)
possess the power of a peace officer in the State arising out of or relating to the enforcement of this article;
(2)
submit monthly reports in writing to the Board of the inspector’s activities, setting forth complaints or violations that the inspector observed or that were reported to the inspector;
(3)
assist the Board to enforce the alcoholic beverages laws; and
(4)
have any other duties that the Board requires.
(2)
The chief inspector shall determine the hours and assignments of all inspectors.
(e)
The restrictions and penalty under § 20–202(c) of this subtitle regarding direct and indirect interests of members of the Board in alcoholic beverages activities apply to full–time and part–time inspectors.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 20-206 (2026)
Title 20. Frederick County
Subtitle 2. Board of License Commissioners
§ 20–206LinkCopy Citation
The County Treasurer shall:
(1)
receive all the license fees that the Board collects; and
(2)
from the fees, pay all the salaries and expenses of the Board.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 20-207 (2026)
Title 20. Frederick County
Subtitle 2. Board of License Commissioners
§ 20–207LinkCopy Citation
The Board may adopt regulations to carry out this article.
Subtitle 3. Liquor Control
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 20-301 (2026)
Title 20. Frederick County
Subtitle 3. Liquor Control
§ 20–301LinkCopy Citation
There is no liquor control board or department of liquor control in the county.
Subtitle 4. Manufacturer's Licenses
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 20-401 (2026)
Title 20. Frederick County
Subtitle 4. Manufacturer's Licenses
§ 20–401LinkCopy Citation
(a)
The following sections of Title 2, Subtitle 2 (“Manufacturer’s Licenses”) of Division I of this article apply in the county without exception or variation:
(1)
§ 2–201 (“Issuance by Comptroller”);
(2)
§ 2–203 (“Class 9 limited distillery license”);
(3)
§ 2–204 (“Class 2 rectifying license”);
(4)
§ 2–210 (“Class 8 farm brewery license”);
(5)
§ 2–211 (“Residency requirement”);
(6)
§ 2–212 (“Additional licenses”);
(7)
§ 2–213 (“Additional fees”);
(8)
§ 2–214 (“Sale or delivery restricted”);
(9)
§ 2–215 (“Beer sale on credit to retail dealer prohibited”);
(10)
§ 2–216 (“Interaction between manufacturing entities and retailers”);
(11)
§ 2–217 (“Distribution of alcoholic beverages — Prohibited practices”); and
(12)
§ 2–218 (“Restrictive agreements between producers and retailers — Prohibited”).
(b)
The following sections of Title 2, Subtitle 2 (“Manufacturer’s Licenses”) of Division I of this article apply in the county:
(1)
§ 2–202 (“Class 1 distillery license”), subject to §§ 20–402.1 and 20–408 of this subtitle;
(2)
§ 2–205 (“Class 3 winery license”), subject to § 20–403 of this subtitle;
(3)
§ 2–206 (“Class 4 limited winery license”), subject to § 20–404 of this subtitle;
(4)
§ 2–207 (“Class 5 brewery license”), subject to §§ 20–402.1 and 20–407 of this subtitle;
(5)
§ 2–208 (“Class 6 pub–brewery license”), subject to § 20–405 of this subtitle; and
(6)
§ 2–209 (“Class 7 micro–brewery license”), subject to § 20–406 of this subtitle.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 20-402 (2026)
Title 20. Frederick County
Subtitle 4. Manufacturer's Licenses
§ 20–402LinkCopy Citation
A holder of a manufacturer’s license may sell or deliver alcoholic beverages to a holder of a retail license from 6 a.m. to midnight on every day except Sunday.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 20-402.1 (2026)
Title 20. Frederick County
Subtitle 4. Manufacturer's Licenses
§ 20–402.1LinkCopy Citation
(a)
There is a manufacturer’s limited beer, wine, and liquor permit.
(b)
The Board may issue the permit to a holder of a manufacturer’s license with a local on–site consumption permit under § 2–202 or § 2–207 of this article.
(c)
(1)
(i)
Subject to subparagraph (ii) of this paragraph, the permit authorizes the holder to allow a licensed caterer or other contracted party to provide sealed beer, wine, and liquor products not manufactured by the holder during private events for on–premises consumption at the premises licensed for the manufacturer’s license.
(ii)
The holder may not have a direct or indirect pecuniary interest in the licensed caterer or other contracted party.
(2)
The holder may not allow patrons who are visiting any part of the manufacturer’s licensed premises that is open to the public to enter the private event area while the private event is being held.
(d)
The holder shall request approval from the Board before each event.
(e)
The Board shall adopt regulations to carry out this section, including:
(1)
criteria for approving events; and
(2)
setting the annual permit fee.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 20-403 (2026)
Title 20. Frederick County
Subtitle 4. Manufacturer's Licenses
§ 20–403LinkCopy Citation
(a)
This section applies to a Class 3 winery license in the county.
(b)
A holder of the license may sell wine in any election district of the county.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 20-404 (2026)
Title 20. Frederick County
Subtitle 4. Manufacturer's Licenses
§ 20–404LinkCopy Citation
(a)
This section applies to a Class 4 limited winery license in the county.
(b)
A holder of the license may sell wine in any election district of the county.
(c)
A holder of the license may provide tables and chairs on the premises of the plant for the sale, by the glass, of wine and pomace brandy made at the plant to an individual who:
(1)
(i)
is participating in a guided tour of the plant; or
(ii)
is attending a scheduled promotional event or other organized activity at the plant; and
(2)
has attained the Maryland legal drinking age.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 20-405 (2026)
Title 20. Frederick County
Subtitle 4. Manufacturer's Licenses
§ 20–405LinkCopy Citation
(a)
This section applies to a Class 6 pub–brewery license in the county.
(b)
Section 2–208(d) of this article does not apply in the county.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 20-406 (2026)
Title 20. Frederick County
Subtitle 4. Manufacturer's Licenses
§ 20–406LinkCopy Citation
(a)
This section applies to a Class 7 micro–brewery license in the county.
(b)
Notwithstanding § 2–209(b) of this article, the license may be issued only to a holder of:
(1)
a Class B beer, wine, and liquor (on–sale) license that is issued for use on the premises of a restaurant in the county; or
(2)
a Class MEC license that is issued for use on the premises of the Class MEC license if the premises is located in the Ballenger (23rd) election district.
(c)
The license holder is not subject to the manufacturing and licensing prohibitions under § 2–209(e) of this article.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 20-407 (2026)
Title 20. Frederick County
Subtitle 4. Manufacturer's Licenses
§ 20–407LinkCopy Citation
(a)
There is a Class DBR license.
(b)
The license may be issued to a holder of a Class 5 brewery license.
(c)
The license serves as the on–premises consumption permit required under § 2–207(f) and (g) of this article.
(d)
The license holder may sell:
(1)
food and nonalcoholic beverages; and
(2)
beer brewed at the brewery for on– and off–premises consumption to the extent the license holder is allowed under the license holder’s Class 5 brewery license.
(e)
The Board shall adopt regulations to carry out this section and to set the annual license fee.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 20-408 (2026)
Title 20. Frederick County
Subtitle 4. Manufacturer's Licenses
§ 20–408LinkCopy Citation
(a)
There is a Class DDS permit.
(b)
The permit may be issued to a holder of a Class 1 distillery license.
(c)
The permit serves as the on–premises consumption permit required under § 2–202(e) and (i) of this article.
(d)
The permit holder may sell:
(1)
food and nonalcoholic beverages; and
(2)
brandy, rum, whiskey, alcohol, and neutral spirits that are distilled, rectified, blended, and bottled at the distillery for on– and off–premises consumption to the extent the permit holder is allowed under the license holder’s Class 1 distillery license.
(e)
The Board shall adopt regulations to carry out this section and to set the annual permit fee.
Subtitle 5. Wholesaler's Licenses
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 20-501 (2026)
Title 20. Frederick County
Subtitle 5. Wholesaler's Licenses
§ 20–501LinkCopy Citation
Title 2, Subtitle 3 (“Wholesaler’s Licenses”) of Division I of this article applies in the county without exception or variation.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 20-502 (2026)
Title 20. Frederick County
Subtitle 5. Wholesaler's Licenses
§ 20–502LinkCopy Citation
Except as provided in § 20–503 of this subtitle, a holder of a wholesaler’s license may sell or deliver alcoholic beverages to a holder of a retail license from 6 a.m. to midnight on every day except Sunday.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 20-503 (2026)
Title 20. Frederick County
Subtitle 5. Wholesaler's Licenses
§ 20–503LinkCopy Citation
(a)
A holder of a wholesaler’s license may enter into an agreement with a holder of a per diem license issued under Subtitle 13 of this title to deliver beer on the effective date of the per diem license and accept returns on the same day.
(b)
The agreement entered into under subsection (a) of this section shall include the type of equipment, services, personnel, and supplies required to dispense draft beer.
Subtitle 6. Beer Licenses
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 20-601 (2026)
Title 20. Frederick County
Subtitle 6. Beer Licenses
§ 20–601LinkCopy Citation
(a)
There is a Class A beer license.
(b)
(1)
The license authorizes the license holder to sell beer at retail to consumers at the place described in the license.
(2)
The license holder shall sell the beer in a sealed package or container.
(3)
The package or container may not be opened and its contents may not be consumed on the premises where the beer was sold.
(c)
The annual license fee is $100.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 20-602 (2026)
Title 20. Frederick County
Subtitle 6. Beer Licenses
§ 20–602LinkCopy Citation
(a)
There is a Class B beer license.
(b)
(1)
Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, the license authorizes the license holder to sell beer at retail at a hotel or restaurant at the place described in the license for on– and off–premises consumption.
(2)
(i)
This paragraph does not apply to a license holder that held the license on December 31, 1993, or to a person who has a permit for a building that was under construction on that date.
(ii)
Except for recreational use premises such as bowling alleys and pool halls, the area normally used as a restaurant for the preparation and consumption of food and beverages on the licensed premises may not occupy less than 80% of the total area of the licensed premises.
(c)
The annual license fee is $130.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 20-603 (2026)
Title 20. Frederick County
Subtitle 6. Beer Licenses
§ 20–603LinkCopy Citation
(a)
There is a Class C beer license.
(b)
The license authorizes the license holder to sell beer at retail to members of a club and their guests at the place described in the license for on–premises consumption.
(c)
The annual license fee is $50.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 20-604 (2026)
Title 20. Frederick County
Subtitle 6. Beer Licenses
§ 20–604LinkCopy Citation
A Class D beer license may not be issued in the county.
Subtitle 7. Wine Licenses
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 20-701 (2026)
Title 20. Frederick County
Subtitle 7. Wine Licenses
§ 20–701LinkCopy Citation
(a)
There is a Class A wine license in the county.
(b)
The license may be issued to a holder of a Class 3 winery license or a Class 4 limited winery license.
(c)
(1)
The license authorizes the license holder to sell at retail at the place described in the license wine produced at the winery that contains not more than 22% of alcohol by volume.
(2)
Wine shall be sold in a sealed package or container that may not be opened or its contents consumed on the licensed premises.
(d)
The annual license fee is $50.
Subtitle 8. Beer and Wine Licenses
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 20-801 (2026)
Title 20. Frederick County
Subtitle 8. Beer and Wine Licenses
§ 20–801LinkCopy Citation
The wine that may be sold under a beer and wine license may not contain more than 22% of alcohol by volume.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 20-802 (2026)
Title 20. Frederick County
Subtitle 8. Beer and Wine Licenses
§ 20–802LinkCopy Citation
(a)
There is a Class A beer and wine license.
(b)
(1)
The license authorizes the license holder to sell beer and wine, at retail, at the place described in the license.
(2)
Except as provided in subsection (d) of this section, the license holder shall sell the beer and wine in a sealed package or container.
(3)
The package or container may not be opened and its contents may not be consumed on the premises where the beer or wine is sold.
(c)
The annual license fee is $140.
(d)
(1)
The Board may issue the license with a cheese and deli shop wine privilege for use in an establishment that has average daily receipts from the sale of cheese, meats, sandwiches, and other products normally associated with delis that are at least 50% of the total average daily receipts of the establishment.
(2)
The privilege authorizes the license holder to sell not more than 5 ounces of wine by the glass for on–premises consumption to a customer while the customer:
(i)
purchases items at the cheese and deli shop; or
(ii)
attends a fund–raising event at the cheese and deli shop for which the Department of Permits and Inspections, if required, has issued a permit.
(3)
The holder of the privilege may sell wine for on–premises consumption during normal business hours, but not later than 9 p.m.
(4)
The cheese and deli shop for which the privilege is granted is subject to the alcohol awareness training requirements under § 4–505 of this article, subject to § 20–1903 of this title.
(5)
The annual fee for the privilege is $100.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 20-803 (2026)
Title 20. Frederick County
Subtitle 8. Beer and Wine Licenses
§ 20–803LinkCopy Citation
(a)
There is a Class B beer and wine license.
(b)
The license authorizes the license holder to sell beer and wine at a hotel or restaurant, at retail, at the place described in the license, for on– and off–premises consumption.
(c)
(1)
This subsection does not apply to:
(i)
a license holder licensed on or before December 31, 1993;
(ii)
a person who had a permit for a building under construction on December 31, 1993; or
(iii)
a recreational establishment, such as a bowling alley or pool hall.
(2)
The area of the licensed premises normally used as a restaurant for the preparation and consumption of food and beverages may not occupy less than 80% of the square footage of the premises.
(d)
The annual license fee is $160.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 20-804 (2026)
Title 20. Frederick County
Subtitle 8. Beer and Wine Licenses
§ 20–804LinkCopy Citation
(a)
There is a Class C beer and wine license.
(b)
The license authorizes the license holder to sell beer and wine to a member of a club and a guest of the member, at retail, at the place described in the license, for on–premises consumption.
(c)
The annual license fee is $70.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 20-805 (2026)
Title 20. Frederick County
Subtitle 8. Beer and Wine Licenses
§ 20–805LinkCopy Citation
A Class D beer and wine license may not be issued in the county.
Subtitle 9. Beer, Wine, and Liquor Licenses
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 20-901 (2026)
Title 20. Frederick County
Subtitle 9. Beer, Wine, and Liquor Licenses
§ 20–901LinkCopy Citation
(a)
There is a Class A beer, wine, and liquor license.
(b)
(1)
The license authorizes the license holder to sell beer, wine, and liquor at retail at the place described in the license.
(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)
(1)
The annual license fee is $650.
(2)
A Sunday permit may be issued for an additional annual fee of $650.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 20-902 (2026)
Title 20. Frederick County
Subtitle 9. Beer, Wine, and Liquor Licenses
§ 20–902LinkCopy Citation
(a)
There is a Class B license in the Ballenger (23rd) election district.
(b)
The Board may issue the license for use by a luxury–type restaurant that has:
(1)
a capital investment of at least $250,000 for dining room facilities and kitchen equipment, not including the cost of land, buildings, or leases; and
(2)
seating for at least 28 individuals.
(c)
The license authorizes the sale of beer, wine, and liquor for on–premises consumption.
(d)
The license holder may sell beer, wine, and liquor during the hours and days as set out under § 20–2006(d) of this title.
(e)
The annual license fee is $1,500.
(f)
The Board shall define “luxury–type restaurant” by regulation.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 20-903 (2026)
Title 20. Frederick County
Subtitle 9. Beer, Wine, and Liquor Licenses
§ 20–903LinkCopy Citation
(a)
There is a Class B beer, wine, and liquor hotel or motel license.
(b)
The Board may issue the license for use by a hotel or motel that:
(1)
is an establishment to accommodate the public by providing services ordinarily found in a hotel or motel;
(2)
has at least 15 rooms;
(3)
has a dining room with facilities for preparing and serving full–course meals for at least 28 individuals at one seating; and
(4)
has a capital investment in the hotel or motel facility of at least $400,000.
(c)
(1)
The license authorizes the license holder to sell beer, wine, and liquor by the individual drink at any place on the hotel or motel premises.
(2)
(i)
Subject to subparagraph (ii) of this paragraph, the license authorizes the license holder to sell beer, wine, and liquor by the bottle:
(1)
at any place on the premises for a banquet, party, hospitality room, meeting, or a similar function; and
(2)
for dinner in the restaurant portion of the premises.
(ii)
A customer may not remove from the premises any contents of a bottle sold under this paragraph that remains unused.
(3)
(i)
The license authorizes the sale of beer, wine, and liquor by the bottle through room service to a registered patron in a hotel or motel room.
(ii)
Not more than two bottles may be sold through room service to any one customer in a 24–hour period.
(iii)
A bottle sold through room service may be removed from the premises by the customer on checking out from the hotel or motel.
(d)
The Board may issue not more than 10 licenses to the same license holder.
(e)
The license holder may sell beer, wine, and liquor during the hours and days as set out for a Class B beer, wine, and liquor license under § 20–2005(b) of this title.
(f)
The annual license fee is $2,000.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 20-904 (2026)
Title 20. Frederick County
Subtitle 9. Beer, Wine, and Liquor Licenses
§ 20–904LinkCopy Citation
(a)
There is a Class B beer, wine, and liquor hotel or restaurant license.
(b)
The Board may issue the license for use by a hotel that:
(1)
is an establishment for the accommodation of the public providing service ordinarily found in hotels;
(2)
contains:
(i)
at least 25 rooms;
(ii)
a lobby with a registration and mail desk; and
(iii)
seating facilities and a dining room that serves full–course meals at least twice daily and that has a regular seating at tables, not including seats at bars or counters, for 28 or more individuals; and
(3)
is operated in a facility that:
(i)
is valued for State and local assessment and taxation at not less than $20,000; and
(ii)
has personal property valued for State and local assessment and taxation at not less than $3,000.
(c)
(1)
Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, the Board may issue the license for use by a restaurant that:
(i)
serves full–course meals at least twice daily;
(ii)
has regular seating at tables, not including seats at bars or counters, for 28 or more individuals;
(iii)
is operated in a facility valued for State and local assessment and taxation at not less than $40,000; and
(iv)
has personal property valued for State and local assessment and taxation at not less than $5,000.
(2)
(i)
This subsection does not apply to or affect any license holder that had the license on December 31, 1993, or to a person who has a permit for a building that was under construction on that date.
(ii)
The area normally used as a restaurant for the preparation and consumption of food and beverages shall occupy at least 80% of the square foot area of the licensed premises, except for premises used for recreation, such as a bowling alley or pool hall.
(3)
(i)
The license holder may remove tables and chairs to accommodate additional patrons at not more than four special events held in the restaurant in a calendar year.
(ii)
A restaurant that removes its tables and chairs for a special event:
(1)
shall give notice to the Board at least 1 week before the event;
(2)
shall store the removed tables and chairs in an appropriate location in the restaurant and in a manner that does not block the exits of the restaurant; and
(3)
may not allow into the restaurant more than the maximum number of occupants that the County Fire Marshal allows.
(d)
(1)
The license issued for a hotel or restaurant:
(i)
authorizes the sale of beer, wine, and liquor for on–premises consumption where meals are prepared and served; and
(ii)
prohibits sales for consumption anywhere else, including at a bar or counter.
(2)
The license issued for a restaurant authorizes the sale for off–premises consumption of beverages with an alcoholic content of not more than 22%.
(e)
The Board may issue not more than 10 licenses to the same license holder.
(f)
The license holder may sell beer, wine, and liquor during the hours and days as set out for a Class B beer, wine, and liquor license under § 20–2005(b) of this title.
(g)
The annual license fee is:
(1)
$1,500 for a restaurant; and
(2)
$2,000 for a hotel.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 20-905 (2026)
Title 20. Frederick County
Subtitle 9. Beer, Wine, and Liquor Licenses
§ 20–905LinkCopy Citation
(a)
There is a Class C beer, wine, and liquor license.
(b)
The Board may issue the license for use by:
(1)
a nationally chartered fraternal, charitable, or veterans’ organization, regardless of how long the organization has been operating; or
(2)
any other club that has been operating for at least 3 years before the application for the license is made.
(c)
The license authorizes the license holder to sell at retail:
(1)
for on–premises consumption, beer, wine, and liquor at a club at the place described in the license; and
(2)
for off–premises consumption, collectible bottles of wine or liquor 30 calendar days before a special anniversary or special event.
(d)
The annual license fee is $600.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 20-906 (2026)
Title 20. Frederick County
Subtitle 9. Beer, Wine, and Liquor Licenses
§ 20–906LinkCopy Citation
A Class D beer, wine, and liquor license may not be issued in the county.
Subtitle 10. Licenses for Specific Types of Organizations and Venues
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 20-1001 (2026)
Title 20. Frederick County
Subtitle 10. Licenses for Specific Types of Organizations and Venues
§ 20–1001LinkCopy Citation
(a)
There is a Class B–A (arena) beer and wine license.
(b)
The license authorizes the license holder to sell beer and wine by the drink on the campus of an institution of higher education:
(1)
from one or more outlets that the Board approves; and
(2)
for on–premises consumption at sporting and nonsporting events held at the institution.
(c)
The Board shall adopt regulations concerning the manner of dispensing beer and wine, the hours and days of sale, and the annual license fee.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 20-1001.1 (2026)
Title 20. Frederick County
Subtitle 10. Licenses for Specific Types of Organizations and Venues
§ 20–1001.1LinkCopy Citation
(a)
(1)
The Board may issue an art gallery beer and wine license to a nonprofit or for–profit retail business engaged in the display and sale of original artwork, or copies of original artwork that are reproduced no more than 300 times, by an individual artist or a group of artists.
(2)
A business that displays and sells commercially prepared or mass–produced artistic products may not be issued the license.
(b)
The license holder may sell or serve beer and wine at retail for on–premises consumption when snacks are served during normal business hours but not later than midnight.
(c)
The annual license fee is $100.
(d)
The license may not be transferred from the location for which the license was originally issued to another location.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 20-1001.2 (2026)
Title 20. Frederick County
Subtitle 10. Licenses for Specific Types of Organizations and Venues
§ 20–1001.2LinkCopy Citation
(a)
There is a Class B–BF (banquet facility) beer, wine, and liquor license.
(b)
The Board may issue the license for use by a banquet facility that:
(1)
accommodates the public for banquets, parties, meetings, and similar functions;
(2)
contains a dining room with adequate facilities for preparing and serving full–course meals for at least 100 individuals who are inside the facility or outside on the premises at one seating; and
(3)
has a full commercial kitchen and adequate public bathroom facilities.
(c)
(1)
The license authorizes the license holder to sell at retail beer, wine, and liquor by the drink or by the bottle for on–premises consumption if:
(i)
the beer, wine, and liquor are sold only during the function;
(ii)
except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, the license holder does not sell beer, wine, and liquor for off–premises consumption;
(iii)
the license holder does not allow beer, wine, and liquor to be carried off the premises; and
(iv)
food is provided at the function where the beer, wine, and liquor are provided.
(2)
The license holder may sell beer, wine, and liquor for off–premises consumption if the beer, wine, and liquor is:
(i)
in a collectible bottle commemorating a special anniversary or event; and
(ii)
sold not more than 30 calendar days before the special anniversary or event.
(d)
The license holder may sell beer, wine, and liquor during the hours and days as set out for a Class B beer, wine, and liquor license under § 20–2005 of this title.
(e)
The annual license fee is $1,500.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 20-1001.3 (2026)
Title 20. Frederick County
Subtitle 10. Licenses for Specific Types of Organizations and Venues
§ 20–1001.3LinkCopy Citation
(a)
There is a barbershop beer and wine license.
(b)
The Board may issue the license to a holder of a barbershop permit under § 4–501 of the Business Occupations and Professions Article.
(c)
The license authorizes the license holder to provide no more than 6.5 ounces of wine by the glass or 12 ounces of beer for on–premises consumption by a barbershop customer:
(1)
when the customer is provided a service described in § 4–101(l) of the Business Occupations and Professions Article; or
(2)
while the customer is attending a fund–raising event at the barbershop for which the Department of Permits and Inspections, if required, has issued a permit.
(d)
The license may not be transferred to another location.
(e)
The license holder may provide beer and wine for on–premises consumption during normal business hours but not later than 9 p.m.
(f)
The annual license fee is $100.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 20-1002 (2026)
Title 20. Frederick County
Subtitle 10. Licenses for Specific Types of Organizations and Venues
§ 20–1002LinkCopy Citation
(a)
There is a beauty salon beer and wine license.
(b)
The Board may issue the license to a holder of a beauty salon permit under § 5–501 of the Business Occupations and Professions Article.
(c)
The license authorizes the license holder to provide no more than 6.5 ounces of wine by the glass or 12 ounces of beer for on–premises consumption by a beauty salon customer:
(1)
when the customer is provided a cosmetology service described in § 5–101(n)(1) of the Business Occupations and Professions Article; or
(2)
while the customer is attending a fund–raising event at the beauty salon for which the Department of Permits and Inspections, if required, has issued a permit.
(d)
The license may not be transferred to another location.
(e)
The license holder may provide beer and wine for on–premises consumption during normal business hours but not later than 9 p.m.
(f)
The annual license fee is $100.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 20-1003 (2026)
Title 20. Frederick County
Subtitle 10. Licenses for Specific Types of Organizations and Venues
§ 20–1003LinkCopy Citation
(a)
There is a Class B–BB (bed and breakfast) beer, wine, and liquor license.
(b)
The Board may issue the license for use by an establishment that:
(1)
provides services ordinarily found in a bed and breakfast; and
(2)
contains at least one room with sleeping accommodations, excluding resident management quarters, that the public for consideration may use for a specified time.
(c)
(1)
Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, the license authorizes the sale of beer, wine, and liquor for on–premises consumption to a guest whose name and address appears on the registry that is maintained by the establishment and who is an occupant of a sleeping room in the establishment.
(2)
The license holder may not sell beer, wine, or liquor to an individual who is registered at the establishment only to obtain beer, wine, or liquor.
(d)
If an establishment ends operations as a bed and breakfast:
(1)
the license is void; and
(2)
the license holder shall return the license to the Board.
(e)
The license holder may sell beer, wine, and liquor for on–premises consumption during the hours and days of sale that are set out for a Class B beer, wine, and liquor license under § 20–2005 of this title.
(f)
The annual license fee is $500.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 20-1003.1 (2026)
Title 20. Frederick County
Subtitle 10. Licenses for Specific Types of Organizations and Venues
§ 20–1003.1LinkCopy Citation
(a)
There is a Class CT (cinema/theater) (on–sale) beer, wine, and liquor license.
(b)
The Board may issue the license for use in a for–profit cinema or theater that has one or more screening rooms or performance halls.
(c)
(1)
The license authorizes the license holder to sell beer, wine, and liquor for on–premises consumption by the can, bottle, or drink:
(i)
in the lobby or a screening room or performance hall; and
(ii)
to an individual who has a ticket to a movie or a theater performance and proper identification.
(2)
A license holder shall offer for sale food other than candy and popcorn.
(d)
A customer may consume beer, wine, or liquor anywhere on the licensed premises.
(e)
A license holder may exercise the privileges of the license Monday through Sunday.
(f)
An individual serving beer, wine, or liquor:
(1)
may not mix the contents of one bottle with the contents of another bottle; and
(2)
shall remove or destroy all empty bottles and cans.
(g)
The annual license fee is $1,500.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 20-1004 (2026)
Title 20. Frederick County
Subtitle 10. Licenses for Specific Types of Organizations and Venues
§ 20–1004LinkCopy Citation
(a)
There is a Class B–CC (conference center) beer, wine, and liquor license.
(b)
(1)
The Board may issue the license for an establishment that is equipped with:
(i)
at least 150 bedrooms for the accommodation of the public;
(ii)
at least one dining area with facilities for preparing and serving regular meals;
(iii)
rooms for meetings, displays, banquets, balls, dancing, and live entertainment; and
(iv)
a nightclub equipped with a bar and an entertainment or a dancing area.
(2)
The total average daily receipts from the renting of meeting rooms and bedrooms and the sale of food in the establishment shall exceed the average daily receipts from the sale of alcoholic beverages.
(c)
The license authorizes the sale of beer, wine, and liquor for consumption throughout the licensed premises, both indoors and outdoors, including meeting and banquet rooms, patios, verandas, and green spaces.
(d)
The license holder may sell beer, wine, and liquor on Monday through Sunday, from 6 a.m. to 2 a.m. the following day.
(e)
The annual license fee is $2,000.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 20-1005 (2026)
Title 20. Frederick County
Subtitle 10. Licenses for Specific Types of Organizations and Venues
§ 20–1005LinkCopy Citation
(a)
There is a Class C (country and golf club) license.
(b)
The Board may issue the license for use by a country and golf club that maintains a regular or championship golf course with at least nine holes.
(c)
The license authorizes the license holder to sell beer, wine, and liquor at retail to members and their guests for on–premises consumption.
(d)
The license holder may sell beer, wine, and liquor during the hours and days as set out for a Class C beer, wine, and liquor license under § 20–2005 of this title.
(e)
The annual license fee is $1,500.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 20-1006 (2026)
Title 20. Frederick County
Subtitle 10. Licenses for Specific Types of Organizations and Venues
§ 20–1006LinkCopy Citation
(a)
There is a Class B–CI (country inn) beer, wine, and liquor license.
(b)
The Board may issue the license for an establishment that:
(1)
provides services ordinarily found in a country inn;
(2)
contains at least eight rooms with sleeping accommodations, excluding resident management quarters, that the public for consideration may use for a specified time; and
(3)
has a kitchen facility for guests that is separate from the kitchen facility of the resident management quarters.
(c)
The license holder may sell beer, wine, and liquor when accommodating the public for banquets, parties, meetings, and similar functions.
(d)
The license holder may sell beer, wine, and liquor for on–premises consumption during the hours and days as set out for a Class B beer, wine, and liquor license under § 20–2005 of this title.
(e)
If an establishment ends operations as a country inn:
(1)
the license is void; and
(2)
the license holder shall return the license to the Board.
(f)
The annual license fee is $2,500.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 20-1007 (2026)
Title 20. Frederick County
Subtitle 10. Licenses for Specific Types of Organizations and Venues
§ 20–1007LinkCopy Citation
(a)
There is a Class B–DT (dinner theater) beer, wine, and liquor license.
(b)
The Board may issue the license for the use of a dinner theater that:
(1)
provides live Broadway–style musicals, comedy, or drama to its customers;
(2)
is open to the public by reservation only; and
(3)
contains a dining room with facilities for preparing and serving full–course meals for at least 120 individuals at one seating.
(c)
(1)
The license authorizes the license holder to sell at retail for on–premises consumption:
(i)
beer and wine by the drink or bottle; and
(ii)
liquor by the drink.
(2)
A license holder may not sell alcoholic beverages:
(i)
for off–premises consumption; or
(ii)
at any time except in conjunction with the dinner theater.
(d)
A license holder may sell beer, wine, and liquor beginning 2 hours before a live performance until the end of the performance on Monday through Sunday.
(e)
The annual license fee is $1,500.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 20-1008 (2026)
Title 20. Frederick County
Subtitle 10. Licenses for Specific Types of Organizations and Venues
§ 20–1008LinkCopy Citation
(a)
There is a Class EC (entertainment center) license.
(b)
The Board may issue the license to a person for use in conjunction with:
(1)
a Class 7 micro–brewery license that the person then obtains from the Executive Director; or
(2)
a Class B beer, wine, and liquor license that the person has been issued by the Board.
(c)
(1)
The Class EC license authorizes the license holder to sell, in an entertainment center for on–premises consumption:
(i)
malt beverages that are brewed in the license holder’s micro–brewery, if the license holder also holds a Class 7 micro–brewery license; or
(ii)
beer, wine, and liquor, if the license holder also holds a Class B beer, wine, and liquor license.
(2)
The entertainment center may:
(i)
contain:
(1)
rides and games such as bowling lanes, billiard tables, and go–carts; and
(2)
one or more food service facilities, bars, or lounges; and
(ii)
allow the playing of music and dancing.
(d)
The Board may issue not more than 10 licenses to the same license holder.
(e)
The license holder may sell beer, wine, and liquor during the hours and days as set out for a Class B beer, wine, and liquor license under § 20–2005 of this title.
(f)
The annual Class EC license fee is $1,500.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 20-1009 (2026)
Title 20. Frederick County
Subtitle 10. Licenses for Specific Types of Organizations and Venues
§ 20–1009LinkCopy Citation
(a)
There is a Class B–GSF (golf simulator facility) license.
(b)
The Board may issue the license for use by a golf simulator facility that:
(1)
is open to the public;
(2)
has at least five golf simulator bays; and
(3)
has accommodations that are predominantly dedicated to golf simulator bays and seating dedicated to the golf simulator bays.
(c)
An applicant for the license shall submit to the Board a floor plan or layout of the proposed licensed premises that illustrates that the proposed licensed premises is predominantly dedicated to golf simulator bays and has seating dedicated to the golf simulator bays.
(d)
The license holder may sell beer, wine, and liquor for on–premises consumption:
(1)
if the license holder offers food on–premises at all times when alcoholic beverages are being sold; and
(2)
during normal business hours and in accordance with § 20–2005 of this title.
(e)
(1)
The license holder’s annual gross sales from:
(i)
alcoholic beverages may not exceed 35% of the annual gross sales of the golf simulator facility;
(ii)
golf simulator bay rental fees shall be at least 50% of the annual gross sales of the golf simulator facility; and
(iii)
food shall be at least 15% of the annual gross sales of the golf simulator facility.
(2)
Before the Board may renew the license, the license holder shall provide the Board with an annual gross sales report for alcohol, golf simulator bay rental fees, and food that shows the license holder has met the requirements of paragraph (1) of this subsection.
(f)
The annual license fee is $1,500.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 20-1009.1 (2026)
Title 20. Frederick County
Subtitle 10. Licenses for Specific Types of Organizations and Venues
§ 20–1009.1LinkCopy Citation
(a)
There is a hotel lobby license.
(b)
The Board may issue the license for use by a hotel that does not have a restaurant.
(c)
The license authorizes the license holder to sell beer and wine by the bottle from a store in the hotel lobby to patrons of the hotel for on–premises consumption.
(d)
The Board may issue not more than 10 licenses to the same license holder.
(e)
The license holder may sell beer and wine during the hours and days as set out for a Class B beer and wine license under § 20–2004 of this title.
(f)
The license fee is $100.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 20-1009.2 (2026)
Title 20. Frederick County
Subtitle 10. Licenses for Specific Types of Organizations and Venues
§ 20–1009.2LinkCopy Citation
(a)
There is a Class B–MGC (miniature golf course) beer, wine, and liquor license.
(b)
The Board may issue the license for use by a miniature golf course that:
(1)
is open to the public;
(2)
has a miniature course of at least 18 holes; and
(3)
has accommodations that are predominantly dedicated to miniature golf.
(c)
An applicant for a Class B–MGC (miniature golf course) beer, wine, and liquor license shall submit to the Board a floor plan or layout of the proposed licensed premises that illustrates that the proposed licensed premises is predominantly dedicated to miniature golf.
(d)
The license holder may sell beer, wine, and liquor for on–premises consumption:
(1)
if the license holder offers food on–premises at all times when alcoholic beverages are being sold; and
(2)
during normal business hours and in accordance with § 20–2005 of this title.
(e)
(1)
The license holder’s annual sales from:
(i)
alcoholic beverages may not exceed 35% of the annual gross sales of the miniature golf course;
(ii)
miniature golf games shall be at least 50% of the annual gross sales of the miniature golf course; and
(iii)
food shall be at least 15% of the annual gross sales of the miniature golf course.
(2)
Before the Board may renew a Class B–MGC (miniature golf course) beer, wine, and liquor license, the license holder shall provide the Board with an annual gross sales report for alcohol, miniature golf games, and food that shows the license holder has met the requirements of paragraph (1) of this subsection.
(f)
The annual license fee is $1,500.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 20-1009.3 (2026)
Title 20. Frederick County
Subtitle 10. Licenses for Specific Types of Organizations and Venues
§ 20–1009.3LinkCopy Citation
(a)
This section applies only to a municipal golf course that is operated by a municipal golf course manager or a golf course manager under a management agreement with the City of Frederick.
(b)
There is a Class M–G beer, wine, and liquor license for use at a municipal golf course.
(c)
The Board may issue the license to:
(1)
a manager of a municipal golf course; or
(2)
an official of the City of Frederick designated by the Mayor of the City of Frederick.
(d)
The license authorizes the license holder to sell beer, wine, and liquor for on–premises consumption on the land and in the facilities used for golfing purposes.
(e)
(1)
The license holder may designate an agent to sell beer, wine, and liquor at the municipal golf course.
(2)
The agent shall be considered the vendor for purposes of collecting and remitting the sales and use tax.
(f)
On request of the City of Frederick, the Board may transfer the license to a different:
(1)
golf course manager; or
(2)
city official designated by the Mayor.
(g)
The license holder may sell beer, wine, and liquor during the hours and days as set out for a Class B beer, wine, and liquor license under § 20–2005 of this title.
(h)
The annual license fee is $600.
(i)
The Board shall adopt regulations to carry out this section.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 20-1010 (2026)
Title 20. Frederick County
Subtitle 10. Licenses for Specific Types of Organizations and Venues
§ 20–1010LinkCopy Citation
(a)
There is a Class C (private business club) beer, wine, and liquor license.
(b)
Three officers of the private business club shall apply for the license.
(c)
The Board may issue the license for use by a private business club that:
(1)
is organized for business and professional persons;
(2)
is nonprofit;
(3)
has been incorporated since at least 1 year before the application for the license was made;
(4)
has at least 75 members;
(5)
prepares and serves meals to members and their guests during regular operating hours; and
(6)
has made at least $100,000 in capital expenditures for tenant improvements, equipment, and furnishings used in the private business club.
(d)
The license authorizes the license holder to sell beer, wine, and liquor to members and their guests for on–premises consumption.
(e)
The license holder may sell beer, wine, and liquor during the hours and days as set out for a Class C beer, wine, and liquor license under § 20–2005 of this title.
(f)
The annual license fee is $2,000.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 20-1011 (2026)
Title 20. Frederick County
Subtitle 10. Licenses for Specific Types of Organizations and Venues
§ 20–1011LinkCopy Citation
(a)
There is a Class C (private country club) beer, wine, and liquor license.
(b)
Three officers of the private country club shall apply for the license.
(c)
The Board may issue the license for use by a private country club that:
(1)
is organized for social purposes;
(2)
has been incorporated since at least 1 year before the application for the license was made;
(3)
has at least 75 members;
(4)
prepares and serves meals to members and their guests during regular operating hours;
(5)
is in the 14th election district or wherever else is allowed in the county; and
(6)
has made at least $500,000 in capital expenditures for structures, improvements, equipment, and furnishings used in the private country club.
(d)
The license authorizes the license holder to sell beer, wine, and liquor to members and their guests for consumption in the structures and on the surrounding grounds of the licensed premises.
(e)
The license holder may sell beer, wine, and liquor during the hours and days as set out for a Class B beer, wine, and liquor license under § 20–2005 of this title.
(f)
The annual license fee is $2,000.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 20-1012 (2026)
Title 20. Frederick County
Subtitle 10. Licenses for Specific Types of Organizations and Venues
§ 20–1012LinkCopy Citation
(a)
There is a special Class C (retirement center) beer, wine, and liquor license.
(b)
The Board may issue the retirement center license by converting a special Class C (club) license held on behalf of a retirement center into the retirement center license.
(c)
(1)
The license authorizes the license holder to sell at retail beer, wine, and liquor to residents and guests at the licensed premises for on–premises consumption.
(2)
The license holder may sell for off–premises consumption only special anniversary or special event collectible bottles of wine or liquor not more than 30 calendar days before the special anniversary or event.
(3)
(i)
Subject to subparagraph (ii) of this paragraph, a civic group or any other organization that rents the premises from the license holder for an event may serve at the event alcoholic beverages that the license holder provides.
(ii)
Not more than 25 events described in subparagraph (i) of this paragraph at which alcoholic beverages are served may be held in 1 year.
(iii)
The events may be open to the public.
(4)
The licensed premises may be expanded to include any building or facility at the retirement center campus, regardless of whether the building or facility exists when the license is issued.
(5)
The retirement center campus shall be limited to two areas and the service rooms connected to those two areas.
(d)
The annual license fee is $1,500.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 20-1013 (2026)
Title 20. Frederick County
Subtitle 10. Licenses for Specific Types of Organizations and Venues
§ 20–1013LinkCopy Citation
(a)
There is a stadium license.
(b)
The Board may issue the license to the owner of a professional baseball team franchise, regardless of whether the franchise is a partnership, corporation, or limited liability company.
(c)
The license authorizes the license holder, at the stadium in which the baseball team plays its home games, to sell beer, wine, and liquor:
(1)
in plastic or paper containers on the licensed premises;
(2)
for on–premises consumption; and
(3)
to an individual present at an event held in the stadium.
(d)
The license holder may sell alcoholic beverages from the time the stadium opens for the event until the event ends.
(e)
The license holder may not allow an individual to:
(1)
carry any alcoholic beverage onto the licensed premises; or
(2)
carry any alcoholic beverage from the licensed premises.
(f)
The annual license fee is $2,500.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 20-1014 (2026)
Title 20. Frederick County
Subtitle 10. Licenses for Specific Types of Organizations and Venues
§ 20–1014LinkCopy Citation
(a)
There is a Class C (theater) beer and wine license.
(b)
The president and two other officers of the theater shall sign the application for the license.
(c)
The Board may issue a license for use by a theater with seating.
(d)
The license authorizes the license holder to sell beer and wine for on–premises consumption from 1 hour before to 1 hour after:
(1)
a regular performance; or
(2)
a fund–raiser performance that benefits the theater.
(e)
The annual license fee is $100.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 20-1014.1 (2026)
Title 20. Frederick County
Subtitle 10. Licenses for Specific Types of Organizations and Venues
§ 20–1014.1LinkCopy Citation
(a)
There is a Class C (theater) beer, wine, and liquor license.
(b)
The manager of the theater or any other official designated by the theater may sign the application for the license.
(c)
The Board may issue a license for use by a theater with seating.
(d)
The license authorizes the license holder to sell beer, wine, and liquor for on–premises consumption from 1 hour before to 1 hour after:
(1)
a regular performance;
(2)
a fund–raiser performance that benefits the theater; or
(3)
an event hosted by an outside group that has rented the theater.
(e)
The annual license fee is $150.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 20-1014.2 (2026)
Title 20. Frederick County
Subtitle 10. Licenses for Specific Types of Organizations and Venues
§ 20–1014.2LinkCopy Citation
(a)
There is a Class C (volunteer fire company or volunteer ambulance company) license.
(b)
The license authorizes a volunteer fire company or volunteer ambulance company to sell beer, wine, and liquor only during a fund–raising event for on–premises consumption.
(c)
The license holder shall provide the Board with notice of a fund–raising event at least 14 days before the event is to be held.
(d)
The annual license fee is $500.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 20-1015 (2026)
Title 20. Frederick County
Subtitle 10. Licenses for Specific Types of Organizations and Venues
§ 20–1015LinkCopy Citation
(a)
There is a Class C (Weinberg Center/New Spires Arts Stages) beer, wine, and liquor license.
(b)
The manager of the Weinberg Center for the Arts or the New Spires Arts Stages, or another municipal official designated by the Mayor of the City of Frederick, shall sign the application for the license.
(c)
The Board may issue the license for use by the nonprofit Weinberg Center for the Arts at the Center and at the New Spires Arts Stages.
(d)
(1)
The license authorizes the license holder to sell beer, wine, and liquor at retail to a customer on the licensed premises.
(2)
Beer, wine, and liquor may be consumed anywhere on the licensed premises.
(e)
The license holder may sell beer, wine, and liquor from 1 hour before to 1 hour after:
(1)
a performance;
(2)
a fund–raiser that benefits the Weinberg Center for the Arts or the New Spires Arts Stages; or
(3)
an event hosted by an outside group that has rented either facility.
(f)
The annual license fee is $325.
Subtitle 11. Additional License Privileges
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 20-1101 (2026)
Title 20. Frederick County
Subtitle 11. Additional License Privileges
§ 20–1101LinkCopy Citation
(a)
The following sections of Title 4, Subtitle 11 (“Additional License Privileges”) of Division I of this article apply in the county without exception or variation:
(1)
§ 4–1102 (“Corkage — Consuming wine not purchased from license holder on licensed premises”); and
(2)
§ 4–1103 (“Removal of partially consumed bottle of wine from licensed premises”).
(b)
The following sections of Title 4, Subtitle 11 (“Additional License Privileges”) of Division I of this article apply in the county:
(1)
§�4–1104 (“Refillable container permit — Draft beer”), subject to § 20–1104 of this subtitle;
(2)
§�4–1105 (“Refillable container permit — Wine”), subject to § 20–1105 of this subtitle; and
(3)
§ 4–1106 (“Nonrefillable container permit –– Draft beer”), subject to § 20–1106 of this subtitle.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 20-1102 (2026)
Title 20. Frederick County
Subtitle 11. Additional License Privileges
§ 20–1102LinkCopy Citation
(a)
This section applies to a holder of:
(1)
a Class C per diem beer and wine license; or
(2)
a Class C per diem beer, wine, and liquor license.
(b)
A license holder listed under subsection (a) of this section may sell collectible special anniversary or event bottles of wine or liquor for off–premises consumption on the days permitted by the license for the special anniversary or event.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 20-1102.1 (2026)
Title 20. Frederick County
Subtitle 11. Additional License Privileges
§ 20–1102.1LinkCopy Citation
(a)
There is a beer and wine tasting (BWT) permit.
(b)
The Board may issue the permit to the holder of a Class A license.
(c)
The permit authorizes the holder to allow for on–premises tasting of beer and wine.
(d)
(1)
An applicant for the permit shall submit to the Board an application on a form that the Board provides.
(2)
The Board may issue the permit without a public hearing.
(3)
If an initial permit application is denied, the applicant may request a public hearing before the Board.
(4)
Renewal of the permit may be made when the license holder’s Class A license is renewed.
(e)
An individual may taste beer or wine covered by the permit in a quantity not exceeding:
(1)
12 total ounces of beer; or
(2)
6 total ounces of wine.
(f)
The Board shall regulate:
(1)
the quantity of beer and wine served to an individual; and
(2)
the number of bottles or other containers from which the quantity is served.
(g)
(1)
The permit authorizes the tasting of beer and wine only on the licensed premises of the holder.
(2)
The permit holder may not allow an open container to be taken from the licensed premises.
(3)
The permit holder may not serve open alcoholic beverages from a drive–through window.
(h)
The annual permit fee is $200.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 20-1102.2 (2026)
Title 20. Frederick County
Subtitle 11. Additional License Privileges
§ 20–1102.2LinkCopy Citation
(a)
There is a beer, wine, and liquor tasting (BWLT) permit.
(b)
The Board may issue the permit to the holder of a Class A license.
(c)
The permit authorizes the holder to allow for on–premises tasting of beer, wine, and liquor.
(d)
(1)
An applicant for the permit shall submit to the Board an application on a form that the Board provides.
(2)
The Board may issue the permit without a public hearing.
(3)
If an initial permit application is denied, the applicant may request a public hearing before the Board.
(4)
Renewal of the permit may be made when the license holder’s Class A license is renewed.
(e)
An individual may taste beer, wine, or liquor covered by the permit in a quantity not exceeding:
(1)
12 total ounces of beer;
(2)
6 total ounces of wine; or
(3)
(1)
5 total ounces of liquor, which may be mixed with other nonalcoholic beverages.
(f)
The Board shall regulate:
(1)
the quantity of beer, wine, and liquor that may be served to an individual; and
(2)
the number of bottles or other containers from which the quantity is served.
(g)
(1)
The permit authorizes the tasting of beer, wine, and liquor only on the licensed premises of the holder.
(2)
The permit holder may not allow an open container to be taken from the licensed premises.
(3)
The permit holder may not serve open alcoholic beverages from a drive–through window.
(h)
The annual permit fee is $400.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 20-1103 (2026)
Title 20. Frederick County
Subtitle 11. Additional License Privileges
§ 20–1103LinkCopy Citation
(a)
There is a promoter’s permit.
(b)
(1)
Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, the Board may issue the permit for use by a for–profit organization that publicizes, sells tickets for, organizes, operates, produces, or stages an event where alcoholic beverages are sold or served.
(2)
The permit holder may not hold an alcoholic beverages license under this article.
(c)
The permit authorizes the permit holder to sell beer, wine, and liquor at an event.
(d)
The Board may adopt regulations establishing the requirements for conducting an event described in subsection (b) of this section, including health and safety standards to be met by a permit holder.
(e)
The permit fee is:
(1)
$50, if the promoter expects that fewer than 500 individuals will attend;
(2)
$250, if the promoter expects that from 500 to 1,000 individuals will attend;
(3)
$600, if the promoter expects that from 1,001 to 3,000 individuals will attend; and
(4)
$1,000, if the promoter expects that more than 3,000 individuals will attend.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 20-1104 (2026)
Title 20. Frederick County
Subtitle 11. Additional License Privileges
§ 20–1104LinkCopy Citation
(a)
The Board may issue a refillable container permit for draft beer to a holder of a Class A or Class B license.
(b)
The annual permit fee is $50.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 20-1105 (2026)
Title 20. Frederick County
Subtitle 11. Additional License Privileges
§ 20–1105LinkCopy Citation
(a)
The Board may issue a refillable container permit for wine to a holder of a Class A or Class B license.
(b)
The annual permit fee is $50.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 20-1106 (2026)
Title 20. Frederick County
Subtitle 11. Additional License Privileges
§ 20–1106LinkCopy Citation
(a)
The Board may issue a nonrefillable container permit for draft beer to a holder of a Class A license or a Class B license.
(b)
(1)
Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, the annual permit fee is $50.
(2)
An applicant who has a refillable container permit may not be charged a fee for a nonrefillable container permit.
Subtitle 12. Caterer's Licenses
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 20-1201 (2026)
Title 20. Frederick County
Subtitle 12. Caterer's Licenses
§ 20–1201LinkCopy Citation
(a)
There is a local caterer’s license.
(b)
(1)
Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, the Board may issue the license to the holder of a Class B restaurant or hotel (on–sale) beer, wine, and liquor license.
(2)
Before the Board issues or renews the license, the county health department shall approve the food preparation facilities for a catered event.
(c)
The license authorizes a holder to:
(1)
provide beer, wine, and liquor at a publicly or privately sponsored event that is held off the premises for which the holder’s Class B restaurant or hotel (on–sale) beer, wine, and liquor license is issued; and
(2)
exercise the privileges of the license only during the hours and on the days authorized for the holder’s Class B license.
(d)
The license holder shall:
(1)
prepare, deliver, and provide food for consumption at the catered event;
(2)
provide the service employees to serve alcoholic beverages at the catered event;
(3)
ensure that at least one service employee is certified by an alcohol awareness program under § 4–505 of this article and is on the premises at all times during the event; and
(4)
ensure after the event that all of the alcoholic beverages:
(i)
remain in the possession of the license holder; and
(ii)
are returned to the premises for which the Class B restaurant or hotel (on–sale) beer, wine, and liquor license is issued.
(e)
The annual license fee is $1,500.
(f)
This section does not require a holder of a Class B restaurant or hotel (on–sale) beer, wine, and liquor license to obtain a local caterer’s license for catering on the premises for which the Class B license is issued.
Subtitle 13. Temporary Licenses
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 20-1301 (2026)
Title 20. Frederick County
Subtitle 13. Temporary Licenses
§ 20–1301LinkCopy Citation
(a)
The following sections of Title 4, Subtitle 12 (“Temporary Licenses”) of Division I of this article apply in the county without exception or variation:
(1)
§ 4–1202 (“Per diem licenses”);
(2)
§ 4–1206 (“License to dispose of stock”);
(3)
§ 4–1207 (“Temporary move of licensed premises”);
(4)
§ 4–1208 (“Hours and days of sale”); and
(5)
§ 4–1209 (“Wine permit for fund–raising event”).
(b)
The following sections of Title 4, Subtitle 12 (“Temporary Licenses”) of Division I of this article do not apply in the county:
(1)
§ 4–1203 (“Class C per diem beer and Class C per diem beer and wine licenses”), which is superseded by § 20–1312 of this subtitle;
(2)
§ 4–1204 (“Class C per diem beer, wine, and liquor license”), which is superseded by § 20–1313 of this subtitle; and
(3)
§ 4–1205 (“License fees”), which is superseded by §§ 20–1312 and 20–1313 of this subtitle.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 20-1304 (2026)
Title 20. Frederick County
Subtitle 13. Temporary Licenses
§ 20–1304LinkCopy Citation
(a)
There is a beer festival license.
(b)
The Board may issue the license to a holder of a retail license, Class 5 brewery license, Class 7 micro–brewery license, or Class 8 farm brewery license.
(c)
The license authorizes the holder to display and sell beer.
(d)
A license holder shall display and sell beer:
(1)
at retail for on– and off–premises consumption; and
(2)
during the hours and days designated for the beer festival.
(e)
The Board shall:
(1)
choose 4 weekends each year for the beer festival that do not fall on the dates chosen for the Cumberland and Shenandoah Valley Wine Festival in Washington County or the Maryland Wine Festival in Carroll County;
(2)
choose for the festival:
(i)
a location that is not already licensed; or
(ii)
subject to subsection (f) of this section, the premises of a holder of a stadium on–sale license; and
(3)
ensure that the primary focus of the beer festival is the promotion of Maryland beer.
(f)
If a beer festival is held on the premises of a holder of a stadium license, the holder of the stadium license may not sell any alcoholic beverages during the festival.
(g)
A beer festival license holder may hold another license of a different class or nature.
(h)
The license fee is $15.
(i)
The Board shall adopt regulations to carry out this section.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 20-1305 (2026)
Title 20. Frederick County
Subtitle 13. Temporary Licenses
§ 20–1305LinkCopy Citation
(a)
In this section, “Festival” means the Frederick County Wine Festival.
(b)
There is a wine festival (WF) license.
(c)
The Board may issue the license to a holder of a retail license, Class 3 winery license, or Class 4 limited winery license.
(d)
The license authorizes the holder to display and sell wine that is distributed in the State.
(e)
A license holder shall display and sell wine:
(1)
at retail for on– and off–premises consumption; and
(2)
during the hours and days designated for the Festival.
(f)
The Board:
(1)
may choose two weekends each year for the Festival;
(2)
shall choose locations that are not already licensed; and
(3)
shall ensure that the primary focus of the Festival is the promotion of Maryland wine.
(g)
A license holder may hold another license of a different class or nature.
(h)
The license fee is $20.
(i)
The Board shall adopt regulations to carry out this section.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 20-1306 (2026)
Title 20. Frederick County
Subtitle 13. Temporary Licenses
§ 20–1306LinkCopy Citation
(a)
(1)
There is a Middletown Wine Festival (MWF) license.
(2)
The Burgess and Commissioners of Middletown may not hold more than two 1–day Middletown Wine Festivals each year on the days that the Burgess and Commissioners choose.
(b)
The Board may issue the license to a holder of a Class 3 winery license or a Class 4 limited winery license.
(c)
The license authorizes the holder to display and sell wine at retail for on– and off–premises consumption.
(d)
A license holder shall display and sell wine during the hours and days designated for the Middletown Wine Festival.
(e)
The Burgess and Commissioners of Middletown:
(1)
each year may choose the days for the Festival; and
(2)
shall choose locations that are not already licensed.
(f)
A license holder may hold another license of a different class or nature.
(g)
The license fee is $20.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 20-1309 (2026)
Title 20. Frederick County
Subtitle 13. Temporary Licenses
§ 20–1309LinkCopy Citation
(a)
There is a 1–day multivenue wine (MVW) license.
(b)
The Board may issue the license to a nonprofit organization.
(c)
(1)
The license holder may conduct simultaneous wine events at not more than five venues that are:
(i)
within walking distance of each other; and
(ii)
located in districts that allow the consumption of wine.
(2)
Under regulations that the Board adopts, at each wine event, the license holder:
(i)
may sell wine by the glass for on–premises consumption or by the bottle for off–premises consumption;
(ii)
may allow the holder of a Class 4 limited winery license to conduct a wine tasting; and
(iii)
shall prohibit a guest from transporting wine from one venue to another.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 20-1312 (2026)
Title 20. Frederick County
Subtitle 13. Temporary Licenses
§ 20–1312LinkCopy Citation
(a)
There is a Class C per diem beer and a Class C per diem beer and wine license.
(b)
An applicant may purchase:
(1)
a Class C per diem beer license or a Class C per diem beer and wine license for each day a license is required; or
(2)
a Class C multiday beer license or a Class C multiday beer and wine license for all days for which a license is required.
(c)
The days for which licenses under this section may be issued to a single applicant may not exceed 50 in a calendar year.
(d)
The fee is $10 per day for:
(1)
a Class C per diem beer license;
(2)
a Class C per diem beer and wine license;
(3)
a Class C multiday beer license; or
(4)
a Class C multiday beer and wine license.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 20-1313 (2026)
Title 20. Frederick County
Subtitle 13. Temporary Licenses
§ 20–1313LinkCopy Citation
(a)
There is a Class C per diem beer, wine, and liquor license.
(b)
An applicant may purchase:
(1)
a Class C per diem beer, wine, and liquor license for each day a license is required; or
(2)
a Class C multiday beer, wine, and liquor license for all days for which a license is required.
(c)
The days for which licenses under this subsection may be issued to a single applicant may not exceed 50 in a calendar year.
(d)
The fee is $30 per day for:
(1)
a Class C per diem beer, wine, and liquor license; or
(2)
a Class C multiday beer, wine, and liquor license.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 20-1317 (2026)
Title 20. Frederick County
Subtitle 13. Temporary Licenses
§ 20–1317LinkCopy Citation
(a)
There is a basket of cheer permit.
(b)
The Board shall grant the permit at no cost to a holder of a Class C per diem beer and wine license or a Class C per diem beer, wine, and liquor license.
(c)
The permit authorizes the permit holder to provide as a prize at a benefit performance a basket of cheer of alcoholic beverages consisting of:
(1)
for a holder of a Class C per diem beer and wine license, not more than:
(i)
288 ounces of beer; and
(2)
for a holder of a Class C per diem beer, wine, and liquor license, not more than:
(i)
288 ounces of beer;
(d)
The alcoholic beverages contained in a basket of cheer shall be for off–premises consumption.
(e)
A holder of the permit:
(1)
shall obtain the alcoholic beverages contained in a basket of cheer from a holder of a retail license; and
(2)
may raffle off not more than 10 baskets of cheer at each benefit performance.
Subtitle 14. Applications for Licenses
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 20-1401 (2026)
Title 20. Frederick County
Subtitle 14. Applications for Licenses
§ 20–1401LinkCopy Citation
(a)
The following sections of Title 4, Subtitle 1 (“Applications for Local Licenses”) of Division I of this article apply in the county without exception or variation:
(1)
§ 4–102 (“Applications to be filed with local licensing board”);
(2)
§ 4–104 (“Application on behalf of corporation or club”);
(3)
§ 4–105 (“Application on behalf of limited liability company”);
(4)
§ 4–106 (“Payment of notice expenses”);
(5)
§ 4–108 (“Application form required by Comptroller”);
(6)
§ 4–109 (“Required information on application — In general”);
(7)
§ 4–111 (“Payment of license fees”);
(8)
§ 4–112 (“Disposition of license fees”);
(9)
§ 4–113 (“Refund of license fees”); and
(10)
§ 4–114 (“Fees for licenses issued for less than 1 year”).
(b)
The following sections of Title 4, Subtitle 1 (“Applications for Local Licenses”) of Division I of this article do not apply in the county:
(1)
§ 4–103 (“Application on behalf of partnership”), which is superseded by § 20–1404 of this subtitle; and
(2)
§ 4–110 (“Required information on application – Petition of support”).
(c)
Section 4–107 (“Criminal history records check”) of Division I of this article applies in the county, subject to §§ 20–1402 and 20–1403 of this subtitle.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 20-1402 (2026)
Title 20. Frederick County
Subtitle 14. Applications for Licenses
§ 20–1402LinkCopy Citation
The Board shall obtain criminal history record information of each applicant for a license from the Central Repository.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 20-1403 (2026)
Title 20. Frederick County
Subtitle 14. Applications for Licenses
§ 20–1403LinkCopy Citation
The Board shall destroy the criminal history record information obtained under § 4–107 of this article on completion of the application process.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 20-1404 (2026)
Title 20. Frederick County
Subtitle 14. Applications for Licenses
§ 20–1404LinkCopy Citation
(a)
(1)
A license for the use of a partnership shall be applied for and issued to three individuals.
(2)
The three individuals are not required to be partners but shall be authorized in writing to act for the partnership.
(3)
One of the three individuals shall be a resident and registered voter of the county at the time the application is filed.
(4)
The names of each partner shall be stated on the application.
(b)
If a corporation, partnership, or limited liability company is a partner of a partnership on behalf of which an application for a license has been filed, the application shall include:
(1)
the name of each owner of more than 33% of the stock in the corporate partner;
(2)
the name of each owner of more than 33% of ownership interest of the partnership partner; or
(3)
the name of each member with more than a 33% interest in the limited liability company partner.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 20-1405 (2026)
Title 20. Frederick County
Subtitle 14. Applications for Licenses
§ 20–1405LinkCopy Citation
(a)
An applicant for a license shall post a notice that the Board approves in a conspicuous place at the location described in the application for at least 14 days before the application hearing.
(b)
The notice shall state the class of license for which application is made and the date, time, and location set by the Board for an application hearing.
Subtitle 15. Issuance or Denial of Licenses
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 20-1501 (2026)
Title 20. Frederick County
Subtitle 15. Issuance or Denial of Licenses
§ 20–1501LinkCopy Citation
(a)
The following sections of Title 4, Subtitle 2 (“Issuance or Denial of Local Licenses”) of Division I of this article apply in the county without exception or variation:
(1)
§�4–202�(“Authority of local licensing boards”);
(2)
§�4–204�(“Prohibition against issuing multiple licenses for same premises”);
(3)
§�4–205�(“Chain store, supermarket, or discount house”);
(4)
§�4–206�(“Limitations on retail sales floor space”);
(5)
§�4–207�(“Licenses issued to minors”);
(6)
§�4–209�(“Hearing”);
(7)
§�4–210�(“Approval or denial of license application”);
(8)
§�4–211�(“License forms; effective date; expiration”);
(9)
§�4–212�(“License not property”);
(10)
§�4–213�(“Replacement licenses”); and
(11)
§�4–214�(“Waiting periods after denial of license applications”).
(b)
The following sections of Title 4, Subtitle 2 (“Issuance or Denial of Local Licenses”) of Division I of this article apply in the county:
(1)
§ 4–203 (“Prohibition against issuing multiple licenses to individual or for use of entity”), subject to Subtitle 13, Part III of this title; and
(2)
§ 4–208 (“Notice of license application required”), subject to § 20–1502 of this subtitle.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 20-1502 (2026)
Title 20. Frederick County
Subtitle 15. Issuance or Denial of Licenses
§ 20–1502LinkCopy Citation
(a)
The Board may fulfill the notice requirement of § 4–208 of this article by posting online a completed hearing schedule at least 14 days before the hearing date.
(b)
Any application document submitted in accordance with this subtitle is subject to State requirements of the Public Information Act under Title 4 of the General Provisions Article.
Subtitle 16. Licensing Conditions; Multiple Licensing Plans
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 20-1601 (2026)
Title 20. Frederick County
Subtitle 16. Licensing Conditions; Multiple Licensing Plans
§ 20–1601LinkCopy Citation
(a)
(1)
For every 4,000 individuals in an election district, the Board may not issue more than one license in each of the following classes:
(i)
Class A (off–sale) beer license;
(ii)
Class A (off–sale) beer and wine license; and
(iii)
Class A (off–sale) beer, wine, and liquor license.
(2)
The population of each election district is to be determined by the most recent federal census.
(b)
(1)
Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, in an election district in which the number of licenses in a class that were issued as of June 1, 1949, exceeds the quota specified in subsection (a) of this section, the Board may not issue new licenses in that class.
(2)
The Board may issue new licenses in a class when the number of licenses in that class falls below the quota specified in subsection (a) of this section.
(c)
This section does not apply to the transfer or renewal of a license.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 20-1602 (2026)
Title 20. Frederick County
Subtitle 16. Licensing Conditions; Multiple Licensing Plans
§ 20–1602LinkCopy Citation
(a)
Except as otherwise provided in this title, the Board may issue any license:
(1)
authorized under this title anywhere in the county, regardless of election district; and
(2)
for which a public hearing is held.
(b)
(1)
The Board may issue a Class C beer, wine, and liquor license to:
(i)
a religious organization;
(ii)
a fraternal organization;
(iii)
a civic organization;
(iv)
a war veterans’ organization; and
(v)
a patriotic organization.
(2)
A license issued under this subsection may be used only for on–premises consumption.
(3)
All net proceeds from the sale of alcoholic beverages by an organization listed in paragraph (1) of this subsection shall be used solely for charitable purposes or otherwise to further the purposes of the organization.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 20-1603 (2026)
Title 20. Frederick County
Subtitle 16. Licensing Conditions; Multiple Licensing Plans
§ 20–1603LinkCopy Citation
A Class A license may not be issued for, transferred to, used in conjunction with, or used at the location of:
(1)
a chain store;
(2)
a supermarket;
(3)
a discount house; or
(4)
a franchised establishment:
(i)
that is operated under an agreement between a franchisee and franchisor that permits the franchisee to conduct a business or sell a product or service under a name or mark, in accordance with the methods and procedures set out by the franchisor; and
(ii)
for which the franchisor assists the franchisee through advertising, promotion, or other services.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 20-1604 (2026)
Title 20. Frederick County
Subtitle 16. Licensing Conditions; Multiple Licensing Plans
§ 20–1604LinkCopy Citation
The Board may not issue any license with an off–sale privilege for use in a business that is intended to be operated as a drive–through sales facility at which alcoholic beverages are:
(1)
sold at retail; and
(2)
dispensed through a window or door to a purchaser in a motor vehicle for off–premises consumption.
Subtitle 17. Transfer of Licenses; Substitution of Names on License
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 20-1701 (2026)
Title 20. Frederick County
Subtitle 17. Transfer of Licenses; Substitution of Names on License
§ 20–1701LinkCopy Citation
(a)
The following sections of Title 4, Subtitle 3 (“Transfer of Local Licenses; Substitution of Names on License”) of Division I of this article apply in the county without exception or variation:
(1)
§�4–303�(“Chain store, supermarket, or discount house”);
(2)
§�4–304�(“Compliance with Bulk Transfers Act required”);
(3)
§�4–305�(“Filing fee and endorsement”); and
(4)
§�4–306�(“Substitution of names of officers on license”).
(b)
Section 4–302 (“Transfer of place of business; transfer of license and inventory”) of Division I of this article applies in the county, subject to § 20–1702 of this subtitle.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 20-1702 (2026)
Title 20. Frederick County
Subtitle 17. Transfer of Licenses; Substitution of Names on License
§ 20–1702LinkCopy Citation
The Board may not transfer an off–sale license for use in a business that is intended to be operated as a drive–through purchase facility where alcoholic beverages are to be sold at retail and dispensed through a window or door to a purchaser in or on a motor vehicle for off–premises consumption.
Subtitle 18. Renewal of Licenses
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 20-1801 (2026)
Title 20. Frederick County
Subtitle 18. Renewal of Licenses
§ 20–1801LinkCopy Citation
(a)
The following sections of Title 4, Subtitle 4 (“Renewal of Local Licenses”) of Division I of this article apply in the county without exception or variation:
(1)
§ 4–402 (“Eligibility for renewal; process”);
(2)
§ 4–403 (“Renewal application”);
(3)
§ 4–405 (“Contents of renewal application”);
(4)
§ 4–406 (“Protests”);
(5)
§ 4–407 (“Denial of renewal application”);
(6)
§ 4–409 (“Multiple licenses”); and
(7)
§ 4–410 (“Chain store, supermarket, or discount house”).
(b)
The following sections of Title 4, Subtitle 4 (“Renewal of Local Licenses”) of Division I of this article do not apply in the county:
(1)
§ 4–404 (“Filing period for renewal application”), which is superseded by § 20–1803 of this subtitle; and
(2)
§ 4–408 (“Issuance of renewed licenses”), which is superseded by § 20–1804 of this subtitle.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 20-1802 (2026)
Title 20. Frederick County
Subtitle 18. Renewal of Licenses
§ 20–1802LinkCopy Citation
The requirement for a criminal history records check under § 4–107 of this article does not apply to applicants for license renewal.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 20-1803 (2026)
Title 20. Frederick County
Subtitle 18. Renewal of Licenses
§ 20–1803LinkCopy Citation
An application to renew an annual license shall be filed between January 1 and April 15, inclusive.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 20-1804 (2026)
Title 20. Frederick County
Subtitle 18. Renewal of Licenses
§ 20–1804LinkCopy Citation
(a)
The Board may issue renewed licenses for the following license year between January 1 and May 1, inclusive.
(b)
All renewed licenses shall be dated May 1.
(c)
If an expiring license is subject to an order of restriction or suspension, the Board shall issue the corresponding license renewal subject to the same order.
Subtitle 19. Conduct of License Holders
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 20-1901 (2026)
Title 20. Frederick County
Subtitle 19. Conduct of License Holders
§ 20–1901LinkCopy Citation
(a)
The following sections of Title 4, Subtitle 5 (“Conduct of Local License Holders”) of Division I of this article apply in the county without exception or variation:
(1)
§ 4–502 (“Storage of alcoholic beverages”);
(2)
§ 4–503 (“Solicitations and sales outside of licensed premises”);
(3)
§ 4–506 (“Evidence of purchaser’s age”); and
(4)
§ 4–507 (“Retail delivery of alcoholic beverages”).
(b)
The following sections of Title 4, Subtitle 5 (“Conduct of Local License Holders”) of Division I of this article apply in the county:
(1)
§ 4–504 (“Employment of underage individuals”), subject to § 20–1902 of this subtitle;
(2)
§ 4–505 (“Alcohol awareness program”), subject to § 20–1903 of this subtitle; and
(3)
§ 4–508 (“Display of license”), subject to § 20–1904 of this subtitle.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 20-1902 (2026)
Title 20. Frederick County
Subtitle 19. Conduct of License Holders
§ 20–1902LinkCopy Citation
A license holder may employ an individual who is:
(1)
at least 18 years old to sell, serve, deliver, or otherwise deal with alcoholic beverages; or
(2)
at least 14 years old to perform any task other than to sell, serve, or deliver alcoholic beverages.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 20-1903 (2026)
Title 20. Frederick County
Subtitle 19. Conduct of License Holders
§ 20–1903LinkCopy Citation
(a)
(1)
The individual certified by an approved alcohol awareness program may be absent from the licensed premises for a personal or business reason or an emergency if:
(i)
the personal or business reason or emergency meets standards that the Board sets by regulation; and
(ii)
the absence lasts for not more than 2 hours.
(2)
The Board shall require the license holder to keep a log book on the licensed premises that documents each temporary absence, the length of time of the absence, and the reason for the absence, in the form that the Board requires.
(b)
A license holder who violates this section is subject to:
(1)
for a first offense, a $100 fine; and
(2)
for each subsequent offense, a fine not exceeding $500 or a suspension or revocation of the license or both.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 20-1904 (2026)
Title 20. Frederick County
Subtitle 19. Conduct of License Holders
§ 20–1904LinkCopy Citation
A license holder shall frame the license and display the license conspicuously in the licensed premises.
Subtitle 20. Hours and Days for Consumption and Sale
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 20-2001 (2026)
Title 20. Frederick County
Subtitle 20. Hours and Days for Consumption and Sale
§ 20–2001LinkCopy Citation
(a)
(1)
Unless otherwise provided in this title, from 2 a.m. to 6 a.m. on any day, an individual may not consume alcoholic beverages in a premises licensed under this title.
(2)
An owner, an operator, or a manager of a premises licensed under this title may not knowingly allow consumption prohibited under paragraph (1) of this subsection.
(b)
A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $50.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 20-2002 (2026)
Title 20. Frederick County
Subtitle 20. Hours and Days for Consumption and Sale
§ 20–2002LinkCopy Citation
(a)
(1)
A holder of a Class A beer license may sell beer on Monday through Saturday, from 6 a.m. to 2 a.m. the following day.
(2)
(i)
The Board may grant a special Sunday opening permit to the license holder.
(ii)
The permit authorizes the holder to sell beer for off–premises consumption on Sunday from 6 a.m. to 2 a.m. the following day.
(iii)
The annual permit fee is $100 in addition to the annual fee for the license.
(iv)
The permit is not considered a separate class of license and, if it is granted, the privilege shall be incorporated into the license.
(b)
A holder of a Class B beer license may sell beer on Monday through Sunday, for on– and off–premises consumption, from 6 a.m. to 2 a.m. the following day.
(c)
A holder of a Class C beer (on–sale) license may sell beer:
(1)
on Monday through Sunday, from 6 a.m. to 2 a.m. the following day; and
(2)
for a specific event that the Board has approved, the hours for the event that are set by the Board.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 20-2003 (2026)
Title 20. Frederick County
Subtitle 20. Hours and Days for Consumption and Sale
§ 20–2003LinkCopy Citation
A holder of a Class A wine license may sell wine on Sunday.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 20-2004 (2026)
Title 20. Frederick County
Subtitle 20. Hours and Days for Consumption and Sale
§ 20–2004LinkCopy Citation
(a)
(1)
A holder of a Class A beer and wine license may sell beer and wine on Monday through Saturday, from 6 a.m. to 2 a.m. the following day.
(2)
(i)
The Board may grant a special Sunday opening permit to the license holder.
(ii)
The permit authorizes the holder to sell beer for off–premises consumption on Sunday from 6 a.m. to 2 a.m. the following day.
(iii)
The annual permit fee is $140 in addition to the annual fee for the license.
(iv)
The permit is not considered a separate class of license and, if it is granted, the privilege shall be incorporated into the license.
(b)
A holder of a Class B beer and wine license may sell beer and wine on Monday through Sunday, for on– and off–premises consumption, from 6 a.m. to 2 a.m. the following day.
(c)
A holder of a Class C beer and wine license may sell beer and wine on Monday through Sunday, for on–premises consumption, from 6 a.m. to 2 a.m. the following day.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 20-2005 (2026)
Title 20. Frederick County
Subtitle 20. Hours and Days for Consumption and Sale
§ 20–2005LinkCopy Citation
(a)
(1)
A holder of a Class A beer, wine, and liquor license may sell beer, wine, and liquor on Monday through Saturday, from 6 a.m. to 2 a.m. the following day.
(2)
(i)
The Board may grant a special Sunday opening permit to the license holder.
(ii)
The permit authorizes the holder to sell beer, wine, and liquor for off–premises consumption on Sunday from 6 a.m. to 2 a.m. the following day.
(iii)
The annual permit fee is $650 in addition to the annual fee for the license.
(iv)
The permit is not considered a separate class of license and, if it is granted, the privilege shall be incorporated into the license.
(b)
A holder of a Class B beer, wine, and liquor license may sell beer, wine, and liquor:
(1)
on Monday through Saturday, for on– and off–premises consumption, from 6 a.m. to 2 a.m. the following day; and
(2)
on Sunday:
(i)
for on–premises consumption:
(1)
from 6 a.m. to 2 a.m. the following day; or
(2)
for a specific event that the Board has approved, the hours for the event that are set by the Board; and
(ii)
for off–premises consumption, from 1 p.m. to 2 a.m. the following day.
(c)
A holder of a Class B beer, wine, and liquor license in the Ballenger (23rd) election district may sell beer, wine, and liquor on Monday through Sunday, from 6 a.m. to 2 a.m. the following day.
(d)
A holder of a Class C beer, wine, and liquor license may sell beer, wine, and liquor for on– and off–premises consumption on Monday through Sunday, from 6 a.m. to 2 a.m. the following day.
Subtitle 21. Revocation and Suspension of Licenses
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 20-2101 (2026)
Title 20. Frederick County
Subtitle 21. Revocation and Suspension of Licenses
§ 20–2101LinkCopy Citation
Title 4, Subtitle 6 (“Revocation and Suspension of Local Licenses”) of Division I of this article applies in the county without exception or variation.
Subtitle 22. Expiration of Licenses
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 20-2201 (2026)
Title 20. Frederick County
Subtitle 22. Expiration of Licenses
§ 20–2201LinkCopy Citation
Title 4, Subtitle 7 (“Expiration of Local Licenses”) of Division I of this article applies in the county without exception or variation.
Subtitle 23. Death of License Holder
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 20-2301 (2026)
Title 20. Frederick County
Subtitle 23. Death of License Holder
§ 20–2301LinkCopy Citation
(a)
The following sections of Title 4, Subtitle 8 (“Death of License Holder”) of Division I of this article apply in the county without exception or variation:
(1)
§ 4–802 (“Expiration of license on death of license holder”);
(2)
§ 4–804 (“Transfer or reinstatement of license”);
(3)
§ 4–805 (“Rights of protest, revocation, suspension, and restriction”); and
(4)
§ 4–806 (“Refund”).
(b)
Section 4–803 (“Certificate of permission or renewal license for continuation of business”) of Division I of this article applies in the county, subject to § 20–2302 of this subtitle.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 20-2302 (2026)
Title 20. Frederick County
Subtitle 23. Death of License Holder
§ 20–2302LinkCopy Citation
A fee may not be charged for a certificate of permission for the continuation of the business in the name of the personal representative or special administrator for the benefit of the estate of the deceased license holder.
Subtitle 24. Judicial Review
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 20-2401 (2026)
Title 20. Frederick County
Subtitle 24. Judicial Review
§ 20–2401LinkCopy Citation
Title 4, Subtitle 9 (“Judicial Review”) of Division I of this article applies in the county without exception or variation.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 20-2402 (2026)
Title 20. Frederick County
Subtitle 24. Judicial Review
§ 20–2402LinkCopy Citation
In addition to the other powers of the circuit court for the county provided in Title 4, Subtitle 9 of this article, the court may remand the proceedings to the Board.
Subtitle 25. Unlicensed Establishments
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 20-2501 (2026)
Title 20. Frederick County
Subtitle 25. Unlicensed Establishments
§ 20–2501LinkCopy Citation
(a)
After legal closing hours for licensed premises under §§ 20–2003 through 20–2006 of this title, an unlicensed establishment may not:
(1)
serve alcoholic beverages or allow alcoholic beverages to be consumed by a customer from supplies that the customer previously purchased or reserved; or
(2)
serve, keep, or allow to be consumed at its location or at a location under its control or possession alcoholic beverages, setups, or other component parts of mixed alcoholic drinks.
(b)
The prohibitions against nudity or sexual displays under § 4–605 of this article apply to an establishment under subsection (a) of this section.
(c)
A person that violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 2 years or a fine not exceeding $10,000 or both.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 20-2502 (2026)
Title 20. Frederick County
Subtitle 25. Unlicensed Establishments
§ 20–2502LinkCopy Citation
(a)
From 2 a.m. to 6 a.m. on any day, an individual may not consume alcoholic beverages in:
(1)
an establishment open to the public;
(2)
a place of public entertainment; or
(3)
a place at which setups or other component parts of mixed alcoholic beverages are sold under a license issued under the Business Regulation Article.
(b)
An owner or a manager of an establishment or a place specified in subsection (a) of this section may not knowingly allow consumption of alcoholic beverages between the hours specified in subsection (a) of this section.
(c)
A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $50.
Subtitle 26. Enforcement
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 20-2601 (2026)
Title 20. Frederick County
Subtitle 26. Enforcement
§ 20–2601LinkCopy Citation
(a)
The following sections of Title 6, Subtitle 2 (“Enforcement”) of Division I of this article apply in the county without exception or variation:
(1)
§ 6–202 (“Inspections”);
(2)
§ 6–203 (“Use of equipment to measure quantity and quality of alcoholic beverages”);
(3)
§ 6–204 (“Power to summon witnesses”);
(4)
§ 6–205 (“Peace officers”);
(5)
§ 6–206 (“Charging document for unlawful sale of alcoholic beverage”);
(6)
§ 6–207 (“Display of alcoholic beverages as prima facie evidence of sale”);
(7)
§ 6–208 (“Regulating possession or consumption of alcohol in public places”);
(8)
§ 6–209 (“Adoption of standards for authorization of consumption”); and
(9)
§ 6–211 (“Fines and forfeitures”).
(b)
Section 6–210 (“State preemption of local disorderly intoxication laws”) of Division I of this article does not apply in the county and is superseded by § 20–2602 of this subtitle.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 20-2602 (2026)
Title 20. Frederick County
Subtitle 26. Enforcement
§ 20–2602LinkCopy Citation
(a)
The county may:
(1)
adopt an ordinance or resolution supplementing the prohibition against disorderly intoxication under § 6–320 of this article; and
(2)
regulate possession or consumption of alcoholic beverages on public property, property used by the public, or on a highway.
(b)
In the City of Frederick, the Mayor and Aldermen may regulate the possession or consumption of alcoholic beverages on public property owned by the City or on a public highway.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 20-2603 (2026)
Title 20. Frederick County
Subtitle 26. Enforcement
§ 20–2603LinkCopy Citation
An inspector who investigates a license violation may issue a civil citation as provided in § 10–119 of the Criminal Law Article.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 20-2604 (2026)
Title 20. Frederick County
Subtitle 26. Enforcement
§ 20–2604LinkCopy Citation
(a)
The Board may subpoena records pertaining to a licensed establishment.
(b)
(1)
The Board may petition the circuit court if a witness refuses to produce a subpoenaed record.
(2)
The court may proceed by attachment against the witness as if the refusal had been by a witness summoned to appear in a case pending before the court.
Subtitle 27. Prohibited Acts
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 20-2701 (2026)
Title 20. Frederick County
Subtitle 27. Prohibited Acts
§ 20–2701LinkCopy Citation
(a)
The following sections of Title 6, Subtitle 3 (“Prohibited Acts”) of Division I of this article apply in the county without exception or variation:
(1)
§ 6–304 (“Selling or providing alcoholic beverages to individual under the age of 21 years”);
(2)
§ 6–305 (“Proof of age for sale of alcoholic beverages”);
(3)
§ 6–306 (“Defense to prosecution for sale to underage individual”);
(4)
§ 6–307 (“Selling or providing alcoholic beverages to intoxicated individual”);
(5)
§ 6–308 (“Allowing on–premises consumption of alcoholic beverages not purchased from license holder”);
(6)
§ 6–309 (“Allowing on–premises consumption or possession of alcoholic beverages by individual under the age of 21 years”);
(7)
§ 6–310 (“Providing free food”);
(8)
§ 6–311 (“Restrictions on purchases and sales by retail dealer”);
(9)
§ 6–312 (“Beverage misrepresentation”);
(10)
§ 6–313 (“Tampering with alcoholic beverage container”);
(11)
§ 6–314 (“Sale of alcoholic beverage container with detachable metal tab”);
(12)
§ 6–315 (“Alcoholic beverage in container without regular label presumed illicit”);
(13)
§ 6–316 (“Maximum alcohol content”);
(14)
§ 6–317 (“Multiple serving purchase required”);
(15)
§ 6–320 (“Disorderly intoxication”);
(16)
§ 6–321 (“Consumption of alcoholic beverages in public”);
(17)
§ 6–322 (“Possession of open container”);
(18)
§ 6–323 (“Possession or use of Alcohol Without Liquid machine”);
(19)
§ 6–326 (“Sale of alcoholic beverages in powder or crystalline form prohibited”);
(20)
§ 6–327 (“Unlicensed out–of–state sale of alcoholic beverages”);
(21)
§ 6–328 (“Tax evasion”);
(22)
§ 6–329 (“Destruction of evidence”); and
(23)
§ 6–330 (“Perjury”).
(b)
Section 6–319 (“On–premises consumption of alcoholic beverages not purchased from license holder”) of Division I of this article applies in the county, subject to § 20–2702 of this subtitle.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 20-2702 (2026)
Title 20. Frederick County
Subtitle 27. Prohibited Acts
§ 20–2702LinkCopy Citation
Residents and their guests in a continuing care retirement community that holds a Class C (on–sale) beer, wine, and liquor license may consume wine not purchased from the continuing care retirement community if:
(1)
the wine is consumed with a meal in the dining room; and
(2)
the continuing care retirement community:
(i)
is operated by a nonprofit organization for the continuing care retirement of individuals at least 60 years old;
(ii)
has been incorporated for at least 1 year;
(iii)
has obtained a certificate of registration from the Department of Aging under Title 10, Subtitle 4 of the Human Services Article; and
(iv)
prepares and serves meals during regular operating hours to residents and their guests.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 20-2703 (2026)
Title 20. Frederick County
Subtitle 27. Prohibited Acts
§ 20–2703LinkCopy Citation
(a)
A person engaged in the manufacture or sale of alcoholic beverages, an agent or employee of the person, and a license holder may not, directly or indirectly, offer or make a payment or gift to:
(1)
a member of the Board;
(2)
the chief alcoholic beverages inspector;
(3)
a full–time or part–time alcoholic beverages inspector; or
(4)
any other employee of the Board.
(b)
A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $1,000.
Subtitle 28. Penalties
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 20-2801 (2026)
Title 20. Frederick County
Subtitle 28. Penalties
§ 20–2801LinkCopy Citation
Section 6–402 (“General penalty”) of Division I of this article applies in the county.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 20-2802 (2026)
Title 20. Frederick County
Subtitle 28. Penalties
§ 20–2802LinkCopy Citation
(a)
The Board may impose a fine not exceeding $3,000 for each offense or suspend a license or both for a violation that is cause for suspension of a license.
(b)
The Board may reduce a suspension by allowing the license holder to pay an additional fine not exceeding $1,000 for each week the suspension is reduced.
(c)
Fines collected under this section shall be paid into the general fund of the county.