# Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis (GAB)

## Title 20. Frederick County

### Subtitle 1. Definitions; General Provisions

#### Section 20-101

(a) In this title:

  (1) the definitions in Sec. 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.

#### Section 20-102

This title applies only in Frederick County.

#### Section 20-103

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.

#### Section 20-104

(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.

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