Title 20. Frederick County — Subtitle 10. Licenses for Specific Types of Organizations and Venues
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
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.