# Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis (GAB)

## Title 20. Frederick County

### Subtitle 8. Beer and Wine Licenses

#### Section 20-801

The wine that may be sold under a beer and wine license may not contain more than 22% of alcohol by volume.

#### Section 20-802

(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 Sec. 4-505 of this article, subject to Sec. 20-1903 of this title.

  (5) The annual fee for the privilege is $100.

#### Section 20-803

(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.

#### Section 20-804

(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.

#### Section 20-805

A Class D beer and wine license may not be issued in the county.

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