# Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis (GAB)

## Title 20. Frederick County

### Subtitle 8. Beer and Wine Licenses

#### 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.

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