Title 21. Garrett County — Subtitle 8. Beer and Wine Licenses
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 21-801 (2026)
Title 21. Garrett County
Subtitle 8. Beer and Wine Licenses
§ 21–801LinkCopy 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. § 21-802 (2026)
Title 21. Garrett County
Subtitle 8. Beer and Wine Licenses
§ 21–802LinkCopy 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)
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)
(1)
The annual license fees are:
(i)
$350 for a 6–day license; and
(ii)
$410 for a 7–day license.
(2)
The Board shall charge a one–time issuing fee for a new license in an amount equal to the annual license fee.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 21-803 (2026)
Title 21. Garrett County
Subtitle 8. Beer and Wine Licenses
§ 21–803LinkCopy Citation
(a)
There is a Class B beer and wine license.
(b)
(1)
The Board may issue the license for use in:
(i)
a hotel, a motel, or an inn that:
(1)
provides services ordinarily found in a hotel, a motel, or an inn;
(2)
is equipped with at least 10 bedrooms for public accommodation; and
(3)
has a lobby with a registration and mail desk and seating facilities; or
(ii)
a restaurant that:
(1)
has seating at tables, not including seats at bars or counters, for at least 20 individuals; and
(2)
can prepare and serve full–course meals for at least 20 individuals at one seating.
(2)
The license authorizes the license holder to sell, at retail, at the place described in the license:
(i)
beer and wine for on–premises consumption; and
(ii)
beer for off–premises consumption.
(c)
(1)
The Board may issue the license with a catering option.
(2)
In addition to exercising the privileges stated in subsection (b)(2) of this section, a holder of a license with a catering option may sell beer and wine for consumption at events that the license holder caters off the licensed premises anywhere in the county to a person of legal drinking age on premises that either do not have a license or have a temporary license issued by the Board.
(3)
To exercise the catering option, the license holder shall provide food at the catered event.
(4)
The license holder may exercise the catering option only during the hours and days that are allowed under the license.
(5)
At each catered event where alcoholic beverages are served, the holder of the catering option shall:
(i)
supply service personnel, including bartenders and wait staff;
(ii)
ensure that the service personnel are present at all times during the catered event; and
(iii)
have at least one person at the catered event who is certified by an alcohol awareness program under § 4–505 of this article.
(d)
The annual license fees are:
(1)
$350 for a 6–day license without a catering option;
(2)
$475 for a 6–day license with a catering option;
(3)
$410 for a 7–day license without a catering option; and
(4)
$535 for a 7–day license with a catering option.
(e)
The Board shall charge a one–time issuing fee for a new license in an amount equal to the annual license fee.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 21-804 (2026)
Title 21. Garrett County
Subtitle 8. Beer and Wine Licenses
§ 21–804LinkCopy Citation
(a)
There is a Class BDR (deluxe restaurant) beer and wine license.
(b)
The license may be issued to a holder of:
(1)
any Class B alcoholic beverages license issued by the Board; or
(2)
an equivalent license that the local licensing board of a different jurisdiction issues only for use by a restaurant.
(c)
(1)
The Board may issue the license for use by a deluxe restaurant, as defined in the regulations of the Board, that:
(i)
has seating for at least 20 individuals; and
(ii)
has a minimum capital investment of $25,000 for the restaurant facilities, not including the cost of land or buildings.
(2)
If the applicant purchases or leases an existing building, the capital investment attributable to the cost of the land and improvements shall be based on the assessed value of the land and improvements in accordance with the records of the State Department of Assessments and Taxation at the time of purchase.
(3)
The license authorizes the license holder to sell, at retail, at the place described in the license:
(i)
beer and wine for on–premises consumption; and
(ii)
beer for off–premises consumption.
(d)
(1)
The Board may issue the license with a catering option.
(2)
In addition to exercising the privileges stated in subsection (c)(3) of this section, a holder of a license with a catering option may sell beer and wine for consumption at events that the license holder caters off the licensed premises anywhere in the county to a person of legal drinking age on premises that either do not have a license or have a temporary license issued by the Board.
(3)
To exercise the catering option, the license holder shall provide food at the catered event.
(4)
The license holder may exercise the catering option only during the hours and days that the Board allows.
(5)
At each catered event where alcoholic beverages are served, the holder of the catering option shall:
(i)
supply service personnel, including bartenders and wait staff;
(ii)
ensure that the service personnel are present at all times during the catered event; and
(iii)
have at least one person at the catered event who is certified by an alcohol awareness program under § 4–505 of this article.
(e)
The annual license fees are:
(1)
$500 for a 6–day license without a catering option;
(2)
$625 for a 6–day license with a catering option;
(3)
$585 for a 7–day license without a catering option; and
(4)
$710 for a 7–day license with a catering option.
(f)
The Board shall charge a one–time issuing fee for a new license in an amount equal to the annual license fee.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 21-804.1 (2026)
Title 21. Garrett County
Subtitle 8. Beer and Wine Licenses
§ 21–804.1LinkCopy Citation
(a)
There is a Class BDR–DC (deluxe complex restaurant) beer and wine license.
(b)
The license may be issued to a holder of:
(1)
any Class B alcoholic beverages license issued by the Board; or
(2)
an equivalent license that the local licensing board of a different jurisdiction issues only for use by a restaurant.
(c)
(1)
The Board may issue the license for use by a deluxe complex restaurant, as defined in the regulations of the Board, that:
(i)
has seating for at least 20 individuals; and
(ii)
has a minimum capital investment of $25,000 for the restaurant facilities, not including the cost of land or buildings.
(2)
If the applicant purchases or leases an existing building, the capital investment attributable to the cost of the land and improvements shall be based on the assessed value of the land and improvements in accordance with the records of the State Department of Assessments and Taxation at the time of purchase.
(3)
The license authorizes the license holder to sell, at retail, at the place described in the license:
(i)
beer and wine for on–premises consumption; and
(ii)
beer for off–premises consumption.
(d)
(1)
The Board may issue the license with a catering option.
(2)
In addition to exercising the privileges stated in subsection (c)(3) of this section, a holder of a license with a catering option may sell beer and wine for consumption at events that the license holder caters off the licensed premises anywhere in the county to a person of legal drinking age on premises that either do not have a license or have a temporary license issued by the Board.
(3)
To exercise the catering option, the license holder shall provide food at the catered event.
(4)
The license holder may exercise the catering option only during the hours and days that the Board allows.
(5)
At each catered event where alcoholic beverages are served, the holder of the catering option shall:
(i)
supply service personnel, including bartenders and wait staff;
(ii)
ensure that the service personnel are present at all times during the catered event; and
(iii)
have at least one person at the catered event who is certified by an alcohol awareness program under § 4–505 of this article.
(e)
The annual license fees are:
(1)
$500 for a 6–day license without a catering option;
(2)
$625 for a 6–day license with a catering option;
(3)
$585 for a 7–day license without a catering option; and
(4)
$710 for a 7–day license with a catering option.
(f)
The Board shall:
(1)
charge a one–time issuing fee for a new license in an amount equal to the annual license fee; and
(2)
adopt regulations to carry out this section.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 21-805 (2026)
Title 21. Garrett County
Subtitle 8. Beer and Wine Licenses
§ 21–805LinkCopy Citation
A Class C beer and wine license may not be issued in the county.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 21-806 (2026)
Title 21. Garrett County
Subtitle 8. Beer and Wine Licenses
§ 21–806LinkCopy Citation
(a)
There is a Class D beer and wine license.
(b)
The license authorizes the license holder to sell beer and wine, at retail, at the place described in the license, for on– and off–premises consumption.
(c)
(1)
The Board may issue the license with a catering option.
(2)
In addition to exercising the privileges stated in subsection (b) of this section, a holder of a license with a catering option may sell beer and wine for consumption at events that the license holder caters off the licensed premises anywhere in the county to a person of legal drinking age on premises that either do not have a license or have a temporary license issued by the Board.
(3)
To exercise the catering option, the license holder shall provide food at the catered event.
(4)
The license holder may exercise the catering option only during the hours and days that the Board allows.
(5)
At each catered event where alcoholic beverages are served, the holder of the catering option shall:
(i)
supply service personnel, including bartenders and wait staff;
(ii)
ensure that the service personnel are present at all times during the catered event; and
(iii)
have at least one person at the catered event who is certified by an alcohol awareness program under § 4–505 of this article.
(d)
The license may not be issued for use by a drugstore.
(e)
The annual license fees are:
(1)
$350 for a 6–day license without a catering option;
(2)
$475 for a 6–day license with a catering option;
(3)
$410 for a 7–day license without a catering option; and
(4)
$535 for a 7–day license with a catering option.
(f)
The Board shall charge a one–time issuing fee for a new license in an amount equal to the annual license fee.