Title 21. Garrett County — Subtitle 9. Beer, Wine, and Liquor Licenses
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 21-901 (2026)
Title 21. Garrett County
Subtitle 9. Beer, Wine, and Liquor Licenses
§ 21–901LinkCopy Citation
A Class A beer, wine, and liquor license may not be issued in the county.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 21-902 (2026)
Title 21. Garrett County
Subtitle 9. Beer, Wine, and Liquor Licenses
§ 21–902LinkCopy Citation
(a)
There is a Class B beer, wine, and liquor license.
(b)
The Board shall deny an application for a license under this section if the Board determines that the business to be operated under this license will not enhance recreational, business, and economic development in the county.
(c)
The Board may issue the license for use by a hotel or motel that:
(1)
is an establishment to accommodate the public by providing customary hotel or motel services;
(2)
has at least 10 rooms; and
(3)
has a lobby with a registration and mail desk and seating facilities.
(d)
The Board may issue the license for use by 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.
(e)
The license authorizes the license holder to sell at a hotel, motel, or restaurant at retail at the place described in the license:
(1)
beer, wine, and liquor for on–premises consumption; and
(2)
beer for off–premises consumption.
(f)
(1)
The catering option authorizes the license holder to sell beer, wine, and liquor for consumption at events catered by the license holder 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.
(2)
A license holder providing alcoholic beverages at a catered event off the licensed premises shall also provide food.
(3)
The license holder may exercise catering privileges only during hours and days that are authorized under the Class B license.
(4)
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.
(g)
The annual license fees are:
(1)
$1,500 for a 6–day license without the catering option;
(2)
$2,000 for a 6–day license with the catering option;
(3)
$1,750 for a 7–day license without the catering option; and
(4)
$2,250 for a 7–day license with the catering option.
(h)
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. § 21-903 (2026)
Title 21. Garrett County
Subtitle 9. Beer, Wine, and Liquor Licenses
§ 21–903LinkCopy Citation
(a)
There is a Class BDR (deluxe restaurant) beer, wine, and liquor license.
(b)
The Board may issue the license 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 by the Board with:
(i)
seating at tables, not including seats at bars or counters, for at least 20 individuals; and
(ii)
a capital investment of at least $250,000 for the restaurant facilities, not including the cost of land or buildings.
(2)
If an 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 or lease.
(3)
The license authorizes the license holder to sell, at retail, at the place described in the license:
(i)
beer, wine, and liquor for on–premises consumption; and
(ii)
beer for off–premises consumption.
(d)
(1)
A license holder of a Class BDR license may acquire a catering option that authorizes the license holder to sell beer, wine, and liquor for consumption at events catered by the license holder 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.
(2)
A license holder providing alcoholic beverages at a catered event off the licensed premises shall also provide food.
(3)
The license holder may exercise catering privileges only during hours and days that are authorized under the Class B license.
(4)
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)
$2,250 for a 6–day license without a catering option;
(2)
$2,750 for a 6–day license with a catering option;
(3)
$2,625 for a 7–day license without a catering option; and
(4)
$3,125 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. § 21-903.1 (2026)
Title 21. Garrett County
Subtitle 9. Beer, Wine, and Liquor Licenses
§ 21–903.1LinkCopy Citation
(a)
There is a Class BDR–DC (deluxe complex restaurant) beer, wine, and liquor license.
(b)
The Board may issue the license 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, with:
(i)
seating at tables, not including seats at bars or counters, for at least 20 individuals; and
(ii)
a capital investment of at least $250,000 for the restaurant facilities, not including the cost of land or buildings.
(2)
If an 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 or lease.
(3)
The license authorizes the license holder to sell, at retail, at the place described in the license:
(i)
beer, wine, and liquor for on–premises consumption; and
(ii)
beer for off–premises consumption.
(d)
(1)
A license holder of a Class BDR–DC (deluxe complex restaurant) license may acquire a catering option that authorizes the license holder to sell beer, wine, and liquor for consumption at events catered by the license holder 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.
(2)
A license holder providing alcoholic beverages at a catered event off the licensed premises shall also provide food.
(3)
The license holder may exercise catering privileges only during hours and days that are authorized under the Class B license.
(4)
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)
$2,250 for a 6–day license without a catering option;
(2)
$2,750 for a 6–day license with a catering option;
(3)
$2,625 for a 7–day license without a catering option; and
(4)
$3,125 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. § 21-904 (2026)
Title 21. Garrett County
Subtitle 9. Beer, Wine, and Liquor Licenses
§ 21–904LinkCopy Citation
(a)
In this section, “guest” means an individual who is specifically invited by a member of a club or an organization where the member of the club or organization is in attendance.
(b)
There is a Class C (club and organization) beer, wine, and liquor license.
(c)
(1)
Before issuing a license, the Board shall determine whether the business to be operated by the prospective license holder is likely to enhance the recreational, business, and economic development of the county.
(2)
If the Board determines that the issuance of a license will not enhance recreational, business, and economic development in the county, the Board shall deny the application for the license.
(d)
The Board may issue the license for use by:
(1)
a nationally chartered nonprofit organization or club that:
(i)
is composed only of members who served in the armed forces of the United States in a war in which the United States has been engaged;
(ii)
has been incorporated for at least 5 years immediately before the application for the license is made;
(iii)
operates only for the use of its members and guests when accompanied by members; and
(iv)
meets in a clubhouse that is used principally for club purposes;
(2)
a lodge or chapter of a nonprofit and nationally chartered fraternal organization that:
(i)
is composed of inducted members;
(ii)
has at least 100 members paying the dues that were required by its national organization in the year immediately before the year for which the license is issued; and
(iii)
operates a home or clubhouse:
(1)
for the use of its members; and
(2)
that has facilities for preparing and serving food on the premises to members and guests;
(3)
a boat or yacht club that:
(i)
owns real estate in the county; and
(ii)
has at least 150 dues–paying members, at least 50 of whom own a yacht, boat, or other vessel; and
(4)
a country club that:
(i)
has at least 75 members paying dues of at least $40 per year per member; and
(ii)
maintains at the time of filing the application for the license:
(1)
a regular or championship golf course of at least nine holes; or
(2)
a swimming pool that is at least 20 by 40 feet and at least six tennis courts.
(e)
The license authorizes the license holder to sell beer, wine, and liquor at a club at the place described in the license to the members and guests of the clubs and organizations, for on–premises consumption.
(f)
(1)
This subsection applies only in:
(i)
election districts 11 and 15; and
(ii)
any other election district or precinct of an election district in which the voters in a referendum authorized by law approve Sunday sales.
(2)
The license holder may sell beer, wine, and liquor on Sunday during the hours as set out under § 21–2004(d)(2) of this title.
(g)
The annual license fees are:
(1)
$1,500 for a 6–day license; and
(2)
$1,750 for a 7–day license.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 21-905 (2026)
Title 21. Garrett County
Subtitle 9. Beer, Wine, and Liquor Licenses
§ 21–905LinkCopy Citation
(a)
(1)
There is:
(i)
a Class D (75% on–sale) beer, wine, and liquor license; and
(ii)
a Class D (75% off–sale) beer, wine, and liquor license.
(2)
The Board may not issue a license under this section to a grocery store whose primary business is to sell food at retail to the public for off–premises consumption.
(b)
The Board shall issue the license for on–premises consumption for use by an establishment whose total beer, wine, and liquor sales are at least 75% on–premises consumption and not more than 25% off–premises consumption.
(c)
The Board shall issue the license for off–sale consumption for use by an establishment whose total beer, wine, and liquor sales are at least 75% off–premises consumption and not more than 25% on–premises consumption.
(d)
(1)
A holder of the license with a catering option may sell beer, wine, and liquor for consumption at events that the holder caters off the licensed premises during the hours and days that the Board allows.
(2)
The license holder shall provide food if the license holder provides alcoholic beverages at a catered event 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)
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)
$1,500 for a 6–day (on–sale) license without a catering option;
(2)
$2,000 for a 6–day (on–sale) license with a catering option;
(3)
$3,000 for a 6–day (off–sale) license;
(4)
$1,750 for a 7–day (on–sale) license without a catering option;
(5)
$2,250 for a 7–day (on–sale) license with a catering option; and
(6)
$3,500 for a 7–day (off–sale) license.
(f)
The Board shall charge a one–time issuing fee for a new license in an amount equal to the annual license fee.