# Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis (GAB)

## Title 22. Harford County

### Subtitle 1. Definitions; General Provisions

#### Section 22-101

(a) In this title:

  (1) except as provided in subsection (e) of this section, the definitions in Sec. 1-101 of this article apply without exception or variation; and

  (2) the following words have the meanings indicated.

(b) "Board" means the Board of License Commissioners for Harford County.

(c) "County" means Harford County.

(d) "Premises" includes all integral parts of the licensed premises, including any building, parking lot, terrace, and grounds.

(e) The definition of "restaurant" under Sec. 1-101 of this article applies in the county, subject to Sec. 22-103 of this subtitle.

#### Section 22-102

This title applies only in Harford County.

#### Section 22-103

(a) To be considered a restaurant, an establishment shall meet the requirements of this section.

(b) The Board and the County Department of Health shall approve the sanitary facilities, running hot and cold water, equipment for the proper cleaning of dishes and kitchenware, and adequate number of toilets in the establishment.

(c) The establishment shall have one or more signs in front of the establishment that:

  (1) designate "restaurant" or food and beverages sold; and

  (2) do not advertise any other business.

(d) The establishment shall have sufficient food on the premises at all times for the regular serving of meals.

(e) An establishment that serves food and alcoholic beverages and has gross monthly receipts from the sale of food that average $1,500 or more may not be required to sell food in excess of one-half of the average monthly receipts from the sale of alcoholic beverages.

#### Section 22-104

A copy of any legislation concerning alcoholic beverages enacted by the county governing body under this title shall be sent to the Department of Legislative Services, 90 State Circle, Annapolis, Maryland 21401.

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