# Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis (GAB)

## Title 22. Harford County

### Subtitle 19. Conduct of License Holders

#### Section 22-1902

(a) A license holder may not:

  (1) employ or allow an individual under the age of 18 years to sell or serve alcoholic beverages; or

  (2) except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, employ an individual under the age of 21 years to act as a bartender or to serve alcoholic beverages at a permanent full-service bar.

(b) An individual at least 18 years old may act as a bartender or serve alcoholic beverages at a permanent full-service bar if the individual is the son or daughter of the owner of the licensed premises.

(c) A license holder may employ:

  (1) an individual at least 18 years old to serve alcoholic beverages while acting as a server; or

  (2) an individual at least 16 years old to act as a bartender's assistant who:

    (i) may replace ice, remove trash, or perform similar tasks that do not involve alcoholic beverages; but

    (ii) may not engage in the distribution or sale of alcoholic beverages.

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