# Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis (GAB)

## Title 22. Harford County

### Subtitle 27. Prohibited Acts

#### Section 22-2703

A person may possess alcoholic beverages on the premises of a license holder if:

(1) the alcoholic beverages are owned by a member of a club licensed for the sale of beer and wine or beer, wine, and liquor and are consumed on the premises;

(2) the alcoholic beverages:

  (i) have been brought on the premises of an on-sale restaurant for consumption and use in a private dining room at a private gathering; and

  (ii) have not been provided by the license holder of the restaurant; or

(3) a dance or social event is:

  (i) held on the premises of an establishment of a holder of a Class C license; and

  (ii)

    (1) advertised as being bring your own (BYO); or

    (2) sponsored by a member of the club or by a guest that a club member sponsors.

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