Title 22. Harford County — Subtitle 8. Beer and Wine Licenses
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 22-801 (2026)
Title 22. Harford County
Subtitle 8. Beer and Wine Licenses
§ 22–801LinkCopy Citation
The wine that may be sold under a beer and wine license may not contain more than 23% of alcohol by volume.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 22-802 (2026)
Title 22. Harford County
Subtitle 8. Beer and Wine Licenses
§ 22–802LinkCopy Citation
(a)
There is:
(1)
a Class A beer and wine 6–day license; and
(2)
a Class A beer and wine 7–day license.
(b)
The Board may issue the license only to a proprietor of a retail store selling food, drugs, or other similar commodities.
(c)
(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:
(i)
shall sell the beer and wine in a sealed package or container; and
(ii)
may sell beer in individual bottles or cans and wine in split bottles.
(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.
(d)
The annual license fees are:
(1)
$625 for a 6–day license; and
(2)
$850 for a 7–day license.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 22-803 (2026)
Title 22. Harford County
Subtitle 8. Beer and Wine Licenses
§ 22–803LinkCopy Citation
(a)
There is:
(1)
a Class B–1 beer and wine 6–day license; and
(2)
a Class B–1 beer and wine 7–day license.
(b)
(1)
The Board may issue the license for use by a restaurant.
(2)
Except as provided in paragraph (3) of this subsection, the license authorizes the license holder to sell beer and wine at a restaurant, at retail, at the place described in the license, for on–premises consumption.
(3)
(i)
The holder of a license issued before July 1, 1984, may sell beer and wine for on– and off–premises consumption.
(ii)
The license holder may sell wine in split bottles.
(iii)
Beer sold in bottles or cans exceeding 12 ounces in weight or size for off–premises consumption may be sold in a quantity of less than six.
(iv)
If beer is sold in a containerized package, the package shall hold at least six bottles or containers.
(c)
(1)
A Class B–1 temporary (on–sale) license may be issued to an applicant who seeks after 6 months to obtain a Class B beer, wine, and liquor license.
(2)
The Class B–1 license shall be revoked after the 6–month period has expired if the license holder has not met all requirements for a Class B beer, wine, and liquor license.
(d)
The license holder shall comply with the food sale requirements under § 22–103 of this title only for the purpose of meeting the requirements of § 22–902 of this title necessary to apply for a license.
(e)
The annual license fees are:
(1)
$350 for a 6–day license; and
(2)
$500 for a 7–day license.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 22-804 (2026)
Title 22. Harford County
Subtitle 8. Beer and Wine Licenses
§ 22–804LinkCopy Citation
(a)
There is:
(1)
a Class B–2 beer and wine 6–day license; and
(2)
a Class B–2 beer and wine 7–day license.
(b)
(1)
The Board may issue the license for use by a restaurant that:
(i)
was operating for 1 year before an application for the license was made; and
(ii)
is equipped and stocked for the continued regular sale of food to customers and guests, as determined by the Board.
(2)
The license holder need not meet the food sale requirements set forth in § 22–103 of this title.
(c)
(1)
Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, the license authorizes the license holder to sell beer and wine at a restaurant, at retail, at the place described in the license, for on–premises consumption.
(2)
(i)
The holder of a license issued before July 1, 1984, may sell beer and wine for on– and off–premises consumption.
(ii)
The license holder may sell wine in split bottles.
(iii)
Beer sold in bottles or cans exceeding 12 ounces in weight or size for off–premises consumption may be sold in a quantity of less than six.
(iv)
If beer is sold in a containerized package, the package shall hold at least six bottles or containers.
(d)
The annual license fees are:
(1)
$500 for a 6–day license; and
(2)
$700 for a 7–day license.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 22-805 (2026)
Title 22. Harford County
Subtitle 8. Beer and Wine Licenses
§ 22–805LinkCopy Citation
(a)
There is a Class B Cafe beer and wine license.
(b)
(1)
The Board may issue the license for use by a cafe if:
(i)
the Board determines that the cafe has adequate tables, chairs, food, and facilities for preparing and serving meals;
(ii)
the average gross monthly receipts from the sale of cooked or prepared food served at the cafe and other items approved by the Board exceed 50% of the average monthly receipts from the sale of beer and wine sold for on–premises consumption; and
(iii)
not more than 10% of the total square footage of the cafe is dedicated to the public display of beer and wine that are offered for sale.
(2)
The Board shall set a maximum and a minimum seating capacity for the cafe.
(3)
The license:
(i)
authorizes the license holder to sell beer and wine 7 days a week at a cafe, at retail, at the place described in the license, for on– and off–premises consumption;
(ii)
has a wine tasting privilege for on–premises consumption for every day of the year; and
(iii)
may be used for off–premises catering.
(c)
The Board shall set the maximum number of cafe licenses that it may issue under this section.
(d)
The annual license fee is $1,575.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 22-806 (2026)
Title 22. Harford County
Subtitle 8. Beer and Wine Licenses
§ 22–806LinkCopy Citation
(a)
There is:
(1)
a Class C–1 beer and wine 6–day license; and
(2)
a Class C–1 beer and wine 7–day license.
(b)
(1)
The Board may issue the license for use by a nonprofit association or corporation that:
(i)
is organized for patriotic or war veterans purposes; and
(ii)
has held regular meetings at an established headquarters for 1 year before the application for the license was made.
(2)
The license authorizes the license holder to sell beer and wine to a member of a nonprofit association or corporation and guests of members, at retail, at the place described in the license, for on–premises consumption.
(c)
The annual license fees are:
(1)
$150 for a 6–day license; and
(2)
$225 for a 7–day license.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 22-807 (2026)
Title 22. Harford County
Subtitle 8. Beer and Wine Licenses
§ 22–807LinkCopy Citation
(a)
There is:
(1)
a Class C–2 beer and wine 6–day license; and
(2)
a Class C–2 beer and wine 7–day license.
(b)
(1)
The Board may issue the license for use by a nonprofit association or corporation that:
(i)
is organized for fraternal purposes; and
(ii)
has held regular meetings at an established headquarters for 1 year before the application for the license was made.
(2)
The license authorizes the license holder to sell beer and wine to a member of a nonprofit association or corporation and guests of members, at retail, at the place described in the license, for on–premises consumption.
(c)
The annual license fees are:
(1)
$350 for a 6–day license; and
(2)
$425 for a 7–day license.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 22-808 (2026)
Title 22. Harford County
Subtitle 8. Beer and Wine Licenses
§ 22–808LinkCopy Citation
(a)
There is:
(1)
a Class C–3 beer and wine 6–day license; and
(2)
a Class C–3 beer and wine 7–day license.
(b)
(1)
The Board may issue the license for use by a nonprofit association or corporation that:
(i)
is organized for athletic, educational, or social purposes; and
(ii)
has held regular meetings at an established headquarters for 1 year before the application for the license was made.
(2)
The license authorizes the license holder to sell beer and wine to a member of a nonprofit association or corporation and guests of members, at retail, at the place described in the license, for on–premises consumption.
(c)
The annual license fees are:
(1)
$450 for a 6–day license; and
(2)
$525 for a 7–day license.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 22-809 (2026)
Title 22. Harford County
Subtitle 8. Beer and Wine Licenses
§ 22–809LinkCopy Citation
(a)
There is a Class CC (community college) beer and wine license.
(b)
The Board may issue the license to officers of a community college for use on enclosed parts of the community college campus that are:
(1)
owned by the community college; and
(2)
used and equipped by the community college to promote or host events, including artistic, cultural, or civic exhibits, meetings, festivals, shows, or other entertainment productions.
(c)
The license authorizes the license holder to sell beer and wine, at retail, at the place described in the license, for on–premises consumption to:
(1)
individuals who attend an event that is open to the public; and
(2)
members of a club, a society, or an association and their guests who attend an event that is held for that group.
(d)
(1)
The license holder may not sell beer and wine on the community college campus at:
(i)
a student sporting event; or
(ii)
an event that is sponsored by students.
(2)
The license holder may sell beer and wine at events that are held on the community college campus for a maximum of 25 days per year.
(e)
After an event is over, the license holder may not allow alcoholic beverages to be consumed on the licensed premises from midnight to noon the following day.
(f)
A license holder may not allow an individual to carry alcoholic beverages onto or from the licensed premises, except a wholesaler of beer or wine who conducts business regarding an event for which a license has been issued under this section.
(g)
The annual license fee is $1,500.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 22-810 (2026)
Title 22. Harford County
Subtitle 8. Beer and Wine Licenses
§ 22–810LinkCopy Citation
A Class D beer and wine license may not be issued in the county.