# Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis (GAB)

## Title 23. Howard County

### Subtitle 1. Definitions; General Provisions

#### Section 23-101

(a) In this title:

  (1) 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 Howard County.

(c) "County" means Howard County.

(d) "Light wine" means wine that contains not more than 15.5% of alcohol by volume.

#### Section 23-102

This title applies only in Howard County.

#### Section 23-103

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)