Title 23. Howard County — Subtitle 19. Conduct of License Holders
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 23-1901 (2026)
Title 23. Howard County
Subtitle 19. Conduct of License Holders
§ 23–1901LinkCopy Citation
(a)
The following sections of Title 4, Subtitle 5 (“Conduct of Local License Holders”) of Division I of this article apply in the county without exception or variation:
(1)
§ 4–502 (“Storage of alcoholic beverages”);
(2)
§ 4–503 (“Solicitations and sales outside of licensed premises”);
(3)
§ 4–506 (“Evidence of purchaser’s age”); and
(4)
§ 4–508 (“Display of license”).
(b)
The following sections of Title 4, Subtitle 5 (“Conduct of Local License Holders”) of Division I of this article apply in the county:
(1)
§ 4–504 (“Employment of underage individuals”), subject to § 23–1902 of this subtitle;
(2)
§ 4–505 (“Alcohol awareness program”), subject to § 23–1903 of this subtitle; and
(3)
§ 4–507 (“Retail delivery of alcoholic beverages”), subject to § 23–1904 of this subtitle.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 23-1902 (2026)
Title 23. Howard County
Subtitle 19. Conduct of License Holders
§ 23–1902LinkCopy Citation
(a)
A holder of a Class A, Class B, or Class C license may employ an individual who is at least 18 years old to sell or serve alcoholic beverages.
(b)
A holder of a Class D license may employ an individual who is at least 18 years old to sell or serve beer and wine.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 23-1903 (2026)
Title 23. Howard County
Subtitle 19. Conduct of License Holders
§ 23–1903LinkCopy Citation
(a)
(1)
The license holder or an individual designated by the license holder who is employed in a supervisory capacity shall:
(i)
be certified by an approved alcohol awareness program; and
(ii)
except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, be present on the licensed premises during the hours in which alcoholic beverages may be sold.
(2)
The license holder or individual specified in paragraph (1) of this subsection may be absent from the licensed premises for a personal or business reason or an emergency if the absence lasts for not more than 2 hours.
(3)
The Board shall require the license holder to keep a log book on the licensed premises that documents each temporary absence, the length of time of the absence, and the reason for the absence, in the form that the Board requires.
(b)
A license holder who violates this section is subject to:
(1)
for a first offense, a $100 fine; and
(2)
for each subsequent offense, a fine not exceeding $500 or a suspension or revocation of the license or both.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 23-1904 (2026)
Title 23. Howard County
Subtitle 19. Conduct of License Holders
§ 23–1904LinkCopy Citation
(a)
(1)
The holder of a Class A or Class D license or an employee of the license holder may deliver alcoholic beverages only within the county.
(2)
An employee making a delivery shall meet the age requirements of § 23–1902 of this subtitle.
(b)
The deliverer and individual receiving the delivery shall, at the time of delivery, endorse a delivery form that the Board approves, certifying that:
(1)
the individual receiving the delivery claimed to be at least 21 years old and the claim was supported by documentary evidence;
(2)
the individual receiving the delivery knew that it is a criminal offense for alcoholic beverages to be given to an individual under the age of 21 years; and
(3)
the deliverer examined the recipient’s identification.
(c)
A license holder or an employee of a license holder may not make a retail delivery of alcoholic beverages unless the purchaser:
(1)
or another individual at least 21 years old designated by the purchaser, is physically present to receive the alcoholic beverages at the time and place of delivery; and
(2)
pays for the purchase at the time of the order.