§ 23–2704
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 23-2704 (2026)
Title 23. Howard County
Subtitle 27. Prohibited Acts
§ 23–2704LinkCopy Citation
(a)
(1)
The prohibitions in §§ 6–308 and 6–319 of this article concerning the on–premises consumption of alcoholic beverages not purchased from a license holder do not apply to a social event, including a dance, wedding, or fundraiser, that is held in a hall rented from and located on the premises of a veterans organization that holds a license.
(2)
The veterans organization may not sell or provide alcoholic beverages to the individuals attending the social event.
(b)
Residents and guests of residents in a continuing care retirement community that holds a Class C (continuing care retirement community) beer, wine, and liquor license may consume beer, wine, or liquor not purchased from the continuing care retirement community if:
(1)
the beer, wine, or liquor is consumed with a meal in the dining room; and
(2)
the continuing care retirement community:
(i)
is operated by a nonprofit organization for the continuing care retirement of individuals at least 60 years old;
(ii)
has been incorporated for at least 1 year;
(iii)
has obtained a certificate of registration from the Department of Aging under Title 10, Subtitle 4 of the Human Services Article; and
(iv)
prepares and serves meals during regular operating hours to residents and their guests.