Title 23. Howard County — Subtitle 8. Beer and Wine Licenses
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 23-801 (2026)
Title 23. Howard County
Subtitle 8. Beer and Wine Licenses
§ 23–801LinkCopy Citation
(a)
There is a Class A beer and light wine license.
(b)
(1)
The license authorizes the license holder to sell beer and light wine, at retail, at the place described in the license.
(2)
The license holder shall sell the beer and light wine in a sealed package or container.
(3)
The package or container may not be opened and its contents may not be consumed on the premises where the beer or light wine is sold.
(c)
The annual license fee is $175.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 23-802 (2026)
Title 23. Howard County
Subtitle 8. Beer and Wine Licenses
§ 23–802LinkCopy Citation
(a)
There is a Class B beer and light wine license.
(b)
(1)
The Board may issue the license for use by a hotel or restaurant.
(2)
The license authorizes the license holder to sell beer and light wine at a hotel or restaurant, at retail, at the place described in the license, for on– and off–premises consumption.
(c)
The annual license fee is $175.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 23-803 (2026)
Title 23. Howard County
Subtitle 8. Beer and Wine Licenses
§ 23–803LinkCopy Citation
(a)
There is a Class C beer and wine 6–day license.
(b)
(1)
The Board may issue the license for use by a club that has held regular meetings at an established headquarters for 1 year before the application for the license is made.
(2)
The license authorizes the license holder to sell beer and wine to a member of a club and guests of members, at retail, at the place described in the license, for on–premises consumption.
(c)
The annual license fee is $150.
(d)
The holder of the license may purchase a Sunday permit for an additional annual fee of $75.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 23-804 (2026)
Title 23. Howard County
Subtitle 8. Beer and Wine Licenses
§ 23–804LinkCopy Citation
(a)
There is a Class D beer and light wine license.
(b)
The license authorizes the license holder to sell beer and light wine, at retail, at the place described in the license, for on– and off–premises consumption.
(c)
The license may not be issued for use by a drugstore.
(d)
The annual license fee is $175.