Title 24. Kent County — Subtitle 10. Licenses for Specific Types of Organizations and Venues
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 24-1001 (2026)
Title 24. Kent County
Subtitle 10. Licenses for Specific Types of Organizations and Venues
§ 24–1001LinkCopy Citation
(a)
There is a Class B (bed and breakfast) beer, wine, and liquor license.
(b)
The Board may issue the Class B (bed and breakfast) license for the use of a bed and breakfast that:
(1)
is licensed by the county to operate as a bed and breakfast; and
(2)
excluding the resident management quarters, has not more than three rooms that the public for consideration may use for sleeping accommodations for a specified time.
(c)
The license authorizes the license holder to sell beer, wine, and liquor to a guest for on–premises consumption if:
(1)
the name and address of the guest appears on the registry that the bed and breakfast maintains; and
(2)
the guest is an occupant of a sleeping room in the bed and breakfast.
(d)
The license holder may sell beer, wine, and liquor during the hours and days as set out for a Class B beer, wine, and liquor license under § 24–2004 of this title.
(e)
The license does not authorize the sale of beer, wine, and liquor to an individual who is registered as a guest at the bed and breakfast only to obtain beer, wine, and liquor.
(f)
If the bed and breakfast ends operations as a bed and breakfast, the license is void.
(g)
The annual license fee is $350.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 24-1002 (2026)
Title 24. Kent County
Subtitle 10. Licenses for Specific Types of Organizations and Venues
§ 24–1002LinkCopy Citation
(a)
There is a Class B (country inn) beer, wine, and liquor license.
(b)
The Board may issue the Class B (country inn) beer, wine, and liquor license for the use of a country inn that:
(1)
is licensed by the county to operate as a country inn;
(2)
excluding the resident management quarters, has not more than 15 rooms that the public for consideration may use for sleeping accommodations for a specified time; and
(3)
has a kitchen facility for the guests that is separate from the kitchen facility for the resident management quarters.
(c)
The license authorizes the license holder to sell beer, wine, and liquor for on–premises consumption to a guest if:
(1)
the name and address of the guest appear on the registry that the country inn maintains; and
(2)
the guest is an occupant of a sleeping room in the country inn.
(d)
The license holder may sell beer, wine, and liquor during the hours and days as set out for a Class B beer, wine, and liquor license under § 24–2004 of this title.
(e)
The license does not authorize the sale of beer, wine, and liquor to an individual who is registered as a guest at the country inn only to obtain beer, wine, and liquor.
(f)
If the country inn ceases to be operated as a country inn, the license is void.
(g)
The annual license fee is $550.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 24-1003 (2026)
Title 24. Kent County
Subtitle 10. Licenses for Specific Types of Organizations and Venues
§ 24–1003LinkCopy Citation
(a)
There is a Class B wine shop and lounge license.
(b)
The license authorizes the holder to:
(1)
sell wine for on–premises and off–premises consumption; and
(2)
sell or serve:
(i)
bread and other baked goods;
(ii)
chili;
(iii)
chocolate;
(iv)
crackers;
(v)
cured meat;
(vi)
fruits (whole and cut);
(vii)
salads and vegetables (whole and cut);
(viii)
hard and soft cheese (whole and cut);
(ix)
ice cream;
(x)
jam;
(xi)
vinegar;
(xii)
pizza;
(xiii)
prepackaged sandwiches and other prepackaged foods ready to be eaten;
(xiv)
soup; and
(xv)
condiments.
(c)
The license holder may sell wine from 6 a.m. to 2 a.m. the following day.
(d)
The license holder is not subject to any requirement regarding the percentage of average daily receipts derived from the sale of food.
(e)
An individual under the legal drinking age may enter the licensed premises.
(f)
The annual license fee is $300.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 24-1004 (2026)
Title 24. Kent County
Subtitle 10. Licenses for Specific Types of Organizations and Venues
§ 24–1004LinkCopy Citation
(a)
There is a theater beer, wine, and liquor license.
(b)
The Board may issue the license to an applicant for the use of a theater that:
(1)
is housed in a building;
(2)
has a capacity to hold at least 100 permanently installed seats; and
(3)
regularly presents live or cinematic entertainment.
(c)
The license authorizes the license holder to sell beer, wine, and liquor at retail for on–premises consumption.
(d)
Except from 2 a.m. to 6 a.m., the license holder may sell beer, wine, and liquor when the theater is open to the public.
(e)
The license may not be transferred to another location.
(f)
The annual license fee is $500.