Title 24. Kent County — Subtitle 9. Beer, Wine, and Liquor Licenses
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 24-901 (2026)
Title 24. Kent County
Subtitle 9. Beer, Wine, and Liquor Licenses
§ 24–901LinkCopy Citation
(a)
There is a Class A beer, wine, and liquor license.
(b)
(1)
The license authorizes the license holder to sell beer, wine, and liquor at retail at the place described in the license.
(2)
The license holder shall sell the beer, wine, or liquor in a sealed container that may not be opened or its contents consumed on the licensed premises.
(c)
A license may not be issued for a drugstore unless the applicant:
(1)
has been doing business at the location applied for in the license for at least 1 year before the date of the application for the license;
(2)
is the assignee of a business established for at least 1 year before the date of the application for the license at the location applied for; or
(3)
has been engaged in the retail drug business for at least 3 years.
(d)
The annual license fee is $1,750.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 24-902 (2026)
Title 24. Kent County
Subtitle 9. Beer, Wine, and Liquor Licenses
§ 24–902LinkCopy Citation
(a)
There is a Class B beer, wine, and liquor license.
(b)
The Board may issue the license for use in a restaurant approved by the Board that is equipped with:
(1)
an indoor, outdoor, or combination indoor and outdoor dining area; and
(2)
facilities for preparing and serving meals to the public.
(c)
The annual license fee is $2,000.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 24-903 (2026)
Title 24. Kent County
Subtitle 9. Beer, Wine, and Liquor Licenses
§ 24–903LinkCopy Citation
(a)
There is a Class C (organization or club) beer, wine, and liquor license.
(b)
The Board may issue the license for use by a nonprofit organization or club that:
(1)
operates only for the use of its members and their guests when accompanied by members;
(2)
meets in a clubhouse that is used exclusively for its members and guests; and
(3)
(i)
except as provided in item (ii) of this item, has at least 100 members paying dues as required in the year immediately before the year for which the license is issued; or
(ii)
if the club is composed exclusively of members who served in the armed forces of the United States and is affiliated with a national organization, has at least 50 members paying the dues that were required by the national organization in the full year immediately before the year for which the license is issued.
(c)
The license authorizes the license holder to sell beer, wine, and liquor at retail at a club at the place described in the license, for on– or off–premises consumption.
(d)
The annual license fee is $500.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 24-904 (2026)
Title 24. Kent County
Subtitle 9. Beer, Wine, and Liquor Licenses
§ 24–904LinkCopy Citation
(a)
There is a Class D beer, wine, and liquor license.
(b)
The license authorizes the license holder to sell beer, wine, and liquor 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 $1,500.