Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis (GAB) — Title 26. Prince George's County
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Subtitle 1. Definitions; General Provisions
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 26-101 (2026)
Title 26. Prince George's County
Subtitle 1. Definitions; General Provisions
§ 26–101LinkCopy Citation
(a)
In this title:
(1)
the definitions in § 1–101 of this article apply without exception or variation; and
(2)
the following words have the meanings indicated.
(b)
“Board” means the Board of License Commissioners for Prince George’s County.
(c)
“County” means Prince George’s County.
(d)
“Light wine” means wine that contains not more than 15.5% of alcohol by volume.
(e)
“Taxpayer” means a resident who pays real estate or income tax to the county.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 26-102 (2026)
Title 26. Prince George's County
Subtitle 1. Definitions; General Provisions
§ 26–102LinkCopy Citation
This title applies only in Prince George’s County.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 26-103 (2026)
Title 26. Prince George's County
Subtitle 1. Definitions; General Provisions
§ 26–103LinkCopy Citation
(a)
In this section, “identification number” means the identifying number:
(1)
on the purchaser’s driver’s license;
(2)
if the purchaser is a resident of the State, on the purchaser’s identification card as provided for in the Transportation Article;
(3)
if the purchaser is not a resident of the State, on the purchaser’s identification card that is issued by the purchaser’s home state or jurisdiction; or
(4)
on a United States military identification card.
(b)
Section 5–303 (“Keg registration”) of Division I of this article applies in the county, subject to subsection (c) of this section.
(c)
(1)
The keg license holder shall complete a registration form with:
(i)
the purchaser’s name;
(ii)
the date of purchase; and
(iii)
the purchaser’s address as shown on the identification produced or, if the individual provides a United States military identification card as identification, the address that the purchaser provides.
(2)
The purchaser shall sign the completed registration form.
(3)
The keg license holder shall record on the copy of the registration form retained by the keg license holder the purchaser’s identification number and the date that the purchaser’s identification was issued.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 26-104 (2026)
Title 26. Prince George's County
Subtitle 1. Definitions; General Provisions
§ 26–104LinkCopy Citation
Notwithstanding § 1–203 of this article, a municipality may require a license holder for a place of business in the municipality to pay to the municipality an additional annual license fee not exceeding 20% of the fee payable under this article.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 26-105 (2026)
Title 26. Prince George's County
Subtitle 1. Definitions; General Provisions
§ 26–105LinkCopy Citation
A copy of any legislation concerning alcoholic beverages enacted by the county governing body under this title shall be sent to the Department of Legislative Services, 90 State Circle, Annapolis, Maryland 21401.
Subtitle 2. Board of License Commissioners
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 26-201 (2026)
Title 26. Prince George's County
Subtitle 2. Board of License Commissioners
§ 26–201LinkCopy Citation
There is a Board of License Commissioners for Prince George’s County.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 26-202 (2026)
Title 26. Prince George's County
Subtitle 2. Board of License Commissioners
§ 26–202LinkCopy Citation
(a)
(1)
The County Executive shall appoint five members to the Board subject to confirmation by the Senate.
(2)
(i)
Within 60 days after nomination by the County Executive and not less than 7 days before a confirmation vote on a nominee is scheduled, the Prince George’s County Senate Delegation shall hold a public confirmation hearing for an individual nominated to the Board.
(ii)
If a candidate is nominated for the Board and is not confirmed by the Senate during the following session:
(1)
the seat shall be declared vacant; and
(2)
the County Executive shall nominate an individual to fill the vacancy.
(iii)
A candidate who is not confirmed by the Senate may be renominated by the County Executive and confirmed by the Senate only during the following session.
(b)
(1)
A member shall be:
(i)
a resident and voter of the county; and
(ii)
a person of high character and integrity.
(2)
Each member of the Board shall have:
(i)
legal experience;
(ii)
public safety experience;
(iii)
regulatory experience; or
(iv)
management experience.
(3)
When evaluating an applicant for membership on the Board, the County Executive shall consider the need for geographic, political, racial, ethnic, and gender diversity on the Board.
(c)
(1)
In this subsection, “direct or indirect interest” means an interest that is proprietary or obtained by a loan, mortgage, or lien, or in any other manner.
(2)
A member of the Board may not:
(i)
have a direct or indirect interest in or on a premises in the State where alcoholic beverages are manufactured or sold;
(ii)
have a direct or indirect interest in a business wholly or partly devoted to the manufacture or sale of alcoholic beverages in the State;
(iii)
own stock in:
(1)
a corporation that has a direct or indirect interest in a premises in the State where alcoholic beverages are manufactured or sold; or
(2)
a business wholly or partly devoted to the manufacture or sale of alcoholic beverages in the State;
(iv)
solicit or receive a commission, remuneration, or gift from:
(1)
a person engaged in the manufacture or sale of alcoholic beverages or an agent or employee of the person; or
(2)
a license holder;
(v)
solicit or receive, directly or indirectly or on behalf of another person, a commission, political contribution, remuneration, or gift from a person engaged in the manufacture, distribution, or sale of alcoholic beverages or an agent or employee of the person; or
(vi)
solicit or receive, directly or indirectly, a commission, remuneration, or gift from a license holder.
(d)
(1)
In this subsection, “candidate”, “contribution”, and “political committee” have the meanings stated in § 1–101 of the Election Law Article.
(2)
A member of the Board may not solicit or transmit a contribution for the benefit of a candidate or political committee from:
(i)
a person engaged in the sale of alcoholic beverages in the county or an agent or employee of the person; or
(ii)
a license holder.
(e)
(1)
The term of a member is 3 years.
(2)
The terms of the members are staggered as required by the terms provided for members of the Board on July 1, 2016.
(3)
A member may not be appointed to more than three terms.
(f)
(1)
The County Executive shall appoint an eligible individual to fill a vacancy during the remainder of the term of office of the individual originally appointed in accordance with subsection (a) of this section.
(2)
A member who is appointed after a term has begun serves only for the rest of the term and until a successor is appointed and qualifies.
(3)
An appointment made to fill a vacancy is subject to a confirmation hearing by the Senate under subsection (a) of this section.
(g)
(1)
The County Executive may remove a member for misconduct in office, incompetence, or willful neglect of duty.
(2)
The County Executive shall give a member who is charged a copy of the charges against the member and, with at least 10 days’ notice, an opportunity to be heard publicly in person or by counsel.
(3)
If a member is removed, the County Executive shall file with the Office of the Secretary of State a statement of charges against the member and the County Executive’s findings on the charges.
(h)
(1)
If a member of the Board stops residing in or being a registered voter of the county, the member shall immediately forfeit the office as a license commissioner for the county.
(2)
(i)
A member of the Board may not serve in any other position of public office.
(ii)
On filing a certificate of candidacy for election to a public office or within 30 days before the filing deadline for the primary election for the public office sought, whichever occurs later, a member of the Board shall certify to the County Board of Elections under oath that the individual is no longer a member of the Board.
(iii)
The certification shall be accompanied by a letter addressed to the County Executive containing the resignation of the member from the Board.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 26-203 (2026)
Title 26. Prince George's County
Subtitle 2. Board of License Commissioners
§ 26–203LinkCopy Citation
In making the appointments, the County Executive shall designate a chair from among the members of the Board.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 26-204 (2026)
Title 26. Prince George's County
Subtitle 2. Board of License Commissioners
§ 26–204LinkCopy Citation
(a)
The Board shall meet at least twice each month.
(b)
(1)
(i)
The chair of the Board shall receive a salary of $22,000 annually.
(ii)
Each other member of the Board shall receive a salary of $20,000 annually.
(2)
The chair and each other member of the Board are eligible for:
(i)
all county health benefits; and
(ii)
membership in and retirement benefits of the State Retirement and Pension System.
(3)
The health benefits under paragraph (2)(i) of this subsection include hospitalization, vision care, prescriptions, dental care, life insurance, and expense reimbursement.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 26-205 (2026)
Title 26. Prince George's County
Subtitle 2. Board of License Commissioners
§ 26–205LinkCopy Citation
(a)
Subject to this section and § 26–206 of this subtitle, the director may:
(1)
employ:
(i)
a secretary;
(ii)
inspectors; and
(iii)
clerical and other assistants as are necessary; and
(2)
set the compensation of the employees in accordance with the county’s classification plan.
(b)
(1)
The Board shall appoint a director.
(2)
The director shall serve at the will of the Board and devote full time to the duties of the Board.
(3)
The director may receive a salary as determined by the County Executive and as provided in the county budget.
(4)
The director is eligible to participate in the county’s supplemental retirement plan.
(5)
The director shall follow the requirements of Subtitle 16 of the Prince George’s County Code while hiring any employees under subsection (a) of this section.
(c)
The Board shall appoint an attorney who shall receive a salary as provided in the county budget.
(d)
(1)
The restrictions under § 26–202(c) and (d) of this subtitle regarding direct and indirect interests of members of the Board in alcoholic beverages activities and soliciting or transmitting political contributions for the benefit of a candidate or political committee apply to employees of the Board.
(2)
An employee of the Board:
(i)
shall devote full time to the business of the Board during the hours designated by the Board for the performance of the employee’s official duties;
(ii)
may not engage in an occupation, business, or profession connected to or associated with the manufacture or sale of alcoholic beverages; and
(iii)
may not transact business beyond the employee’s official duties:
(1)
with a license holder; or
(2)
in connection with the operation of an establishment licensed for the manufacture or sale of alcoholic beverages.
(3)
An employee of the Board who violates this section shall be removed.
(e)
(1)
On the submission by the Board of an annual budget, the County Council shall pay for all expenses of the Board as contained in the county budget.
(2)
In the budget, the salaries of the members shall be as set forth under § 26–204 of this subtitle.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 26-206 (2026)
Title 26. Prince George's County
Subtitle 2. Board of License Commissioners
§ 26–206LinkCopy Citation
(a)
The director shall appoint all of the Board’s inspectors.
(b)
An inspector:
(1)
has all the powers of a peace officer or sheriff in the State arising out of or relating to the enforcement of this article;
(2)
may issue a civil citation under § 26–2603 of this title; and
(3)
has the authority to order that an unlicensed establishment be closed immediately under § 26–2501 of this title.
(c)
An inspector shall:
(1)
visit and inspect periodically every licensed premises; and
(2)
carry out other duties that the Board requires.
(d)
Inspectors are subject to the restrictions under:
(1)
§ 26–202(c) and (d) of this subtitle regarding direct and indirect interests of members of the Board in alcoholic beverages activities and soliciting or transmitting political contributions for the benefit of a candidate or political committee; and
(2)
§ 26–205(d) of this subtitle requiring an employee to devote full time to the business of the Board, prohibiting certain activities, and requiring removal for violation of those requirements and prohibitions.
(e)
An inspector shall take the oath required by Article I, § 9 of the Maryland Constitution.
(f)
(1)
There are up to three full–time inspectors and up to 24 part–time inspectors of the Board as provided in the county budget.
(2)
To be a full–time or part–time inspector, an individual shall be a resident of the county.
(3)
(i)
From the full–time inspectors, the Board shall designate annually a chief inspector and two deputy chief inspectors.
(ii)
Under the direction of the Board, the chief inspector shall regulate the duties, hours, and assignments of the inspectors.
(4)
The full–time inspectors who are certified by the personnel director as meeting the standards that the county merit board sets out are included in the county merit system.
(g)
A part–time inspector shall receive a salary as provided in the county budget.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 26-206.1 (2026)
Title 26. Prince George's County
Subtitle 2. Board of License Commissioners
§ 26–206.1LinkCopy Citation
(a)
(1)
A member of the Board is subject to the restrictions on earned income that a filed candidate for election to the General Assembly, a member–elect of the General Assembly, and a member of the General Assembly are subject to under § 5–514(a)(1) of the General Provisions Article.
(2)
The Prince George’s County Board of Ethics may exempt a member of the Board from the provisions of paragraph (1) of this subsection in the same manner that the Joint Ethics Committee may exempt an individual from § 5–514(a)(1) of the General Provisions Article.
(b)
An action of a member, an inspector, or an employee of the Board is subject to State requirements of the Public Information Act under Title 4 of the General Provisions Article.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 26-207 (2026)
Title 26. Prince George's County
Subtitle 2. Board of License Commissioners
§ 26–207LinkCopy Citation
(a)
The Director of Finance shall collect fees for the County Executive and County Council.
(b)
The County Executive and County Council shall:
(1)
use the fees collected to pay:
(i)
refunds issued in accordance with § 26–1410 of this title; and
(ii)
the salaries and expenses of the Board as provided in § 26–205 of this subtitle; and
(2)
credit the balance of the fees collected to the general fund of the county.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 26-208 (2026)
Title 26. Prince George's County
Subtitle 2. Board of License Commissioners
§ 26–208LinkCopy Citation
In addition to any powers set forth elsewhere in this article, the Board may adopt regulations:
(1)
regarding the presence of any individual under the age of 21 years on a premises licensed to sell alcoholic beverages;
(2)
regarding licensed premises and the conduct of business by license holders and their employees in relation to the sale and consumption of alcoholic beverages;
(3)
to require the maintenance of records on the licensed premises by the license holder containing the names, addresses and ages of all individuals employed by the license holder on the premises; and
(4)
to maintain standards for sanitation and health, including provisions for:
(i)
adequate and sanitary facilities for consumption of alcoholic beverages;
(ii)
safe water and plumbing facilities;
(iii)
proper utensil cleaning and storage;
(iv)
refuse disposal and rodent control; and
(v)
the preparation and service of meals or other food with alcoholic beverages; and
(5)
to otherwise carry out this article.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 26-209 (2026)
Title 26. Prince George's County
Subtitle 2. Board of License Commissioners
§ 26–209LinkCopy Citation
(a)
All members, employees, and inspectors of the Board are subject to the county’s public ethics laws enacted under § 5–807 of the General Provisions Article to the same extent as a local official of the county.
(b)
(1)
A person may file a complaint with the county’s Office of Ethics and Accountability if the person believes that a member, an employee, or an inspector of the Board has violated:
(i)
any provision of civil or criminal law, including laws against bribery, in connection with the performance of the duties of the member, employee, or inspector; or
(ii)
any provision of the county’s public ethics laws.
(2)
If a complaint is filed under paragraph (1) of this subsection, the county’s Office of Ethics and Accountability shall:
(i)
investigate the complaint; and
(ii)
if appropriate, refer the complaint to the State’s Attorney of the county for criminal prosecution.
Subtitle 3. Liquor Control
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 26-301 (2026)
Title 26. Prince George's County
Subtitle 3. Liquor Control
§ 26–301LinkCopy Citation
There is no liquor control board or department of liquor control in the county.
Subtitle 4. Manufacturer's Licenses
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 26-401 (2026)
Title 26. Prince George's County
Subtitle 4. Manufacturer's Licenses
§ 26–401LinkCopy Citation
(a)
The following sections of Title 2, Subtitle 2 (“Manufacturer’s Licenses”) of Division I of this article apply in the county without exception or variation:
(1)
§ 2–201 (“Issuance by Comptroller”);
(2)
§ 2–202 (“Class 1 distillery license”);
(3)
§ 2–203 (“Class 9 limited distillery license”);
(4)
§ 2–204 (“Class 2 rectifying license”);
(5)
§ 2–205 (“Class 3 winery license”);
(6)
§ 2–206 (“Class 4 limited winery license”);
(7)
§ 2–207 (“Class 5 brewery license”);
(8)
§ 2–208 (“Class 6 pub–brewery license”);
(9)
§ 2–210 (“Class 8 farm brewery license”);
(10)
§ 2–211 (“Residency requirement”);
(11)
§ 2–212 (“Additional licenses”);
(12)
§ 2–213 (“Additional fees”);
(13)
§ 2–214 (“Sale or delivery restricted”);
(14)
§ 2–216 (“Interaction between manufacturing entities and retailers”);
(15)
§ 2–217 (“Distribution of alcoholic beverages — Prohibited practices”); and
(16)
§ 2–218 (“Restrictive agreements between producers and retailers — Prohibited”).
(b)
The following sections of Title 2, Subtitle 2 (“Manufacturer’s Licenses”) of Division I of this article apply in the county:
(1)
§ 2–209 (“Class 7 micro–brewery license”), subject to § 26–403 of this subtitle; and
(2)
§ 2–215 (“Beer sale on credit to retail dealer prohibited”), subject to § 26–405 of this subtitle.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 26-402 (2026)
Title 26. Prince George's County
Subtitle 4. Manufacturer's Licenses
§ 26–402LinkCopy Citation
A holder of a manufacturer’s license may sell or deliver alcoholic beverages to a holder of a retail license from 6 a.m. to midnight on every day except Sunday.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 26-403 (2026)
Title 26. Prince George's County
Subtitle 4. Manufacturer's Licenses
§ 26–403LinkCopy Citation
(a)
This section applies to a Class 7 micro–brewery license in the county.
(b)
The license may be issued only to the holder of:
(1)
a Class B beer, wine, and liquor (on–sale) license that is issued for use on the premises of a restaurant located in the county; and
(2)
a Class D alcoholic beverages license that is issued for use on the premises of the existing Class D license located in the 22nd alcoholic beverages district of the county.
(c)
In the 22nd alcoholic beverages district of the county only, for a holder of a Class D license the hours and days for retail sales under the Class 7 micro–brewery license are those established for a Class D license in the county.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 26-404 (2026)
Title 26. Prince George's County
Subtitle 4. Manufacturer's Licenses
§ 26–404LinkCopy Citation
(a)
There is a Class B–MB/22 license in the county.
(b)
The license may be issued only to a holder of a Class 7 micro–brewery license in the 22nd legislative district.
(c)
The license authorizes the holder to sell liquor by the drink for on–premises consumption.
(d)
A license holder may also hold a Class D license.
(e)
The annual license fee is $1,090.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 26-405 (2026)
Title 26. Prince George's County
Subtitle 4. Manufacturer's Licenses
§ 26–405LinkCopy Citation
(a)
(1)
A cash deposit for a returnable container shall be required at the time of sale or delivery of beer.
(2)
For purposes of construing § 2–215 of this article:
(i)
a check accepted for payment that is not postdated and is promptly deposited for collection is considered cash; and
(ii)
a check that is given in payment for alcoholic beverages to a holder of the license, and is returned uncollected, is prima facie evidence in a civil case of a violation of this section or § 2–215 of this article.
(b)
A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 6 months or a fine not exceeding $500 or both.
Subtitle 5. Wholesaler's Licenses
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 26-501 (2026)
Title 26. Prince George's County
Subtitle 5. Wholesaler's Licenses
§ 26–501LinkCopy Citation
(a)
The following sections of Title 2, Subtitle 3 (“Wholesaler’s Licenses”) of Division I of this article apply in the county without exception or variation:
(1)
§ 2–301 (“Licenses issued by Comptroller”);
(2)
§ 2–302 (“Class 1 beer, wine, and liquor wholesaler’s license”);
(3)
§ 2–303 (“Class 2 wine and liquor wholesaler’s license”);
(4)
§ 2–304 (“Class 3 beer and wine wholesaler’s license”);
(5)
§ 2–305 (“Class 4 beer wholesaler’s license”);
(6)
§ 2–306 (“Class 5 wine wholesaler’s license”);
(7)
§ 2–307 (“Class 6 limited wine wholesaler’s license”);
(8)
§ 2–308 (“Class 7 limited beer wholesaler’s license”);
(9)
§ 2–309 (“Sale and delivery of beer or wine from wholesaler’s vehicle”);
(10)
§ 2–310 (“Sale and delivery to retail license holder”);
(11)
§ 2–311 (“Additional wholesaler’s licenses”);
(12)
§ 2–312 (“Direct importation of alcoholic beverages”);
(13)
§ 2–313 (“Sale or delivery restricted to holder of license or permit”);
(14)
§ 2–315 (“Interaction between wholesaling entities and retailers”);
(15)
§ 2–316 (“Distribution of alcoholic beverages — Prohibited practices”); and
(16)
§ 2–317 (“Restrictive agreements between wholesalers and retailers — Prohibited”).
(b)
Section 2–314 (“Beer sale on credit to retail dealer prohibited”) of Division I of this article applies in the county, subject to § 26–504 of this subtitle.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 26-502 (2026)
Title 26. Prince George's County
Subtitle 5. Wholesaler's Licenses
§ 26–502LinkCopy Citation
Except as provided in § 26–503 of this subtitle, a holder of a wholesaler’s license may sell or deliver alcoholic beverages to a holder of a retail license from 6 a.m. to midnight on every day except Sunday.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 26-503 (2026)
Title 26. Prince George's County
Subtitle 5. Wholesaler's Licenses
§ 26–503LinkCopy Citation
(a)
A holder of a wholesaler’s license may enter into an agreement with a holder of a per diem license issued under Subtitle 13 of this title to deliver beer on the effective date of the per diem license and accept returns on the same day.
(b)
The agreement entered into under subsection (a) of this section shall include the type of equipment, services, personnel, and supplies required to dispense draft beer.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 26-504 (2026)
Title 26. Prince George's County
Subtitle 5. Wholesaler's Licenses
§ 26–504LinkCopy Citation
(a)
For purposes of applying § 2–314 of this article:
(1)
a cash deposit for a returnable container shall be required at the time of sale or delivery of beer;
(2)
a check accepted for payment that is not postdated and is promptly deposited for collection by the license holder is considered cash; and
(3)
a check that is given in payment for beer to a license holder and is returned uncollected, is prima facie evidence of a violation by the wholesaler of § 2–314 of this article.
(b)
A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 6 months or a fine not exceeding $500 or both.
Subtitle 6. Beer Licenses
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 26-601 (2026)
Title 26. Prince George's County
Subtitle 6. Beer Licenses
§ 26–601LinkCopy Citation
(a)
There is a Class A beer license.
(b)
(1)
The license authorizes the license holder to sell beer at retail to consumers at the place described in the license.
(2)
The license holder shall sell the beer 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 was sold.
(c)
(1)
(i)
A license holder may file an application with the Board to convert the license to a Class D beer and light wine license.
(ii)
A license holder who files an application under subparagraph (i) of this paragraph shall submit an application fee of $750.
(2)
If a license holder applies for a conversion under paragraph (1)(i) of this subsection, the Board shall hold a public hearing in the same manner a public hearing is held for the issuance of a new license.
(3)
In determining whether to approve an application filed under paragraph (1)(i) of this subsection, the Board shall consider the privileges the license holder exercises under the Class A beer license.
(4)
If the Board decides to approve an application filed under paragraph (1)(i) of this subsection, the Board shall restrict the privileges of the Class D beer and light wine license to allow the license holder to sell beer and light wine only:
(i)
during the days and hours specified in § 26–2002(a) of this title; and
(ii)
for off–premises consumption.
(d)
The annual license fee is $500.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 26-602 (2026)
Title 26. Prince George's County
Subtitle 6. Beer Licenses
§ 26–602LinkCopy Citation
(a)
There is a Class B beer license.
(b)
(1)
Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, the license authorizes the license holder to sell beer at retail at a hotel or restaurant on the premises described in the license for on–premises consumption.
(2)
A license holder who held this class of license before July 1, 1975, and who has been selling beer for off–premises consumption may continue to do so.
(c)
The annual license fee is $365.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 26-603 (2026)
Title 26. Prince George's County
Subtitle 6. Beer Licenses
§ 26–603LinkCopy Citation
(a)
There is a Class C beer license.
(b)
The license authorizes the license holder to sell beer at retail to members of a club and their guests at the place described in the license for on–premises consumption.
(c)
The annual license fee is $245.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 26-604 (2026)
Title 26. Prince George's County
Subtitle 6. Beer Licenses
§ 26–604LinkCopy Citation
(a)
There is a Class D beer license.
(b)
(1)
Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, the license authorizes the license holder to sell beer at retail at the place described in the license for on– and off–premises consumption.
(2)
A license may not be issued for a drugstore.
(c)
(1)
(i)
A license holder may file an application with the Board to convert the license to a Class D beer and light wine license.
(ii)
A license holder who files an application under subparagraph (i) of this paragraph shall submit an application fee of $750.
(2)
If a license holder applies for a conversion under paragraph (1)(i) of this subsection, the Board shall hold a public hearing in the same manner a public hearing is held for the issuance of a new license.
(3)
In determining whether to approve an application filed under paragraph (1)(i) of this subsection, the Board shall consider the privileges the license holder exercises under the Class D beer license.
(4)
If the Board decides to approve an application filed under paragraph (1)(i) of this subsection, the Board shall restrict the privileges of the Class D beer and light wine license to allow the license holder to sell beer and light wine only during the days and hours specified in § 26–2002(d) of this title.
(d)
The annual license fee is $500.
Subtitle 7. Light Wine Licenses
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 26-701 (2026)
Title 26. Prince George's County
Subtitle 7. Light Wine Licenses
§ 26–701LinkCopy Citation
(a)
There is a Class A light wine license in the county.
(b)
(1)
The license may be issued to a holder of a Class 4 limited winery license.
(2)
A holder of a Class 4 limited winery license that applies for a Class A light wine license is exempt from any quota established by the Board concerning the number of licenses in the election district where the winery is located.
(c)
(1)
The license authorizes the license holder to sell at retail at the place described in the license light wine produced at the winery.
(2)
Light wine shall be sold in a sealed package or container that may not be opened or its contents consumed on the licensed premises.
(d)
The annual license fee is $50.
Subtitle 8. Beer and Light Wine Licenses
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 26-801 (2026)
Title 26. Prince George's County
Subtitle 8. Beer and Light Wine Licenses
§ 26–801LinkCopy 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)
(1)
(i)
A license holder may file an application with the Board to convert the license to a Class D beer and light wine license.
(ii)
A license holder who files an application under subparagraph (i) of this paragraph shall submit an application fee of $750.
(2)
If a license holder applies for a conversion under paragraph (1)(i) of this subsection, the Board shall hold a public hearing in the same manner a public hearing is held for the issuance of a new license.
(3)
In determining whether to approve an application filed under paragraph (1)(i) of this subsection, the Board shall consider the privileges the license holder exercises under the Class A beer and light wine license.
(4)
If the Board decides to approve an application filed under paragraph (1)(i) of this subsection, the Board shall restrict the privileges of the Class D beer and light wine license to allow the license holder to sell beer and light wine only:
(i)
during the days and hours specified in § 26–2003(a) of this title; and
(ii)
for off–premises consumption.
(d)
The annual license fee is $500.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 26-802 (2026)
Title 26. Prince George's County
Subtitle 8. Beer and Light Wine Licenses
§ 26–802LinkCopy Citation
(a)
There is a Class B beer and light wine license.
(b)
(1)
Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, 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–premises consumption.
(2)
A holder of the license who has sold beer and light wine since before July 1, 1975, for both on– and off–premises consumption may continue to do so.
(c)
The annual license fee is $365.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 26-803 (2026)
Title 26. Prince George's County
Subtitle 8. Beer and Light Wine Licenses
§ 26–803LinkCopy Citation
(a)
There is a Class C beer and light wine license.
(b)
The license authorizes the license holder to sell beer and light 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 $245.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 26-804 (2026)
Title 26. Prince George's County
Subtitle 8. Beer and Light Wine Licenses
§ 26–804LinkCopy Citation
(a)
There is a Class D beer and light wine license.
(b)
Unless the license is restricted under § 26–601(c) or § 26–604(c) of this title or § 26–801(c) of this subtitle, 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 $500.
Subtitle 9. Beer, Wine, and Liquor Licenses
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 26-901 (2026)
Title 26. Prince George's County
Subtitle 9. Beer, Wine, and Liquor Licenses
§ 26–901LinkCopy 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 package or container that may not be opened or its contents consumed on the licensed premises.
(c)
A license under this section 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 $910.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 26-902 (2026)
Title 26. Prince George's County
Subtitle 9. Beer, Wine, and Liquor Licenses
§ 26–902LinkCopy Citation
(a)
There is a Class B beer, wine, and liquor license.
(b)
(1)
The Board may issue the license for use by a restaurant that:
(i)
is located in a permanent building with sufficient space and accommodations for preparing, serving, and selling hot meals to the public during the restaurant’s hours of operation;
(ii)
has the minimum sanitary facilities required by the county health department regulations;
(iii)
meets the minimum health requirements adopted by the county health department regulations;
(iv)
has a dining area with sufficient tables, chairs, or booths to comfortably seat and accommodate the public;
(v)
has a kitchen that has complete facilities and utensils for preparing hot and cold meals for the public;
(vi)
employs a sufficient number of cooks and wait staff to serve the public using the dining area;
(vii)
maintains and displays a menu that advertises the serving of a variety of hot meals; and
(viii)
maintains sufficient food on the premises at all times to fill an order made from the menu.
(2)
A drug, candy, or confectionery store is not a restaurant.
(c)
(1)
The license authorizes the license holder, at a hotel or restaurant at retail at the place described in the license, to sell beer, wine, and liquor:
(i)
by the glass or by the bottle for on–premises consumption; and
(ii)
subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, for off–premises consumption only:
(1)
from the main bar; and
(2)
in the main portion of the dining room facilities.
(2)
The off–sale privilege set out in paragraph (1)(ii) of this subsection is limited to those license holders who had the privilege on July 1, 1970.
(d)
A license holder shall report promptly to the Board when the restaurant operations are interrupted.
(e)
If the new licensed establishment meets the standards set out in this section, the Board may:
(1)
issue a new Class B beer, wine, and liquor license;
(2)
approve a transfer of the license by the same license holder to a new location; and
(3)
approve a transfer of the license from one license holder to another at the same or different location.
(f)
The annual license fee is $2,305.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 26-903 (2026)
Title 26. Prince George's County
Subtitle 9. Beer, Wine, and Liquor Licenses
§ 26–903LinkCopy Citation
(a)
There is a Class B–Plus beer, wine, and liquor license.
(b)
(1)
The license may be issued for use by a restaurant that:
(i)
is located in a permanent building with sufficient space and accommodations for preparing, serving, and selling hot meals to the public during the restaurant’s hours of operation;
(ii)
has the minimum sanitary facilities required by the county health department regulations;
(iii)
meets the minimum health requirements adopted by the county health department regulations;
(iv)
has a dining area with sufficient tables, chairs, or booths to comfortably seat and accommodate the public;
(v)
is equipped with a kitchen that has complete facilities and utensils for preparing hot and cold meals for the public;
(vi)
employs a sufficient number of cooks and wait staff to serve the public using the dining area;
(vii)
maintains and displays a menu that advertises the serving of a variety of hot meals; and
(viii)
maintains sufficient food on the premises at all times to fill an order made from the menu.
(2)
A drug, candy, or confectionery store is not a restaurant.
(c)
The license authorizes the license holder, at a hotel or restaurant at retail at the place described in the license, to sell beer, wine, and liquor for:
(1)
on–premises consumption; and
(2)
off–premises consumption by maintaining “off–sale” shelves or counters that shall be in an area that is partitioned or otherwise partly separated from the main bar and the usual serving area for on–premises consumption.
(d)
A license holder shall report promptly to the Board when the restaurant operations are interrupted.
(e)
If the establishment for which a license is sought to be issued or transferred meets the standards set out in this section, the Board may:
(1)
issue a new license under this section;
(2)
approve a transfer of a license under this section by the same license holder to a new location; and
(3)
approve a transfer of a license under this section from one license holder to another at the same or different location.
(f)
The license holder may sell beer, wine, and liquor during the hours and days as set out under § 26–2004(b) of this title.
(g)
The annual license fee is $3,270.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 26-904 (2026)
Title 26. Prince George's County
Subtitle 9. Beer, Wine, and Liquor Licenses
§ 26–904LinkCopy Citation
(a)
There is a Class BH (hotel) license.
(b)
(1)
The Board may issue the license for use by a hotel:
(i)
that accommodates the public;
(ii)
that has:
(1)
at least 45 bedrooms;
(2)
a lobby that has a registration and mail desk;
(3)
a seating facility; and
(4)
a dining room that has facilities for preparing and serving regular meals;
(iii)
with average daily receipts from the sale of a right to occupy a room and the sale of food that exceed the average daily receipts from the sale of alcoholic beverages;
(iv)
that collects the county hotel occupancy tax from guests renting, using, or occupying a room in the establishment; and
(v)
subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, in which the capital investment is at least $30,000 per bedroom, including:
(1)
the building and all of the building’s accompanying fixtures and systems;
(2)
the parking compound;
(3)
swimming pool and other recreational areas;
(4)
landscaping;
(5)
site preparation and improvements; and
(6)
infrastructure, engineering, architectural, and other similar costs.
(2)
For purposes of paragraph (1)(v) of this subsection, the capital investment in the hotel may not include the cost of land furnishings, removable equipment, and personal property.
(c)
The license authorizes the license holder to sell beer, wine, and liquor for on–premises consumption:
(1)
including by the drink from the bar or a cocktail lounge for on–premises consumption; and
(2)
to a hotel guest who is at least 21 years old if the:
(i)
liquor is sold in a sealed container of 200 milliliters or less;
(ii)
beer, wine, or liquor is sold in a sealed container from a locked, pre–stocked, private bar in an individual guest room; and
(iii)
charge for the beer, wine, or liquor sold is indicated on the guest room bill.
(d)
(1)
Hotel management is responsible for removing the bar key from a room that is rented to a guest under 21 years of age.
(2)
A license holder that obtains an entertainment permit under § 26–1103 of this title may allow an individual under 21 years of age to be present on the premises while an alcoholic beverage is being served during any of the following events:
(i)
anniversary party;
(ii)
baby shower;
(iii)
baptism reception;
(iv)
bar mitzvah;
(v)
bat mitzvah;
(vi)
beautillion;
(vii)
birthday party;
(viii)
book signing;
(ix)
church event;
(x)
confirmation reception;
(xi)
corporate reception;
(xii)
cotillion;
(xiii)
engagement party;
(xiv)
faith based event;
(xv)
family reunion;
(xvi)
family themed theatrical;
(xvii)
graduation party;
(xviii)
performance;
(xix)
political event;
(xx)
retirement party;
(xxi)
rights of passage event;
(xxii)
scholarship award ceremony;
(xxiii)
school event;
(xxiv)
tea party;
(xxv)
wedding;
(xxvi)
wedding reception;
(xxvii)
wedding shower; and
(xxviii)
family–oriented event, as defined in regulations of the Board.
(e)
The license holder may sell beer, wine, and liquor during the hours and days as set out under § 26–2004(e) of this title.
(f)
The Board shall adopt regulations to carry out this section.
(g)
The annual license fee is $5,000.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 26-905 (2026)
Title 26. Prince George's County
Subtitle 9. Beer, Wine, and Liquor Licenses
§ 26–905LinkCopy Citation
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 26-906 (2026)
Title 26. Prince George's County
Subtitle 9. Beer, Wine, and Liquor Licenses
§ 26–906LinkCopy Citation
A Class D beer, wine, and liquor license may not be issued in the county.
Subtitle 10. Licenses for Specific Types of Organizations and Venues
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 26-1001 (2026)
Title 26. Prince George's County
Subtitle 10. Licenses for Specific Types of Organizations and Venues
§ 26–1001LinkCopy Citation
(a)
There is a Class B–AE (arts and entertainment) beer, wine, and liquor license.
(b)
(1)
The Board may issue the license only for use by an establishment in the county arts and entertainment district as approved by the County Council in Council Resolution CR–83–2001.
(2)
A person may not hold more than two Class B–AE licenses.
(3)
The license authorizes the holder to sell beer, wine, and liquor for on–premises consumption.
(c)
The Board shall adopt regulations to carry out this section, including regulations specifying hours and days of sale.
(d)
The annual license fee is $3,600.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 26-1001.1 (2026)
Title 26. Prince George's County
Subtitle 10. Licenses for Specific Types of Organizations and Venues
§ 26–1001.1LinkCopy Citation
(a)
In this section, “concessionaire” means a lessee, a sublessee, or any other operator of an establishment that is contracted by the holder of a Class B–ECF/DS beer, wine, and liquor license to provide food and beverages services in designated areas of venues that are:
(1)
located on the University of Maryland, College Park campus or the Bowie State University campus; and
(2)
used primarily to host college athletic events.
(b)
There is a Class B–CAEVC (College Athletic Event Venue Concessionaire) beer, wine, and liquor license.
(c)
The Board may issue the license to a concessionaire.
(d)
(1)
The license authorizes the license holder to sell beer, wine, and liquor by the glass or by the bottle for on–premises consumption:
(i)
in the area of the venue primarily used to host college athletic events, including courtside seating and suites at the venue; and
(ii)
in any other area of the venue controlled by the holder of a Class B–ECF/DS beer, wine, and liquor license.
(2)
The license holder may restrict access to the licensed premises.
(e)
Notwithstanding § 26–1009(d)(2) of this subtitle, beer, wine, and liquor purchased from an outlet controlled by the holder of a Class B–ECF/DS license may be consumed at the premises controlled by the holder of a Class B–CAEVC license.
(f)
A separate Class B–CAEVC beer, wine, and liquor license is required for each venue in which the concessionaire operates.
(g)
The license may not be counted as a Class B license for purposes of § 26–1601 of this title.
(h)
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 § 26–2004 of this title.
(i)
(1)
The annual fee for the license is $3,500.
(2)
The fee shall be paid to the Board on or before May 1.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 26-1002 (2026)
Title 26. Prince George's County
Subtitle 10. Licenses for Specific Types of Organizations and Venues
§ 26–1002LinkCopy Citation
(a)
There is a Class C (concessionaire) beer, wine, and liquor license.
(b)
(1)
The Board may issue the license for use by a person operating a concession that is:
(i)
subject to contractual agreement with the county; and
(ii)
on the premises of a golf and country club or country club owned by the county.
(2)
The license holder:
(i)
may be an individual, association, firm, partnership, or corporation approved by the County Council; and
(ii)
shall be a resident of the State.
(c)
(1)
The license authorizes the license holder to sell beer, wine, and liquor for on–premises consumption by the drink or bottle.
(2)
The Board shall:
(i)
regulate the manner of providing beer, wine, and liquor; and
(ii)
authorize the number of outlets that may provide beer, wine, and liquor on the licensed premises.
(d)
(1)
Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, the license holder may sell beer, wine, and liquor:
(i)
on Monday through Saturday, from 6 a.m. to 2 a.m. the following day; and
(ii)
on Sunday, from noon to 2 a.m. the following day.
(2)
The license holder may not sell beer, wine, or liquor for on–premises consumption:
(i)
from 2 a.m. to 6 a.m.; or
(ii)
at a bar or counter on Sunday, from 6 a.m. to 2 a.m. the following day, unless the Sunday is December 24 or December 31.
(e)
The annual license fee is $1,815.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 26-1003 (2026)
Title 26. Prince George's County
Subtitle 10. Licenses for Specific Types of Organizations and Venues
§ 26–1003LinkCopy Citation
(a)
There is a Class B–CC (convention center) beer, wine, and liquor license.
(b)
The Board may issue the license only for use by a hotel that has:
(1)
at least 1,500 bedrooms;
(2)
at least three dining areas with facilities for preparing and serving regular meals;
(3)
rooms for meetings, displays, banquets, balls, dancing, and live entertainment; and
(4)
a bar and entertainment or dancing area commonly recognized as a nightclub.
(c)
(1)
The license authorizes the license holder to sell beer, wine, and liquor:
(i)
for consumption throughout the licensed premises, both indoors and outdoors, including meeting and banquet rooms, patios, verandas, quays, and green spaces; and
(ii)
except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, from locked, prestocked private bars in individual guest rooms if the charges for the beer, wine, and liquor sold are indicated on the guest room bill.
(2)
The management of the establishment shall remove the bar key from a room that is rented to a guest under the age of 21 years.
(d)
The license authorizes dancing and live entertainment throughout the licensed premises.
(e)
The total average daily receipts of the license holder from the rental of meeting rooms and bedrooms and the sale of food are required to exceed the average daily receipts of the license holder from the sale of beer, wine, and liquor.
(f)
The license holder may serve beer, wine, and liquor on Monday through Sunday, from 6 a.m. to 3 a.m. the following day.
(g)
The annual license fee is $22,000.
(h)
This section does not preclude a license holder from having an interest in any other alcoholic beverages licenses in the county.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 26-1004 (2026)
Title 26. Prince George's County
Subtitle 10. Licenses for Specific Types of Organizations and Venues
§ 26–1004LinkCopy Citation
(a)
There is a Class C (country club) beer, wine, and liquor license.
(b)
An application for the license shall be signed by at least one officer of the country club who is a resident, registered voter, and taxpayer.
(c)
The Board may issue the license for use by a country club that:
(1)
(i)
has at least 200 members paying dues of at least $75 per year per member; and
(ii)
at the time of application for the license, maintains:
(1)
at least two tennis courts;
(2)
a swimming pool that is at least 30 by 80 feet; and
(3)
at least 15 acres that are used in connection with the licensed premises; or
(2)
(i)
has at least 500 members who pay dues; and
(ii)
has at least 15 acres that are used in connection with the licensed premises.
(d)
The license authorizes the license holder to sell beer, wine, and liquor Monday through Sunday for on–premises consumption, excluding the grounds of the country club.
(e)
The license holder may sell beer, wine, and liquor during the hours and days as set out for a Class C beer, wine, and liquor license under § 26–2004 of this title.
(f)
The annual license fee is $1,100.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 26-1005 (2026)
Title 26. Prince George's County
Subtitle 10. Licenses for Specific Types of Organizations and Venues
§ 26–1005LinkCopy Citation
(a)
There is a Class C (country and golf club) beer, wine, and liquor license.
(b)
An application for the license shall be signed by at least one officer of the country and golf club who is a resident, registered voter, and taxpayer of the county.
(c)
The Board may issue the license for use by a country and golf club that:
(1)
(i)
has at least 200 members paying dues of at least $75 per year per member; and
(ii)
at the time of the application for the license, maintains:
(1)
at least two tennis courts;
(2)
a swimming pool that is at least 30 by 80 feet; and
(3)
a regular or championship golf course of at least 9 holes; or
(2)
(i)
has at least 500 members who pay dues; and
(ii)
at the time of the application for the license, maintains a regular or championship golf course of at least 18 holes.
(d)
The license authorizes the license holder to sell beer, wine, and liquor:
(1)
from Monday to Saturday, to any customer of the club for on–premises or off–premises consumption; and
(2)
on Sunday, only to a member of the golf and country club and a guest of a member for on–premises consumption on the grounds of the club used in connection with the club.
(e)
The license holder may sell beer, wine, and liquor during the hours and days as set out for a Class C beer, wine, and liquor license under § 26–2004 of this title, except that restrictions against the sale of alcoholic beverages on Sunday do not apply.
(f)
The annual license fee is $1,815.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 26-1006 (2026)
Title 26. Prince George's County
Subtitle 10. Licenses for Specific Types of Organizations and Venues
§ 26–1006LinkCopy Citation
(a)
There is a Class B–CI license.
(b)
The Board may determine:
(1)
to whom the license shall be issued;
(2)
the number of licenses to be issued; and
(3)
whether a person who already holds a license issued in the county may also have an interest in a Class B–CI license.
(c)
The Board may issue the license for the use of a country inn that:
(1)
accommodates the public;
(2)
is equipped with a dining room with facilities for preparing and serving regular meals;
(3)
has average daily receipts from the sale of food that exceed the average daily receipts from the sale of alcoholic beverages; and
(4)
is in a building that meets the requirements of subsections (e) and (f) of this section.
(d)
The license authorizes the license holder to sell alcoholic beverages for on–premises consumption.
(e)
A country inn for which the license is issued shall be in a building that:
(1)
appears on the National Register of Historic Places;
(2)
has historic, cultural, or architectural significance because it:
(i)
(1)
has character, interest, or value as part of the development, heritage, or cultural characteristics of the county, State, or nation;
(2)
is the site of a significant historic event;
(3)
is identified with a person or a group of persons who influenced society;
(4)
exemplifies the cultural, economic, industrial, social, political, or historical heritage of the community;
(5)
embodies the distinctive characteristics of a type, period, or method of construction;
(6)
represents an established and familiar visual feature of the neighborhood, community, or county due to its singular physical characteristic or landscape; and
(ii)
possesses high artistic values; or
(3)
(i)
has been constructed or reconstructed on a site classified as a historic site in the historic sites and districts’ plan for the county;
(ii)
exemplifies the cultural, economic, industrial, social, political, or historical heritage of the community;
(iii)
embodies the distinctive characteristics of a type, period, or method of construction; and
(iv)
possesses high artistic values.
(f)
In addition to the requirements in subsection (d) of this section, a country inn shall meet the following requirements:
(1)
the exterior of the building shall give the appearance of appropriate age;
(2)
the grounds shall include appropriate landscaping, gardens, and appurtenances;
(3)
except for restrooms, the interior of the building in all areas open to the public shall be decorated and furnished in the style appropriate to the period in which the building was constructed, or the period the building was constructed to exemplify, except that electric lighting may be used if the lighting fixtures are of a style compatible with the decor of the inn;
(4)
the employees of the country inn who regularly and customarily are in view of patrons in the dining area shall be attired in clothing or costume appropriate to the period exemplified by the inn; and
(5)
entertainment provided by the country inn shall exemplify the kind of entertainment typical of the period represented by the inn.
(g)
(1)
A license holder may hold not more than two Class B–CI licenses.
(2)
The Board may issue not more than two Class B–CI licenses.
(h)
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 § 26–2004 of this title.
(i)
The annual license fee is $2,365.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 26-1007 (2026)
Title 26. Prince George's County
Subtitle 10. Licenses for Specific Types of Organizations and Venues
§ 26–1007LinkCopy Citation
(a)
In this section, “drafthouse” means a theater where:
(1)
a motion picture is shown to the public; and
(2)
patrons can purchase food, beer, and wine to consume on the premises while watching the motion picture.
(b)
This section applies only in the City of Greenbelt.
(c)
There is a Class B–DH (drafthouse) license.
(d)
(1)
The Board may issue the license for use in a drafthouse that:
(i)
has a minimum auditorium size of 3,500 square feet;
(ii)
has a minimum investment of at least $150,000 in tangible property, including kitchen equipment, furniture, and interior improvements;
(iii)
presents a family matinee every Saturday and holiday that the drafthouse is open for business;
(iv)
intends to provide beer and wine at tables and seats in the drafthouse;
(v)
does not have a bar other than a service bar; and
(vi)
except as provided in subsection (f)(2) of this section, intends to make beer and wine available for purchase only before and during a motion picture and ends service at the end of the motion picture.
(2)
Before the Board may issue the license, the applicant shall obtain the Board’s written approval of the menu the drafthouse intends to offer, which shall include both hot and cold food.
(e)
(1)
The license authorizes the license holder to sell beer and wine at retail in the drafthouse described in the license for on–premises consumption.
(2)
The license holder may not make alcoholic beverages available for purchase when showing a family matinee.
(f)
(1)
Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, the license holder may sell beer and wine:
(i)
on Mondays through Fridays that are not holidays, from 11 a.m. to 1:30 a.m. the following day; and
(ii)
on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays, from 5 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. the following day.
(2)
If a family matinee continues after 5 p.m., the license holder may not sell beer or wine until 15 minutes following the end of the matinee.
(g)
The Board shall determine the number of licenses to be issued.
(h)
(1)
The annual license fee is $245.
(2)
The license fee established under paragraph (1) of this subsection shall be:
(i)
paid before the license is issued; and
(ii)
distributed as provided under this article.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 26-1008 (2026)
Title 26. Prince George's County
Subtitle 10. Licenses for Specific Types of Organizations and Venues
§ 26–1008LinkCopy Citation
(a)
There is a Class B/ECF (educational conference facility) beer, wine, and liquor license for the University College Center for Adult Education of the University of Maryland.
(b)
The Board may issue the license to an individual who is:
(1)
authorized by the University College Center for Adult Education to:
(i)
act on its behalf;
(ii)
assume all responsibility; and
(iii)
be subject to all the penalties, conditions, and restrictions imposed on licenses; and
(2)
a resident and registered voter of the county.
(c)
The license authorizes the license holder to sell beer, wine, and liquor by the drink in the University College Center for Adult Education, from one or more outlets, for on–premises consumption to an individual authorized to use the Center.
(d)
The policies of the University College Center for Adult Education that pertain to the sponsorship of events where alcoholic beverages may be sold shall be filed with the application.
(e)
All profits from the sale of beer, wine, and liquor shall be deposited into the food services income fund.
(f)
The Board shall adopt regulations concerning the manner of dispensing beer, wine, and liquor and the hours and days of sale set out for a Class B beer, wine, and liquor license under § 26–2004 of this title.
(g)
The annual license fee is $5,175.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 26-1009 (2026)
Title 26. Prince George's County
Subtitle 10. Licenses for Specific Types of Organizations and Venues
§ 26–1009LinkCopy Citation
(a)
There is a Class B–ECF/DS (Education Conference Facility/Dining Service) beer, wine, and liquor license.
(b)
The Board may issue the license to an individual who is:
(1)
(i)
authorized by the University of Maryland, College Park Campus to:
(1)
act on its behalf under the license; and
(2)
be subject to the penalties, conditions, and restrictions under this title; and
(ii)
a resident and registered voter of the county; or
(2)
(i)
authorized by the Prince George’s Community College Main Campus to:
(1)
act on its behalf under the license; and
(2)
be subject to the penalties, conditions, and restrictions under this title; and
(ii)
a resident and registered voter of the county.
(c)
The Board may issue a license for use only on the University of Maryland, College Park Campus or the Prince George’s Community College Main Campus.
(d)
(1)
The license authorizes the license holder to sell beer, wine, and liquor for on–premises consumption from multiple designated outlets on:
(i)
the University’s campus only at University–related functions catered by the Department of Dining Services; or
(ii)
the Community College’s campus only at Community College–related functions catered by the Prince George’s Community College Main Campus.
(2)
Beer, wine, and liquor purchased at a designated outlet are to be consumed in the confines of that outlet and may not be transported to another outlet.
(e)
All profits from the retail sale of beer, wine, and liquor shall be deposited in:
(1)
the Dining Services Income Fund of the University of Maryland; or
(2)
a designated auxiliary services fund of the Prince George’s Community College Main Campus.
(f)
The Board:
(1)
may regulate the manner in which beer, wine, and liquor are dispensed under the license;
(2)
before issuing the license, shall designate the exact campus locations for the outlets for the sale of beer, wine, and liquor;
(3)
shall maintain a map and description of the designated outlets for verification on the renewal of the license; and
(4)
shall require the Department of Dining Services of the University of Maryland, College Park Campus or the Prince George’s Community College Main Campus to report to the Board at least 5 days before a University–related or a Community College–related catered function at which beer, wine, or liquor is intended to be sold or served.
(g)
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 § 26–2004 of this title.
(h)
The annual license fee is $8,275.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 26-1009.1 (2026)
Title 26. Prince George's County
Subtitle 10. Licenses for Specific Types of Organizations and Venues
§ 26–1009.1LinkCopy Citation
(a)
(1)
In this section the following words have the meanings indicated.
(2)
“Concessionaire” means a lessee, a sublessee, or any other operator of an establishment that:
(i)
engages in the daily sale of beer, wine, and liquor on its premises for consumption anywhere in an entertainment facility; and
(ii)
operates a concession adjacent to but independent of the entertainment facility.
(3)
“Entertainment facility” means a facility that holds a license under Title 9, Subtitle 1A of the State Government Article.
(b)
There is an entertainment concessionaire license.
(c)
(1)
The Board may issue the license to a concessionaire operating in conjunction with an entertainment facility.
(2)
The license authorizes:
(i)
the license holder to sell beer, wine, and liquor by the glass or by the bottle on the premises of the concessionaire for consumption anywhere in the entertainment facility, including a hotel; and
(ii)
the playing of music and dancing on the licensed premises.
(3)
Beer, wine, and liquor purchased under the license may be taken into and consumed anywhere in an entertainment facility, including a hotel.
(4)
(i)
The license authorizes the license holder to accept customer–earned credits for the service of food and alcoholic beverages in any location of the entertainment facility, including a hotel, that is not covered by an entertainment concessionaire license for consumption anywhere in the entertainment facility.
(ii)
Beer, wine, and liquor served under subparagraph (i) of this paragraph may be taken and consumed anywhere in an entertainment facility, including a hotel.
(5)
The hours of sale for the license are the same as the hours of operation for a video lottery facility established under § 9–1A–23 of the State Government Article.
(6)
Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the license authorizes the sale and consumption of alcoholic beverages under the license in a lounge that is no more than 2,000 square feet in which the holder of the license may serve and sell food.
(d)
A license holder is not required to obtain a Sunday sales license under this title to sell alcoholic beverages after 2 a.m. on Sunday.
(e)
The license may not be counted as a Class B or Class H license for purposes of § 26–1601 of this title.
(f)
A license holder that seeks to provide entertainment is not required to obtain a special entertainment permit under § 26–1103 of this title.
(g)
A license holder that seeks to allow dancing is not required to obtain a local dance license issued by the county.
(h)
(1)
The annual fee for the license is $5,000.
(2)
The fee shall be paid on or before May 1 of each year to the Board.
(i)
Any penalty or other sanction that is imposed for a violation of a regulation of the Board on the licensed premises of the holder of an entertainment facility license under § 26–1009.2 of this subtitle shall apply to the holder of a concessionaire’s license that the Board determines to be responsible for the violation.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 26-1009.2 (2026)
Title 26. Prince George's County
Subtitle 10. Licenses for Specific Types of Organizations and Venues
§ 26–1009.2LinkCopy Citation
(a)
(1)
In this section the following words have the meanings indicated.
(2)
“Concessionaire” has the meaning stated in § 26–1009.1 of this subtitle.
(3)
“Entertainment facility” means a facility that holds a license under Title 9, Subtitle 1A of the State Government Article.
(b)
There is an entertainment facility license.
(c)
(1)
The Board may issue the license for the use of an entertainment facility that contains one or more food service facilities, bars, or lounges that are part of the operation of the entertainment facility.
(2)
(i)
The license shall be issued to an individual or entity that owns an entertainment facility and holds a license under Title 9, Subtitle 1A of the State Government Article.
(ii)
An applicant for the license need not meet any location, voting, or residency requirements.
(3)
The license authorizes:
(i)
the license holder to sell beer, wine, and liquor by the glass or by the bottle in any location of the entertainment facility, including a hotel, that is not covered by an entertainment concessionaire license for consumption anywhere in the entertainment facility; and
(ii)
the playing of music and dancing on the licensed premises.
(4)
Beer, wine, and liquor purchased under the license may be taken and consumed anywhere in an entertainment facility, including a hotel.
(5)
(i)
The license authorizes the license holder to accept customer–earned credits for the service of food and alcoholic beverages in any location of the entertainment facility, including a hotel, that is not covered by an entertainment concessionaire license for consumption anywhere in the entertainment facility.
(ii)
Beer, wine, and liquor served under subparagraph (i) of this paragraph may be taken and consumed anywhere in an entertainment facility, including a hotel.
(6)
The hours of sale for the license are the same as the hours of operation for a video lottery facility established under § 9–1A–23 of the State Government Article.
(7)
Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the license authorizes the sale and consumption of beer, wine, and liquor in a lounge that is no more than 2,000 square feet in which the holder of the license may serve and sell food.
(d)
A license holder is not required to obtain a Sunday sales license to sell alcoholic beverages after 2 a.m. on Sunday.
(e)
The license may not be counted as a Class B or Class H license for purposes of § 26–1601 of this title.
(f)
A license holder that seeks to provide entertainment is not required to obtain a special entertainment permit under § 26–1103 of this title.
(g)
A license holder that seeks to allow dancing is not required to obtain a local dance license issued by the county.
(h)
(1)
The annual fee for the license is $22,000.
(2)
The fee shall be paid on or before May 1 of each year to the Board.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 26-1010 (2026)
Title 26. Prince George's County
Subtitle 10. Licenses for Specific Types of Organizations and Venues
§ 26–1010LinkCopy Citation
(a)
In this section, “Commission” means the Maryland–National Capital Park and Planning Commission.
(b)
There is a Class B–ECR (Equestrian Center restaurant) beer, wine, and liquor license.
(c)
The Board may issue the license to the Commission on the application and qualification of the Commission.
(d)
The license authorizes the license holder to sell beer, wine, and liquor by the drink for on–premises consumption in the Commission’s Equestrian Center restaurant by the license holder or a private concessionaire under contract with the license holder to operate the licensed premises.
(e)
Profit from the sale of beer, wine, and liquor by the license holder may be for the use of the Commission.
(f)
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 § 26–2004 of this title.
(g)
The annual license fee is $2,420.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 26-1011 (2026)
Title 26. Prince George's County
Subtitle 10. Licenses for Specific Types of Organizations and Venues
§ 26–1011LinkCopy Citation
(a)
(1)
In this section, “independent and nonprofit nationwide fraternal or sororal organization” means an organization whose membership is composed solely of graduate members of an independent and nonprofit nationwide fraternal or sororal organization.
(2)
“Independent and nonprofit nationwide fraternal or sororal organization” does not include:
(i)
a college or high school fraternity or sorority; or
(ii)
any other fraternity or sorority, the membership of which is restricted in whole or in part to students of an educational institution or a professional school.
(b)
There is a Class C (fraternal/sororal/service organization) beer, wine, and liquor license.
(c)
The Board may issue the license for use by a local unit of a lodge or chapter of a nonprofit and nationwide fraternal, sororal, or service organization or an independent and nonprofit nationwide fraternal or sororal organization that:
(1)
is composed solely of inducted members;
(2)
was operating in the county before the license application was made;
(3)
has at least 100 members paying dues of at least $5 per year per member; and
(4)
owns or operates a home or clubhouse that is principally for the use of its members and guests when accompanied by members.
(d)
(1)
The license authorizes the license holder to sell beer, wine, and liquor by the glass or by the bottle for on–premises consumption by a member or guest accompanied by a member.
(2)
The license holder may allow a person that has leased a private room or other area of the licensed premises for a private social gathering to bring beer, wine, and liquor onto the licensed premises for on–premises consumption.
(e)
The license holder may sell beer, wine, and liquor during the hours and days as set out for a Class C beer, wine, and liquor license under § 26–2004 of this title, except that restrictions on the sale of alcoholic beverages on Sunday do not apply.
(f)
During a 1–year period, if a license holder is found guilty of two underage violations or two violations of purchasing beer, wine, or liquor, from a person other than a licensed wholesaler, or any combination of the two, the Board may suspend or revoke the license.
(g)
The annual license fee is $910.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 26-1012 (2026)
Title 26. Prince George's County
Subtitle 10. Licenses for Specific Types of Organizations and Venues
§ 26–1012LinkCopy Citation
(a)
In this section, “Commission” means the Maryland–National Capital Park and Planning Commission.
(b)
There is a Class B–GC (golf course) beer, wine, and liquor license for use on the licensed premises of a golf course in the county under the jurisdiction of the Commission.
(c)
(1)
The Board shall issue a license to each manager of a golf course of the Commission who applies and qualifies as a license holder.
(2)
A separate license is required for each golf course.
(d)
The license authorizes the license holder to sell beer, wine, and liquor from one or more outlets for on–premises consumption on the golf course.
(e)
(1)
Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, the hours and days of sale for beer, wine, and liquor are from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily, Monday through Sunday.
(2)
The Commission may:
(i)
reduce the hours of sale of beer, wine, and liquor; and
(ii)
discontinue the sale of beer, wine, and liquor from Labor Day through Memorial Day.
(f)
The annual license fee is $500.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 26-1013 (2026)
Title 26. Prince George's County
Subtitle 10. Licenses for Specific Types of Organizations and Venues
§ 26–1013LinkCopy Citation
(a)
There is a B–RT (racetrack) license.
(b)
The license may be issued for:
(1)
an agricultural association, agricultural fair association, or other association authorized to conduct racing under Title 11 of the Business Regulation Article where restaurant facilities are available;
(2)
an authorized concessionaire of an association specified in item (1) of this subsection; or
(3)
an organization, on a day other than a racing day, when the premises and facilities of an association specified in item (1) of this subsection are used for a limited time for:
(i)
a legitimate theatrical production;
(ii)
a social reception; or
(iii)
an entertainment event conducted by:
(1)
a club, a society, or an association;
(2)
a religious, fraternal, civic, war veterans, or charitable organization; or
(3)
a hospital supporting organization.
(c)
The license authorizes the license holder to sell beer, wine, and liquor for on–premises consumption.
(d)
To obtain the license, at least one officer of the applicant shall be a resident of the State.
(e)
The license fee is $60 per day for each day the license is used.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 26-1013.1 (2026)
Title 26. Prince George's County
Subtitle 10. Licenses for Specific Types of Organizations and Venues
§ 26–1013.1LinkCopy Citation
(a)
In this section, “small event center” means a venue that operates on a per–event basis or on a limited schedule and does not maintain standard daily hours of operation.
(b)
There is a Class B–SEC (small event center) beer, wine, and liquor license.
(c)
The Board may issue the license for use in a small event center that has kitchen and dining facilities to accommodate between 75 and 110 individuals, inclusive.
(d)
The license authorizes the license holder to sell beer, wine, and liquor for on–premises consumption to individuals attending an event at the small event center described in the license.
(e)
The Board may not issue more than:
(1)
24 licenses in a license year; or
(2)
3 licenses to apply in each State legislative district in the county at any one time.
(f)
The small event center shall have:
(1)
for a small event center approved for or under construction, a minimum capital investment, not including the cost of land, buildings, or leasing, of $350,000 for small event center dining facilities and kitchen equipment;
(2)
for a small event center that is open to the public for events, a minimum appraised value, not including the cost of land, buildings, or leasing, of $350,000 for small event center dining facilities and kitchen equipment; and
(3)
food available during the hours of operation for an event.
(g)
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 § 26–2004 of this title, subject to county use and occupancy laws for hours of operation.
(h)
The annual license fee is $3,500.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 26-1014 (2026)
Title 26. Prince George's County
Subtitle 10. Licenses for Specific Types of Organizations and Venues
§ 26–1014LinkCopy Citation
(a)
There is a Class B–Stadium (baseball stadium) beer, wine, and liquor license.
(b)
The Board may issue the license to:
(1)
the Maryland–National Capital Park and Planning Commission; or
(2)
a private concessionaire that is under contract with the Commission.
(c)
The license authorizes the license holder to sell beer, wine, and liquor at retail to consumers for on–premises consumption in a baseball stadium owned or operated by the Maryland–National Capital Park and Planning Commission.
(d)
Profit from the sale of beer, wine, or liquor made by a license holder may accrue to the use of the Commission or the concessionaire.
(e)
The annual license fee is $2,420.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 26-1015 (2026)
Title 26. Prince George's County
Subtitle 10. Licenses for Specific Types of Organizations and Venues
§ 26–1015LinkCopy Citation
(a)
There is a Class B–Stadium (football stadium) beer, wine, and liquor license.
(b)
(1)
The license authorizes the license holder to sell beer, wine, and liquor by the drink and by the bottle, from one or more outlets, for on–premises consumption.
(2)
The license may be exercised only at a stadium located in Landover occupied by a National Football League franchise.
(c)
The annual license fee is $21,780.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 26-1016 (2026)
Title 26. Prince George's County
Subtitle 10. Licenses for Specific Types of Organizations and Venues
§ 26–1016LinkCopy Citation
(a)
In this section, “theme park” means an entertainment complex that includes roller coasters and other rides, shows, a water park, restaurants, and shops.
(b)
There is a Class B–TP (theme park) beer, wine, and liquor license.
(c)
The Board may issue the license for a theme park in Mitchellville to an applicant who files:
(1)
an application on a form that the Board provides; and
(2)
the policies of the theme park for the sponsorship of special events held when:
(i)
the theme park is closed to the public; and
(ii)
beer, wine, and liquor are sold.
(d)
The license authorizes the license holder to sell beer, wine, and liquor by the drink in the theme park, from one or more outlets, for on–premises consumption.
(e)
The Board shall adopt regulations relating to the serving of beer, wine, and liquor and the hours and days of sale.
(f)
The annual license fee is $4,290.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 26-1017 (2026)
Title 26. Prince George's County
Subtitle 10. Licenses for Specific Types of Organizations and Venues
§ 26–1017LinkCopy Citation
(a)
There is a Class C (veterans’ organization or club) beer, wine, and liquor license.
(b)
The Board shall issue the license for use by a local unit of a nationwide nonprofit veterans’ organization or club that:
(1)
is composed only of members who served in the armed forces of the United States in a war in which the United States has been engaged;
(2)
has a charter from a national veterans’ organization that was granted before the license application was made;
(3)
has at least 100 members paying dues of at least $5 per year per member;
(4)
operates only for its members and guests when accompanied by members; and
(5)
meets in a clubhouse principally used for its members and guests when accompanied by members.
(c)
The license authorizes the license holder to sell beer, wine, and liquor by the glass or by the bottle at retail at the place described in the license for on–premises consumption.
(d)
The license holder may sell beer, wine, and liquor during the hours and days as set out for a Class C beer, wine, and liquor license under § 26–2004 of this title.
(e)
The annual license fee is $910.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 26-1018 (2026)
Title 26. Prince George's County
Subtitle 10. Licenses for Specific Types of Organizations and Venues
§ 26–1018LinkCopy Citation
(a)
There is a Class D (waterfront) beer and wine license.
(b)
The Board may issue the license for use by an establishment in a waterfront entertainment retail complex, as defined in the county zoning ordinance.
(c)
The license authorizes the license holder to sell beer and wine at retail at the place described in the license for on–premises or off–premises consumption.
(d)
The license holder may sell beer and wine for on–premises and off–premises consumption on Monday through Sunday from 9 a.m. to 2 a.m. the following day.
(e)
The annual license fee is $660.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 26-1018.1 (2026)
Title 26. Prince George's County
Subtitle 10. Licenses for Specific Types of Organizations and Venues
§ 26–1018.1LinkCopy Citation
(a)
There is a Class B–WPL (waterfront pavilion) beer, wine, and liquor license.
(b)
The Board may issue the license for use by an establishment in a waterfront entertainment retail complex, as defined in the county zoning ordinance, at a pavilion location that:
(1)
has premises consisting in part of an area within a fence surrounding a tent structure that is not intended to be relocated during the term of the license;
(2)
is equipped for dining or entertainment purposes; and
(3)
has at least one area for food service or a full–service bar.
(c)
The license may not be issued for:
(1)
the area of grass or steps beginning at the Jumbotron through to, but not including, National Plaza Street; or
(2)
a location directly in front of and within 50 feet of the carousel entrance.
(d)
The license authorizes the license holder to sell beer, wine, and liquor at retail at the place described in the license for on–premises consumption.
(e)
(1)
The license authorizes live entertainment throughout the licensed premises.
(2)
Live entertainment may be conducted at any time during the hours of operation of the licensed premises.
(f)
The Board may issue not more than three licenses.
(g)
(1)
The term of a license may be at least 3 months and may not exceed 6 months.
(2)
The license holder may renew the license once for the same term as the original license.
(3)
A license holder may hold not more than three licenses at the same time.
(h)
An individual license holder is not subject to any residency requirement under this title.
(i)
The license holder may have an interest in other licenses elsewhere in the county.
(j)
The license holder may sell beer, wine, and liquor during the hours and days as set out for a Class B–WPL (waterfront pavilion) beer, wine, and liquor license under § 26–2004 of this title.
(k)
The monthly license fee is $500.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 26-1019 (2026)
Title 26. Prince George's County
Subtitle 10. Licenses for Specific Types of Organizations and Venues
§ 26–1019LinkCopy Citation
(a)
There is a Class C (yacht club) beer, wine, and liquor license.
(b)
The application for the license shall be signed by at least one officer of the yacht club who is a resident, registered voter, and taxpayer of the county.
(c)
The Board may issue the license for the use of a yacht club that:
(1)
has at least 50 members paying dues of at least $75 per year per member; and
(2)
at the time of application for the license, maintains:
(i)
a clubhouse with a seating capacity of at least 100;
(ii)
slips or berths for at least 75 boats; and
(iii)
at least 5 acres.
(d)
The license authorizes the license holder to sell beer, wine, and liquor for on–premises consumption by a member of the yacht club or a guest when accompanied by a member.
(e)
The license holder may sell beer, wine, and liquor during the hours and days as set out for a Class C beer, wine, and liquor license under § 26–2004 of this title.
(f)
The license holder is not subject to the restrictions on the sale of beer, wine, and liquor on Sunday in § 26–2004(j)(2) of this title.
(g)
The annual license fee is $1,575.
Subtitle 11. Additional License Privileges
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 26-1101 (2026)
Title 26. Prince George's County
Subtitle 11. Additional License Privileges
§ 26–1101LinkCopy Citation
(a)
The following sections of Title 4, Subtitle 11 (“Additional License Privileges”) of Division I of this article apply in the county without exception or variation:
(1)
§ 4–1102 (“Corkage — Consuming wine not purchased from license holder on licensed premises”); and
(2)
§ 4–1103 (“Removal of partially consumed bottle of wine from licensed premises”).
(b)
Section 4–1105 (“Refillable container permit — Wine”) of Division I of this article does not apply in the county.
(c)
The following sections of Title 4, Subtitle 11 (“Additional License Privileges”) of Division I of this article apply in the county:
(1)
§ 4–1104 (“Refillable container permit — Draft beer”), subject to § 26–1102 of this subtitle; and
(2)
§ 4–1106 (“Nonrefillable container permit –– Draft beer”), subject to § 26–1102.1 of this subtitle.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 26-1102 (2026)
Title 26. Prince George's County
Subtitle 11. Additional License Privileges
§ 26–1102LinkCopy Citation
(a)
The Board may issue a refillable container permit for draft beer to a holder of a Class B beer, wine, and liquor license with off–sale privileges.
(b)
An applicant for the permit shall complete the form that the Board provides.
(c)
The hours of sale for the permit:
(1)
begin at the same time as those for the underlying license; and
(2)
end at midnight.
(d)
The Board shall adopt regulations to carry out this section.
(e)
The Board shall set an annual permit fee.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 26-1102.1 (2026)
Title 26. Prince George's County
Subtitle 11. Additional License Privileges
§ 26–1102.1LinkCopy Citation
(a)
The Board may issue a nonrefillable container permit for draft beer to a holder of a Class B beer, wine, and liquor license with off–sale privileges.
(b)
An applicant for the permit shall complete the form that the Board provides.
(c)
The hours of sale for the permit:
(1)
begin at the same time as those for the underlying license; and
(2)
end at midnight.
(d)
The Board shall adopt regulations to carry out this section.
(e)
(1)
Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, the Board shall set an annual permit fee.
(2)
An applicant who has a refillable container permit may not be charged a fee for a nonrefillable container permit.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 26-1103 (2026)
Title 26. Prince George's County
Subtitle 11. Additional License Privileges
§ 26–1103LinkCopy Citation
(a)
This section does not apply to a license holder that seeks to provide entertainment if:
(1)
the license of the license holder is issued under § 26–1003, § 26–1006, § 26–1008, § 26–1009, § 26–1010, § 26–1011, § 26–1014, § 26–1015, § 26–1016, § 26–1018.1, or § 26–1616(h) of this title; or
(2)
the license is a veterans or fraternal Class C license and the license holder provides entertainment that:
(i)
is under the direct supervision of the license holder;
(ii)
is for adults, children, and families of the organization or the public; and
(iii)
when offered, ends not later than midnight.
(b)
There is an entertainment permit.
(c)
The Board may issue the permit to a holder of a Class B (on–sale) license in accordance with this section.
(d)
(1)
(i)
Subject to subparagraph (ii) of this paragraph, the permit authorizes the permit holder to impose a cover charge, offer facilities for patron dancing, and provide entertainment.
(ii)
The permit holder shall comply with all requirements under county law, including zoning and use and occupancy laws.
(2)
The Board shall determine the number of days in a week that a permit holder may exercise the privileges of the permit.
(3)
The permit is in effect from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. the following day.
(e)
Before being issued the permit, an applicant shall:
(1)
submit evidence to the satisfaction of the Board that:
(i)
the applicant holds a Class B (on–sale) license;
(ii)
there are no unpaid taxes due from the applicant to the State, the county, or a municipal corporation; and
(iii)
the applicant meets all other requirements for the permit; and
(2)
(i)
develop a security plan to prevent the premises for which the permit is sought from posing a threat to the peace and safety of the surrounding area; and
(ii)
submit the plan for review to the Board and the Chief of the County Police Department.
(f)
(1)
The Chief of the County Police Department may submit comments to the Board on the adequacy of the security plan within 30 days after receipt of the security plan.
(2)
The Board shall consider the comments, if any, of the Chief of the County Police Department and subsequently issue the permit, refuse to issue the permit, or condition the issuance of the permit on changes to the security plan.
(3)
If the Board issues the permit with a security plan that the Chief of the County Police Department does not support, the Board shall specify in writing to the Chief of the County Police Department the reasons why the Board has determined that the security plan is adequate.
(g)
(1)
Before issuing the permit, the Board shall hold a public hearing in accordance with the requirements for a public hearing on an application for a license under § 26–1511 of this title.
(2)
At the public hearing, the Board shall give the applicant, supporters of the applicant, and opponents of the applicant an opportunity to be heard.
(3)
In making its determination whether to approve the application and issue the permit, the Board shall consider whether:
(i)
approval and issuance of the permit is necessary for the accommodation of the public;
(ii)
the applicant is a fit person to receive the permit;
(iii)
the applicant has made a material false statement in the application;
(iv)
the applicant has committed any fraudulent act in connection with the application;
(v)
the operation of the business, if the permit is issued, will unduly disturb the peace of the residents of the neighborhood where the place of business is located or to be located; and
(vi)
there are any other reasons that justify the disapproval of the application or the refusal to issue the permit.
(4)
The Board shall hold a similar public hearing on receipt of a petition to:
(i)
revoke the permit; or
(ii)
protest the renewal of the permit.
(h)
The permit holder:
(1)
shall implement and follow the approved security plan described under subsection (e)(2) of this section at all times when the permit holder exercises the privileges of the permit;
(2)
when the privileges authorized by the permit are being exercised, may not allow an individual who is under the age of 21 years on the premises for which the permit is issued unless the individual is employed by or is an immediate family member of the permit holder; and
(3)
may employ sworn security personnel as part of the security plan described under subsection (e)(2) of this section if the sworn security personnel have full police powers in the jurisdiction where the premises of the permit holder is located.
(i)
The Board at any time may prohibit, condition, or restrict the type of entertainment offered by a permit holder, including lewd, exotic, loud, or raucous entertainment, if after a hearing the Board determines that the entertainment:
(1)
adversely impacts or unduly disturbs the community; and
(2)
is not conducive to the peace, health, welfare, or safety of the residents of the county.
(j)
(1)
Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, the Board may immediately suspend the permit if the Board reasonably believes that the permit holder:
(i)
violated this section; or
(ii)
is not in compliance with a county zoning property standard or use and occupancy requirement.
(2)
If the Board immediately suspends a permit, the Board shall:
(i)
give the permit holder notice of the suspension and a hearing on the suspension at which the permit holder may be heard and present evidence; and
(ii)
hold the hearing within 30 days after the suspension is imposed.
(k)
(1)
At the hearing, the Board shall determine:
(i)
whether the permit holder violated this section or other law; and
(ii)
if a violation occurred, what penalty to impose among those listed in paragraphs (2) and (3) of this subsection.
(2)
Subject to paragraph (3) of this subsection, if the Board finds that a person has violated this section or any other law, the Board:
(i)
may revoke or continue the suspension of the permit; and
(ii)
shall impose on the person a penalty of:
(1)
for a first offense, at least $1,000 but not more than $12,500; and
(2)
for each subsequent offense, at least $5,000.
(3)
The Board:
(i)
shall revoke the permit of a person who the Board determines violated this section or any other law twice in 24 months; and
(ii)
may not consider an application from the person for a new permit or an application for a new permit for the premises that was the subject of the revocation until at least 12 months after the order of revocation is issued.
(4)
If the Board determines that the permit holder did not violate this section, the Board shall immediately reinstate the permit.
(l)
(1)
The circuit court may issue a temporary restraining order to immediately close to the public the entire operation of the premises if the county establishes that:
(i)
the security plan described under subsection (e)(2) of this section has not been implemented; and
(ii)
the public health, safety, or welfare requires emergency action.
(2)
On issuance of a temporary restraining order under paragraph (1) of this subsection, the county shall give the permit holder written notice of and reasons for the closure.
(3)
The permit holder promptly shall be given an opportunity for a hearing in circuit court on the granting of the temporary restraining order in accordance with Title 15, Chapter 500 of the Maryland Rules.
(m)
The Board shall adopt regulations to carry out this section.
(n)
The annual fee for the permit is $1,500, which is in addition to the annual fee for the Class B license.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 26-1103.1 (2026)
Title 26. Prince George's County
Subtitle 11. Additional License Privileges
§ 26–1103.1LinkCopy Citation
(a)
There is a family entertainment permit.
(b)
The Board may issue the permit to a holder of a Class B (on–sale) license in accordance with this section if the Board determines that:
(1)
the license holder’s business provides family entertainment;
(2)
the room in which the entertainment is to be provided has a seating capacity of not more than 110 individuals;
(3)
the establishment will allow underage persons to view the entertainment and will not offer entertainment for adults only;
(4)
the average daily receipts from the sale of food will be at least 60% of the total daily receipts from the sale of food and drink in the establishment;
(5)
the establishment will offer the same menu, including appetizers, main courses, and desserts, throughout the establishment and during the time when the entertainment is provided; and
(6)
the prices for food and drink in the room where the entertainment is to be provided will not vary from the prices for food and drink offered elsewhere in the establishment.
(c)
(1)
Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, the permit authorizes the permit holder to impose a cover charge and provide entertainment.
(2)
The permit holder shall comply with all requirements under county law, including zoning and use and occupancy laws.
(d)
(1)
The Board shall determine:
(i)
the number of days in a week that a permit holder may exercise the privileges of the permit; and
(ii)
subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, the hours that the permit may be in effect.
(2)
Entertainment may not be provided later than midnight.
(e)
The holder of the permit shall be subject to § 26–1103(e) through (h)(1) and (h)(3) through (l) of this subtitle.
(f)
The Board shall adopt regulations to carry out this section.
(g)
The annual fee for the permit is $250, which is in addition to the annual fee for the Class B license.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 26-1104 (2026)
Title 26. Prince George's County
Subtitle 11. Additional License Privileges
§ 26–1104LinkCopy Citation
(a)
There is a Sunday off–sale permit.
(b)
(1)
Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, the Board may issue the permit to the holder of:
(i)
any Class A license; or
(ii)
any Class B license with an off–sale privilege.
(2)
The Board may not issue a Sunday off–sale permit to a license holder that the Board finds to have sold liquor on Sunday without a Sunday off–sale permit.
(c)
The permit authorizes the holder to sell alcoholic beverages for off–premises consumption on Sunday from 8 a.m. to midnight.
(d)
(1)
Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, an applicant for the permit shall commit in the application to spending a minimum of $50,000 to rehabilitate and renovate the interior or exterior of the licensed premises within 1 year after the permit is issued.
(2)
The Board shall waive the spending requirement for a holder of a Class B beer, wine, and liquor license with an off–sale privilege that acquired the license on or after January 1, 2016, if the holder can show through receipts that a minimum of $50,000 was spent to rehabilitate and renovate the interior or exterior of the licensed premises within the 3–year period immediately preceding the submission of the application.
(3)
The Board shall revoke the permit and impose a fine on the permit holder not exceeding $5,000 if:
(i)
the Board did not waive the spending requirement under paragraph (2) of this subsection; and
(ii)
the permit holder fails to spend the money as required, evidenced by receipts for work done and inspections of the licensed premises.
(e)
If the permit is issued to the holder of a Class B license with an off–sale privilege, the holder need not comply with any restaurant or food requirement.
(f)
The Board shall adopt regulations to implement the spending requirements under subsection (d) of this section.
(g)
(1)
The application fee for the permit is $750.
(2)
The annual fees for the permit are:
(i)
$2,590 for the holder of a Class A license; and
(ii)
$1,080 for the holder of a Class B license with an off–sale privilege.
(3)
The fees listed in paragraphs (1) and (2) of this subsection are in addition to the annual fee for the Class A license or Class B license to which it is attached.
Subtitle 12. Caterer's Licenses
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 26-1201 (2026)
Title 26. Prince George's County
Subtitle 12. Caterer's Licenses
§ 26–1201LinkCopy Citation
(a)
There is a Class BCE (on–sale) beer, wine, and liquor license.
(b)
(1)
The Board may issue the license for use by a catering establishment.
(2)
(i)
Subject to subparagraph (ii) of this paragraph, the Board shall adopt regulations that define a catering establishment.
(ii)
The regulations adopted by the Board shall require a catering establishment to have:
(1)
a minimum capital investment of $1,000,000 for dining room facilities and kitchen equipment, excluding the cost of land, buildings, or a lease; and
(2)
a minimum seating capacity of 150 individuals.
(3)
The license authorizes the license holder to provide beer, wine, and liquor for on–premises consumption by participants of catered events only.
(c)
The license holder shall serve food with the beer, wine, and liquor.
(d)
The annual license fee is $4,480.
(e)
The Board shall adopt regulations specifying the hours and days of sale.
Subtitle 13. Temporary Licenses
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 26-1301 (2026)
Title 26. Prince George's County
Subtitle 13. Temporary Licenses
§ 26–1301LinkCopy Citation
(a)
The following sections of Title 4, Subtitle 12 (“Temporary Licenses”) of Division I of this article apply in the county without exception or variation:
(1)
§ 4–1202 (“Per diem licenses”);
(2)
§ 4–1203 (“Class C per diem beer and Class C per diem beer and wine licenses”);
(3)
§ 4–1206 (“License to dispose of stock”);
(4)
§ 4–1207 (“Temporary move of licensed premises”);
(5)
§ 4–1208 (“Hours and days of sale”); and
(6)
§ 4–1209 (“Wine permit for fund–raising event”).
(b)
Section 4–1205 (“License fees”) of Division I of this article does not apply in the county and is superseded by § 26–1314 of this subtitle.
(c)
Section 4–1204 (“Class C per diem beer, wine, and liquor license”) of Division I of this article applies in the county, subject to §§ 26–1311 and 26–1313 of this subtitle.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 26-1304 (2026)
Title 26. Prince George's County
Subtitle 13. Temporary Licenses
§ 26–1304LinkCopy Citation
(a)
There is a wine festival license.
(b)
The Board may issue the license to a holder of a retail license, Class 3 winery license, or Class 4 limited winery license.
(c)
The license authorizes the license holder to display and sell wine that is:
(1)
manufactured and processed in any state; and
(2)
distributed in the State when the license application is filed.
(d)
A license holder shall display and sell wine:
(1)
for on– and off–premises consumption; and
(2)
during the hours and days designated for the wine festival.
(e)
(1)
The Board shall:
(i)
choose the location for the wine festival that is not already licensed; and
(ii)
ensure that the primary focus of the wine festival is the promotion of Maryland wine.
(2)
Subject to paragraph (3) of this subsection, each year the Board may choose the weekends, Friday through Sunday, inclusive, for the wine festivals.
(3)
The weekends chosen for wine festivals may not:
(i)
be within 14 days before or after the dates chosen for the Maryland Wine Festival in Carroll County; or
(ii)
conflict with the dates chosen for the:
(1)
Anne Arundel County Beer and Wine Festival;
(2)
Calvert County Wine Festival;
(3)
Charles County Beer and Wine Festival; or
(4)
Howard County Wine Festival.
(f)
The license holder may hold another license of a different class or nature.
(g)
Wine displayed and sold shall be:
(1)
invoiced to the license holder by a licensed wholesaler, Class 3 winery, or Class 4 limited winery; and
(2)
delivered to the wine festival from the licensed premises of the wholesaler, Class 3 winery, or Class 4 limited winery.
(h)
A holder of a wholesale, Class 3 winery, or Class 4 limited winery license may enter into an agreement with the license holder to:
(1)
deliver wine not earlier than 2 days before the effective date of the license; and
(2)
accept returns not later than 2 days after the expiration date of the license.
(i)
The Board may set the license fee.
(j)
The Board shall adopt regulations to carry out this section.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 26-1305 (2026)
Title 26. Prince George's County
Subtitle 13. Temporary Licenses
§ 26–1305LinkCopy Citation
(a)
There is a beer tasting license.
(b)
The Board may issue the license to a holder of a beer (B) license, a beer and wine (BW) license, or a beer, wine, and liquor (BWL) license.
(c)
The license authorizes the holder to allow the consumption of beer for tasting.
(d)
A license holder may serve a quantity of not more than 3 ounces from each offering of beer to an individual.
(e)
(1)
In addition to the cost of the beer and wine license or beer, wine, and liquor license, the annual license fee is $120.
(2)
In addition to the cost of a beer license, the annual license fee is $110.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 26-1306 (2026)
Title 26. Prince George's County
Subtitle 13. Temporary Licenses
§ 26–1306LinkCopy Citation
(a)
There is a wine tasting license.
(b)
The Board may issue the license to a holder of a beer and wine (BW) license or a beer, wine, and liquor (BWL) license.
(c)
The license authorizes the holder to allow the consumption of wine containing not more than 15.5% of alcohol by volume for tasting.
(d)
A license holder may serve a quantity of not more than 1 ounce from each offering of wine to an individual.
(e)
In addition to the cost of the beer and wine license or beer, wine, and liquor license, the annual license fee is $120.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 26-1307 (2026)
Title 26. Prince George's County
Subtitle 13. Temporary Licenses
§ 26–1307LinkCopy Citation
(a)
There is a beer and wine tasting license.
(b)
The Board may issue the license to a holder of a beer and wine (BW) license or a beer, wine, and liquor (BWL) license.
(c)
The license authorizes the holder to allow, for tasting, the consumption of:
(1)
beer; or
(2)
wine containing not more than 15.5% of alcohol by volume.
(d)
A license holder may serve to an individual a quantity of not more than:
(1)
1 ounce from each offering of wine; or
(2)
3 ounces from each offering of beer.
(e)
The Board shall set the annual license fee.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 26-1308 (2026)
Title 26. Prince George's County
Subtitle 13. Temporary Licenses
§ 26–1308LinkCopy Citation
(a)
There is a beer, wine, and liquor tasting (BWLT) license.
(b)
The Board may issue the license to a holder of a beer, wine, and liquor license.
(c)
The license authorizes the holder to allow the consumption of beer, wine, and liquor for tasting.
(d)
A license holder may serve to an individual a quantity of not more than:
(1)
(0)
5 ounce of liquor from each offering and 1.5 ounces from all offerings of liquor in a day;
(2)
1 ounce from each offering of wine; and
(3)
3 ounces from each offering of beer.
(e)
The Board shall set the annual license fee.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 26-1309 (2026)
Title 26. Prince George's County
Subtitle 13. Temporary Licenses
§ 26–1309LinkCopy Citation
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 26-1311 (2026)
Title 26. Prince George's County
Subtitle 13. Temporary Licenses
§ 26–1311LinkCopy Citation
(a)
When the Board issues a Class C per diem beer, wine, and liquor license, the Board shall provide notice of the event for which the license is issued to:
(1)
the County Police Chief;
(2)
the County Fire Chief;
(3)
the director of the Department of Permitting, Inspections, and Enforcement; and
(4)
if applicable, the chief administrative officer of the municipality in which the event is to be held.
(b)
The notice shall include the time, place, and expected size of the event.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 26-1312 (2026)
Title 26. Prince George's County
Subtitle 13. Temporary Licenses
§ 26–1312LinkCopy Citation
(a)
There is a Class D per diem beer and wine license.
(b)
(1)
The Board may issue the license:
(i)
to an individual; or
(ii)
on behalf of an entity that holds an event in the property of a conceptual site plan, subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection.
(2)
At least part of the property of the conceptual site plan shall include a waterfront entertainment retail complex as defined under the county zoning ordinance.
(c)
(1)
Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, a license holder may display and sell beer and wine at retail for on–premises and off–premises consumption during the hours and days designated for the event for which the license was issued.
(2)
The Board may not issue the license for a period longer than 7 consecutive days.
(d)
A license holder may hold another alcoholic beverages license of a different class or nature.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 26-1313 (2026)
Title 26. Prince George's County
Subtitle 13. Temporary Licenses
§ 26–1313LinkCopy Citation
(a)
There is a Class C (3–day) beer, wine, and liquor license.
(b)
The Board may issue the license to a nonprofit organization that is exempt from taxation under § 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
(c)
The Board may not issue a license to an organization:
(1)
for more than 3 consecutive days in a single calendar year; or
(2)
in 2 consecutive years.
(d)
A license holder may sell beer, wine, or liquor at National Harbor for on– and off–premises consumption.
(e)
(1)
A license holder may purchase beer, wine, or liquor only from a licensed wholesaler.
(2)
A licensed wholesaler may donate alcoholic beverages to the license holder.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 26-1314 (2026)
Title 26. Prince George's County
Subtitle 13. Temporary Licenses
§ 26–1314LinkCopy Citation
(a)
(1)
Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, for a Class C per diem beer license and a Class C per diem beer and wine license, the fee is $75 per day.
(2)
(i)
For a club holding a gaming event, the fee is $100 per day.
(ii)
The fee under this paragraph shall be:
(1)
paid by the club; and
(2)
considered as part of the license fee of the club.
(3)
For a Class D (3–day) beer and wine license, the fee is $100 per day.
(b)
(1)
Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, for a Class C per diem beer, wine, and liquor license, the fee is $200 per day.
(2)
(i)
For a club holding a gaming event, the fee is $150 per day.
(ii)
The fee under this paragraph shall be:
(1)
paid by the club; and
(2)
considered as part of the license fee of the club.
(3)
For a Class C (3–day) beer, wine, and liquor license, the fee is $200 per day.
Subtitle 14. Applications for Licenses
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 26-1401 (2026)
Title 26. Prince George's County
Subtitle 14. Applications for Licenses
§ 26–1401LinkCopy Citation
(a)
The following sections of Title 4, Subtitle 1 (“Applications for Local Licenses”) of Division I of this article apply in the county without exception or variation:
(1)
§ 4–102 (“Applications to be filed with local licensing board”);
(2)
§ 4–106 (“Payment of notice expenses”);
(3)
§ 4–108 (“Application form required by Comptroller”);
(4)
§ 4–111 (“Payment of license fees”);
(5)
§ 4–112 (“Disposition of license fees”); and
(6)
§ 4–114 (“Fees for licenses issued for less than 1 year”).
(b)
The following sections of Title 4, Subtitle 1 (“Applications for Local Licenses”) of Division I of this article do not apply in the county:
(1)
§ 4–103 (“Application on behalf of partnership”), which is superseded by § 26–1405 of this subtitle;
(2)
§ 4–104 (“Application on behalf of corporation or club”), which is superseded by § 26–1406 of this subtitle;
(3)
§ 4–105 (“Application on behalf of limited liability company”), which is superseded by § 26–1406 of this subtitle;
(4)
§ 4–110 (“Required information on application — Petition of support”); and
(5)
§ 4–113 (“Refund of license fees”), which is superseded by § 26–1410 of this subtitle.
(c)
The following sections of Title 4, Subtitle 1 (“Applications for Local Licenses”) of Division I of this article apply in the county:
(1)
§ 4–107 (“Criminal history records check”), subject to §§ 26–1403 and 26–1404 of this subtitle; and
(2)
§ 4–109 (“Required information on application — In general”):
(i)
in addition to § 26–1408 of this subtitle; and
(ii)
subject to § 26–1407 of this subtitle.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 26-1402 (2026)
Title 26. Prince George's County
Subtitle 14. Applications for Licenses
§ 26–1402LinkCopy Citation
(a)
The Board may not consider an application for a license to be prima facie evidence that the applicant is entitled to the license.
(b)
The burden of proof is on the applicant to show to the Board that the issuance of a license to the applicant is necessary for the accommodation of the public at the premises applied for.
(c)
The limitations on licenses specified in § 26–1601 of this title may not be construed as the number of licenses the Board is obligated to issue.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 26-1403 (2026)
Title 26. Prince George's County
Subtitle 14. Applications for Licenses
§ 26–1403LinkCopy Citation
The Board may obtain criminal history record information on license applicants and their agents from the county police.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 26-1404 (2026)
Title 26. Prince George's County
Subtitle 14. Applications for Licenses
§ 26–1404LinkCopy Citation
The Board shall destroy the criminal history record information obtained under § 4–107 of this article or § 26–1403 of this subtitle on completion of its necessary use.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 26-1405 (2026)
Title 26. Prince George's County
Subtitle 14. Applications for Licenses
§ 26–1405LinkCopy Citation
(a)
This section does not apply to:
(1)
a racetrack license;
(2)
a Class BLX license;
(3)
an arena license;
(4)
a Class BCE (catering) license;
(5)
a Class B–CC (convention center) license;
(6)
a Class B/ECF (educational conference facility) license;
(7)
the issuance, renewal, or transfer of Class B–DD (development district) licenses; or
(8)
a business whose stock or interest is authorized for sale by the United States Securities and Exchange Commission.
(b)
(1)
An application for a license for a proprietorship shall state the name and address of the proprietorship and the name and address of the applicant.
(2)
An application for a license for a partnership shall:
(i)
be made by and the license issued to each partner as an individual; and
(ii)
state the name and address of the partnership and the names and addresses of each applicant.
(c)
(1)
This subsection does not apply to a Class B–Stadium (baseball stadium) beer, wine, and liquor license, a 7–day Class B–ECR on–sale beer, wine, and liquor license, or a Class B–WPL (waterfront pavilion) beer, wine, and liquor license.
(2)
To be eligible to receive a license, a partner shall:
(i)
be a resident of the State at the time the application is filed and continue to be a resident as long as the license is in effect; and
(ii)
be a registered voter of the State.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 26-1406 (2026)
Title 26. Prince George's County
Subtitle 14. Applications for Licenses
§ 26–1406LinkCopy Citation
(a)
This section does not apply to:
(1)
a racetrack license;
(2)
a Class BLX license;
(3)
an arena license;
(4)
a Class BCE (catering) license;
(5)
a Class B–CC (convention center) license;
(6)
a Class B/ECF (educational conference facility) license;
(7)
the issuance, renewal, or transfer of Class B–DD (development district) licenses; or
(8)
a business whose stock or interest is authorized for sale by the United States Securities and Exchange Commission.
(b)
(1)
An application for a license on behalf of a corporation, an incorporated or unincorporated club, or a limited liability company shall be made by and the license issued to three officers of the corporation or club or three authorized persons of the limited liability company, as individuals.
(2)
An application for a license shall:
(i)
state the name and address of each officer of the corporation or club or authorized person of the limited liability company;
(ii)
state the name and address of the corporation, club, or limited liability company; and
(iii)
be signed by:
(1)
the president or vice president of the corporation or club; or
(2)
three officers or authorized persons to whom the licenses are to be issued.
(3)
If a corporation or club has fewer than three officers or directors or a limited liability company has fewer than three authorized persons, each officer, director, or authorized person shall apply for a license.
(c)
(1)
This subsection does not apply to a Class B–Stadium (baseball stadium) beer, wine, and liquor license, a 7–day Class B–ECR on–sale beer, wine, and liquor license, or a Class B–WPL (waterfront pavilion) beer, wine, and liquor license.
(2)
To be eligible to receive a license, an applicant shall:
(i)
be a resident of the State at the time the application is filed and continue to be a resident as long as the license is in effect; and
(ii)
be a registered voter of the State.
(d)
(1)
A license may not be issued, renewed, or transferred to an individual applying for a license for a corporation, an unincorporated association, or a limited liability company, unless residents of the State own:
(i)
25% of the total issued capital stock of the corporation or unincorporated association; or
(ii)
25% of the interest in the limited liability company.
(2)
If a close corporation does not have officers or directors:
(i)
at least 25% of the stock shall be held by residents of the State;
(ii)
there shall be an affirmative vote of the majority stockholders;
(iii)
at least one stockholder shall apply for the license as provided in this section; and
(iv)
each year, the applicants or corporation shall submit to the Board a sworn statement that includes the name and address of each stockholder of the corporation and the number of shares that each stockholder owns and has a right to vote at a stockholders meeting.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 26-1407 (2026)
Title 26. Prince George's County
Subtitle 14. Applications for Licenses
§ 26–1407LinkCopy Citation
An applicant for a license in the county shall include on the application:
(1)
a statement whether the applicant is a natural–born or naturalized citizen; or
(2)
if the applicant is not a citizen of the United States:
(i)
a statement that the applicant’s immigration status is in accordance with federal law; and
(ii)
evidence to verify the immigration status of the applicant.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 26-1408 (2026)
Title 26. Prince George's County
Subtitle 14. Applications for Licenses
§ 26–1408LinkCopy Citation
In addition to the statement required under § 4–109(a)(9) of this article, an applicant for a license shall include a signed statement that if the application is made on behalf of a corporation, that neither the applicant nor any of the stockholders of the corporation have been convicted of a felony.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 26-1409 (2026)
Title 26. Prince George's County
Subtitle 14. Applications for Licenses
§ 26–1409LinkCopy Citation
(a)
The Board shall charge an application fee for a new license.
(b)
The application fee does not apply to the renewal or transfer of a license for the same premises.
(c)
The application fee is $300 and in addition to any other fee required for a license.
(d)
The application fee may not be refunded whether the license is issued or denied.
(e)
The Board shall use the application fee to cover its expenses.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 26-1410 (2026)
Title 26. Prince George's County
Subtitle 14. Applications for Licenses
§ 26–1410LinkCopy Citation
(a)
Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, a refund of any part of a license fee is not allowed.
(b)
(1)
A license fee refund may be made on the death of the license holder before the license expires.
(2)
A personal representative may apply for a refund.
Subtitle 15. Issuance or Denial of Licenses
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 26-1501 (2026)
Title 26. Prince George's County
Subtitle 15. Issuance or Denial of Licenses
§ 26–1501LinkCopy Citation
(a)
Section 4–207 (“Licenses issued to minors”) of Division I of this article applies in the county without exception or variation.
(b)
The following sections of Title 4, Subtitle 2 (“Issuance or Denial of License Applications”) do not apply in the county:
(1)
§ 4–206 (“Limitations on retail floor space”) and is superseded by § 26–1504 of this subtitle;
(2)
§�4–210�(“Approval or denial of license application”) and is superseded by § 26–1513 of this subtitle; and
(3)
§�4–214�(“Waiting periods after denial of license applications”) and is superseded by § 26–1516 of this subtitle.
(c)
The following sections of Title 4, Subtitle 2 (“Issuance or Denial of Local Licenses”) of Division I of this article apply in the county:
(1)
§�4–202�(“Authority of local licensing boards”), in addition to §§ 26–1502 and 26–1503 of this subtitle;
(2)
§�4–203�(“Prohibition against issuing multiple licenses to individual or for use of entity”), subject to § 26–1505 of this subtitle and Subtitle 13, Part III and Subtitle 16, Part II of this title;
(3)
§�4–204�(“Prohibition against issuing multiple licenses for same premises”), subject to § 26–1505 of this subtitle and Subtitle 13, Part III of this title;
(4)
§�4–205�(“Chain store, supermarket, or discount house”), subject to § 26–1509 of this subtitle;
(5)
§�4–208�(“Notice of license application required”), subject to § 26–1512 of this subtitle;
(6)
§�4–209�(“Hearing”), in addition to § 26–1511 of this subtitle;
(7)
§�4–211�(“License forms; effective date; expiration”), in addition to § 26–1508 of this subtitle;
(8)
§�4–212�(“License not property”), subject to § 26–1506 of this subtitle; and
(9)
§�4–213�(“Replacement licenses”), subject to § 26–1517 of this subtitle.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 26-1502 (2026)
Title 26. Prince George's County
Subtitle 15. Issuance or Denial of Licenses
§ 26–1502LinkCopy Citation
The Board may issue a license before the construction or alteration of the premises to be licensed is completed.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 26-1503 (2026)
Title 26. Prince George's County
Subtitle 15. Issuance or Denial of Licenses
§ 26–1503LinkCopy Citation
(a)
Subject to subsection (b) of this section, the Board may not issue a license to an applicant unless the Board is provided verification from the Comptroller and the county that the applicant has:
(1)
paid all undisputed taxes payable to the Comptroller and the county; or
(2)
provided for payment of the taxes described in item (1) of this subsection in a manner satisfactory to the governmental unit responsible for collection.
(b)
If an application for the issuance of a license is made on behalf of a corporation, a club, or any other entity, the verification requirements specified in subsection (a) of this section apply to undisputed taxes payable by each owner or principal of the entity.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 26-1504 (2026)
Title 26. Prince George's County
Subtitle 15. Issuance or Denial of Licenses
§ 26–1504LinkCopy Citation
(a)
Except as provided in subsection (d) of this section, a license holder may not devote more than 10,000 square feet of floor space to off–sale use.
(b)
(1)
Except as provided in subsection (d) of this section, floor space is the space devoted to the sale of alcoholic beverages for off–premises consumption, including:
(i)
a basement on the licensed premises; and
(ii)
any other area off the licensed premises where the alcoholic beverages are lawfully stored.
(2)
For a license with only an off–sale privilege, floor space is the space within the four walls of the building from which the licensed establishment operates.
(3)
For a license with on–sale and off–sale privileges, floor space is the space actually used for the sale, display, or storage of alcoholic beverages.
(c)
(1)
The floor space used for the sale, display, or storage of alcoholic beverages may not be expanded beyond 10,000 square feet.
(2)
The Board is not required to approve a request by a license holder to expand the floor space devoted to off–sale use up to 10,000 square feet unless the Board finds evidence, based on the evidence presented to the Board, that:
(i)
the expansion is necessary to accommodate the public; and
(ii)
the license holder otherwise continues to meet the criteria for the issuance or transfer of a license and any other condition that the Board imposes.
(d)
(1)
A food store for which a license was issued on or before January 1, 1995:
(i)
is exempt from the 10,000 square foot floor space restriction under subsection (a) of this section;
(ii)
may have the license renewed or ownership or location of the license transferred even if the food store had more than 10,000 square feet devoted to off–sale use; but
(iii)
may not expand the square footage of its alcoholic beverages department, including sales, display, and storage areas, beyond 10,000 square feet.
(2)
The 10,000 square foot limit specified under paragraph (1)(iii) of this subsection is to be determined without regard to the total area available within the four walls of the establishment.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 26-1505 (2026)
Title 26. Prince George's County
Subtitle 15. Issuance or Denial of Licenses
§ 26–1505LinkCopy Citation
(a)
Unless otherwise authorized by this article, a person may not have an interest in more than one license issued by the Board, regardless of whether the person acts on the person’s own behalf or on behalf of another person.
(b)
The prohibition against issuing multiple licenses for the same premises or to an individual for the use of that individual, a partnership, a corporation, an unincorporated association, or a limited liability company does not apply if:
(1)
each premises is a bowling establishment that has at least 30 lanes with automatic pinsetters; and
(2)
the licenses were issued before June 1, 1982.
(c)
The prohibition against issuing multiple licenses for the same person or premises does not apply to a Class B–ECF/DS license, Class B (on–sale) beer and wine license, or Class B (on–sale) beer, wine, and liquor license.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 26-1506 (2026)
Title 26. Prince George's County
Subtitle 15. Issuance or Denial of Licenses
§ 26–1506LinkCopy Citation
A license is not subject to:
(1)
a writ of execution by a judgment creditor of a license holder; or
(2)
except as provided in § 26–1507 of this subtitle, a distraint for rent.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 26-1507 (2026)
Title 26. Prince George's County
Subtitle 15. Issuance or Denial of Licenses
§ 26–1507LinkCopy Citation
(a)
A license holder may create a security interest in the license in favor of a landlord or a creditor of the license holder.
(b)
The security interest shall be perfected in accordance with the Commercial Law Article.
(c)
The license holder shall deliver to the Board a copy of the underlying security agreement that is signed by or on behalf of the individual or entity that holds the license.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 26-1508 (2026)
Title 26. Prince George's County
Subtitle 15. Issuance or Denial of Licenses
§ 26–1508LinkCopy Citation
A license shall expire:
(1)
for a Class B license, on the next May 31 after its issuance; and
(2)
for a Class C or Class D license, on the next June 30 after its issuance.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 26-1509 (2026)
Title 26. Prince George's County
Subtitle 15. Issuance or Denial of Licenses
§ 26–1509LinkCopy Citation
(a)
Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, the Board may not issue a license that has an off–sale privilege to:
(1)
an establishment commonly known as a chain store, supermarket, or discount house; or
(2)
a franchisor, franchisee, or concessionaire of the establishment.
(b)
An establishment described in subsection (a) of this section that held a license on July 1, 1973:
(1)
may continue to hold the license; and
(2)
at the discretion of the Board, may change the class of the license.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 26-1510 (2026)
Title 26. Prince George's County
Subtitle 15. Issuance or Denial of Licenses
§ 26–1510LinkCopy Citation
(a)
(1)
A person may obtain a Class A license of any kind to have the Board declare the license to be extinguished.
(2)
(i)
The person shall inform the Board of the purpose for obtaining the license.
(ii)
The Board shall declare the license to be extinguished when the person comes into possession of the license.
(3)
A person that obtains a license under this section may not exercise the privileges of, sell, assign, or apply for transfer of the license.
(4)
A license that is extinguished under this section:
(i)
may not be replaced by the Board; and
(ii)
counts as one of the number of licenses in the appropriate class listed in § 26–1601 of this title.
(b)
Within 10 days after coming into possession of the license from a transfer, the person shall:
(1)
surrender the license to the Board; and
(2)
provide evidence to satisfy the Board that all taxes or obligations owed by the transferors to wholesalers or other persons have been paid.
(c)
The Board may impose on a person who violates this section a penalty not exceeding $1,000.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 26-1511 (2026)
Title 26. Prince George's County
Subtitle 15. Issuance or Denial of Licenses
§ 26–1511LinkCopy Citation
(a)
(1)
The Board may adopt a calendar that establishes:
(i)
filing dates by which license applications are required to be filed; and
(ii)
hearing dates for license application hearings.
(2)
A filing date for a license application shall be at least 60 days before the hearing at which the application is to be heard.
(b)
(1)
The Board shall determine the number of licenses of each class that may be applied for at a hearing.
(2)
The number of licenses that the Board makes available for issuance at a hearing may be less than the total number of licenses in each class that remains unissued by the Board.
(3)
If, after a hearing, the applicants who are qualified for the issuance of a license of a certain class outnumber the licenses of that class authorized to be issued at the hearing, the Board shall determine the applicants who are best qualified to be license holders.
(4)
The Board may not issue additional licenses of any class that were not determined and published as available for the hearing.
(c)
(1)
Before holding a hearing, the Board shall publish a notice of the hearing in at least two newspapers of general circulation in the county.
(2)
The notice shall be published at least 30 days before the date by which license applications are required to be filed for consideration at the hearing.
(3)
The notice shall contain:
(i)
the number of licenses of each class that are available for issuance;
(ii)
a description of each class;
(iii)
the date by which license applications must be filed to be considered at the license application hearing; and
(iv)
the date of the hearing.
(d)
(1)
In addition to any other notice required under this article, the Board shall provide notice of the date, time, and location of a hearing, as soon as practicable after the hearing is scheduled, to all municipalities, civic associations, homeowners’ associations, and condominium associations that:
(i)
are within 1 mile of the location of the proposed place of business of the applicant; and
(ii)
request to receive notice of hearings by signing up on a registry on the Board’s website.
(2)
A municipality, civic association, homeowners’ association, or condominium association that requests to receive notice of hearings under paragraph (1)(ii) of this subsection may elect to receive written or electronic notice.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 26-1512 (2026)
Title 26. Prince George's County
Subtitle 15. Issuance or Denial of Licenses
§ 26–1512LinkCopy Citation
(a)
In addition to the newspaper notice required under § 4–208 of this article, the Board shall post a suitable notice in a conspicuous place at the location described in an application for at least 10 days before the application hearing.
(b)
A notice under subsection (a) of this section shall state the class of license for which the application is made and the date, time, and location set by the Board for an application hearing.
(c)
(1)
If the location described in the application is in a municipality, written notice of the application shall be made to the governing body of the municipality.
(2)
A municipality that receives written notice under this subsection has standing to appear at the application hearing.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 26-1513 (2026)
Title 26. Prince George's County
Subtitle 15. Issuance or Denial of Licenses
§ 26–1513LinkCopy Citation
(a)
The Board shall approve an application and issue the license for which application is made if the Board determines that:
(1)
issuing the license is necessary for the accommodation of the public;
(2)
the applicant is a fit person to receive the license for which application is made;
(3)
the applicant has not made a material false statement in the application;
(4)
the applicant has not acted fraudulently in connection with the application or the operation of the underlying business;
(5)
if the license is issued, the operation of the business will not unduly disturb the peace of the residents of the neighborhood in which the business is to be located; and
(6)
there are no other reasons, in the discretion of the Board, why the license should not be issued.
(b)
The Board shall maintain a record of licenses issued.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 26-1514 (2026)
Title 26. Prince George's County
Subtitle 15. Issuance or Denial of Licenses
§ 26–1514LinkCopy Citation
The Board may impose restrictions on a license holder to enable the Board to carry out the duties imposed on it by this article if the Board develops:
(1)
written restrictions that are reasonable, clear, and understandable; and
(2)
written regulations to enforce the restrictions that comply with due process, including providing for notice and a hearing.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 26-1515 (2026)
Title 26. Prince George's County
Subtitle 15. Issuance or Denial of Licenses
§ 26–1515LinkCopy Citation
The Board may not approve a license application and shall deny the license if the Board determines that more than 50% of the owners of real or leasehold property within 1,000 feet of the location described in the application are opposed to the issuance of the license.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 26-1516 (2026)
Title 26. Prince George's County
Subtitle 15. Issuance or Denial of Licenses
§ 26–1516LinkCopy Citation
(a)
Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, if a license is denied, another license application for the same location may not be made for 6 months after the denial.
(b)
This section does not apply to:
(1)
an application for the transfer of a license; or
(2)
a license application that is denied:
(i)
because of a legal defect or omission;
(ii)
if the Board expressly states that the denial was directed solely against the applicant and not against the location described in the application; or
(iii)
if, after a hearing, the Board determines that another applicant is better qualified to be a license holder.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 26-1517 (2026)
Title 26. Prince George's County
Subtitle 15. Issuance or Denial of Licenses
§ 26–1517LinkCopy Citation
The fee for a replacement license is $10.
Subtitle 16. Licensing Conditions; Multiple Licensing Plans
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 26-1601 (2026)
Title 26. Prince George's County
Subtitle 16. Licensing Conditions; Multiple Licensing Plans
§ 26–1601LinkCopy Citation
(a)
(1)
Except as otherwise provided in this title, the number of licenses in a class issued by the Board may not exceed:
(i)
Class A beer, 4;
(ii)
Class B beer, 23;
(iii)
Class C beer, 3;
(iv)
Class D beer, 33;
(v)
Class A beer and light wine, 7;
(vi)
Class B beer and light wine, 45;
(vii)
Class B–GC beer and light wine, 4;
(viii)
Class C beer and light wine, 8;
(ix)
Class D beer and light wine, 99;
(x)
Class A beer, wine, and liquor, 143;
(xi)
Class B beer, wine, and liquor, 215;
(xii)
Class B–AE beer, wine, and liquor, 15;
(xiii)
Class BCE beer, wine, and liquor, 8;
(xiv)
Class B–CI beer, wine, and liquor, 2;
(xv)
Class B–DD beer, wine, and liquor:
(1)
under § 26–1614(a)(1) of this subtitle, 4;
(2)
under § 26–1614(a)(2) of this subtitle, 4;
(3)
under § 26–1614(a)(3) of this subtitle, 6;
(4)
under § 26–1614(a)(4) of this subtitle, 6;
(5)
under § 26–1614(a)(5) of this subtitle, 4;
(6)
under § 26–1614(a)(6) of this subtitle, 10;
(7)
under § 26–1614(a)(7) of this subtitle, 3;
(8)
under § 26–1614(a)(8) of this subtitle, 5;
(9)
under § 26–1614(a)(9) of this subtitle, 2;
(10)
under § 26–1614(a)(10) of this subtitle, 1;
(11)
under § 26–1614(a)(11) of this subtitle, 1;
(12)
under § 26–1614(a)(12) of this subtitle, 1;
(13)
under § 26–1614(a)(13) of this subtitle, 1; and
(14)
under § 26–1614(a)(14) of this subtitle, 10;
(xvi)
Class B/ECF beer, wine, and liquor, 1;
(xvii)
Class B–ECF/DS beer, wine, and liquor, 2;
(xviii)
Class B–ECR beer, wine, and liquor, 1;
(xix)
Class B–Stadium (baseball stadium) beer, wine, and liquor, 1;
(xx)
Class B–Stadium (football stadium) beer, wine, and liquor, 1;
(xxi)
Class B–WPL (waterfront pavilion) beer, wine, and liquor, 3; and
(xxii)
Class C beer, wine, and liquor:
(1)
under § 26–1002 of this title, 1;
(2)
under § 26–1005 of this title, 12;
(3)
under § 26–1011 of this title, 25;
(4)
under § 26–1017 of this title, 30; and
(5)
under § 26–1019 of this title, 4.
(2)
The Board may not issue a new Class A license for or approve the transfer of a Class A license to a location within three–fourths of a mile of a correctional facility, as defined in § 1–101 of the Correctional Services Article, in Upper Marlboro.
(b)
This section does not invalidate a license in a class that exceeded the maximum number for the class as of June 1, 1955.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 26-1602 (2026)
Title 26. Prince George's County
Subtitle 16. Licensing Conditions; Multiple Licensing Plans
§ 26–1602LinkCopy Citation
(a)
Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, in Hyattsville, the Board may issue a license only for:
(1)
beer;
(2)
light wine; and
(3)
liquor for consumption on the premises of a holder of a Class B license.
(b)
(1)
The Board may approve the transfer of one Class B beer, wine, and liquor license with an off–sale privilege for use in Hyattsville.
(2)
The annual fee for a license transferred under paragraph (1) of this subsection is $1,500.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 26-1603 (2026)
Title 26. Prince George's County
Subtitle 16. Licensing Conditions; Multiple Licensing Plans
§ 26–1603LinkCopy Citation
(a)
(1)
Except as provided in paragraphs (2), (3), and (4) of this subsection, the Board may not issue a new license with an off–sale privilege in, or approve the transfer of a license with an off–sale privilege into, a part of the 21st, 22nd, 23rd, 24th, 25th, 26th, 27th, or 47th alcoholic beverages district in the county.
(2)
The Board may issue a license in or approve the transfer of a license into an area specified in paragraph (1) of this subsection if the off–sale privilege of the license is waived.
(3)
The Board may convert one Class D (on–sale) beer and wine license issued for premises in the 7100 block of Baltimore Avenue in College Park to a Class D (on– and off–sale) beer and wine license for premises in the 7100 to 7200 block of Baltimore Avenue in College Park.
(4)
The Board may approve the transfer of a Class A beer, wine, and liquor license to a premises located in any area specified in paragraph (1) of this subsection if there is no Class A beer, wine, and liquor license operating within 1 mile of the premises.
(b)
The alcoholic beverages districts described in this section at all times are coterminous with the legislative districts, or parts of the legislative districts located in the county, as ordered by the Supreme Court of Maryland on June 21, 2002.
(c)
The part of the 21st alcoholic beverages district located in the county consists of:
(1)
election district 1;
(2)
election district 10, precincts 1 through 5, 9, 12, and 13;
(3)
election district 21, precincts 1, 2, 4, 14, 15, and 17;
(4)
the part of election district 21, precinct 5 consisting of census tract 8073.05, block 1014; and
(5)
the part of election district 21, precinct 10 consisting of:
(i)
census tract 8067.03, blocks 1010, 1011, and 1014;
(ii)
census tract 8069.00, blocks 1000 through 1019 and 3000 through 3021;
(iii)
census tract 8070.00, blocks 1000 through 1025; and
(iv)
census tract 8074.08, blocks 4015 and 4016.
(d)
The 22nd alcoholic beverages district consists of:
(1)
election district 19;
(2)
election district 2, precincts 6 and 10;
(3)
election district 14, precinct 8;
(4)
election district 16, precincts 2 through 5;
(5)
election district 17, precincts 9 and 12;
(6)
election district 20, precincts 1, 2, 6, 7, and 11;
(7)
election district 21, precincts 3, 6 through 9, 11 through 13, and 16;
(8)
the part of election district 2, precinct 5 consisting of:
(i)
census tract 8039.00, blocks 1000 through 1013, 2000 through 2007, and 3000 through 3015;
(ii)
census tract 8040.01, blocks 2001 and 2002; and
(iii)
census tract 8040.02, blocks 1003, 1010, 2000 through 2002, and 2004;
(9)
the part of election district 2, precinct 8 consisting of census tract 8063.00, block 2016;
(10)
the part of election district 16, precinct 1 consisting of:
(i)
census tract 8040.02, blocks 2049 and 2995;
(ii)
census tract 8063.00, blocks 1000, 1012 through 1035, 1996 through 1999, 2001, 2003 through 2015, and 2997 through 2999; and
(iii)
census tract 8065.01, blocks 2996, 2997, 3011 through 3015, 3996, and 3997; and
(11)
the part of election district 21, precinct 10 consisting of:
(i)
census tract 8067.03, block 1001; and
(ii)
census tract 8074.08, block 4014.
(e)
The 23rd alcoholic beverages district consists of:
(1)
delegate district 23A (two member delegate district) consisting of:
(i)
election district 7, precincts 1 through 5;
(ii)
election district 10, precincts 6 through 8, 10, and 11;
(iii)
election district 14, precincts 1 through 7, 9, and 10;
(iv)
election district 20, precincts 9 and 10; and
(v)
the part of election district 20, precinct 5 consisting of:
(1)
census tract 8004.08, blocks 2013, 2020, 2021, and 2022;
(2)
census tract 8036.07, blocks 3009 through 3011; and
(3)
census tract 8036.08, blocks 1000 through 1002, 1005 through 1009, 1011 through 1015, 2000 through 2006, and 2008 through 2010; and
(2)
delegate district 23B (single member delegate district) consisting of:
(i)
election district 3, precincts 2 and 3; and
(ii)
election district 7, precincts 6 through 11.
(f)
The 24th alcoholic beverages district consists of:
(1)
election district 6, precincts 3, 6, 9, 12, 15, and 19;
(2)
election district 13, precincts 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 10, and 14 through 17;
(3)
election district 18, precincts 1 through 4 and 7 through 11;
(4)
election district 20, precincts 4 and 8;
(5)
the part of election district 18, precinct 5 consisting of:
(i)
census tract 8031.00, blocks 1003 through 1015, 1021, 1022, 1024 through 1029, and 2000 through 2017; and
(ii)
census tract 8033.00, blocks 3006 and 3008; and
(6)
the part of election district 18, precinct 6 consisting of census tract 8028.04, blocks 4005 and 4006.
(g)
The 25th alcoholic beverages district consists of:
(1)
election district 3, precinct 4;
(2)
election district 6, precincts 1, 4, 5, 7, 10, 11, 14, 16, 18, and 20 through 23;
(3)
election district 7, precinct 12;
(4)
election district 9, precincts 1, 3, 10, and 11;
(5)
election district 13, precincts 4, 6, 9, and 11 through 13;
(6)
election district 15, precinct 2; and
(7)
the part of election district 18, precinct 6 consisting of census tract 8028.04, blocks 1006 through 1009, 2000 through 2003, 3000 through 3021, 4000, and 4002 through 4004.
(h)
The 26th alcoholic beverages district consists of:
(1)
election district 12;
(2)
election district 5, precincts 2, 3, and 5 through 7;
(3)
election district 6, precincts 2, 8, 13, and 17; and
(4)
election district 9, precincts 2 and 5.
(i)
The part of the 27th alcoholic beverages district located in the county is in delegate district 27A (two member delegate district) and consists of:
(1)
election districts 4, 8, and 11;
(2)
election district 3, precinct 1;
(3)
election district 5, precincts 1, 4, and 8;
(4)
election district 9, precincts 4 and 6 through 9; and
(5)
election district 15, precincts 1, 3, and 4.
(j)
The 47th alcoholic beverages district consists of:
(1)
election district 2, precincts 1 through 4, 7, and 9;
(2)
election district 13, precinct 2;
(3)
election district 17, precincts 1 through 8, 10, 11, 13, and 14;
(4)
election district 20, precinct 3;
(5)
the part of election district 2, precinct 5 consisting of:
(i)
census tract 8040.01, block 2000; and
(ii)
census tract 8040.02, block 2003;
(6)
the part of election district 2, precinct 8 consisting of:
(i)
census tract 8039.00, blocks 3016 and 3017;
(ii)
census tract 8040.01, blocks 1000 through 1006, 2003, and 2004;
(iii)
census tract 8040.02, blocks 1000, 1001, 1002, 1004 through 1009, 1011 through 1017, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009 through 2034, 2040, 2047, 2048, 2994, and 2996 through 2999; and
(iv)
census tract 8043.00, blocks 1000 through 1005, 1011, and 1014 through 1018;
(7)
the part of election district 16, precinct 1 consisting of census tract 8040.02, block 2008;
(8)
the part of election district 18, precinct 5 consisting of:
(i)
census tract 8031.00, blocks 1000, 1001, 1002, 1016 through 1020, and 1023; and
(ii)
census tract 8033.00, block 3007;
(9)
the part of election district 20, precinct 5 consisting of:
(i)
census tract 8036.01, blocks 1001 through 1005; and
(ii)
census tract 8036.08, blocks 1003, 1004, 1010, 2007, 3000 through 3005, 4000, and 4002 through 4011; and
(10)
the part of election district 21, precinct 5 consisting of:
(i)
census tract 8073.01, block 1001; and
(ii)
census tract 8073.05, blocks 1002 through 1013, 2001 through 2009, and 2011 through 2014.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 26-1604 (2026)
Title 26. Prince George's County
Subtitle 16. Licensing Conditions; Multiple Licensing Plans
§ 26–1604LinkCopy Citation
(a)
This section does not apply to:
(1)
a holder of a Class B (RT) beer, wine, and liquor license, a Class BH (hotel) license, a Class BLX license, a Class BCE license, a Class B–DD (development district) license, a Class B–TP (theme park) license, a Class B–AE (arts and entertainment) license, or a per diem license;
(2)
an establishment that is within:
(i)
the 500–foot restricted distance of a place of worship, if the governing body of the place of worship consents in writing to the issuance of the license and the consent is filed with the license application; or
(ii)
the 1,000–foot restricted distance of a private kindergarten or nursery school;
(3)
a renewal or extension of a license issued for an establishment that is within the 500–foot restricted distance of a place of worship or the 1,000–foot restricted distance of a school building;
(4)
(i)
a transfer of a license within 1,000 feet of a place of worship or a school building to another establishment within the same restricted distance; or
(ii)
an assignee of a license within the same distance of the same place of worship or school building;
(5)
the issuance of a license for an establishment to which a license of the same class had been issued and was in effect on June 1, 1965;
(6)
the renewal of a license if a place of worship or school was built within 1,000 feet of the establishment after the original issuance of the license; and
(7)
the issuance of a license for an establishment that is within 500 feet of a place of worship or within 1,000 feet of a school building if a license of the same class had been issued and was:
(i)
held by the same person seeking the new license; and
(ii)
in effect for the establishment before the place of worship or school building was built.
(b)
(1)
Except as provided in subsections (c) and (d) of this section, the Board may not issue a license for an establishment that is within 500 feet of a place of worship or within 1,000 feet of a school building.
(2)
The distance from an establishment to a place of worship or school is to be measured from the front door or main entrance of the establishment, whichever is nearest the street abutting the site, along the nearest usual pedestrian route to:
(i)
the closest door that is used as an entrance or exit to the school; or
(ii)
the main entrance of the place of worship.
(c)
The restriction on the distance between the location of a school and a licensed premises does not apply to a Class B–ECF/DS license.
(d)
(1)
In the part of the Gateway Arts and Entertainment District located in Hyattsville, as designated by the Secretary of Commerce, the front door or main entrance of an establishment for which a Class D beer and wine license is issued may be used if the door or entrance is at least 350 feet from a place of worship.
(2)
In College Park, the Board may issue a license for an establishment that is more than 400 feet from a school building if the land on which the establishment is located is in a commercial district.
(3)
In Laurel, the Board may issue a license for an establishment regardless of its distance from a place of worship.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 26-1605 (2026)
Title 26. Prince George's County
Subtitle 16. Licensing Conditions; Multiple Licensing Plans
§ 26–1605LinkCopy Citation
The Board may not issue a license for use in an establishment with a commercial fuel pump that is:
(1)
on the site; and
(2)
used by the public to purchase fuel.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 26-1606 (2026)
Title 26. Prince George's County
Subtitle 16. Licensing Conditions; Multiple Licensing Plans
§ 26–1606LinkCopy Citation
(a)
Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section and § 26–1616(b)(2) of this subtitle, the Board may not issue a license for use on the site of a movie theater.
(b)
This section does not prohibit the issuance of a Class B–DH (drafthouse) license for use on the site of a drafthouse, as defined in § 26–1007 of this title.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 26-1607 (2026)
Title 26. Prince George's County
Subtitle 16. Licensing Conditions; Multiple Licensing Plans
§ 26–1607LinkCopy Citation
(a)
A license with an off–sale privilege may not be issued or used if the license applicant or license holder proposes or restricts the sale of alcoholic beverages to a specific group or limited membership.
(b)
A license holder who restricts the sale of alcoholic beverages to a specific group or limited membership shall:
(1)
report the restriction to the Board within 30 days after the restricted sale began; and
(2)
surrender the license to the Board.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 26-1608 (2026)
Title 26. Prince George's County
Subtitle 16. Licensing Conditions; Multiple Licensing Plans
§ 26–1608LinkCopy Citation
While a holder of a Class –TP type license issued by the Montgomery County Board of License Commissioners remains in the same location where the license was located on July 1, 1997, the Prince George’s County Board of License Commissioners may not issue or approve the transfer of a license for an establishment that is within 300 feet of that location.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 26-1611 (2026)
Title 26. Prince George's County
Subtitle 16. Licensing Conditions; Multiple Licensing Plans
§ 26–1611LinkCopy Citation
(a)
An interest shall be conclusively presumed to exist between two license holders or a license holder and an applicant for a license if any of the following conditions exist between them:
(1)
a franchise agreement;
(2)
a licensing agreement;
(3)
a concession agreement;
(4)
both are part of a chain of businesses commonly owned and operated and so portrayed to the public;
(5)
any sharing of directors or stockholders or any sharing of directors or stockholders of parents or subsidiaries;
(6)
common direct or indirect sharing of profit from the sale of alcoholic beverages; or
(7)
sharing of a common trade name, trademark, logo, or theme, or mode of operation identifiable by the public, except hotels and motels.
(b)
(1)
The Board shall make determinations under this section without regard to whether a particular license holder or proposed license holder is or may be an independent contractor for purposes other than the application of this section.
(2)
If the Board determines after a hearing that an interest exists in more than one license, the Board shall refuse to issue a new license or shall revoke an existing license unless the license is operational and complied with law applicable at the time of the issuance of the license.
(c)
A wholesale license holder is considered a license holder for purposes of this section and may not hold or have an interest, directly or indirectly, in a license of a class that authorizes retail sale of alcoholic beverages in the county.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 26-1612 (2026)
Title 26. Prince George's County
Subtitle 16. Licensing Conditions; Multiple Licensing Plans
§ 26–1612LinkCopy Citation
(a)
This section does not apply to a restaurant within a chain store, supermarket, discount house, drug store, or convenience store.
(b)
The Board may allow a person to hold or have an interest in more than one Class B beer, wine, and liquor license if the restaurant for which the license is sought is within:
(1)
any of the following areas that are underserved by restaurants:
(i)
Suitland business district, consisting of properties fronting on or having access to Silver Hill Road between Suitland Parkway and Sunset Lane, and on Suitland Road between Arnold Road and Eastern Lane;
(ii)
part of the Port Towns business district, consisting of properties fronting on or having access to Rhode Island Avenue, Bladensburg Road, Annapolis Road, or 38th Street, in legislative district 22; or
(iii)
Largo area, consisting of properties within the area bounded by:
(1)
the Capital Beltway (I–495) on the west;
(2)
Central Avenue and Landover Road on the south and southeast;
(3)
Campus Way North on the east; and
(4)
Route 214 and Landover Road on the north and northwest; or
(2)
(i)
a waterfront entertainment retail complex as defined by a county zoning ordinance; or
(ii)
a commercial establishment on 100 or more acres that is designated by the County Executive as a recreational, destination, or entertainment attraction.
(c)
(1)
Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, a license holder may not hold more than four Class B beer, wine, and liquor licenses within all of the underserved areas described in subsection (b)(1) of this section.
(2)
(i)
A license holder may be issued or transferred a fifth Class B beer, wine, and liquor license only if the date of the application for the fifth license is at least 1 year after the date the license holder was issued or transferred the fourth license.
(ii)
A license holder may be issued or transferred a sixth Class B beer, wine, and liquor license only if the date of the application for the sixth license is at least 1 year after the date the license holder was issued or transferred the fifth license.
(d)
A person that holds or has an interest in a license in an underserved area described in subsection (b)(1) of this section may not hold or have an interest in more than one license located outside all the underserved areas.
(e)
A person may not hold or have an interest in more than one license in a commercial establishment described in subsection (b)(2) of this section.
(f)
A Class B license obtained under this section does not confer an off–sale privilege.
(g)
The limit on the maximum number of Class B beer, wine, and liquor licenses in the county under § 26–1601 of this subtitle applies to the issuance of licenses under this section.
(h)
The annual license fee for a Class B license obtained under this section is $2,500.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 26-1613 (2026)
Title 26. Prince George's County
Subtitle 16. Licensing Conditions; Multiple Licensing Plans
§ 26–1613LinkCopy Citation
(a)
There is a Class B–DD (Development District) 7–day beer, wine, and liquor license.
(b)
(1)
The Board may issue the license for use in a restaurant in any single area designated in § 26–1614 of this subtitle.
(2)
Except as provided in paragraph (3) of this subsection, the license authorizes the license holder to sell beer, wine, and liquor for on–premises consumption.
(3)
(i)
Notwithstanding any other provision of this title, for each area designated in § 26–1614 of this subtitle that is not located inside the Capital Beltway, the Board may issue the license with an off–sale privilege for use in one restaurant in the area if:
(1)
the restaurant has at least 100 permanent seats;
(2)
the combined area of the kitchen, bar, and dining area of the restaurant, including permanent year–round outdoor seating, is greater than 3,500 square feet;
(3)
the restaurant is located at least 1 mile away from any other establishment that holds a Class A beer, wine, and liquor license or a Class B–Plus beer, wine, and liquor license that is exercising its off–sale privileges;
(4)
the restaurant has a minimum capital investment of more than $1,000,000, excluding the costs of the land, building, or lease;
(5)
the individual applicants holding a combined ownership interest of at least 75% in the restaurant have operated a restaurant in the county that has held an alcoholic beverages license under this title for at least 7 years prior to the filing of an application for a license under this section;
(6)
the restaurant is open at least 5 days per week and serves lunch and dinner at least five times per week; and
(7)
the restaurant does not hold an ownership interest in more than two restaurants that hold a license under this section with an off–sale privilege.
(ii)
A holder of a license under this section with an off–sale privilege shall maintain “off–sale” shelves or counters in an area of the licensed premises that is:
(1)
partitioned or otherwise separated from the main bar and the usual serving area for on–premises consumption; and
(2)
contiguous to the restaurant.
(iii)
The portion of the restaurant dedicated to the sale of alcoholic beverages for off–premises consumption may not:
(1)
be considered when calculating the square footage of the restaurant under subparagraph (i)2 of this paragraph; and
(2)
be greater than 3,500 square feet.
(iv)
Off–sale privileges under the license authorize the license holder to sell beer, wine, and liquor for off–premises consumption on Monday through Sunday, from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
(c)
(1)
An applicant for a license for a restaurant in a single area described in § 26–1614 of this subtitle is not eligible for a Class B–DD license unless:
(i)
the restaurant meets all of the requirements set out in paragraph (2) of this subsection; and
(ii)
the average daily receipts of the restaurant from the sale of food and nonalcoholic beverages exceed the average daily receipts of the restaurant from the sale of alcoholic beverages for on–premises consumption only.
(2)
A restaurant shall:
(i)
be located in a permanent building with sufficient space and accommodations for preparing, serving, and selling hot meals to the public during the restaurant’s hours of operation;
(ii)
have the minimum sanitary facilities required by the county health department regulations;
(iii)
meet the minimum health requirements adopted by the county health department regulations;
(iv)
have a dining area with sufficient tables, chairs, or booths to comfortably seat and accommodate the public;
(v)
be equipped with a kitchen that has complete facilities and utensils for preparing hot and cold meals for the public;
(vi)
employ a sufficient number of cooks and wait staff to serve the public using the dining area;
(vii)
maintain and display a menu that advertises the serving of a variety of hot meals; and
(viii)
maintain sufficient food on the premises at all times to fill an order made from the menu.
(3)
The Board may revoke a license to enforce this subsection.
(4)
The license holder shall submit to the Board a monthly report of the restaurant’s average daily receipts from the sale of food and nonalcoholic beverages and the restaurant’s average daily receipts from the sale of alcoholic beverages to verify that the restaurant has met the requirements of paragraph (1) of this subsection.
(d)
(1)
Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, the Board shall determine:
(i)
the number of licenses to be issued;
(ii)
to whom the licenses may be issued; and
(iii)
the number of licenses each recipient may hold.
(2)
The Board may not issue the license for use by a restaurant in a single area described in § 26–1614 of this subtitle if the applicant is the license holder of three Class B–DD licenses.
(e)
(1)
A license holder may hold a Class B–DD license in addition to any other license issued under this article.
(2)
Subject to paragraph (3) of this subsection, for each Class B–DD license a person is issued, the person may obtain one other Class B license located anywhere in the county if all requirements for the Class B license are met.
(3)
(i)
Except as provided in subparagraph (ii) of this paragraph, a Class B license that is issued for use in a restaurant in a development district under § 26–1614 of this subtitle to a holder of a Class B–DD license remains in effect only as long as the restaurant in the development district remains open for business as a restaurant.
(ii)
If a restaurant in the development district is closed for not more than 6 months, the Class B license shall remain in effect.
(f)
The Board may approve the transfer of the ownership of a license for use at the same location but not for use at a different location.
(g)
The Board may not issue the license for use by a restaurant in a chain store, supermarket, discount house, drug store, or convenience store.
(h)
(1)
Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, the annual license fee is $3,025.
(2)
The annual license fee for a license with an off–sale privilege issued under subsection (c)(3) of this section is $5,000.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 26-1614 (2026)
Title 26. Prince George's County
Subtitle 16. Licensing Conditions; Multiple Licensing Plans
§ 26–1614LinkCopy Citation
(a)
The Board may issue:
(1)
up to four Class B–DD (Development District) licenses for restaurants located within the Capital Plaza commercial area, consisting of commercial properties within the area bounded by the Baltimore–Washington Parkway on the west and northwest, Maryland Route 450 on the south, and Cooper Lane on the east and northeast;
(2)
up to four Class B–DD (Development District) licenses for restaurants located within the area of Greenbelt Station, located inside the Capital Beltway and adjacent to the Greenbelt Metro Station;
(3)
up to six Class B–DD (Development District) licenses for restaurants located within the area of Ritchie Station Marketplace;
(4)
subject to subsection (b) of this section, up to six Class B–DD (Development District) licenses for restaurants located within the Towne Centre at Laurel;
(5)
up to five Class B–DD (Development District) licenses to restaurants located within the area of Riverdale Park Station inside the Capital Beltway and adjacent to U.S. Route 1;
(6)
up to two Class B–DD (Development District) licenses to restaurants located within the area of Riverdale Park Town Center, bounded by Rhode Island Avenue on the west and Queensbury Road on the south;
(7)
up to two Class B–DD (Development District) licenses to restaurants located within the Buena Vista West mixed–use development, located in the northwest quadrant of the intersection of MD–704/Martin Luther King Jr. Highway and MD–450/Annapolis Road;
(8)
up to five Class B–DD (Development District) licenses to restaurants located within the South Lake mixed–use development, located in the southwest quadrant of the intersection of MD–214/Central Avenue and US–301/Crain Highway;
(9)
up to two Class B–DD (Development District) licenses to restaurants located within the Clinton Marketplace mixed–use development, located in the southwest quadrant of the intersection of MD–223/Piscataway Road and Brandywine Road;
(10)
one Class B–DD (Development District) license to a restaurant located within 1.5 miles surrounding Rivertowne Commons, at the intersection of Livingston Road and Oxon Hill Road;
(11)
one Class B–DD (Development District) license to a restaurant located at the intersection of Route 373 and Route 210/Indian Head Highway;
(12)
one Class B–DD (Development District) license to a restaurant located within 1.5 miles surrounding Iverson Mall, at the intersection of Iverson Street and Branch Avenue;
(13)
one Class B–DD (Development District) license to a restaurant located within 1 mile surrounding the intersection of East–West Highway and Belcrest Road;
(14)
up to 10 Class B–DD (Development District) licenses to restaurants located within the Carillon development, located near the Arena Drive exit of the Capital Beltway;
(15)
up to 50 Class B–DD (Development District) licenses to restaurants located on Central Avenue, within the area from the Capital Beltway to the District of Columbia border; and
(16)
up to five Class B–DD (Development District) licenses to restaurants located within Main Street Laurel, from northbound Washington Boulevard to 7th Street, between the Patuxent River to the north and Prince George Street to the south.
(b)
(1)
Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, the Board may convert one Class B–DD license to a Class A beer, wine, and liquor license, to be issued to an establishment in the Towne Centre at Laurel.
(2)
If the Board converts a Class B–DD license to a Class A beer, wine, and liquor license under paragraph (1) of this subsection, the Board may not issue more than five Class B–DD licenses under subsection (a)(4) of this section.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 26-1615 (2026)
Title 26. Prince George's County
Subtitle 16. Licensing Conditions; Multiple Licensing Plans
§ 26–1615LinkCopy Citation
The Board may authorize a person to hold or have an interest in an unlimited number of BH licenses.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 26-1616 (2026)
Title 26. Prince George's County
Subtitle 16. Licensing Conditions; Multiple Licensing Plans
§ 26–1616LinkCopy Citation
(a)
There is a Class BLX license.
(b)
The Board may issue the license for use in:
(1)
a luxury–type restaurant, as defined in regulations of the Board, that has:
(i)
a minimum capital investment of $1,000,000 for a dining room facility and kitchen equipment, not including the cost of the land, building, or lease; and
(ii)
seating for at least 100 individuals; and
(2)
subject to subsection (c) of this section, a movie theater if:
(i)
the owner or operator of the movie theater has invested at least $5,000,000 in renovating or remodeling the movie theater;
(ii)
excluding candy and popcorn, the average daily receipts from the sale of food of the movie theater exceed the average daily receipts from the sale of alcoholic beverages; and
(iii)
any employee who serves alcoholic beverages is certified by an approved alcohol awareness program.
(c)
The Board may not issue a Class BLX license to a movie theater in the 26th legislative district.
(d)
The holder of a Class BLX license issued for a movie theater may serve only customers who have proof of admission to the movie theater.
(e)
(1)
If the criteria under subsection (b)(1) of this section are met, the Board may issue or transfer one Class BLX license for use in a luxury–type restaurant on behalf of:
(i)
the county;
(ii)
the Maryland–National Capital Park and Planning Commission; or
(iii)
a private concessionaire under contract with:
(1)
the county; or
(2)
the Maryland–National Capital Park and Planning Commission.
(2)
The Board may determine:
(i)
the number of licenses to be issued;
(ii)
to whom the license may be issued; and
(iii)
whether a holder of an alcoholic beverages license may have an interest in one Class BLX license.
(3)
The license authorizes the license holder to sell beer, wine, and liquor for on–premises consumption.
(f)
(1)
Subject to paragraphs (2) and (3) of this subsection, a person may not hold more than 15 Class BLX licenses.
(2)
The Board may issue:
(i)
a fifth license to a license holder only if the date of application for the fifth license is at least 1 year after the date the license holder was issued the fourth license; and
(ii)
a sixth license only if the date of application for the sixth license is at least 1 year after the date the license holder was issued the fifth license.
(3)
In determining whether to issue a fifth, sixth, or subsequent license to a single license holder, the Board:
(i)
shall consider the number of licensed establishments existing in the area surrounding the site of the proposed licensed establishment; and
(ii)
may issue an additional license only if the Board determines that the proposed licensed establishment will enhance the recreational, business, and economic development of the area.
(g)
The profit realized from the sale of an alcoholic beverage under a license issued under subsection (e)(1) of this section may be for the use and benefit of the license holder.
(h)
(1)
This subsection applies only to a license that is issued for an establishment that is located on the campus of the University of Maryland, College Park within an area that is bounded as follows: from the intersection of Rossborough Lane and Diamondback Drive, north on Diamondback Drive to the intersection with Campus Drive, southeast on Campus Drive to the point where Campus Drive runs directly parallel to Rossborough Lane where it intersects with Rhode Island Avenue, south from the roadway of Campus Drive to the intersection of Rossborough Lane and Rhode Island Avenue, then northwest along Rossborough Lane back to the intersection of Rossborough Lane and Diamondback Drive.
(2)
Notwithstanding § 26–1103.1 of this title, the license holder may offer entertainment when individuals under the age of 21 years are present if:
(i)
the license holder enters into an agreement with the College Park City–University Partnership, the city of College Park, and the University of Maryland to work together to provide a quality restaurant experience and appropriate community–oriented entertainment targeted toward both the local and campus communities; and
(ii)
the lease of the property on which the licensed premises is located includes provisions that require the license holder to:
(1)
immediately notify the landlord of any violation or citation relating to the license;
(2)
work closely with the College Park City–University Partnership and its members to maintain a safe and healthy community–oriented establishment;
(3)
provide to the College Park City–University Partnership and its members each month a list of upcoming events;
(4)
participate in reviews;
(5)
maintain and operate the facility in a manner that is safe, healthy, and community–oriented; and
(6)
refrain from advertisements or inducements that may be interpreted to encourage consumption of alcoholic beverages by underage patrons.
(3)
The agreement under paragraph (2)(i) of this subsection shall provide that:
(i)
live music and entertainment will generally start by 8:00 p.m. or 9:00 p.m. and end by midnight, but may on occasion occur between 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m.;
(ii)
if an event is anticipated to extend later than midnight, the license holder shall inform and request comment from the University of Maryland and the College Park City–University Partnership; and
(iii)
the license holder shall employ appropriate levels of security for every live music and entertainment event.
(4)
The license holder shall meet with the College Park City–University Partnership Board of Directors every 6 months to review reports and security measures and to assist in improvement of community–oriented events.
(5)
The license holder shall indemnify the College Park City–University Partnership for any recommendations the license holder makes to the Board.
(i)
The annual license fee is $3,875.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 26-1617 (2026)
Title 26. Prince George's County
Subtitle 16. Licensing Conditions; Multiple Licensing Plans
§ 26–1617LinkCopy Citation
(a)
There is a Class B–RD (revitalization district) license.
(b)
(1)
The Board may issue the license to an applicant that:
(i)
is located and remains in:
(1)
a designated Maryland main street with a local management authority;
(2)
a designated revitalization area; or
(3)
an area with a revitalization plan that has been adopted locally;
(ii)
has gross sales:
(1)
that do not exceed $150,000 per year; and
(2)
of which at least 80% are derived from the sale of food; and
(iii)
is primarily a restaurant at which customers are seated to eat.
(2)
The license authorizes the holder to sell liquor at retail for on–premises consumption in any premises licensed for Class B–RD sales.
(c)
The hours and days for sale are as provided in § 26–2005(h) of this title.
(d)
The Board shall determine the number of licenses to be issued.
(e)
The annual license fee is $725.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 26-1618 (2026)
Title 26. Prince George's County
Subtitle 16. Licensing Conditions; Multiple Licensing Plans
§ 26–1618LinkCopy Citation
(a)
This section does not apply to a restaurant located in a chain store, supermarket, discount house, drug store, or convenience store.
(b)
In accordance with the license quota limitations under § 26–1601 of this subtitle, the Board may issue or transfer a Class B beer (on–sale) license or Class B beer and wine (on–sale) license for use by:
(1)
a franchisee who operates a restaurant under a franchise agreement with a franchisor; or
(2)
a person who operates a restaurant under a business licensing agreement that:
(i)
is made with a licensor; and
(ii)
authorizes a person, in the operation of a restaurant, to use a trademark, trade name, or other identifying symbol owned by a licensor.
(c)
The Board may issue or transfer a license under subsection (b) of this section regardless of whether a Class B beer (on–sale) license or Class B beer and wine (on–sale) license has been issued or transferred for use by:
(1)
another franchisee operating a restaurant under a franchise agreement with the same franchisor; or
(2)
another person operating a restaurant under a business licensing agreement with the same licensor.
(d)
A licensor or franchisor:
(1)
is prohibited from having an ownership interest in an entity that receives a Class B beer (on–sale) license or Class B beer and wine (on–sale) license under this section; but
(2)
under a business licensing agreement or franchise agreement, may be paid a fee that is based on a percentage of revenue by a person that receives a Class B beer (on–sale) license or Class B beer and wine (on–sale) license.
Subtitle 17. Transfer of Licenses; Substitution of Names on License
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 26-1701 (2026)
Title 26. Prince George's County
Subtitle 17. Transfer of Licenses; Substitution of Names on License
§ 26–1701LinkCopy Citation
(a)
The following sections of Title 4, Subtitle 3 (“Transfer of Local Licenses; Substitution of Names on License”) of Division I of this article apply in the county without exception or variation:
(1)
§�4–303�(“Chain store, supermarket, or discount house”); and
(2)
§�4–304�(“Compliance with Bulk Transfers Act required”).
(b)
Section 4–306 (“Substitution of names of officers on license”) of Division I of this article does not apply in the county and is superseded by § 26–1708 of this subtitle.
(c)
The following sections of Title 4, Subtitle 3 (“Transfer of Local Licenses; Substitution of Names on License”) of Division I of this article apply in the county:
(1)
§�4–302�(“Transfer of place of business; transfer of license and inventory”), subject to § 26–1709 of this subtitle; and
(2)
§�4–305�(“Filing fee and endorsement”), subject to § 26–1706 of this subtitle.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 26-1702 (2026)
Title 26. Prince George's County
Subtitle 17. Transfer of Licenses; Substitution of Names on License
§ 26–1702LinkCopy Citation
(a)
The Board may not approve the transfer of a license from one location to another:
(1)
except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, for at least 2 years after the issuance of a new license; and
(2)
unless the Board determines that:
(i)
the transfer to the new location is necessary to accommodate the public; and
(ii)
the transferee has complied with the residency requirements specified in § 26–1406(c) of this title.
(b)
Subject to the approval of the Board, a receiver or trustee may transfer ownership and location of a license for the benefit of creditors of a license holder within 6 months after:
(1)
appointment as the receiver or trustee; or
(2)
the death of the license holder.
(c)
(1)
The Board may approve a transfer of location or ownership within 2 years after a transfer of location has been authorized.
(2)
This paragraph does not prohibit a transfer of ownership for continuance of a business in the same location, unless there has been a transfer of location for the license within 2 years.
(d)
A transfer of a license in accordance with a security agreement is subject to approval by the Board like any other license transfer, except that the written consent and cooperation of the existing license holder is not required.
(e)
(1)
In addition to any other notice required under this article, the Board shall provide notice of the time, date, and location of a hearing, as soon as practicable after a hearing for a license transfer is scheduled, to all municipalities, civic associations, homeowners’ associations, and condominium associations that:
(i)
are within 1 mile of the location of the proposed place of business of the applicant; and
(ii)
request to receive notice of hearings by signing up on a registry on the Board’s website.
(2)
A municipality, civic association, homeowners’ association, or condominium association that requests to receive notice of hearings under paragraph (1)(ii) of this subsection may elect to receive written or electronic notice.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 26-1703 (2026)
Title 26. Prince George's County
Subtitle 17. Transfer of Licenses; Substitution of Names on License
§ 26–1703LinkCopy Citation
The Board may not approve the transfer of a license that has an off–sale privilege to:
(1)
an establishment commonly known as a chain store, supermarket, or discount house; or
(2)
a franchisor, franchisee, or concessionaire of the establishment.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 26-1704 (2026)
Title 26. Prince George's County
Subtitle 17. Transfer of Licenses; Substitution of Names on License
§ 26–1704LinkCopy Citation
The residency requirements under § 26–1406(c) of this title apply to a transfer of a license.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 26-1705 (2026)
Title 26. Prince George's County
Subtitle 17. Transfer of Licenses; Substitution of Names on License
§ 26–1705LinkCopy Citation
A hearing on an application for a license transfer shall occur and follow the requirements for a hearing on an application for a new license under §§ 26–1511 through 26–1513 of this title.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 26-1706 (2026)
Title 26. Prince George's County
Subtitle 17. Transfer of Licenses; Substitution of Names on License
§ 26–1706LinkCopy Citation
The fee for a transfer of a license is $500.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 26-1707 (2026)
Title 26. Prince George's County
Subtitle 17. Transfer of Licenses; Substitution of Names on License
§ 26–1707LinkCopy Citation
The Board may not transfer a license to an establishment with a commercial fuel pump on a premises that the public uses to purchase fuel.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 26-1708 (2026)
Title 26. Prince George's County
Subtitle 17. Transfer of Licenses; Substitution of Names on License
§ 26–1708LinkCopy Citation
(a)
For a Class C beer, wine, and liquor license issued for the use of a corporation or club, the license holder may substitute on the license the name of a different officer for the name of any officer who:
(1)
has died;
(2)
has retired; or
(3)
no longer holds an office in the corporation or club.
(b)
The license holder shall file an affidavit with the Board that contains:
(1)
the substitution of the officer; and
(2)
an explanation for the substitution.
(c)
On receipt of the affidavit, the Board shall:
(1)
amend its record; and
(2)
issue a corrected license.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 26-1709 (2026)
Title 26. Prince George's County
Subtitle 17. Transfer of Licenses; Substitution of Names on License
§ 26–1709LinkCopy Citation
(a)
Subject to subsection (b) of this section, if a transfer and issuance of a license is sought, the Board may approve the transfer, but condition the actual issuance of the license to the transferee on verification:
(1)
of payment of all undisputed taxes payable by the transferor to the Comptroller or the county; or
(2)
that payment of the taxes described in item (1) of this subsection has been provided for in a manner satisfactory to the governmental unit responsible for collection.
(b)
If the license of the transferor was issued on behalf of a corporation, club, or other entity, the verification requirements specified in subsection (a) of this section apply to undisputed taxes payable by each owner or principal of the entity.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 26-1710 (2026)
Title 26. Prince George's County
Subtitle 17. Transfer of Licenses; Substitution of Names on License
§ 26–1710LinkCopy Citation
Section 26–1515 of this title does not apply to an application for a transfer of a license for the same premises.
Subtitle 18. Renewal of Licenses
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 26-1801 (2026)
Title 26. Prince George's County
Subtitle 18. Renewal of Licenses
§ 26–1801LinkCopy Citation
(a)
The following sections of Title 4, Subtitle 4 (“Renewal of Local Licenses”) of Division I of this article apply in the county without exception or variation:
(1)
§ 4–402 (“Eligibility for renewal; process”);
(2)
§ 4–403 (“Renewal application”);
(3)
§ 4–408 (“Issuance of renewed licenses”);
(4)
§ 4–409 (“Multiple licenses”); and
(5)
§ 4–410 (“Chain store, supermarket, or discount house”).
(b)
Section 4–404 (“Filing period for renewal application”) of Division I of this article does not apply in the county and is superseded by § 26–1802 of this subtitle.
(c)
The following sections of Title 4, Subtitle 4 (“Renewal of Local Licenses”) of Division I of this article apply in the county:
(1)
§ 4–405 (“Contents of renewal application”), subject to § 26–1804 of this subtitle;
(2)
§ 4–406 (“Protests”), subject to § 26–1803 of this subtitle; and
(3)
§ 4–407 (“Denial of renewal application”), subject to § 26–1806 of this subtitle.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 26-1802 (2026)
Title 26. Prince George's County
Subtitle 18. Renewal of Licenses
§ 26–1802LinkCopy Citation
(a)
Subject to subsection (b) of this section, to renew a license, a license holder shall file a license renewal application with the Board in accordance with the following schedule of renewal deadlines and license expiration dates:
(1)
for a Class A license, which shall expire on April 30, the application deadline is March 1;
(2)
for a Class B license, which shall expire on May 31, the application deadline is April 1; and
(3)
for a Class C and a Class D license, both of which shall expire on June 30, the application deadline is May 1.
(b)
The Board may extend the deadline by which a license holder must file a license renewal application.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 26-1803 (2026)
Title 26. Prince George's County
Subtitle 18. Renewal of Licenses
§ 26–1803LinkCopy Citation
(a)
A protest of a license renewal shall be filed with the Board on or before March 1.
(b)
A municipality in which the licensed premises is located may make a protest of a license renewal after holding a public hearing concerning the protest.
(c)
(1)
In addition to any other notice required under this article, the Board shall provide notice of the time, date, and location of a hearing, as soon as practicable after the hearing is scheduled, to all municipalities, civic associations, homeowners’ associations, and condominium associations that:
(i)
are within 1 mile of the location of the proposed place of business of the applicant; and
(ii)
request to receive notice of hearings by signing up on a registry on the Board’s website.
(2)
A municipality, civic association, homeowners’ association, or condominium association that requests to receive notice of hearings under paragraph (1)(ii) of this subsection may elect to receive written or electronic notice.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 26-1804 (2026)
Title 26. Prince George's County
Subtitle 18. Renewal of Licenses
§ 26–1804LinkCopy Citation
A license holder may renew the license without obtaining a consent statement from the owner of the building that contains the licensed premises if:
(1)
the license holder has a lease on the entire building for at least the term of the renewed license; and
(2)
the building owner has previously filed a consent statement with the original or another renewal application.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 26-1805 (2026)
Title 26. Prince George's County
Subtitle 18. Renewal of Licenses
§ 26–1805LinkCopy Citation
The Board may not require a license renewal applicant to hold a lease on the licensed premises for the full term or any portion of the license renewal period.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 26-1806 (2026)
Title 26. Prince George's County
Subtitle 18. Renewal of Licenses
§ 26–1806LinkCopy Citation
(a)
Except as provided in subsection (c) of this section, the Board may approve or deny a license renewal if the license holder or a stockholder of the corporation that uses the license has been convicted of a felony.
(b)
The Board:
(1)
shall hold a public hearing before approving or denying the license renewal; and
(2)
may inquire into all relevant facts and circumstances concerning the felony offense at the hearing.
(c)
In the case of a conviction for a felony that is related to operations under the license, the Board may not approve a license renewal for a license holder or stockholder of a corporation that uses the license until at least 10 years have elapsed after the date of the felony conviction.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 26-1807 (2026)
Title 26. Prince George's County
Subtitle 18. Renewal of Licenses
§ 26–1807LinkCopy Citation
(a)
Before a license may be renewed, the Board shall verify:
(1)
(i)
through the Comptroller, that the license holder has paid all undisputed taxes payable to the Comptroller; and
(ii)
through the county, that the license holder has paid all undisputed taxes payable to the county; or
(2)
that the license holder has provided for payment of the taxes described in item (1) of this subsection in a manner satisfactory to the governmental unit responsible for the collection.
(b)
If the information provided to the Board states that the license holder owes undisputed taxes and has not provided for payment in a manner satisfactory to the governmental unit responsible for collection, the Board may not renew the license.
(c)
If the license was issued on behalf of a corporation, club, or other entity, the renewal requirements in subsection (a) of this section apply to undisputed taxes payable by each owner or principal of the entity.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 26-1808 (2026)
Title 26. Prince George's County
Subtitle 18. Renewal of Licenses
§ 26–1808LinkCopy Citation
Except for a Class B–WPL (waterfront pavilion) beer, wine, and liquor license, the residency requirements under § 26–1406(c) of this title apply to a renewal of a license.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 26-1809 (2026)
Title 26. Prince George's County
Subtitle 18. Renewal of Licenses
§ 26–1809LinkCopy Citation
Notwithstanding § 26–1509 of this title, the holder of a license that has an off–sale privilege may renew the license if the holder of the license is:
(1)
an establishment commonly known as a chain store, supermarket, or discount house; or
(2)
a franchisor, franchisee, or concessionaire of the establishment.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 26-1810 (2026)
Title 26. Prince George's County
Subtitle 18. Renewal of Licenses
§ 26–1810LinkCopy Citation
Section 26–1515 of this title does not apply to an application for a license renewal for the same premises.
Subtitle 19. Conduct of License Holders
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 26-1901 (2026)
Title 26. Prince George's County
Subtitle 19. Conduct of License Holders
§ 26–1901LinkCopy 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 licensed premises”);
(3)
§ 4–506 (“Evidence of purchaser’s age”);
(4)
§ 4–507 (“Retail delivery of alcoholic beverages”); and
(5)
§ 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 § 26–1902 of this subtitle; and
(2)
§ 4–505 (“Alcohol awareness program”), subject to § 26–1902.1 of this subtitle.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 26-1902 (2026)
Title 26. Prince George's County
Subtitle 19. Conduct of License Holders
§ 26–1902LinkCopy Citation
An individual under the age of 18 years may not be employed to sell, deliver, or otherwise deal with alcoholic beverages.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 26-1902.1 (2026)
Title 26. Prince George's County
Subtitle 19. Conduct of License Holders
§ 26–1902.1LinkCopy Citation
(a)
The license holder or an individual designated by the license holder who is employed in a supervisory capacity shall:
(1)
be certified by an approved alcohol awareness program; and
(2)
be present on the licensed premises at all times when alcoholic beverages may be sold.
(b)
A license holder who violates this section is subject to:
(1)
for a first offense, a $250 fine;
(2)
for a second offense, a $500 fine; and
(3)
for each subsequent offense, a fine not exceeding $1,000 or a suspension or revocation of the license, or both.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 26-1903 (2026)
Title 26. Prince George's County
Subtitle 19. Conduct of License Holders
§ 26–1903LinkCopy Citation
A license holder may not impose a cover charge, offer facilities for patron dancing, or provide entertainment unless the license holder:
(1)
is authorized to do so under this article; and
(2)
meets all requirements of county law.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 26-1904 (2026)
Title 26. Prince George's County
Subtitle 19. Conduct of License Holders
§ 26–1904LinkCopy Citation
An individual regardless of age may enter or remain on a licensed premises if a bowling alley is on the licensed premises and in use.
Subtitle 20. Hours and Days for Consumption and Sale
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 26-2001 (2026)
Title 26. Prince George's County
Subtitle 20. Hours and Days for Consumption and Sale
§ 26–2001LinkCopy Citation
(a)
Unless otherwise provided in this title, from 2 a.m. to 6 a.m. on any day, an individual may not consume alcoholic beverages in a premises licensed under this title.
(b)
An owner, an operator, or a manager of a premises licensed under this title or a holder of an on–sale license may not allow alcoholic beverages to be consumed on the premises licensed under this title:
(1)
from 2 a.m. to 6 a.m.; or
(2)
if the holder may sell alcoholic beverages under § 26–2005 of this subtitle, from 3 a.m. to 6 a.m.
(c)
(1)
An individual found consuming alcoholic beverages on the premises or in a place during the hours prohibited under this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $50.
(2)
An owner, a manager, or an employee of a premises or place who knowingly allows consumption during the hours prohibited under this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $1,000 or imprisonment not exceeding 2 years or both.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 26-2002 (2026)
Title 26. Prince George's County
Subtitle 20. Hours and Days for Consumption and Sale
§ 26–2002LinkCopy Citation
(a)
(1)
A holder of a Class A beer license may sell beer on Monday through Saturday, from 6 a.m. to midnight.
(2)
A license holder that offers for sale commodities that are not alcoholic beverages and is open on Sunday shall keep all alcoholic beverages on the premises that are stored in areas open to the public in a separate beverage department that is securely closed and locked from midnight on Sunday to 6 a.m. on Monday.
(b)
(1)
Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, a holder of a Class B beer license may sell beer:
(i)
for on–premises consumption, from 6 a.m. to 2 a.m. the following day; and
(ii)
for off–premises consumption, from 6 a.m. to midnight.
(2)
The license holder may not sell beer for on–premises consumption:
(i)
except as provided in § 26–2005 of this subtitle, from 2 a.m. to 6 a.m.; and
(ii)
at a bar or counter on Sunday, from 6 a.m. to 2 a.m. the following day, unless the Sunday is December 24 or December 31.
(c)
(1)
Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, a holder of a Class C beer license may sell beer from 6 a.m. to 2 a.m. the following day.
(2)
The license holder may not sell beer at a bar or counter on Sunday, from 6 a.m. to 2 a.m. the following day, unless the Sunday is December 24 or December 31.
(d)
(1)
Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, a holder of a Class D beer license may sell beer:
(i)
for on–premises consumption, from 6 a.m. to 2 a.m. the following day; and
(ii)
for off–premises consumption, from 6 a.m. to midnight.
(2)
The license holder may not sell beer for on–premises consumption from 2 a.m. to 6 a.m.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 26-2003 (2026)
Title 26. Prince George's County
Subtitle 20. Hours and Days for Consumption and Sale
§ 26–2003LinkCopy Citation
(a)
(1)
A holder of a Class A beer and light wine license may sell beer and light wine on Monday through Saturday, from 6 a.m. to midnight.
(2)
A license holder that offers for sale commodities that are not alcoholic beverages and is open on Sunday shall keep all alcoholic beverages on the premises that are stored in areas open to the public in a separate beverage department that is securely closed and locked from midnight on Sunday to 6 a.m. on Monday.
(b)
(1)
Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, a holder of a Class B beer and light wine license may sell beer and light wine:
(i)
for on–premises consumption, from 6 a.m. to 2 a.m. the following day; and
(ii)
for off–premises consumption, from 6 a.m. to midnight.
(2)
The license holder may not sell beer or light wine for on–premises consumption:
(i)
except as provided in § 26–2005 of this subtitle, from 2 a.m. to 6 a.m.; or
(ii)
at a bar or counter on Sunday from 6 a.m. to 2 a.m. the following day.
(c)
(1)
Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, a holder of a Class C beer and light wine license may sell beer and light wine from 6 a.m. to 2 a.m. the following day.
(2)
The license holder may not sell beer or light wine:
(i)
from 2 a.m. to 6 a.m.; or
(ii)
at a bar or counter on Sunday, from 5 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. the following day.
(d)
(1)
Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, unless the license is restricted under § 26–601(c), § 26–604(c), or § 26–801(c) of this title, a holder of a Class D beer and light wine license may sell beer and light wine:
(i)
for on–premises consumption, from 6 a.m. to 2 a.m. the following day; and
(ii)
for off–premises consumption, from 6 a.m. to midnight.
(2)
The license holder may not sell beer or light wine from 2 a.m. to 6 a.m.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 26-2004 (2026)
Title 26. Prince George's County
Subtitle 20. Hours and Days for Consumption and Sale
§ 26–2004LinkCopy Citation
(a)
(1)
A holder of a Class A beer, wine, and liquor (off–sale) license may sell beer, wine, and liquor on Monday through Saturday, from 6 a.m. to midnight.
(2)
A license holder that offers for sale commodities that are not alcoholic beverages and is open on Sunday shall keep all alcoholic beverages on the premises that are stored in areas open to the public in a separate beverage department that is securely closed and locked between midnight on Sunday and 6 a.m. on Monday.
(b)
(1)
Subject to paragraph (3) of this subsection, a holder of a Class B beer, wine, and liquor license may sell beer, wine, and liquor:
(i)
except as provided in § 26–2005 of this subtitle, for on–premises consumption, on Monday through Saturday, from 6 a.m. to 2 a.m. the following day;
(ii)
from 8 a.m. on Sunday to 2 a.m. the following day; and
(iii)
for off–premises consumption, on Monday through Saturday, from 6 a.m. to midnight.
(2)
For off–premises consumption on Sunday, the license holder:
(i)
if issued a Sunday off–sale permit under § 26–1104 of this title, may sell alcoholic beverages that the holder is licensed to sell from 8 a.m. to midnight;
(ii)
may sell beer and light wine from 8 a.m. to midnight at an off–sale store that is attached to and part of the licensed premises; but
(iii)
may not sell beer, wine, or liquor at a separate off–sale store established on the premises.
(3)
The Board shall adopt reasonable standards to define the term “off–sale store” for the purposes of paragraph (2) of this subsection.
(c)
(1)
A holder of a Class B–AE (arts and entertainment) license may not sell beer, wine, or liquor:
(i)
except as provided in § 26–2005 of this subtitle, for on–premises consumption;
(ii)
except as provided in § 26–2005 of this subtitle, from 2 a.m. to 6 a.m.; and
(iii)
at a bar or counter on Sunday, unless the Sunday is December 24 or December 31.
(2)
The Board shall adopt regulations to carry out this subsection, including regulations specifying hours and days of sale.
(d)
(1)
Except as provided in § 26–2005 of this subtitle, a holder of a Class B–DD (Development District) 7–day beer, wine, and liquor license may sell beer, wine, and liquor on Monday through Saturday, from 6 a.m. to 2 a.m. the following day.
(2)
The license holder may not sell beer, wine, or liquor at a bar or counter on Sunday, from 6 a.m. to 2 a.m. the following day, unless the Sunday is December 24 or December 31.
(e)
(1)
Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, a holder of a Class BH license may sell beer, wine, and liquor for on–premises consumption:
(i)
on Monday through Saturday, from 6 a.m. to 2 a.m. the following day; and
(ii)
on Sunday, from 10 a.m. to 2 a.m. the following day.
(2)
The license holder may not sell beer, wine, or liquor:
(i)
except as provided in § 26–2005 of this subtitle, from 2 a.m. to 6 a.m.; or
(ii)
at a bar or counter on Sunday, from 6 a.m. to 2 a.m. the following day, unless the Sunday is December 24 or December 31.
(f)
(1)
(i)
Subject to subparagraph (ii) of this paragraph, the holder of a Class BLX license issued for a luxury–type restaurant may sell beer, wine, and liquor for on–premises consumption from 6 a.m. to 2 a.m. the following day.
(ii)
A license holder may not sell beer, wine, or liquor for on–premises consumption:
(1)
except as provided in § 26–2005 of this subtitle, from 2 a.m. to 6 a.m.; or
(2)
at a bar or counter on Sunday, from 6 a.m. to 2 a.m. the following day, unless the Sunday is December 24 or December 31.
(2)
A holder of a Class BLX license issued for a movie theater may sell beer, wine, and liquor for on–premises consumption from noon to 12:30 a.m. the following day.
(g)
A holder of a Class B–MB/22 license may sell beer, wine, and liquor from 6 a.m. to 2 a.m. the following day.
(h)
(1)
Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, a holder of a Class B–RD (revitalization district) license may sell beer, wine, and liquor for on–premises consumption from 6 a.m. to 2 a.m. the following day.
(2)
The license holder may not sell beer, wine, or liquor for on–premises consumption:
(i)
except as provided in § 26–2005 of this subtitle, from 2 a.m. to 6 a.m.; or
(ii)
at a bar or counter on Sunday, from 6 a.m. to 2 a.m. the following day, unless the Sunday is December 24 or December 31.
(i)
A holder of a Class B–WPL (waterfront pavilion) license may sell beer, wine, and liquor from 6 a.m. to 2 a.m. the following day.
(j)
(1)
Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, a holder of a Class C beer, wine, and liquor license may sell beer, wine, and liquor from 6 a.m. to 2 a.m. the following day.
(2)
The license holder may not sell beer, wine, or liquor at a bar or counter on Sunday, from 6 a.m. to 2 a.m. the following day, unless the Sunday is December 24 or December 31.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 26-2005 (2026)
Title 26. Prince George's County
Subtitle 20. Hours and Days for Consumption and Sale
§ 26–2005LinkCopy Citation
If the holder of a Class B on–sale license has live entertainment on the licensed premises on Friday or Saturday night, the license holder may sell alcoholic beverages for on–premises consumption in accordance with the license on Friday or Saturday from 6 a.m. to 3 a.m. the following day.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 26-2006 (2026)
Title 26. Prince George's County
Subtitle 20. Hours and Days for Consumption and Sale
§ 26–2006LinkCopy Citation
(a)
A holder of a Class A beer, wine, and liquor license may not sell beer, wine, or liquor on Sunday unless:
(1)
the Sunday is December 24 or December 31; or
(2)
the holder of a Class A beer, wine, and liquor license holds a Sunday off–sale permit under § 26–1104 of this title.
(b)
A holder of a Class B restaurant license that allows the sale of alcoholic beverages for off–premises consumption may not sell alcoholic beverages for off–premises consumption Monday through Sunday from midnight to 8 a.m.
(c)
A holder of a license that allows the sale of alcoholic beverages for on–premises consumption may sell the alcoholic beverages that the license allows until 2 a.m. on January 1.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 26-2007 (2026)
Title 26. Prince George's County
Subtitle 20. Hours and Days for Consumption and Sale
§ 26–2007LinkCopy Citation
(a)
This section applies in the 24th and 25th alcoholic beverages districts of the county as described in § 26–1603(f) and (g) of this title.
(b)
The Board may change the closing hour and reduce the hours of sale of a license holder if the Board:
(1)
receives a complaint concerning the licensed premises; and
(2)
makes the change after holding a hearing on the complaint.
(c)
Under Subtitle 24 of this title, a party may seek judicial review of a decision of the Board made under this section.
Subtitle 21. Revocation and Suspension of Licenses
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 26-2101 (2026)
Title 26. Prince George's County
Subtitle 21. Revocation and Suspension of Licenses
§ 26–2101LinkCopy Citation
(a)
The following sections of Title 4, Subtitle 6 (“Revocation and Suspension of Local Licenses”) of Division I of this article apply in the county without exception or variation:
(1)
§ 4–602 (“Power of local licensing board”);
(2)
§ 4–603 (“Revocation and suspension procedures”);
(3)
§ 4–605 (“Nudity and sexual displays”); and
(4)
§ 4–606 (“Effects of revocation”).
(b)
Section 4–604 (“Grounds for revocation or suspension”) of Division I of this article applies in the county, subject to § 26–2102 of this subtitle.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 26-2102 (2026)
Title 26. Prince George's County
Subtitle 21. Revocation and Suspension of Licenses
§ 26–2102LinkCopy Citation
(a)
In this section, “conviction” includes:
(1)
a verdict or plea of guilty;
(2)
the forfeiture of a bond or collateral accepted on a pending charge, warrant, or indictment before a court; or
(3)
the revocation or suspension of a license by the Board because of a violation of this article or regulations adopted under this article.
(b)
(1)
The Board shall revoke a license if a license holder or a stockholder of a corporation that uses the license is convicted of a felony that is related to operations under the license.
(2)
The Board may revoke a license if:
(i)
within 2 years a license holder is convicted twice for a violation concerning an illegal sale of alcoholic beverages in or on the licensed premises on Sunday; or
(ii)
within 2 years there are two convictions of the same agent or employee of a license holder for a violation concerning illegal sales of alcoholic beverages in or on the licensed premises on Sunday.
(3)
The Board may revoke a license for:
(i)
a felony conviction of a license holder or a stockholder of a corporation having the use of a license; or
(ii)
failure to comply with § 26–1613(c) of this title.
(4)
The Board may:
(i)
allow a closing of the licensed premises for a reasonable period of time; but
(ii)
revoke the license for the closing of the licensed premises for more than 30 days without the approval of the Board.
(c)
The Board may suspend a license for at least 30 days for:
(1)
a conviction of the license holder for a violation concerning an illegal sale of alcoholic beverages in or on the licensed premises on Sunday; or
(2)
two or more convictions of different agents or employees of a license holder for a violation concerning an illegal sale of alcoholic beverages in or on the licensed premises on Sunday.
(d)
(1)
If a license holder has not complied with the residency requirements specified in § 4–103, § 4–104, or § 4–105 of this article or Subtitle 14 of this title, the Board may revoke or suspend the license.
(2)
The Board may revoke or suspend a license:
(i)
for a conviction of the license holder for a violation of any State law concerning gambling in or on the licensed premises; or
(ii)
if, within 2 years, there are two convictions of one or more of the agents or employees of a license holder for violations concerning gambling in or on the licensed premises.
(3)
The Board may revoke or suspend a license that has been issued or transferred if the license has not been placed in operation after 6 months following the issuance or transfer.
(e)
The Board may revoke, suspend, or refuse to renew a license, or refuse to issue a license to an applicant, if the license holder or applicant willfully failed or refused to pay hotel/motel taxes due to the county within 60 days after the license holder or applicant received the first notice of delinquency.
(f)
Two or more violations against the same license holder, agent, or employee or affecting the same premises occurring on the same day are considered one offense.
Subtitle 22. Expiration of Licenses
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 26-2201 (2026)
Title 26. Prince George's County
Subtitle 22. Expiration of Licenses
§ 26–2201LinkCopy Citation
Title 4, Subtitle 7 (“Expiration of Local Licenses”) of Division I of this article applies in the county without exception or variation.
Subtitle 23. Death of License Holder
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 26-2301 (2026)
Title 26. Prince George's County
Subtitle 23. Death of License Holder
§ 26–2301LinkCopy Citation
(a)
The following sections of Title 4, Subtitle 8 (“Death of License Holder”) of Division I of this article apply in the county without exception or variation:
(1)
§ 4–802 (“Expiration of license on death of license holder”);
(2)
§ 4–804 (“Transfer or reinstatement of license”);
(3)
§ 4–805 (“Rights of protest, revocation, suspension, and restriction”); and
(4)
§ 4–806 (“Refund”).
(b)
Section 4–803 (“Certificate of permission or renewal license for continuation of business”) of Division I of this article applies in the county, subject to § 26–2302 of this subtitle.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 26-2302 (2026)
Title 26. Prince George's County
Subtitle 23. Death of License Holder
§ 26–2302LinkCopy Citation
(a)
(1)
On the death of a married license holder or a license holder that holds a license for the benefit of a partnership or corporation, on application to the Board, a new license shall be issued to:
(i)
the surviving spouse;
(ii)
the surviving partners for the benefit of the partnership; or
(iii)
the senior surviving officer of the corporation for the benefit of the corporation.
(2)
The new license shall be issued:
(i)
for the balance of the license year; and
(ii)
without further proceedings.
(b)
A renewal license may be issued to the following if they are qualified to hold the license:
(1)
the surviving spouse;
(2)
the surviving partners of a partnership; or
(3)
the senior surviving officer of a corporation for the benefit of the corporation.
Subtitle 24. Judicial Review
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 26-2401 (2026)
Title 26. Prince George's County
Subtitle 24. Judicial Review
§ 26–2401LinkCopy Citation
(a)
The following sections of Title 4, Subtitle 9 (“Judicial Review”) of Division I of this article apply in the county without exception or variation:
(1)
§ 4–902 (“Judicial review of decision of local licensing board”);
(2)
§ 4–904 (“Stay of local board’s petition”);
(3)
§ 4–905 (“Scope of judicial review”);
(4)
§ 4–906 (“Representation of local licensing board”); and
(5)
§ 4–908 (“Appeals to Appellate Court of Maryland and Supreme Court of Maryland”).
(b)
The following sections of Title 4, Subtitle 9 (“Judicial Review”) of Division I of this article apply in the county:
(1)
§ 4–903 (“Petitioners”), subject to § 26–2402 of this subtitle; and
(2)
§ 4–907 (“Affirmations, modifications, and reversals”), subject to § 26–2405 of this subtitle.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 26-2402 (2026)
Title 26. Prince George's County
Subtitle 24. Judicial Review
§ 26–2402LinkCopy Citation
On payment of all costs incident to the hearing before the Board, a governing body of a municipality within the county in which a licensed place of business is located or proposed to be located may petition for judicial review of a decision of the Board under § 4–902 of this article to the circuit court for the county.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 26-2403 (2026)
Title 26. Prince George's County
Subtitle 24. Judicial Review
§ 26–2403LinkCopy Citation
(a)
Before docketing an action for judicial review under Title 4, Subtitle 9 of this article, the clerk of the circuit court for the county shall:
(1)
collect all court costs from the petitioner; and
(2)
receive a statement from the clerk of the Board that the costs for getting records and transcripts of proceedings of the hearing before the Board have been paid.
(b)
The costs described in subsection (a)(1) of this section may not be assessed against the Board.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 26-2404 (2026)
Title 26. Prince George's County
Subtitle 24. Judicial Review
§ 26–2404LinkCopy Citation
In addition to the other powers of the circuit court for the county provided in Title 4, Subtitle 9 of this article, the court may remand the proceedings to the Board.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 26-2405 (2026)
Title 26. Prince George's County
Subtitle 24. Judicial Review
§ 26–2405LinkCopy Citation
(a)
Before the date set for a hearing before the circuit court of a petition under Title 4, Subtitle 9 of this article, a petitioner or a party in interest properly before the court may petition the court in writing for leave to present additional evidence on an issue for which judicial review is sought.
(b)
If, after a hearing, the court is satisfied that the additional evidence is material and that there were good reasons for failure to present the evidence in the proceeding before the Board, the court shall remand the case to the Board and order that the evidence be taken before the Board on the conditions the court considers proper.
(c)
(1)
On remand for the taking of additional evidence, the Board may modify or reverse the previous findings and decision of the Board by reason of the additional evidence.
(2)
If the Board modifies or reverses a previous finding or decision as described in paragraph (1) of this subsection, the Board shall file with the reviewing court, to become a part of the record, the additional evidence together with the modification, new finding, or new decision.
(d)
On the filing of a finding or decision after remand as described in subsection (c) of this section, if the court determines that the substantial rights of a petitioner may have been prejudiced, the court may reverse or modify the decision or modified decision of the Board or again remand the proceedings to the Board.
Subtitle 25. Unlicensed Establishments
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 26-2501 (2026)
Title 26. Prince George's County
Subtitle 25. Unlicensed Establishments
§ 26–2501LinkCopy Citation
(a)
This section applies to an establishment:
(1)
for which the Board has not issued a license;
(2)
that is subject to any other license issued by the State or county; and
(3)
that is:
(i)
a restaurant, hotel, club, room, dance studio, or disco;
(ii)
a place of adult entertainment that allows any form of sexual display or attire prohibited under § 4–605 of this article; or
(iii)
any other place open to the public.
(b)
A person, including an owner or operator of an establishment may not:
(1)
serve, keep, or allow to be consumed by a customer, alcoholic beverages:
(i)
from supplies that the customer purchased, reserved, or otherwise brought to the establishment; or
(ii)
from supplies purchased or otherwise brought to the establishment by the owner or operator of the establishment or an agent of the owner or operator; or
(2)
(i)
serve setups, including drinking containers and ice; or
(ii)
serve, keep, or allow to be consumed other component parts of mixed alcoholic drinks.
(c)
(1)
The Board or an inspector of the Board may order that an establishment be closed immediately if the Board or the inspector determines that the public health, safety, or welfare requires emergency action.
(2)
If an immediate closure is ordered, the Board or the inspector who ordered the closure shall give the owner or operator of the establishment:
(i)
written notice of and the reasons for the closure; and
(ii)
written notice of a hearing on the closure at which the owner or operator may be heard and present evidence.
(3)
The Board shall hold the hearing within 3 business days after the closure.
(4)
(i)
At the hearing, the Board shall determine whether the threat to the public health, safety, or welfare causing the closure continues to exist.
(ii)
Subject to subparagraph (iii) of this paragraph, if the Board determines under subparagraph (i) of this paragraph that the threat continues, the Board may:
(1)
order the permanent closure of the establishment; or
(2)
impose conditions under which the establishment may reopen.
(iii)
The Board shall order the establishment to be permanently closed if:
(1)
the closure under paragraph (1) of this subsection for which the hearing is being held is the third closure in a 2–year period; and
(2)
the previous two closures under paragraph (1) of this subsection were not overturned by the Board or on judicial review.
(5)
The Board shall issue a decision within 3 business days after a hearing is held under paragraph (4) of this subsection.
(6)
An owner or operator who is aggrieved by a decision of the Board may petition for judicial review to a circuit court.
(d)
The Board may impose a fine not exceeding $12,500 for each violation on a person who the Board finds has violated this section.
(e)
In addition to any other penalty authorized by law, a person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 2 years or a fine not exceeding $10,000 or both.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 26-2502 (2026)
Title 26. Prince George's County
Subtitle 25. Unlicensed Establishments
§ 26–2502LinkCopy Citation
(a)
From 2 a.m. to 6 a.m. on any day, an individual may not consume alcoholic beverages:
(1)
in an establishment open to the public;
(2)
in a place of public entertainment;
(3)
at an establishment occupied regularly by a private club or organization; or
(4)
in a place at which setups or other component parts of mixed alcoholic drinks are sold directly or indirectly.
(b)
An owner, a manager, or an employee of an establishment or a place specified in subsection (a) of this section may not knowingly allow consumption of alcoholic beverages between the hours specified in subsection (a) of this section.
(c)
(1)
A person who violates subsection (a)(1) of this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $50.
(2)
An owner, a manager, or an employee of a premises or place who violates subsection (a)(2) of this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 2 years or a fine not exceeding $1,000 or both.
Subtitle 26. Enforcement
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 26-2601 (2026)
Title 26. Prince George's County
Subtitle 26. Enforcement
§ 26–2601LinkCopy Citation
(a)
The following sections of Title 6, Subtitle 2 (“Enforcement”) of Division I of this article apply in the county without exception or variation:
(1)
§ 6–202 (“Inspections”);
(2)
§ 6–203 (“Use of equipment to measure quantity and quality of alcoholic beverages”);
(3)
§ 6–204 (“Power to summon witnesses”);
(4)
§ 6–205 (“Peace officers”);
(5)
§ 6–206 (“Charging document for unlawful sale of alcoholic beverage”);
(6)
§ 6–207 (“Display of alcoholic beverages as prima facie evidence of sale”);
(7)
§ 6–208 (“Regulating possession or consumption of alcohol in public places”);
(8)
§ 6–209 (“Adoption of standards for authorization of consumption”); and
(9)
§ 6–211 (“Fines and forfeitures”).
(b)
Section 6–210 (“State preemption of local disorderly intoxication laws”) of Division I of this article does not apply in the county and is superseded by § 26–2602 of this subtitle.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 26-2602 (2026)
Title 26. Prince George's County
Subtitle 26. Enforcement
§ 26–2602LinkCopy Citation
The county may:
(1)
adopt an ordinance or resolution supplementing the prohibition against disorderly intoxication under § 6–320 of this article; and
(2)
regulate possession or consumption of alcoholic beverages on public property, property used by the public, or a highway.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 26-2603 (2026)
Title 26. Prince George's County
Subtitle 26. Enforcement
§ 26–2603LinkCopy Citation
An inspector who investigates a license violation may issue a civil citation as provided in § 10–119 of the Criminal Law Article.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 26-2604 (2026)
Title 26. Prince George's County
Subtitle 26. Enforcement
§ 26–2604LinkCopy Citation
(a)
The Board may subpoena records pertaining to a licensed establishment.
(b)
(1)
The Board may petition the circuit court if a witness refuses to produce a subpoenaed record.
(2)
The court may proceed by attachment against the witness as if the refusal had been by a witness summoned to appear in a case pending before the court.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 26-2605 (2026)
Title 26. Prince George's County
Subtitle 26. Enforcement
§ 26–2605LinkCopy Citation
(a)
The Board shall:
(1)
obtain from the appropriate law enforcement agencies information regarding citations issued and arrests made on licensed premises for violations of § 14–139.03 of the Prince George’s County Code; and
(2)
maintain a comprehensive database of:
(i)
the information obtained under item (1) of this subsection; and
(ii)
fines imposed under subsection (b) of this section.
(b)
The Board may impose a fine under § 26–2802 of this title on a license holder if at least 3 citations are issued or arrests are made on the licensed premises for violations of § 14–139.03 of the Prince George’s County Code in a 12–month period.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 26-2606 (2026)
Title 26. Prince George's County
Subtitle 26. Enforcement
§ 26–2606LinkCopy Citation
(a)
(1)
This section applies only to inspections performed by or on behalf of the Board.
(2)
Unless the inspection is performed on behalf of the Board and does not relate to health and safety, this section does not apply to inspections conducted by one or more of the following persons:
(i)
a police department;
(ii)
a fire department or fire inspector; or
(iii)
a health department.
(b)
An inspection of a licensed premises may be conducted with or without prior notice in order to:
(1)
provide assistance to the Board in any matter pertaining to alcoholic beverages;
(2)
conduct background investigations and criminal history records checks on all license applicants;
(3)
make routine inspections of licensed establishments in the county to ensure that they are in compliance with all appropriate State laws, local laws, restrictions, and Board rules and regulations;
(4)
coordinate information with other appropriate regulatory agencies;
(5)
take appropriate action on any written report of violations forwarded by a uniformed officer of a municipal or county police department, the Maryland–National Capital Park Police, or the State Police;
(6)
investigate complaints made against a licensed establishment; or
(7)
initiate covert inspections and investigations of licensed establishments that may be necessary to ensure compliance or to prove or disprove alleged violations.
(c)
Within 5 business days after an inspection under this section, the inspector shall provide to the license holder and the Board a report of the inspection.
(d)
On or before December 31 each year, the Board shall publish on the Board’s website a list of the total number of inspections conducted of each licensed premises by the Board in the prior calendar year.
Subtitle 27. Prohibited Acts
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 26-2701 (2026)
Title 26. Prince George's County
Subtitle 27. Prohibited Acts
§ 26–2701LinkCopy Citation
(a)
The following sections of Title 6, Subtitle 3 (“Prohibited Acts”) of Division I of this article apply in the county without exception or variation:
(1)
§ 6–305 (“Proof of age for sale of alcoholic beverages”);
(2)
§ 6–306 (“Defense to prosecution for sale to underage individual”);
(3)
§ 6–308 (“Allowing on–premises consumption of alcoholic beverages not purchased from license holder”);
(4)
§ 6–309 (“Allowing on–premises consumption or possession of alcoholic beverages by individual under the age of 21 years”);
(5)
§ 6–310 (“Providing free food”);
(6)
§ 6–311 (“Restrictions on purchases and sales by retail dealer”);
(7)
§ 6–312 (“Beverage misrepresentation”);
(8)
§ 6–313 (“Tampering with alcoholic beverage container”);
(9)
§ 6–314 (“Sale of alcoholic beverage container with detachable metal tab”);
(10)
§ 6–315 (“Alcoholic beverage in container without regular label presumed illicit”);
(11)
§ 6–316 (“Maximum alcohol content”);
(12)
§ 6–317 (“Multiple serving purchase required”);
(13)
§ 6–320 (“Disorderly intoxication”);
(14)
§ 6–323 (“Possession or use of Alcohol Without Liquid machine”);
(15)
§ 6–326 (“Sale of alcoholic beverages in powder or crystalline form prohibited”);
(16)
§ 6–327 (“Unlicensed out–of–state sale of alcoholic beverages”);
(17)
§ 6–328 (“Tax evasion”);
(18)
§ 6–329 (“Destruction of evidence”); and
(19)
§ 6–330 (“Perjury”).
(b)
The following sections of Title 6, Subtitle 3 (“Prohibited Acts”) of Division I of this article apply in the county:
(1)
§ 6–304 (“Selling or providing alcoholic beverages to individual under the age of 21 years”), subject to § 26–2702 of this subtitle;
(2)
§ 6–307 (“Selling or providing alcoholic beverages to intoxicated individual”), subject to § 26–2703 of this subtitle;
(3)
§ 6–319 (“On–premises consumption of alcoholic beverages not purchased from license holder”), subject to § 26–2704 of this subtitle;
(4)
§ 6–321 (“Consumption of alcoholic beverages in public”), subject to § 26–2705 of this subtitle; and
(5)
§ 6–322 (“Possession of open container”), subject to § 26–2706 of this subtitle.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 26-2702 (2026)
Title 26. Prince George's County
Subtitle 27. Prohibited Acts
§ 26–2702LinkCopy Citation
(a)
A license holder or an employee of a license holder who is charged with a violation of § 6–304 of this article:
(1)
shall receive a summons to appear in court on a certain day to answer the charges placed against the license holder or employee; and
(2)
may not be required to post bail pending trial in any court in the State.
(b)
A license holder or an employee of a license holder may not be found guilty of a violation of § 6–304 of this article if:
(1)
the license holder or employee establishes to the satisfaction of the finder of fact that the license holder or employee used due caution to establish that the individual was not under the age of 21 years; and
(2)
the individual was not a resident of the State.
(c)
The Board may not proceed against a license holder for a violation of § 6–304 of this article if the license holder or an employee of the license holder is found not guilty of, or granted probation before judgment for, the violation.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 26-2703 (2026)
Title 26. Prince George's County
Subtitle 27. Prohibited Acts
§ 26–2703LinkCopy Citation
(a)
A license holder or an employee of a license holder who is charged with a violation of § 6–307 of this article:
(1)
shall receive a summons to appear in court on a certain day to answer the charges placed against the license holder or employee; and
(2)
may not be required to post bail pending trial in any court in the State.
(b)
The Board may not proceed against a license holder for a violation of § 6–307 of this article if the license holder or an employee of the license holder is found not guilty of, or granted probation before judgment for, the violation.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 26-2704 (2026)
Title 26. Prince George's County
Subtitle 27. Prohibited Acts
§ 26–2704LinkCopy Citation
Residents and their guests in a continuing care retirement community that holds a Class C (on–sale) beer, wine, and liquor license may consume wine not purchased from the continuing care retirement community if:
(1)
the wine 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.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 26-2705 (2026)
Title 26. Prince George's County
Subtitle 27. Prohibited Acts
§ 26–2705LinkCopy Citation
An individual who is charged with a misdemeanor under § 6–321 of this article shall comply with the command in the charging document to appear in court by appearing in court in person.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 26-2706 (2026)
Title 26. Prince George's County
Subtitle 27. Prohibited Acts
§ 26–2706LinkCopy Citation
(a)
An individual may possess an alcoholic beverage in an open container on private property described under § 6–322(a)(1) of this article only if the individual possesses and presents the written consent of the owner of the property.
(b)
An individual charged with a misdemeanor under § 6–322 of this article shall comply with the command in the charging document to appear in court by appearing in court in person.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 26-2707 (2026)
Title 26. Prince George's County
Subtitle 27. Prohibited Acts
§ 26–2707LinkCopy Citation
(a)
An individual under the age of 21 years may not:
(1)
enter the premises of a license holder to obtain alcoholic beverages; or
(2)
possess alcoholic beverages.
(b)
An individual under the age of 18 years may not enter between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m. the premises of the holder of a Class B or Class D beer license, a Class B or Class D beer and light wine license, or a Class B–WPL (waterfront pavilion) beer, wine, and liquor license unless the individual is in the company of a parent, the legal guardian, or the spouse of the individual.
(c)
The Board may adopt regulations regarding the presence of an individual under the age of 21 years on a licensed premises.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 26-2708 (2026)
Title 26. Prince George's County
Subtitle 27. Prohibited Acts
§ 26–2708LinkCopy Citation
(a)
A license holder may not sell alcoholic beverages by means of a self–scanning cash register or other automated system that is:
(1)
capable of recovering stored information related to the sale price of individual retail items; and
(2)
operated on a self–service basis by a customer.
(b)
If a license holder violates this section, the Board may impose on the license holder:
(1)
for a first offense, a fine not exceeding $1,000;
(2)
for a second offense, a fine not exceeding $2,500; and
(3)
for a third or subsequent offense:
(i)
a fine not exceeding $2,500; or
(ii)
suspension or revocation of the license.
Subtitle 28. Penalties
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 26-2801 (2026)
Title 26. Prince George's County
Subtitle 28. Penalties
§ 26–2801LinkCopy Citation
Section 6–402 (“General penalty”) of Division I of this article applies in the county, subject to § 26–2801.1 of this subtitle.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 26-2801.1 (2026)
Title 26. Prince George's County
Subtitle 28. Penalties
§ 26–2801.1LinkCopy Citation
In addition to any administrative penalty that may apply, a license holder or an employee of a license holder who violates § 6–304 of this article or § 10–117 of the Criminal Law Article is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 2 years or a fine not exceeding $2,000 or both.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 26-2802 (2026)
Title 26. Prince George's County
Subtitle 28. Penalties
§ 26–2802LinkCopy Citation
(a)
This section applies to a violation that is cause for suspension or revocation of a license.
(b)
Instead of or in addition to suspending or revoking the license, the Board may:
(1)
for a first offense:
(i)
except as provided in item (ii) of this item, impose a fine not exceeding $1,500; or
(ii)
for a violation of § 10–117 of the Criminal Law Article, impose a fine of $1,500;
(2)
for a second offense in the same 24–month period, impose a fine not exceeding $6,000; and
(3)
for a third offense in the same 24–month period, impose a fine of $7,500.
(c)
For a fourth offense in the same 24–month period, the Board shall suspend the license for 30 days, unless the Board revokes the license.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 26-2803 (2026)
Title 26. Prince George's County
Subtitle 28. Penalties
§ 26–2803LinkCopy Citation
(a)
The Board shall establish a standard fine structure for violations of this title that gives the Board flexibility to consider aggravating or mitigating factors when determining the amount of a fine imposed under this title.
(b)
The Board shall publish monthly and maintain on its website:
(1)
a list of penalties for violations of this title; and
(2)
the standard fine structure established under subsection (a) of this section, including a list of aggravating and mitigating factors that the Board may consider when determining the amount of a fine imposed under this title.