# Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis (GAB)

## Title 26. Prince George's County

### Subtitle 19. Conduct of License Holders

#### Section 26-1901

(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) Sec. 4-502 ("Storage of alcoholic beverages");

  (2) Sec. 4-503 ("Solicitations and sales outside licensed premises");

  (3) Sec. 4-506 ("Evidence of purchaser's age");

  (4) Sec. 4-507 ("Retail delivery of alcoholic beverages"); and

  (5) Sec. 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) Sec. 4-504 ("Employment of underage individuals"), subject to Sec. 26-1902 of this subtitle; and

  (2) Sec. 4-505 ("Alcohol awareness program"), subject to Sec. 26-1902.1 of this subtitle.

#### Section 26-1902

An individual under the age of 18 years may not be employed to sell, deliver, or otherwise deal with alcoholic beverages.

#### Section 26-1902.1

(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.

#### Section 26-1903

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.

#### Section 26-1904

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.

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Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. (as displayed at mgaleg.maryland.gov, October 16, 2026)