§ 26–2001
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 26-2001 (2026)
Title 26. Prince George's County
Subtitle 20. Hours and Days for Consumption and Sale
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(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.