# Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis (GAB)

## Title 26. Prince George's County

### Subtitle 6. Beer Licenses

#### Section 26-601

(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 Sec. 26-2002(a) of this title; and

    (ii) for off-premises consumption.

(d) The annual license fee is $500.

#### Section 26-602

(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.

#### Section 26-603

(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.

#### Section 26-604

(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 Sec. 26-2002(d) of this title.

(d) The annual license fee is $500.

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