Title 26. Prince George's County — Subtitle 9. Beer, Wine, and Liquor Licenses
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
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.