§ 27–603
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 27-603 (2026)
Title 27. Queen Anne's County
Subtitle 6. Beer Licenses
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(a)
There is a Class C beer license.
(b)
(1)
Subject to paragraphs (2) and (3) of this subsection, 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.
(2)
A license may be issued to a local unit of a nationwide nonprofit organization or club that:
(i)
is composed solely of members who served in the armed forces of the United States in a war in which the United States has engaged;
(ii)
has a charter from a national veterans’ organization before applying for the license; and
(iii)
operates only for the use of its members and their guests, when the guests are accompanied by members.
(3)
A license may be issued to a yacht club, golf club, fraternal club or order, country club, or social or recreational club that:
(i)
is not operated for profit;
(ii)
for 1 year immediately preceding the year for which the license is issued, has had at least 50 adult members who paid annual dues of at least $25;
(iii)
owns or operates a clubhouse that has, or meeting rooms that have, facilities for preparing and serving food on the premises;
(iv)
is principally used for members and their guests, when the guests are accompanied by members; and
(v)
is not directly or indirectly owned or operated as a public business.
(c)
The annual license fee is $50.