# Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis (GAB)

## Title 28. St. Mary's County

### Subtitle 1. Definitions; General Provisions

#### Section 28-101

(a) In this title:

  (1) the definitions in Sec. 1-101 of this article apply without exception or variation; and

  (2) the following words have the meanings indicated.

(b) "Board" means the Board of License Commissioners for St. Mary's County.

(c) "County" means St. Mary's County.

(d) "Taxpayer" means a resident who pays real estate or income tax to the county.

#### Section 28-102

This title applies only in St. Mary's County.

#### Section 28-103

The County Commissioners may regulate by ordinance the consumption of alcoholic beverages on public property, including buildings, grounds, streets, highways, alleys, sidewalks, and other structures or roads on land in the county owned by:

(1) the county;

(2) the county board of education; or

(3) the State.

#### Section 28-104

A copy of any legislation concerning alcoholic beverages enacted by the County Commissioners under this title shall be sent to the Department of Legislative Services, 90 State Circle, Annapolis, Maryland 21401.

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