# Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis (GAB)

## Title 28. St. Mary's County

### Subtitle 19. Conduct of License Holders

#### Section 28-1901

(a) The following sections of Title 4, Subtitle 5 ("Conduct of Local License Holders") of Division I of this article apply in the county without exception or variation:

  (1) Sec. 4-502 ("Storage of alcoholic beverages");

  (2) Sec. 4-503 ("Solicitations and sales outside of licensed premises");

  (3) Sec. 4-505 ("Alcohol awareness program");

  (4) Sec. 4-506 ("Evidence of purchaser's age");

  (5) Sec. 4-507 ("Retail delivery of alcoholic beverages"); and

  (6) Sec. 4-508 ("Display of license").

(b) Section 4-504 ("Employment of underage individuals") of Division I of this article applies in the county, subject to Sec. 28-1902 of this subtitle.

#### Section 28-1902

(a) An individual at least 18 years old may serve alcoholic beverages in a restaurant in connection with serving a meal.

(b) An individual under the age of 21 years may not act as a bartender or in a solely bar-related capacity.

#### Section 28-1903

(a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, a consumer may not remain on the premises of an establishment that sells alcoholic beverages after the hours of sale end.

(b) On Sunday morning, a consumer may remain on the premises of an establishment that sells alcoholic beverages for one-half hour after the hours of sale end.

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