# Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis (GAB)

## Title 28. St. Mary's County

### Subtitle 8. Beer and Wine Licenses

#### Section 28-801

The wine that may be sold under a beer and wine license may not contain more than 22% of alcohol by volume.

#### Section 28-802

(a) There is a Class A-3 beer and wine license.

(b)

  (1) The license authorizes the license holder to sell beer and wine at retail at the place described in the license.

  (2) The license holder shall sell the beer and wine 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 or wine is sold.

(c) The annual license fee is $350.

#### Section 28-803

(a) There is a Class B beer and wine license.

(b) The license authorizes the license holder to sell beer and wine at a hotel or restaurant at retail at the place described in the license, for on- and off-premises consumption.

(c) The annual license fee is $400.

#### Section 28-804

A Class C beer and wine license may not be issued in the county.

#### Section 28-805

A Class D beer and wine license may not be issued in the county.

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