# Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis (GAB)

## Title 28. St. Mary's County

### Subtitle 9. Beer, Wine, and Liquor Licenses

#### Section 28-901

(a) There are:

  (1) a Class A-1 beer, wine, and liquor 7-day license; and

  (2) a Class A-2 beer, wine, and liquor 6-day 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 deliver 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) The license 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 fees are:

  (1) $400 for a Class A-1 7-day license; and

  (2) $300 for a Class A-2 6-day license.

#### Section 28-902

(a) There is a Class B beer, wine, and liquor hotel/restaurant license.

(b) The Board may issue the license for use by a hotel that:

  (1) accommodates the public and provides service ordinarily found in hotels; and

  (2) has:

    (i) at least 25 rooms;

    (ii) a lobby with a registration and mail desk and seating facilities; and

    (iii) a dining room that serves full-course meals at least twice daily.

(c) The license authorizes the license holder to sell beer, wine, and liquor for on-premises consumption at retail at the place described in the license.

(d) The license holder may sell beer, wine, and liquor during the hours and days as set out for a Class B beer, wine, and liquor license under Sec. 28-2004(b) of this title.

(e) The annual license fee is $1,000.

#### Section 28-903

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

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

(c) The license holder may sell beer, wine, and liquor during the hours and days as set out for a Class B beer, wine, and liquor license under Sec. 28-2004(b) of this title.

(d) The annual license fee is $650.

#### Section 28-904

(a) There is a Class C beer, wine, and liquor license.

(b) The Board may issue the license for use by a nonprofit organization or club that:

  (1) is composed only of members who have served in the armed forces of the United States in a war in which the United States has been engaged;

  (2) operates only for its members and guests accompanied by members; and

  (3) meets in a clubhouse that is principally used for club purposes.

(c) The license authorizes the license holder to sell beer, wine, and liquor at retail at a club at the place described in the license for on-premises consumption.

(d) The annual license fee is $350.

#### Section 28-905

(a) There are:

  (1) a Class D beer, wine, and liquor 6-day license; and

  (2) a Class D beer, wine, and liquor 7-day license.

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

(c) The license may not be issued for use by a drugstore.

(d) The annual license fees are:

  (1) $250 for a 6-day license; and

  (2) $650 for a 7-day license.

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