Title 31. Washington County — Subtitle 10. Licenses for Specific Types of Organizations and Venues
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 31-1001 (2026)
Title 31. Washington County
Subtitle 10. Licenses for Specific Types of Organizations and Venues
§ 31–1001LinkCopy Citation
(a)
There is an amusement park beer license.
(b)
The Board may issue the license to the operator of an amusement park, whether an individual, an association of individuals, or a corporation.
(c)
The license authorizes the license holder to sell beer at one or more locations within the confines of the park.
(d)
The license holder may sell beer from 8 a.m. to midnight on every day from May 1 to September 30 of each year, except Sundays and election days.
(e)
Sections 4–203, 4–204, and 4–205 of this article do not apply to a license issued under this section.
(f)
The annual license fee is $100.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 31-1001.1 (2026)
Title 31. Washington County
Subtitle 10. Licenses for Specific Types of Organizations and Venues
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(a)
There is a Class CT (cinema/theater) (on–sale) beer, wine, and liquor license.
(b)
The Board may issue the license for use in a cinema or theater that:
(1)
is in a building that is designed or used primarily for the exhibition of motion pictures to the public;
(2)
has a capacity to hold at least 100 permanently installed seats; and
(3)
has a minimum of six movie theater rooms.
(c)
(1)
Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, the license authorizes the license holder to sell beer, wine, and liquor for on–premises consumption by the drink, bottle, and can:
(i)
(1)
in a designated area of the lobby, for 45 minutes before a movie starts; and
(2)
in a VIP room that holds special events, for the 45 minutes before a movie starts and during the showing of the movie; or
(ii)
to an individual who has a ticket to a movie and proper identification.
(2)
A license holder may exercise the privileges of the license:
(i)
from Monday through Saturday; and
(ii)
on Sunday, if the license holder is issued a Sunday permit.
(3)
A license holder may sell beer, wine, and liquor without serving food.
(4)
An individual serving beer, wine, and liquor:
(i)
may not mix the contents of one bottle with the contents of another bottle; and
(ii)
shall dispose of or destroy all empty bottles and cans.
(d)
(1)
A license holder shall:
(i)
obtain a crowd control training certificate from a program that is certified by the Board; and
(ii)
while selling beer, wine, and liquor, have one certified crowd control manager on the licensed premises for every 250 individuals present.
(2)
Notwithstanding § 31–1903(a) of this title, a license holder shall require one individual who has completed a certified alcohol awareness program to be on the licensed premises at all times when alcohol is being served.
(e)
(1)
The annual license fee is $1,000.
(2)
The annual Sunday permit fee is $250.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 31-1002 (2026)
Title 31. Washington County
Subtitle 10. Licenses for Specific Types of Organizations and Venues
§ 31–1002LinkCopy Citation
(a)
There is a Class C (country and golf club) beer, wine, and liquor license.
(b)
An application for the license shall be signed by three officers of the country and golf club.
(c)
The Board may issue the license for use by a country and golf club that:
(1)
has at least 200 members paying dues of at least $30 per year per member; and
(2)
maintains a regular or championship golf course of at least nine holes.
(d)
The license authorizes the license holder to sell beer, wine, and liquor to members of the club and their guests at retail at the place described in the license for consumption on the premises and grounds of the club.
(e)
The license holder may sell beer, wine, and liquor during the hours and days as set out for a Class C beer, wine, and liquor license under § 31–2004 of this title.
(f)
(1)
The annual license fee is $1,000 for the license year that begins in May.
(2)
The fee for a Sunday permit is $250.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 31-1003 (2026)
Title 31. Washington County
Subtitle 10. Licenses for Specific Types of Organizations and Venues
§ 31–1003LinkCopy Citation
(a)
There is:
(1)
a Class C (golf course) beer and wine license; and
(2)
a Sunday Class C (golf course) beer and wine license.
(b)
The Board may issue the licenses for use by a public golf course or organization that has a regular or championship golf course with a minimum of nine holes.
(c)
(1)
The license holder may sell beer and wine for consumption on the land and in the buildings, including the clubhouse, used for golfing purposes.
(2)
A patron need not be seated to be served.
(d)
(1)
Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, the license holder may sell beer and wine during the hours and days as set out for a Class C beer and wine license under § 31–2003 of this title.
(2)
The Board may reduce the license holder’s hours of sale of beer and wine for all or part of the licensed premises.
(e)
The annual license fee is:
(1)
$750 for a 6–day Class C (golf course) beer and wine license; and
(2)
$250 for a Sunday Class C (golf course) beer and wine license.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 31-1004 (2026)
Title 31. Washington County
Subtitle 10. Licenses for Specific Types of Organizations and Venues
§ 31–1004LinkCopy Citation
(a)
There is:
(1)
a Class C (golf course) beer, wine, and liquor license; and
(2)
a Sunday Class C (golf course) beer, wine, and liquor license.
(b)
The Board may issue the licenses for use by a public golf course or organization that has a regular or championship golf course with a minimum of nine holes.
(c)
(1)
A license holder may sell beer, wine, and liquor for consumption on the land and in the buildings, including the clubhouse, used for golfing purposes.
(2)
A patron need not be seated to be served.
(d)
(1)
Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, the license holder may sell beer, wine, and liquor during the hours and days as set for a Class C beer, wine, and liquor license under § 31–2004 of this title.
(2)
The Board may reduce a license holder’s hours of sale of beer, wine, and liquor for all or part of the licensed premises.
(e)
The annual license fee is:
(1)
$1,000 for a 6–day Class C (golf course) beer, wine, and liquor license; and
(2)
$250 for a Sunday Class C (golf course) beer, wine, and liquor license.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 31-1005 (2026)
Title 31. Washington County
Subtitle 10. Licenses for Specific Types of Organizations and Venues
§ 31–1005LinkCopy Citation
(a)
In this section, “premises” includes the entire multi–use sports and events facility.
(b)
There is a multi–use sports and events facility beer, wine, and liquor license.
(c)
The Board may issue the license to the owner of a professional baseball team franchise that may be in any form of business organization, including partnership, corporation, and limited liability company that will operate as a multi–use sports and events facility.
(d)
The license authorizes the license holder to sell beer, wine, and liquor for on–premises consumption to individuals present at an event held in the multi–use sports and events facility.
(e)
The license holder shall require all employees to:
(1)
complete an alcohol awareness training program; and
(2)
obtain a crowd control training certificate.
(f)
The license holder may not allow an individual to carry alcoholic beverages onto or from the licensed premises.
(g)
The annual license fee is $2,500.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 31-1006 (2026)
Title 31. Washington County
Subtitle 10. Licenses for Specific Types of Organizations and Venues
§ 31–1006LinkCopy Citation
(a)
There is a Class B–theater license.
(b)
The Board may issue the license for use in a theater that:
(1)
is operated by a nonprofit organization;
(2)
appears on the National Register of Historic Places;
(3)
accommodates at least 1,400 individuals; and
(4)
is located on the south side of Hagerstown.
(c)
The license authorizes the license holder to sell beer, wine, and liquor for on–premises consumption only to individuals who attend a performance or an event held at the theater.
(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 § 31–2004 of this title.
(e)
(1)
The annual license fee is $200.
(2)
The fee for a Sunday permit is $250.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 31-1007 (2026)
Title 31. Washington County
Subtitle 10. Licenses for Specific Types of Organizations and Venues
§ 31–1007LinkCopy Citation
(a)
(1)
In this section the following words have the meanings indicated.
(2)
(i)
“Hospitality and tourism management degree program” means a degree program at an institution of higher education that offers classes that provide a comprehensive study of alcoholic beverages with an emphasis on the origin, production, classification, and service of beer, wine, and liquor.
(ii)
“Hospitality and tourism management degree program” includes classes that study bartending, alcohol awareness, liability, and the responsible serving of alcoholic beverages.
(3)
“Institution of higher education” has the meaning stated in § 10–101 of the Education Article.
(b)
There is a university and college hospitality beer, wine, and liquor license.
(c)
(1)
The Board may issue the license to an institution of higher education that offers a hospitality and tourism management degree program.
(2)
As part of the license application, an applicant shall provide to the Board:
(i)
a drawing and description of the designated area where the preparing, serving, or consuming of alcoholic beverages during the hospitality and tourism management class will take place; and
(ii)
the location of the locked storage facility where the alcoholic beverages will be stored when not in use.
(3)
A license shall expire on the June 30 immediately following the issuance of the license.
(d)
A license holder must submit to the Board a form documenting the dates and hours of a hospitality and tourism management class at least 14 days before the hospitality and tourism management class begins.
(e)
The license authorizes the license holder to allow the preparation, serving, and consumption of beer, wine, and liquor by individuals who are:
(1)
at least 21 years old; and
(2)
registered in a hospitality and tourism management class offered by the license holder.
(f)
A license holder may conduct the activities specified in subsection (e) of this section only:
(1)
on the licensed premises; and
(2)
during the hospitality and tourism management class dates and hours specified in subsection (d) of this section.
(g)
A license holder shall ensure that at least one instructor of a hospitality and tourism management class is:
(1)
certified by an alcohol awareness program; and
(2)
present during the dates and hours of the hospitality and tourism management class.
(h)
A license holder shall allow the Executive Director or the Executive Director’s designee, the Board or the Board’s designee, or a peace officer of the county, to inspect and search the licensed premises at any time.
(i)
A license holder shall comply with:
(1)
municipal ordinances; and
(2)
fire and health department regulations.
(j)
A license holder may purchase beer, wine, and liquor from a holder of a retail or wholesaler’s license.
(k)
(1)
The annual license fee is $750.
(2)
The annual fee for a Sunday permit is $250.