§ 31–2003
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 31-2003 (2026)
Title 31. Washington County
Subtitle 20. Hours and Days for Consumption and Sale
§ 31–2003LinkCopy Citation
(a)
A holder of a Class A beer and wine license may sell beer and wine:
(1)
on Monday through Saturday, from 6 a.m. to 2 a.m. the following day; and
(2)
on Sunday, from 11 a.m. to midnight, if a fee is paid.
(b)
(1)
A holder of a Class B beer and wine (on– and off–sale) license may sell beer and wine:
(i)
on Monday through Saturday, from 6 a.m. to 2 a.m. the following day; and
(ii)
except as provided in paragraphs (2) and (3) of this subsection, on Sunday, from noon to midnight, if a fee is paid.
(2)
The license holder may sell beer and wine on Sunday, from 11 a.m. to midnight, if:
(i)
the consumer places an order for a meal simultaneously with or before placing an order for an alcoholic beverage; or
(ii)
the consumer is entitled to a meal on the premises as part of a prearranged event.
(3)
When a federal holiday falls on a Monday, the license holder may sell beer and wine on the Sunday immediately before the Monday holiday, from noon to 2 a.m. the following day.
(c)
(1)
A holder of a Class B beer and wine (on–sale only) pouring license may sell beer and wine:
(i)
on Monday through Saturday, from 6 a.m. to 2 a.m. the following day; and
(ii)
except as provided in paragraphs (2) and (3) of this subsection, on Sunday, from noon to midnight, if a fee is paid.
(2)
The license holder may sell beer and wine on Sunday, from 11 a.m. to midnight, if:
(i)
the consumer places an order for a meal simultaneously with or before placing an order for an alcoholic beverage; or
(ii)
the consumer is entitled to a meal on the premises as part of a prearranged event.
(3)
When a federal holiday falls on a Monday, the license holder may sell beer and wine on the Sunday immediately before the Monday holiday, from noon to 2 a.m. the following day.
(d)
(1)
A holder of a Class C beer and wine license may sell beer and wine:
(i)
on Monday through Saturday, from 6 a.m. to 2 a.m. the following day; and
(ii)
except as provided in paragraphs (2) and (3) of this subsection, on Sunday from noon to midnight, if a fee is paid.
(2)
The license holder may sell beer and wine on Sunday, from 11 a.m. to midnight, if:
(i)
the consumer places an order for a meal simultaneously with or before placing an order for an alcoholic beverage; or
(ii)
the consumer is entitled to a meal on the premises as part of a prearranged event.
(3)
When a federal holiday falls on a Monday, the license holder may sell beer and wine on the Sunday immediately before the Monday holiday, from noon to 2 a.m. the following day.
(e)
(1)
A holder of a Class D beer and wine (on–sale) license may sell beer and wine:
(i)
on Monday through Saturday, from 6 a.m. to 2 a.m. the following day; and
(ii)
except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, on Sunday, from noon to midnight, if a fee is paid.
(2)
When a federal holiday falls on a Monday, the license holder may sell beer and wine on the Sunday immediately before the Monday holiday, from noon to 2 a.m. the following day.