§ 32–903
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 32-903 (2026)
Title 32. Wicomico County
Subtitle 9. Beer, Wine, and Liquor Licenses
§ 32–903LinkCopy Citation
(a)
There is:
(1)
a 6–day Class C beer, wine, and liquor license; and
(2)
a 7–day Class C beer, wine, and liquor license.
(b)
The Board may issue the license for use by a nonprofit fraternal, social, or veterans’ club that:
(1)
has been incorporated for at least 5 years immediately before the application for the license is made;
(2)
is in a clubhouse or premises that is used principally for club purposes;
(3)
during the year immediately before the filing of the application:
(i)
except as provided in item (ii) of this item, has at least 100 dues–paying members; or
(ii)
if the club is composed only of members who served in the armed forces of the United States, has at least 50 dues–paying members; and
(4)
has facilities for preparing and serving food on the premises to members and guests.
(c)
The license authorizes the license holder to sell beer, wine, and liquor at a club at the place described in the license for on–premises consumption.
(d)
A license holder shall purchase alcoholic beverages for retail sale, except beer and wine, from the Liquor Control Board or from a wholesaler.
(e)
(1)
The annual license fees for a 6–day license, depending on the size of the dues–paying membership of the club, are:
(i)
$275, for a membership of 50 to 399;
(ii)
$550, for a membership of 400 to 599; and
(iii)
$825, for a membership of at least 600.
(2)
The annual license fees for a 7–day license, depending on the size of the dues–paying membership of the club, are:
(i)
$400, for a membership of 50 to 399;
(ii)
$675, for a membership of 400 to 599; and
(iii)
$950, for a membership of at least 600.
(3)
A license fee shall be established on the maximum number of dues–paying members during the calendar year immediately before the filing of the application for the license.