# Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis (GAB)

## Title 33. Worcester County

### Subtitle 1. Definitions; General Provisions

#### Section 33-101

(a) In this title:

  (1) the definitions in Sec. 1-101 of this article apply without exception or variation; and

  (2) the following words have the meanings indicated.

(b) "Board" means the Board of License Commissioners for Worcester County.

(c) "County" means Worcester County.

(d) "Taxpayer" means an individual who:

  (1) owns real estate in the county in the individual's own name, individually or jointly with others; and

  (2) pays real estate taxes to the county.

#### Section 33-102

This title applies only in Worcester County.

#### Section 33-103

Notwithstanding Sec. 1-203 of this article, a municipality may require a license holder for a place of business in the municipality to pay to the municipality an additional annual license fee not exceeding 20% of the fee payable under this article.

#### Section 33-104

A copy of any legislation concerning alcoholic beverages enacted by the County Commissioners under this title shall be sent to the Department of Legislative Services, 90 State Circle, Annapolis, Maryland 21401.

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