# Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis (GAB)

## Title 33. Worcester County

### Subtitle 16. Licensing Conditions; Multiple Licensing Plans

#### Section 33-1605

(a)

  (1) Subject to subsection (b) of this section, the Board may issue not more than two additional licenses of the same type to a holder of:

    (i) a Class B (on-sale) hotel and restaurant beer, wine, and liquor license; or

    (ii) a Class B (on-sale) hotel and restaurant beer and  wine license.

  (2) A license issued under this subsection shall be issued for premises used as a restaurant.

(b)

  (1) The restaurant shall have:

    (i) a minimum capital investment of $150,000 for restaurant facilities, not including the cost of land or buildings; and

    (ii) a minimum seating capacity of 125 individuals.

  (2) The Board may define "restaurant" by regulation.

  (3) Except as provided in Sec. 33-1606 of this subtitle, the Board may not issue more than three licenses of all classes under this section to or for the use of the same person.

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