Title 33. Worcester County — Subtitle 19. Conduct of License Holders
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 33-1901 (2026)
Title 33. Worcester County
Subtitle 19. Conduct of License Holders
§ 33–1901LinkCopy Citation
(a)
The following sections of Title 4, Subtitle 5 (“Conduct of Local License Holders”) of Division I of this article apply in the county without exception or variation:
(1)
§ 4–502 (“Storage of alcoholic beverages”);
(2)
§ 4–503 (“Solicitations and sales outside of licensed premises”);
(3)
§ 4–506 (“Evidence of purchaser’s age”); and
(4)
§ 4–508 (“Display of license”).
(b)
The following sections of Title 4, Subtitle 5 (“Conduct of Local License Holders”) of Division I of this article apply in the county:
(1)
§ 4–504 (“Employment of underage individuals”), subject to § 33–1902 of this subtitle;
(2)
§ 4–505 (“Alcohol awareness program”), subject to § 33–1903 of this subtitle; and
(3)
§ 4–507 (“Retail delivery of alcoholic beverages”), subject to § 33–1904 of this subtitle.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 33-1902 (2026)
Title 33. Worcester County
Subtitle 19. Conduct of License Holders
§ 33–1902LinkCopy Citation
(a)
A license holder may not employ an individual under the age of 18 years in the sale of alcoholic beverages, unless a permit is obtained from the Sheriff and State’s Attorney of the county.
(b)
A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 1 year or a fine not exceeding $200 or both.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 33-1903 (2026)
Title 33. Worcester County
Subtitle 19. Conduct of License Holders
§ 33–1903LinkCopy Citation
(a)
This section does not apply to a holder of a Class C license.
(b)
(1)
The license holder or an individual designated by the license holder who is employed in a supervisory capacity shall:
(i)
be certified by an approved alcohol awareness program; and
(ii)
except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, be present on the licensed premises during the hours in which alcoholic beverages may be sold.
(2)
The license holder or individual specified in paragraph (1) of this subsection may be absent from the licensed premises for a personal or business reason or an emergency if the absence lasts for not more than 2 hours.
(3)
The Board shall require the license holder to keep a log book on the licensed premises that documents each temporary absence, the length of time of the absence, and the reason for the absence, in the form that the Board requires.
(c)
A license holder who violates this section is subject to:
(1)
for a first offense, a $100 fine; and
(2)
for each subsequent offense, a fine not exceeding $500 or a suspension or revocation of the license or both.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 33-1904 (2026)
Title 33. Worcester County
Subtitle 19. Conduct of License Holders
§ 33–1904LinkCopy Citation
(a)
Except for events catered by a holder of a caterer’s license, a holder of a retail license issued by the Board may not deliver alcoholic beverages outside of the licensed premises.
(b)
A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 1 year or a fine not exceeding $200 or both.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 33-1905 (2026)
Title 33. Worcester County
Subtitle 19. Conduct of License Holders
§ 33–1905LinkCopy Citation
(a)
Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, to qualify for an “on–sale” Class B license, Class C license, or Class D license, the licensed premises shall be equipped with public restrooms with:
(1)
a minimum of one restroom for each sex; and
(2)
a connection to a public or private water and waste system that is approved by the health department.
(b)
If the Board finds that the requirements of this section will impose an undue hardship on the applicant, the Board may waive the requirements.