§ 33–307
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 33-307 (2026)
Title 33. Worcester County
Subtitle 3. Department of Liquor Control
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(a)
The Department may establish and maintain stores known as “dispensaries”.
(b)
A dispensary:
(1)
may sell any alcoholic beverage except beer; and
(2)
shall sell alcoholic beverages in a sealed package or container.
(c)
The Department may establish and maintain dispensaries only in:
(1)
Berlin;
(2)
Ocean City;
(3)
Pocomoke City;
(4)
Snow Hill;
(5)
a rural area approved by the Department and the County Commissioners; and
(6)
a housing development that:
(i)
has a population of at least 10,000 individuals;
(ii)
is overseen by a homeowners association; and
(iii)
has a special police force commissioned under Title 3, Subtitle 3 of the Public Safety Article.
(d)
The Department may sell or deliver liquor to a retail license holder from 6 a.m. to midnight Monday through Saturday and from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday.
(e)
A person may not open or consume the contents of a sealed package or container containing alcoholic beverages on the premises of the dispensary where sold.
(f)
Title 4, Subtitle 2 of this article does not apply to this section.