# Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis (GAB)

## Title 33. Worcester County

### Subtitle 6. Beer Licenses

#### Section 33-601

(a) There is a Class A beer license.

(b)

  (1) The license authorizes the license holder to sell beer at retail to consumers at the place described in the license.

  (2) The license holder shall sell the beer in a sealed package or container.

  (3) The package or container may not be opened and its contents may not be consumed on the premises where the beer was sold.

(c) The annual license fees are:

  (1) $225 for a 6-day license; and

  (2) $250 for a 7-day license.

#### Section 33-602

(a) There is a Class B beer license.

(b) The license authorizes the license holder to sell beer at retail at a hotel or restaurant at the place described in the license for on-premises consumption or on- and off-premises consumption.

(c) The annual license fees are:

  (1) $275 for a 6-day license; and

  (2) $350 for a 7-day license.

(d)

  (1) The Board may issue a temporary to-go event permit under Sec. 33-1105 of this title to a holder of a license under this section if the licensed establishment is located within or immediately adjacent to a special event area identified in a Class C per diem municipal to-go beer, wine, and liquor license issued under Sec. 33-1311 of this title.

  (2) The temporary to-go permit authorizes the holder to sell at retail beer in approved to-go cups that may be carried outside the licensed establishment and into the designated special event area.

#### Section 33-603

(a) There is a Class C beer license.

(b) The license authorizes the license holder to sell beer at retail to members of a club and their guests at the place described in the license for on-premises consumption.

(c) The annual license fee is $150.

#### Section 33-604

(a) There is a Class D beer license.

(b)

  (1) Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, the license authorizes the license holder to sell beer at retail at the place described in the license for on-premises consumption or on- and off-premises consumption.

  (2) A license may not be issued for a drugstore.

(c) The annual license fees are:

  (1) $325 for a 6-day license; and

  (2) $450 for a 7-day license.

(d)

  (1) The Board may issue a temporary to-go event permit under Sec. 33-1105 of this title to a holder of a license under this section if the licensed establishment is located within or immediately adjacent to a special event area identified in a Class C per diem municipal to-go beer, wine, and liquor license issued under Sec. 33-1311 of this title.

  (2) The temporary to-go permit authorizes the holder to sell at retail beer in approved to-go cups that may be carried outside the licensed establishment and into the designated special event area.

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