# Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis (GAB)

## Title 33. Worcester County

### Subtitle 8. Beer and Wine Licenses

#### Section 33-801

The wine that may be sold under a beer and wine license may not contain more than 22% of alcohol by volume.

#### Section 33-802

(a) There is:

  (1) a Class A beer and wine 6-day license; and

  (2) a Class A beer and wine 7-day license.

(b)

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

  (2) The license holder shall sell the beer and wine 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 or wine is sold.

(c) The annual license fees are:

  (1) $250 for a 6-day license; and

  (2) $300 for a 7-day license.

#### Section 33-803

(a) There is:

  (1) a Class B beer and wine 6-day license; and

  (2) a Class B beer and wine 7-day license.

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

(c) The annual license fees are:

  (1) $300 for a 6-day license; and

  (2) $400 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 and wine in approved to-go cups that may be carried outside the licensed establishment and into the designated special event area.

#### Section 33-804

(a) There is a Class C beer and wine license.

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

(c) The annual license fee is $200.

#### Section 33-805

(a) There is:

  (1) a Class D beer and wine 6-day license; and

  (2) a Class D beer and wine 7-day license.

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

(c) The license may not be issued for use by a drugstore.

(d) The annual license fees are:

  (1) $350 for a 6-day license; and

  (2) $500 for a 7-day license.

(e)

  (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 and wine 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)