Title 9. Allegany County — Subtitle 10. Licenses for Specific Types of Organizations and Venues
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 9-1001 (2026)
Title 9. Allegany County
Subtitle 10. Licenses for Specific Types of Organizations and Venues
§ 9–1001LinkCopy Citation
(a)
There is a Class B–BT (buffet theater) beer, light wine, and liquor license.
(b)
The Board may issue the license for the use of an establishment that:
(1)
is operated as a nonprofit professional theater;
(2)
provides to the customers of the establishment live Broadway–style musicals, comedy, drama, live acoustic–style music, or feature films; and
(3)
is open to the public by reservation.
(c)
The Class B–BT license authorizes the license holder to sell at retail beer and light wine by the drink or by the bottle and liquor by the drink only for on–premises consumption and in conjunction with the buffet theater.
(d)
(1)
The license holder may sell beer and light wine for on–premises consumption beginning 2 hours before the performance, during the performance, and for 2 hours after the end of the performance on:
(i)
Monday through Saturday; and
(ii)
Sunday no earlier than 1 p.m.
(2)
The license holder may not sell beer, wine, or liquor:
(i)
for off–premises consumption by the drink or by the bottle; or
(ii)
at any time except in conjunction with the buffet theater.
(e)
The annual fee for the license is $350.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 9-1001.1 (2026)
Title 9. Allegany County
Subtitle 10. Licenses for Specific Types of Organizations and Venues
§ 9–1001.1LinkCopy Citation
(a)
There is a Class B–TM (theater/museum) beer, wine, and liquor license.
(b)
The Board may issue the license for the use of a theater/museum that has a ballroom with seating for a maximum of 300 individuals per event.
(c)
The license authorizes the license holder to sell at retail beer, wine, and liquor for on–premises consumption and in conjunction with:
(1)
a regular exhibit opening; or
(2)
a fund–raising event for the benefit of the theater/museum.
(d)
The license holder may sell beer, wine, and liquor for on–premises consumption on Sunday through Saturday beginning 2 hours before the exhibit opening or event, during the exhibit opening or event, and for 2 hours after the end of the exhibit opening or event.
(e)
(1)
A license on behalf of the theater/museum shall be applied for and issued to the president and two other officers of the theater/museum.
(2)
At least two of the applicants shall be residents of the county.
(f)
The annual fee for the license is $350.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 9-1001.2 (2026)
Title 9. Allegany County
Subtitle 10. Licenses for Specific Types of Organizations and Venues
§ 9–1001.2LinkCopy Citation
(a)
There is a gift basket permit.
(b)
(1)
The Board may issue the permit to a person:
(i)
whose primary business is the sale and delivery of:
(1)
flowers; or
(2)
gift baskets of flowers, food, or other items; and
(ii)
who does not hold any other alcoholic beverages license or permit under this article.
(2)
The Board may not issue the permit for use in conjunction with or on the premises of a chain store, supermarket, or discount house.
(c)
A holder of the permit:
(1)
may sell and deliver, to consumers of a legal drinking age located in the county, gift baskets containing:
(i)
not more than 72 ounces of beer;
(ii)
not more than 2.25 liters of wine; or
(iii)
not more than 2.25 liters of liquor; and
(2)
shall maintain records and submit reports as required by the Board.
(d)
(1)
Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, the permit holder or an employee of the permit holder shall:
(i)
deliver the gift basket containing alcoholic beverages; and
(ii)
require the person receiving a delivery of a gift basket containing alcoholic beverages to display proof that the person is at least 21 years old.
(2)
An individual who delivers a gift basket containing alcoholic beverages shall be at least 21 years old.
(e)
The holder’s annual sales from alcoholic beverages may not exceed 10% of the holder’s annual gross sales.
(f)
The alcoholic beverages contained in a gift basket shall be purchased from a retail license holder.
(g)
The Board shall adopt regulations to carry out this section.
(h)
The fee for a gift basket permit is $100.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 9-1002 (2026)
Title 9. Allegany County
Subtitle 10. Licenses for Specific Types of Organizations and Venues
§ 9–1002LinkCopy Citation
(a)
(1)
In this section the following words have the meanings indicated.
(2)
“Concessionaire” means a lessee, a sublessee, or any other operator of an establishment that:
(i)
engages in the sale of beer, wine, and liquor by the drink or by the bottle on its premises for consumption anywhere in a video lottery facility; and
(ii)
is operated as a concession independent of a Class BWL–VLF license.
(3)
“Video lottery facility” means a facility that holds a license under Title 9, Subtitle 1A of the State Government Article.
(b)
There is a Class BWL–VLC (video lottery concessionaire) beer, wine, and liquor license.
(c)
The Board may issue the license to one or more concessionaires operating in a video lottery facility.
(d)
(1)
The license authorizes:
(i)
the license holder to sell beer, wine, and liquor on the premises of the concessionaire for consumption:
(1)
anywhere in the video lottery facility; or
(2)
on grounds controlled by the Class BWL–VLF license holder, as defined in the Class BWL–VLF license;
(ii)
the playing of music and dancing; and
(iii)
the sale and providing of beer, wine, and liquor throughout the video lottery facility and grounds controlled by the Class BWL–VLF license holder during those days and hours that the video lottery facility is open for business.
(2)
Beer, wine, and liquor purchased under a Class BWL–VLC license may be taken anywhere in the video lottery facility or on grounds controlled by the Class BWL–VLF license holder, as defined in the Class BWL–VLF license.
(e)
The hours for the sale of alcoholic beverages under the license are the same as the hours of operation of a video lottery facility.
(f)
(1)
The annual license fee is $5,000.
(2)
The fee shall be paid to the Board on or before May 1.
(g)
A penalty or other sanction that is imposed for a violation of a regulation of the Board on the licensed premises of a holder of a Class BWL–VLC license shall apply to the concessionaire that the Board determines to be responsible for the violation.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 9-1003 (2026)
Title 9. Allegany County
Subtitle 10. Licenses for Specific Types of Organizations and Venues
§ 9–1003LinkCopy Citation
(a)
In this section, “video lottery facility” means a facility that holds a license under Title 9, Subtitle 1A of the State Government Article.
(b)
There is a Class BWL–VLF (video lottery facility) beer, wine, and liquor license.
(c)
(1)
The Board may issue the license to an individual or entity that owns a video lottery facility that contains at least one food service facility, bar, or lounge.
(2)
The Board may not require an applicant for the license to meet any location, voting, or residency requirement.
(d)
(1)
The license authorizes:
(i)
the license holder to sell beer, wine, and liquor by the drink and by the bottle on the premises of the video lottery facility for consumption:
(1)
anywhere in the video lottery facility; or
(2)
on grounds controlled by the license holder, as defined in the license;
(ii)
the playing of music and dancing; and
(iii)
the sale and providing of beer, wine, and liquor throughout the video lottery facility and grounds controlled by the license holder during the days and hours that the video lottery facility is open for business.
(2)
Beer, wine, and liquor purchased under the license may be taken anywhere in the video lottery facility or on grounds controlled by the license holder, as defined in the license.
(e)
The hours for the sale of alcoholic beverages under the license are the same as the hours of operation of a video lottery facility.
(f)
(1)
The annual license fee is $15,000.
(2)
The fee shall be paid to the Board on or before May 1.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 9-1004 (2026)
Title 9. Allegany County
Subtitle 10. Licenses for Specific Types of Organizations and Venues
§ 9–1004LinkCopy Citation
(a)
There is a Class C (volunteer company) beer, wine, and liquor license.
(b)
The Board may issue the license for use by:
(1)
a volunteer fire company;
(2)
a volunteer ambulance company; or
(3)
a combined volunteer fire and ambulance company.
(c)
The license authorizes the license holder to sell beer, wine, and liquor for on–premises or off–premises consumption.
(d)
A customer need not be a member of the company for which the license is issued or a member’s guest.
(e)
The license holder may sell beer, wine, and liquor during the hours and days as set out for a Class C beer, wine, and liquor license under § 9–2004 of this title.
(f)
The annual license fee is $500.