# Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis (GAB)

## Title 9. Allegany County

### Subtitle 19. Conduct of License Holders

#### Section 9-1901

(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) Sec. 4-502 ("Storage of alcoholic beverages");

  (2) Sec. 4-503 ("Solicitations and sales outside of licensed premises");

  (3) Sec. 4-505 ("Alcohol awareness program");

  (4) Sec. 4-506 ("Evidence of purchaser's age");

  (5) Sec. 4-507 ("Retail delivery of alcoholic beverages"); and

  (6) Sec. 4-508 ("Display of license").

(b) Section 4-504 ("Employment of underage individuals") of Division I of this article applies in the county, subject to Sec. 9-1902 of this subtitle.

#### Section 9-1902

(a)

  (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, a license holder may employ an individual between the ages of 18 and 21 years.

  (2) A license holder that derives more than half of its revenues from the sale of food may employ an individual between the ages of 16 and 21 years.

(b) To be allowed to sell or serve beer, light wine, and liquor, an individual shall be at least 18 years old.

#### Section 9-1903

(a) Subject to subsections (b) and (c) of this section, a Class C or Class D license holder may allow individuals under the age of 21 years on the premises to hold or attend a dance or other function at which individuals under the age of 21 years may be present.

(b) Alcoholic beverages may not be sold at the function or be present in the room where the function is held.

(c) The sponsor of the function shall provide adult supervision.

#### Section 9-1904

(a) A retail dealer may not extend credit to a customer.

(b) A suit may not be maintained by a retail dealer against a person for alcoholic beverages that have been sold on credit.

#### Section 9-1905

(a) An establishment licensed for the sale of beer or of beer and wine shall post at least four conspicuous notices on the licensed premises, including a building, a parking lot, a terrace, or grounds that are an integral part of the licensed premises, stating "Unlawful to drink or display liquor on these premises.".

(b) A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 2 years or a fine not exceeding $1,000 or both.

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