§ 9–2501
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 9-2501 (2026)
Title 9. Allegany County
Subtitle 25. Unlicensed Establishments
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(a)
(1)
An individual may not possess or consume an alcoholic beverage during the hours stated in paragraph (2) of this subsection in an establishment that:
(i)
is not licensed by the Board; but
(ii)
is:
(1)
a restaurant, tavern, hotel, club, dance studio, or disco;
(2)
a place of public entertainment;
(3)
a place open to the public;
(4)
a place that is licensed by the State or the county; or
(5)
a place at which setups or other component parts of mixed alcoholic drinks are sold.
(2)
The prohibition under paragraph (1) of this subsection is in effect:
(i)
from Monday to Saturday, from 1 a.m. to 7 a.m.; and
(ii)
on Sunday, after 1 a.m.
(b)
An owner or a manager of an establishment under subsection (a) of this section may not allow consumption or possession of alcoholic beverages that is prohibited under this section.
(c)
A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $500 for each offense.