# Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis (GAB)

## Title 9. Allegany County

### Subtitle 25. Unlicensed Establishments

#### Section 9-2501

(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.

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