Title 9. Allegany County — Subtitle 9. Beer, Wine, and Liquor Licenses
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 9-901 (2026)
Title 9. Allegany County
Subtitle 9. Beer, Wine, and Liquor Licenses
§ 9–901LinkCopy Citation
(a)
There is a Class A beer, wine, and liquor license.
(b)
(1)
The license authorizes the license holder to sell beer, wine, and liquor at retail at the place described in the license.
(2)
The license holder shall deliver the beer, wine, or liquor in a sealed package or container that may not be opened or its contents consumed on the licensed premises or on a premises in which the license holder has a direct or indirect interest.
(c)
A license may not be issued for a drugstore unless the applicant:
(1)
has been doing business at the location applied for in the license for at least 1 year before the date of the application for the license;
(2)
is the assignee of a business established for at least 1 year before the date of the application for the license at the location applied for; or
(3)
has been engaged in the retail drug business for at least 3 years.
(d)
The annual license fee is $650.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 9-902 (2026)
Title 9. Allegany County
Subtitle 9. Beer, Wine, and Liquor Licenses
§ 9–902LinkCopy Citation
(a)
There is a Class B beer, wine, and liquor license.
(b)
The Board may issue the license to the owner of a hotel that:
(1)
is in a building at least three stories tall that was originally constructed for hotel purposes;
(2)
has a capital investment of at least $500,000; and
(3)
contains:
(i)
at least one passenger elevator;
(ii)
at least 100 rooms for the accommodation of the public; and
(iii)
a dining room with facilities for preparing and serving regular meals for at least 125 individuals at one seating.
(c)
(1)
The license authorizes the license holder to sell beer, wine, and liquor by the drink for on–premises consumption.
(2)
Subject to paragraph (3) of this subsection, the Board may issue the license for use by a restaurant:
(i)
in a hotel or motel with at least 100 bedrooms for public accommodation; or
(ii)
operated in conjunction with a Class 7 micro–brewery.
(3)
To be licensed, a restaurant:
(i)
shall be in a permanent building with ample space and accommodations for preparing, serving, and selling meals to the public during business hours;
(ii)
shall derive at least 60% of its gross monthly revenue from the sale of food;
(iii)
shall provide waiters to serve customers who are seated at tables for dining; and
(iv)
may not be a fast–food style facility.
(d)
The license is exempt from any license population quota limitation.
(e)
The license may not be transferred to another location.
(f)
The annual license fee is $800.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 9-902.1 (2026)
Title 9. Allegany County
Subtitle 9. Beer, Wine, and Liquor Licenses
§ 9–902.1LinkCopy Citation
(a)
There is a Class B–D beer, wine, and liquor license.
(b)
The Board may issue the license for use by a restaurant that:
(1)
is located in a permanent building with ample space and accommodations;
(2)
commonly offers hot and cold meals that are prepared, sold, and served to the public during regular business hours;
(3)
maintains a menu that advertises a variety of food that the establishment serves;
(4)
serves food at all times whenever alcoholic beverages are being served or consumed; and
(5)
has, on an annual basis, gross sales of food and nonalcoholic beverages that exceed its gross sales of alcoholic beverages.
(c)
The license authorizes the license holder to sell beer, wine, and liquor for on–premises consumption.
(d)
(1)
(i)
Once every licensing cycle, the license holder shall comply with a request from the Board to submit a Food Alcohol Ratio Report covering 2 preceding quarters that the Board selects to demonstrate compliance with the annual gross sales requirement under subsection (b)(5) of this section.
(ii)
To enforce this paragraph, the Board may:
(1)
request a license holder to provide supporting data or additional information;
(2)
impose a fine on a license holder; or
(3)
suspend a license.
(2)
A license holder or the license holder’s accountant shall complete, sign, and provide for the notarization of the Food Alcohol Ratio Report.
(3)
When submitting a Food Alcohol Ratio Report, the license holder shall include a current menu, information on hours of operation, and sales amounts and percentages for food, nonalcoholic beverages, and alcoholic beverages for the time period requested.
(e)
As a prerequisite for the renewal of the license, the license holder shall demonstrate compliance with the annual gross sales requirement under subsection (b)(5) of this section.
(f)
The license holder may sell beer, wine, and liquor during the hours and days set out for a Class B–D beer, wine, and liquor license under § 9–2004 of this title.
(g)
The annual license fee is $700.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 9-903 (2026)
Title 9. Allegany County
Subtitle 9. Beer, Wine, and Liquor Licenses
§ 9–903LinkCopy Citation
(a)
There is a Class C beer, wine, and liquor license.
(b)
The license authorizes the license holder to sell beer, wine, and liquor at retail at a club, at the place described in the license, for on– or off–premises consumption.
(c)
The annual license fee is $500.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 9-904 (2026)
Title 9. Allegany County
Subtitle 9. Beer, Wine, and Liquor Licenses
§ 9–904LinkCopy Citation
(a)
There is a Class D beer, wine, and liquor license.
(b)
The license authorizes the license holder to sell beer, wine, and liquor at retail at the place described in the license, for on– and off–premises consumption.
(c)
The license may not be issued for use by a drugstore.
(d)
The annual license fee is $700.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 9-905 (2026)
Title 9. Allegany County
Subtitle 9. Beer, Wine, and Liquor Licenses
§ 9–905LinkCopy Citation
(a)
There is a Class L beer, wine, and liquor license.
(b)
The Board may issue the license to the holder of a manufacturer’s license.
(c)
The license authorizes the license holder, for on–premises consumption, to:
(1)
sell beer, wine, and liquor produced by the holder or another holder of a manufacturer’s license; and
(2)
provide a sample of the beer, wine, or liquor that is authorized under item (1) of this subsection at no cost.
(d)
The hours of sale for a Class L beer, wine, and liquor license are the same as those for the underlying manufacturer’s license.
(e)
The annual license fee is $250.