Maryland § 32-2003
Full text of Maryland Maryland Code § 32-2003, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 32-2003.
(a) A holder of a Class A beer and wine license may sell beer and wine under:
(1) a 6–day license, on Monday through Saturday, from 6 a.m. to midnight; or
(2) a 7–day license, on Monday through Sunday, from 6 a.m. to midnight.
(b) (1) A holder of a Class B (hotel and restaurant) beer and wine license may sell beer and wine:
(i) for off–premises consumption, from 6 a.m. to midnight; and
(ii) for on–premises consumption:
1. on Monday through Saturday, from 6 a.m. to 2 a.m. the following day; and
2. on Sunday, from 10 a.m. to midnight, only to customers who are seated at tables on the premises.
(2) The license holder may not sell beer or wine at a bar or counter on Sunday.
(c) A holder of a Class C beer and wine (on–sale) license may sell beer and wine on Monday through Saturday, from 6 a.m. to midnight.
(d) (1) A holder of a 6–day Class D beer and wine license may sell beer and wine on Monday through Saturday:
(i) for off–premises consumption, from 6 a.m. to midnight; and
(ii) for on–premises consumption, from 6 a.m. to 2 a.m. the following day.
(2) A holder of a 7–day Class D beer and wine license may sell beer and wine:
(i) for off–premises consumption, on Monday through Sunday, from 6 a.m. to midnight; and
(ii) for on–premises consumption:
1. on Monday through Saturday, from 6 a.m. to 2 a.m. the following day; and
2. except as provided in paragraph (3) of this subsection, on Sunday, from 12:30 p.m. to midnight for customers who are seated.
(3) A holder of a 7–day Class D beer and wine license issued for a bowling alley may sell beer and wine on Sunday from noon to midnight.
Frequently Asked Questions About Maryland § 32-2003
What does Maryland Code § 32-2003 cover?
Section 32-2003 is part of the Maryland Code, the codified statutory law of Maryland. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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