Maryland § 20-2005
Full text of Maryland Maryland Code § 20-2005, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 20-2005.
(a) (1) A holder of a Class A beer, wine, and liquor license may sell beer, wine, and liquor on Monday through Saturday, from 6 a.m. to 2 a.m. the following day.
(2) (i) The Board may grant a special Sunday opening permit to the license holder.
(ii) The permit authorizes the holder to sell beer, wine, and liquor for off–premises consumption on Sunday from 6 a.m. to 2 a.m. the following day.
(iii) The annual permit fee is $650 in addition to the annual fee for the license.
(iv) The permit is not considered a separate class of license and, if it is granted, the privilege shall be incorporated into the license.
(b) A holder of a Class B beer, wine, and liquor license may sell beer, wine, and liquor:
(1) on Monday through Saturday, for on– and off–premises consumption, from 6 a.m. to 2 a.m. the following day; and
(2) on Sunday:
(i) for on–premises consumption:
1. from 6 a.m. to 2 a.m. the following day; or
2. for a specific event that the Board has approved, the hours for the event that are set by the Board; and
(ii) for off–premises consumption, from 1 p.m. to 2 a.m. the following day.
(c) A holder of a Class B beer, wine, and liquor license in the Ballenger (23rd) election district may sell beer, wine, and liquor on Monday through Sunday, from 6 a.m. to 2 a.m. the following day.
(d) A holder of a Class C beer, wine, and liquor license may sell beer, wine, and liquor for on– and off–premises consumption on Monday through Sunday, from 6 a.m. to 2 a.m. the following day.
Frequently Asked Questions About Maryland § 20-2005
What does Maryland Code § 20-2005 cover?
Section 20-2005 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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