Maryland § 25-2005
Full text of Maryland Maryland Code § 25-2005, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 25-2005.
(a) Reserved.
(b) A holder of a Class A–TP beer, wine, and liquor license may sell beer, wine, and liquor on Monday through Sunday, from 6 a.m. to 1 a.m. the following day.
(c) (1) Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, a holder of a Class B beer, wine, and liquor license may sell beer, wine, and liquor:
(i) on Monday through Thursday, from 9 a.m. to 2 a.m. the following day;
(ii) on Friday and Saturday, from 9 a.m. to 3 a.m. the following day; and
(iii) on Sunday:
1. from 9 a.m. to 2 a.m. the following day; or
2. from 9 a.m. to 3 a.m. the following day if the federal government has designated the following day as a public holiday.
(2) The license holder shall sell or make available food for consumption on the premises during the hours that alcoholic beverages are permitted to be served.
(d) (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, a holder of a Class B–K beer, wine, and liquor license may sell beer, wine, and liquor on Monday through Sunday, from 9 a.m. to 1 a.m. the following day.
(2) The license holder may not sell beer, wine, or liquor after 11 p.m. if the licensed establishment is in a commercial area specified in § 25–1604(b)(1)(ii)9 through 13 of this title.
(e) (1) Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, a holder of a Class B–BWL (H–M) beer, wine, and liquor license may sell beer, wine, and liquor:
(i) on Monday through Thursday, from 9 a.m. to 2 a.m. the following day;
(ii) on Friday and Saturday, from 9 a.m. to 3 a.m. the following day; and
(iii) on Sunday:
1. from 9 a.m. to 2 a.m. the following day; or
2. from 9 a.m. to 3 a.m. the following day if the federal government has designated the following day as a public holiday.
(2) The license holder shall sell or make available food for consumption on the premises during the hours that alcoholic beverages are permitted to be served.
(f) A holder of a Class C beer, wine, and liquor license may sell beer, wine, and liquor on Monday through Sunday, from 6 a.m. to 2 a.m. the following day.
(g) A holder of a Class C consumption license may allow the on–premises consumption by a member of a corporation, club, or country club from 11 a.m. to 1 a.m. the following day.
Frequently Asked Questions About Maryland § 25-2005
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Section 25-2005 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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