Maryland § 31-2004
Full text of Maryland Maryland Code § 31-2004, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 31-2004.
(a) A holder of a Class A beer, wine, and liquor (off–sale) license may sell beer, wine, and liquor:
(1) on Monday through Saturday, from 6 a.m. to 2 a.m. the following day; and
(2) on Sunday, from 11 a.m. to midnight, if a fee is paid.
(b) (1) A holder of a Class B beer, wine, and liquor (on– and off–sale) license may sell beer, wine, and liquor:
(i) on Monday through Saturday, from 6 a.m. to 2 a.m. the following day; and
(ii) except as provided in paragraphs (2) and (3) of this subsection, on Sunday, from noon to midnight, if a fee is paid.
(2) The license holder may sell beer, wine, and liquor on Sunday, from 11 a.m. to midnight, if:
(i) the consumer places an order for a meal simultaneously with or before placing an order for an alcoholic beverage; or
(ii) the consumer is entitled to a meal on the premises as part of a prearranged event.
(3) When a federal holiday falls on a Monday, the license holder may sell beer, wine, and liquor on the Sunday immediately preceding the Monday holiday, from noon to 2 a.m. the following day.
(c) (1) A holder of a Class B beer, wine, and liquor (on–sale only) license may sell beer, wine, and liquor:
(i) on Monday through Saturday, from 6 a.m. to 2 a.m. the following day; and
(ii) except as provided in paragraphs (2) and (3) of this subsection, on Sunday, from noon to midnight, if a fee is paid.
(2) The license holder may sell beer, wine, and liquor on Sunday, from 11 a.m. to midnight, if:
(i) the consumer places an order for a meal simultaneously with or before placing an order for an alcoholic beverage; or
(ii) the consumer is entitled to a meal on the premises as part of a prearranged event.
(3) When a federal holiday falls on a Monday, the license holder may sell beer, wine, and liquor on the Sunday immediately before the Monday holiday, from noon to 2 a.m. the following day.
(d) (1) A holder of a Class C beer, wine, and liquor (on–sale) license may sell beer, wine, and liquor:
(i) on Monday through Saturday, from 6 a.m. to 2 a.m. the following day; and
(ii) except as provided in paragraphs (2) and (3) of this subsection, on Sunday, from noon to midnight.
(2) The license holder may sell beer, wine, and liquor on Sunday, from 11 a.m. to midnight, if:
(i) the consumer places an order for a meal simultaneously with or before placing an order for an alcoholic beverage; or
(ii) the consumer is entitled to a meal on the premises as part of a prearranged event.
(3) When a federal holiday falls on a Monday, the license holder may sell beer, wine, and liquor on the Sunday immediately preceding the Monday holiday, from noon to 2 a.m. the following day.
(e) (1) A holder of a Class D beer, wine, and liquor license may sell beer, wine, and liquor:
(i) on Monday through Saturday, from 6 a.m. to 2 a.m. the following day; and
(ii) except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, on Sunday, from noon to midnight, if a fee is paid.
(2) When a federal holiday falls on a Monday, the license holder may exercise the privileges conferred by the license on the Sunday immediately preceding the Monday holiday, from noon to 2 a.m. the following day.
Frequently Asked Questions About Maryland § 31-2004
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Section 31-2004 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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