Maryland § 33-307
Full text of Maryland Maryland Code § 33-307, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 33-307.
(a) The Department may establish and maintain stores known as “dispensaries”.
(b) A dispensary:
(1) may sell any alcoholic beverage except beer; and
(2) shall sell alcoholic beverages in a sealed package or container.
(c) The Department may establish and maintain dispensaries only in:
(1) Berlin;
(2) Ocean City;
(3) Pocomoke City;
(4) Snow Hill;
(5) a rural area approved by the Department and the County Commissioners; and
(6) a housing development that:
(i) has a population of at least 10,000 individuals;
(ii) is overseen by a homeowners association; and
(iii) has a special police force commissioned under Title 3, Subtitle 3 of the Public Safety Article.
(d) The Department may sell or deliver liquor to a retail license holder from 6 a.m. to midnight Monday through Saturday and from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday.
(e) A person may not open or consume the contents of a sealed package or container containing alcoholic beverages on the premises of the dispensary where sold.
(f) Title 4, Subtitle 2 of this article does not apply to this section.
Frequently Asked Questions About Maryland § 33-307
What does Maryland Code § 33-307 cover?
Section 33-307 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.
How do I cite Maryland § 33-307?
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Is this the official text of Maryland law?
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