Md. Code, Alco. Bev. § 9-2004

Current with changes from the 2024 Legislative Session effective on or before 7/1/2024, from Chs.. 2 through 1049
Section 9-2004 - Beer, wine, and liquor licenses
(a)
(1) Except as provided in § 9-2005 of this subtitle for December 31 and January 1, a holder of a Class A beer, wine, and liquor license may sell beer, wine, and liquor for off-premises consumption:
(i) on Monday through Saturday from 7 a.m. to 2 a.m. the following day; and
(ii) on Sunday from 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. the following day if the holder:
1. pays an additional fee of $250; or
2. is issued a 2-day Sunday sales permit in accordance with paragraph (2) of this subsection.
(2)
(i) The Board may issue a 2-day Sunday sales permit to a holder of a Class A beer, wine, and liquor license.
(ii) An applicant for a 2-day Sunday sales permit need not have kitchen facilities on the licensed premises.
(iii) A 2-day Sunday sales permit authorizes the holder to sell beer, wine, and liquor for off-premises consumption on not more than two Sundays in a year from 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. the following day.
(iv) The permit fee is $50 for each time the permit is used.
(b)
(1) Except as provided in § 9-2005 of this subtitle for December 31 and January 1, a holder of a Class B beer, wine, and liquor license may sell beer, wine, and liquor:
(i) on Monday through Saturday, for on-premises and off-premises consumption, from 7 a.m. to 2 a.m. the following day;
(ii) on Sunday, for on-premises and off-premises consumption, from 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. the following day if the holder:
1. pays an additional fee of $250;
2. is issued the license for use in a restaurant in a permanent building with ample space and accommodations where meals are usually prepared, sold, or served to the public when the restaurant is regularly open for business; or
3. is issued a 2-day Sunday sales permit in accordance with paragraph (2) of this subsection.
(2)
(i) The Board may issue a 2-day Sunday sales permit to a holder of a Class B beer, wine, and liquor license, including a Class B beer, wine, and liquor license issued for use in a restaurant or banquet room in a hotel or motel.
(ii) An applicant for a 2-day Sunday sales permit need not have kitchen facilities on the licensed premises.
(iii) A 2-day Sunday sales permit authorizes the holder to sell beer, wine, and liquor for on-premises and off-premises consumption on not more than two Sundays in a year from 11 a.m. Sunday to 2 a.m. the following day.
(iv) The permit fee is $50 for each time the permit is used.
(c)
(1) Except as provided in § 9-2005 of this subtitle for December 31 and January 1, a holder of a Class B-D beer, wine, and liquor license may sell beer, wine, and liquor:
(i) on Monday through Saturday, for on-premises consumption, from 7 a.m. to 2 a.m. the following day; and
(ii) on Sunday:
1. from 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. the following day if the holder pays an additional fee of $250; or
2. in accordance with a 2-day Sunday sales permit issued under paragraph (2) of this subsection.
(2)
(i) The Board may issue a 2-day Sunday sales permit to a holder of a Class B-D beer, wine, and liquor license.
(ii) A 2-day Sunday sales permit authorizes the holder to sell beer, wine, and liquor for on-premises consumption on not more than two Sundays in a year from 11 a.m. Sunday to 2 a.m. the following day.
(iii) The permit fee is $50 for each time the permit is used.
(d)
(1) Except as provided in § 9-2005 of this subtitle for December 31 and January 1, a holder of a Class C beer, wine, and liquor license may sell beer, wine, and liquor:
(i) on Monday through Saturday, for on-premises and off-premises consumption, from 7 a.m. to 2 a.m. the following day; and
(ii) on Sunday, for on-premises and off-premises consumption, from 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. the following day if the holder:
1. pays an additional fee of $250; or
2. is issued a 2-day Sunday sales permit in accordance with paragraph (2) of this subsection.
(2)
(i) The Board may issue a 2-day Sunday sales permit to a holder of a Class C beer, wine, and liquor license.
(ii) An applicant for a 2-day Sunday sales permit need not have kitchen facilities on the licensed premises.
(iii) A 2-day Sunday sales permit authorizes the holder to sell beer, wine, and liquor for on-premises and off-premises consumption on not more than two Sundays in a year from 11 a.m. Sunday to 2 a.m. the following day.
(iv) The permit fee is $50 for each time the permit is used.
(e)
(1) Except as provided in § 9-2005 of this subtitle for December 31 and January 1, a holder of a Class D beer, wine, and liquor license may sell beer, wine, and liquor:
(i) on Monday through Saturday, for on-premises and off-premises consumption, from 7 a.m. to 2 a.m. the following day; and
(ii) on Sunday:
1. from 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. the following day if the holder pays an additional fee of $250; or
2. in accordance with a 2-day Sunday sales permit issued under paragraph (2) of this subsection.
(2)
(i) The Board may issue a 2-day Sunday sales permit to a holder of a Class D beer, wine, and liquor license.
(ii) An applicant for a 2-day Sunday sales permit need not have kitchen facilities on the licensed premises.
(iii) A 2-day Sunday sales permit authorizes the holder to sell beer, wine, and liquor for on-premises and off-premises consumption on not more than two Sundays in a year from 11 a.m. Sunday to 2 a.m. the following day.
(iv) The permit fee is $50 for each time the permit is used.

Md. Code, AB § 9-2004

Amended by 2022 Md. Laws, Ch. 135, Sec. 1, eff. 4/12/2022.
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Amended by 2021 Md. Laws, Ch. 546, Sec. 1, eff. 7/1/2021.
Amended by 2021 Md. Laws, Ch. 545, Sec. 1, eff. 7/1/2021.
Amended by 2017 Md. Laws, Ch. 145, Sec. 1, eff. 7/1/2017.
Amended by 2016 Md. Laws, Ch. 589, Sec. 1, eff. 7/1/2016.
Amended by 2016 Md. Laws, Ch. 588, Sec. 1, eff. 7/1/2016.
Amended by 2016 Md. Laws, Ch. 286, Sec. 1, eff. 7/1/2016.
Added by 2016 Md. Laws, Ch. 41, Sec. 2, eff. 7/1/2016.