Kent County License Type and Cost
| CLASS A - No Consumption on Premises (e.g., a package store) | ||
| Beer | $150.00 | |
| Wine | $150.00 | |
| Beer and Wine | $350.00 | |
| Beer, Wine, and Liquor | $1,750.00 | |
| BWLT Tasting - a CLASS A secondary | ||
| Beer | $200.00 | |
| Beer and Wine | $200.00 | |
| Beer, Wine, and Liquor | $200.00 | |
| CLASS B - Consumption on Premises (e.g., a restaurant) | ||
| Beer | $300.00 | |
| Beer and Wine | $1,000.00 | |
| Beer, Wine, and Liquor | $2,000.00 | |
| Bed and Breakfast: Beer, Wine, and Liquor | $350.00 | |
| Country Inn: Beer, Wine, and Liquor | $550.00 | |
| Wine Shop and Lounge: Wine | $300.00 | |
| CP - Caterer's Privilege - a CLASS B secondary | $100.00 | |
| CLASS C - Consumption on Premises (e.g., a club) | ||
| Beer, Wine, and Liquor | $500.00 | |
| CLASS D - Consumption on Premises (e.g., a bar) | ||
| Beer | $300.00 | |
| Beer, Wine, and Liquor | $1,500.00 | |
| OTHER VENUES | ||
| Theater: Beer, Wine, and Liquor |
$500.00 |
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| Multiple Event (Fire Department): Beer, Wine, and Liquor | $200.00 | $400.00 |
Terms of Licenses - Term of license begins annually on May 1st
Term of license for Fire Department/Company Multiple Events are issued for a full calendar year.
Annotated Code of Maryland, Alcoholic Beverages, Current through 2021 Regular Session
The holders of a CLASS A, CLASS B, CLASS C, CLASS D may sell alcoholic beverages, as defined on the issued license, from 6:00 a.m. to 2:00 a.m. the following day. Or unless otherwise provided/specified
24-2002 Beer, 24-2003 Beer and Wine, 24-2004 Beer, Wine, and Liquor
The holder of a CLASS B Wine Shop and Lounge may sell wine: Monday through Friday, from 6:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. the following day; on Saturday, from 6:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m.; and on Sunday from 9:00 a.m. to midnight, for off-premise consumption only. Or: unless otherwise provided/specified
24-1003 Wine
CLASS A - No Consumption on Premises
May sell in a sealed package or container; package may not be opened, and its contents may not be consumed on the premises where sold; off-premise.
24-601 Beer, 24-701 Wine, 24-802 Beer and Wine, 24-901 Beer, Wine, and Liquor
BWLT Tasting - a CLASS A *secondary
*Authorizes the holder to allow an individual to taste on-premise, as defined/specified; and offerings/ounces are limited.
24-1304
CLASS B - Consumption on Premises
A hotel or restaurant that accommodates the public; percentage requirement sales of food 25% May sell at retail for consumption on-premise and off-premise.
24-104
24-602 Beer, 24-803 Beer and Wine, 24-902 Beer, Wine, and Liquor
24-1001 Bed and Breakfast: on-premise; guests only; hours same as 24-2004
24-1002 Country Inn: on-premise; guests only; hours same as 24-2004
24-1003 Wine Shop and Lounge: on-premise / off-premise with limitations; no percentage of food sales required; no age limits; hours same as 24-2004.
CP - Caterer’s Privilege- a CLASS B *secondary
*Local License applicable to Kent County; and (food requirement) shall provide food for consumption at the catered event.
24-1201
CLASS C – Consumption on Premises
A nonprofit organization or club; operates only for use of its members and guests. May sell at retail at the club for consumption on-premise and off-premise.
24-903 Beer, Wine, and Liquor
CLASS D – Consumption on Premises
21 or older to enter; may sell at retail for consumption on-premise and off-premise.
24-604 Beer, 24-904 Beer, Wine, and Liquor
OTHER VENUES
Use of a theater; may sell at retail for consumption on-premise; limited hours.
24-1004 Beer, Wine, and Liquor