Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 19-2007
This is the official text of Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 19-2007, part of Maryland’s Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis — regulates the sale and licensing of alcohol and cannabis.
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§19–2007.
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(a) On–premises consumption of alcoholic beverages is allowed:
(1) until 2 a.m. the following day; or
(2) if December 24 or December 31 is on a Sunday, until 3 a.m. December 25 or January 1.
(b) When consumption of alcoholic beverages must end under subsection (a) of this section, all tables and bar areas must be cleared of alcoholic beverages.
(1) until 2 a.m. the following day; or
(2) if December 24 or December 31 is on a Sunday, until 3 a.m. December 25 or January 1.
(b) When consumption of alcoholic beverages must end under subsection (a) of this section, all tables and bar areas must be cleared of alcoholic beverages.
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