It is the policy of the State of Maryland that it is necessary to regulate and control the storage, sale and distribution of alcohol beverages. Maryland State Law, as written in the Alcoholic Beverages (AB) Article of the Annotated Code of Maryland, empowers local boards of license commissioners and inspectors to administer and enforce the provisions of these alcohol laws. The restrictions, regulations, provisions, and penalties contained in these laws are for the protection, health, welfare and safety of the people of Harford County and this State; and are carried out in Harford County by the Harford County Liquor Control Board.

Licensing

All alcoholic beverages that are sold in the State of Maryland, including Harford County, must be sold by person(s) who hold an alcoholic beverage license. There are numerous types of alcoholic beverage licenses, ranging from per diem (one day) licenses to licenses for the sale of alcohol (both on and off premises) 7 days a week/365 days a year. Licenses are issued to clubs, restaurants, taverns, liquor stores, hotels, caterers and stadiums. Fees for licenses range from $15 to $10,000 per year.

Notice of Decision - Issuance of Third-Party Delivery Licenses for Alcoholic Beverages

The Harford County Liquor Control Board has issued a Public Notice of its decision regarding “Third-Party Delivery of Alcohol Beverages” in Harford County.

Please read the notice in its entirety.

This notice only pertains to legislation of the newly codified portion of Maryland’s Alcohol Beverage and Cannabis Article 4-1107 referring to “Local Delivery Service” effective July 01, 2024.