MARYLAND · ALCOHOL

Alcohol

Conditional: Mostly handled locally. Maryland generally restricts alcohol sales in grocery/chain stores (Talbot County is the noted exception for grocery beer/wine).

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Summary

Mostly handled locally. Maryland generally restricts alcohol sales in grocery/chain stores (Talbot County is the noted exception for grocery beer/wine). Some counties run government dispensary/control systems for spirits (e.g., Montgomery and Somerset counties operate county liquor stores).

Source: https://atcc.maryland.gov/atcc-knowledge-base/alcohol-information/alcohol-consumer-faqs/in-what-county-can-i-buy-alcohol-at-a-grocery-store/ · Updated July 23, 2026

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