In unincorporated areas in Cecil County, Maryland, packaged alcoholic beverages may be sold between 8:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m. on Sunday, and between 6:00 a.m. and 2:00 a.m., Monday through Saturday.
However, the following exceptions apply:
New Year's Eve. On New Year's Eve, packaged alcoholic beverages may be sold until 4:00 a.m.
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Alcohol laws in Cecil County, Maryland
The information on this page applies generally throughout Cecil County, although in some limited cases the laws in effect in incorporated places within Cecil County may differ from what is shown here.
Hours of sale for liquor stores, gas stations, and supermarkets:
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| alcohol sales permitted | beer and wine | alcohol sales not permitted |
Hours of sale for bars and restaurants:
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| alcohol sales permitted | beer and wine | alcohol sales not permitted |
Alcoholic beverages may be served in bars and restaurants between 8:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m. on Sunday, and between 6:00 a.m. and 2:00 a.m., Monday through Saturday.
However, the following exceptions apply:
Reduced Sunday Hours for Bars. On Sundays, bars may only serve alcoholic beverages between 1:00 p.m. and 10:00 p.m.
New Year's Eve. On New Year's Eve, alcoholic beverages may be served until 4:00 a.m.
However, the following exceptions apply:
Reduced Sunday Hours for Bars. On Sundays, bars may only serve alcoholic beverages between 1:00 p.m. and 10:00 p.m.
New Year's Eve. On New Year's Eve, alcoholic beverages may be served until 4:00 a.m.
Source: Md. Code, sec. g2b-11-402, 508.