In unincorporated areas in Kent County, Maryland, packaged alcoholic beverages may be sold between 9:00 a.m. and 2:00 a.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.
New Year's Day. When New Year's Day falls on a Sunday, packaged alcoholic beverages may not be sold between 4:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.
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Alcohol laws in Kent County, Maryland
The information on this page applies generally throughout Kent County, although in some limited cases the laws in effect in incorporated places within Kent County may differ from what is shown here.
- Betterton
- Butlertown
- Chestertown
- Edesville
- Fairlee
- Galena
- Georgetown
- Kennedyville
- Millington
- Rock Hall
- Tolchester
- Worton
Italics = census designated place
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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 9:00 a.m. and 2:00 a.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, alcoholic beverages may be served until 4:00 a.m.
New Year's Day. When New Year's Day falls on a Sunday, alcoholic beverages may not be served between 4:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.
However, the following exceptions apply:
New Year's Eve. On New Year's Eve, alcoholic beverages may be served until 4:00 a.m.
New Year's Day. When New Year's Day falls on a Sunday, alcoholic beverages may not be served between 4:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.
Source: Md. Code, sec. g2b-11-402, 515.