Maryland
| Alcohol Server Training Law | Mandatory |
| Recommended Course | |
| Approved TIPS Programs | Classroom: On Premise, Off Premise, and Concessions
Online: All counties require classroom training for managers. Talbot County requires all employees to be classroom trained. At this time, online training is not recognized by the Comptroller of Maryland. |
| Can I become a Certified TIPS Trainer? | Yes. Browse upcoming train-the-trainer workshops. MD Trainers must obtain the Comptroller of MD Alcohol Awareness Trainer Permit annually for a cost of $5. |
| State Agency | Comptroller of Maryland |
| Requirements | Training is required by at least one manager on duty at establishments in every county. |
| Certification | Certification is valid for 4 years. |
| Age to consume | 21 |
| Age to pour | The state law is 18 for wine and beer, 21 for liquor or a Class D license. In Baltimore City, a licensee may employ a person 18 years of age or older to sell, serve, deliver or otherwise deal with alcoholic beverages. In Cecil County, a licensee may employ a person 18 years of age or older to sell, serve, deliver or otherwise deal with alcoholic beverages. In Washington County, a licensee may employ a person 18 years of age or older to sell, serve, deliver or otherwise deal with alcoholic beverages. |
| Age to Sell | The state law is 18 for beer and wine, 21 for liquor/package store sales.
Anne Arundel County is twenty-one for all point-of-sales for alcohol. A licensee may employ a person age 16 year or older to stock alcoholic beverages. In Baltimore City, a licensee may employ a person 18 years of age or older to sell or deliver alcoholic beverages. In Cecil County, a licensee may employ a person 18 years or older to sell or deliver alcoholic beverages. In Frederick County, a licensee may employ a person 18 years or older to sell or deliver alcoholic beverages. A licensee may employ a person age 14 years or older to perform any other task than to sell or deliver alcoholic beverages. In Garrett County, a licensee may not employ a person under the age of 21 years old to sell or deliver alcoholic beverages. In Kent County, a person under the age of 21 may not be employed to sell or deliver alcoholic beverages. In Prince George's County, a licensee may employ a person 18 years or older to sell or deliver alcoholic beverages to the holder of any Class A (off-sale) license; Class B (on-sale) license; and Class C (on-sale) beer, wine and liquor license. In Queen Anne's County, a person under the age of 21 may not be employed to sell or deliver alcoholic beverage to the holder of any Class A (off-sale) license; Class B (on-sale) license; and Class C (on-sale) beer, wine and liquor license. In Washington County, a licensee may employ a person 18 years or older to sell or deliver alcoholic beverages. A licensee may employ a person age 16 years or older to perform any other task than to sell or deliver alcoholic beverages. |
| Age to Serve | State law is 18 for beer/wine; 21 for liquor or Class D license.
In Baltimore City, a licensee may employ a person 18 years of age or older to serve or otherwise deal with alcoholic beverages. In Cecil County, a licensee may employ a person 18 years or older to serve or otherwise deal with alcoholic beverages. In Washington County, a licensee may employ a person 18 years or older to sell or deliver alcoholic beverages. |
| Notes on Selling or Serving | Local counties are given the authority by the State to establish their own liquor laws, so check with your local jurisdiction to confirm laws. |
| Dram Shop Liability Laws | No |
| Acceptable Forms of ID | Any state driver's license with photo, military ID, US passport or passport card, state-issued ID card with photo, or U.S. Territory card. Retailers may use their discretion when fraud is suspected. |