Worcester County towns may allow to-go drink sales at events

The county alcohol board may issue a temporary permit for sales of drinks in approved cups that customers can carry into an event area. The permit is for eligible licensed businesses within or immediately next to the designated event area. The business must hold a Class B beer, wine, and liquor license or a Class D license, and be in or next to an event area named in a municipal event license. Permit holders must follow applicable laws and regulations. Board rules must address event areas, sale hours, age checks, cups, notices, advertising, and public hearings. The permit lasts as long as its associated municipal event license. The fee is $20 per day.

The county alcohol board may issue a daily event license to a municipality, allowing drinks sold under associated temporary permits into the designated event area. Only Berlin, Pocomoke City, and Snow Hill may receive the license. The board must adopt rules covering event areas, sale hours, age checks, cups, notices, advertising, and public hearings, as well as public safety and event security. The license may cover up to 7 consecutive days. The fee is $45 per day.