To: All Washington County Liquor Licensees
Subject: Prohibition of Bottle Service in Washington County, Maryland

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Please be advised that “bottle service” is strictly prohibited under local alcohol laws and regulations within Washington County, Maryland. 

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Bottle service refers to the practice of selling or delivering full, unopened bottles of liquor or spirits to patrons at their tables for self-service consumption.

 

Bottle service can also include the service of a VIP host and cocktail waitresses colloquially known as bottle girls, who will ensure that patrons have sufficient mixers and will often make drinks using the patrons' liquor bottle and mixers.

 

This practice is NOT PERMITTED under the terms of any class of Alcoholic Beverage license issued in Washington County, Maryland.

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Pursuant to Maryland Alcoholic Beverages Article and the rules enforced by the Washington County Board of License Commissioners (Liquor Board), all sales and liquor services must be conducted by authorized staff in accordance with applicable serving and portion control requirements.

 

Allowing patrons bottle service in any manner, violates these regulations and may result in administrative penalties, including fines, suspension, or revocation of your license.

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In short, bottle service is PROHIBITED in Washington County, Maryland and should not be advertised, offered, or permitted by any licensed establishment.

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