Liquor board raises allowable infusion prep from three to five days

Feb 9, 2026

The Frederick County Liquor Board voted to amend local rules to permit premixed alcoholic infusions to be held for up to five days (previously three), citing alignment with Montgomery County and industry requests; the amendment will take effect in March 2026 after posting.

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The Frederick County Liquor Board voted on Feb. 9 to amend its local regulation governing premixed alcoholic infusions, increasing the allowable holding time from three days to five days. The change, adopted by voice vote, was presented by staff as a measure to align county practice with neighboring Montgomery County and to reduce menu losses for multi-county operators.

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