Alcoholic Beverages Distribution
Maryland 2019 Regular Session
Alcohol and Tobacco Commission [HB-1052]
Establishing the Alcohol and Tobacco Commission; expressing the legislative intent that the Field Enforcement Division (FED) in the Office of the Comptroller be transferred to the Commission by July 1, 2020; establishing certain powers and duties for the Commission in addition to those transferred from the Comptroller's office; requiring the Commission to conduct certain studies related to the alcohol and tobacco industries and to develop certain best practices; requiring the Governor to appoint an Executive Director of the Commission; etc.
Sponsored by: Rep. Warren Miller
Gubernatorial Veto Override - Chapter 12 on 03/28/2019
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Brewery Modernization Act of 2019 [HB-1010]
Authorizing the holder of a Class 5 brewery license to brew and bottle malt beverages at a location listed on an individual storage permit; authorizing a local licensing board to conditionally grant an applicant an on-site consumption permit or a Class D beer license that will become effective after the applicant meets certain requirements; authorizing a holder of a micro-brewery license to hold another license; altering the amount of beer that certain manufacturers may sell at retail; etc.
Sponsored by: Rep. Haven Shoemaker
Approved By The Governor - Chapter 317 on 04/30/2019
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Maryland 2020 Regular Session
Alcoholic Beverages - Fulfillment Warehouse Permit [SB-1068]
Authorizing a direct wine shipper to sell wine to a consumer through a holder of a fulfillment warehouse permit; establishing a fulfillment warehouse permit that authorizes the holder to deliver wine through a common carrier to a consumer in the State for the consumer's personal use; requiring a permit holder to verify certain information about a direct wine shipper before accepting a certain shipment; establishing a fee for the permit; requiring a permit holder to maintain certain records in a certain manner for a certain period; etc.
Sponsored by: Sen. Obie Patterson
Rereferred To Education, Health, And Environmental Affairs on 03/14/2020
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Maryland 2020 Regular Session
Alcoholic Beverages - Manufacturers - Direct Transfer Permit [HB-1269]
Establishing a direct transfer alcoholic beverages permit; authorizing a local licensing board to issue the permit to the holder of a manufacturer's license; specifying that the permit authorizes the holder to sell or provide free samples of beer, wine, or liquor for on-premises consumption under certain circumstances; establishing that the sale of certain beer, wine, or liquor may not count toward certain limits on sales; establishing the hours for sale for the permit and an annual permit fee; etc.
Sponsored by: Rep. Jason Buckel
Unfavorable Report By Economic Matters on 03/11/2020
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Maryland 2020 Regular Session
Minority Participation in the Alcoholic Beverages Industry - Study [HB-1333]
Requiring the Governor's Office of Small, Minority, and Women Business Affairs to conduct a study of the participation of minority-owned businesses in the alcoholic beverages industry in the State; providing for the inclusion of certain issues in the study; requiring the Office to conduct the study in consultation and cooperation with certain agencies and interests; requiring the Office to report its findings and recommendations to the Governor and the General Assembly by January 1, 2021; etc.
Sponsored by: Rep. Darryl Barnes
Referred Education, Health, And Environmental Affairs on 03/13/2020
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Maryland 2020 Regular Session
Alcoholic Beverages - Class MD License [HB-1046]
Establishing a Class MD beer, wine, and liquor license for a certain purpose in certain jurisdictions; authorizing a license holder to sell beer, wine, and liquor manufactured in the State for on-premises consumption in accordance with certain requirements; prohibiting a Class MD beer, wine, and liquor license from being subject to, or included in, certain license quotas; specifying the hours and days of sale in certain jurisdictions; and specifying an annual license fee of $200.
Sponsored by: Rep. Ken Kerr
Unfavorable Report By Economic Matters on 03/11/2020
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Maryland 2020 Regular Session
Alcohol and Tobacco Commission - Clarifications [HB-900]
Clarifying the authority, powers, and duties of officers and employees of the Field Enforcement Division in the Office of the Executive Director of the Alcohol and Tobacco Commission over certain matters; substituting references to the Division and the Commission, respectively, for references to the Comptroller in certain provisions relating to alcohol and tobacco; requiring the Commission and the Comptroller to cooperate in sharing of certain information and personnel in certain inspections and other activities; etc.
Sponsored by: Rep. Warren Miller
Enacted Under Article Ii, Section 17(c) Of The Maryland Constitution - Chapter 359 on 05/08/2020
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Maryland 2020 Regular Session
Alcoholic Beverages - Manufacturer's Permits and Brewery Limits [SB-839]
Repealing provisions on brewing company off-site permits, distillery off-site permits, and winery off-site permits; establishing a manufacturer's off-site permit with certain privileges; authorizing the Comptroller to issue a permit to the holder of certain manufacturer's licenses; authorizing a permit holder to sell and provide products at events; requiring an employee trained in alcohol awareness to be present at events; authorizing a certain license holder to sell a certain volume of beer at a permitted event; etc.
Sponsored by: Sen. Bryan Simonaire
Third Reading Passed (44-0) on 03/15/2020
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Maryland 2020 Regular Session
Garrett County - Alcoholic Beverages Act of 2020 [SB-643]
Altering, in Garrett County, the days the holder of a manufacturer's license may sell or deliver alcoholic beverages to Monday through Saturday from 6 a.m. to midnight; authorizing the Board of License Commissioners to issue certain deluxe restaurant licenses to holders of certain licenses issued by the Board or other certain licenses issued by other local licensing boards; authorizing the Board to issue a refillable container permit for wine in the county that entitles the holder to sell wine for off-premises consumption; etc.
Sponsored by: Sen. George Edwards
Enacted Under Article Ii, Section 17(c) Of The Maryland Constitution - Chapter 573 on 05/08/2020
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Maryland 2020 Regular Session
Harford County - Alcoholic Beverages - Hotel Lobby License [HB-864]
Authorizing the Board of License Commissioners for Harford County to issue a hotel lobby license; authorizing a license holder to sell beer, wine, and liquor for on-premises consumption in accordance with certain requirements; establishing the license holder may sell beer, wine, and liquor on Monday through Saturday from noon to 10 p.m. and on Sunday from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.; prohibiting a license holder from selling beer, wine, and liquor through a vending machine; establishing an annual license fee of $1,250; etc.
Sponsored by: Rep.
Enacted Under Article Ii, Section 17(c) Of The Maryland Constitution - Chapter 350 on 05/08/2020
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Maryland 2020 Regular Session
Montgomery County - Alcoholic Beverages - Town of Kensington MC 15-20 [HB-860]
Authorizing, in the Town of Kensington in Montgomery County, the Board of License Commissioners for Montgomery County to provide for a beer and wine tasting (BWT) license; repealing a limitation on the number of beer and wine tasting licenses in Kensington that the Board may issue; authorizing the issuance of not more than four Class 9 limited distillery licenses for use in the town; authorizing the Board to alter the number of Class A-K license holders under certain circumstances; etc.
Sponsored by: Rep.
Enacted Under Article Ii, Section 17(c) Of The Maryland Constitution - Chapter 349 on 05/08/2020
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Maryland 2020 Regular Session
Washington County - Alcoholic Beverages - Wineries - Special Event Permits [HB-789]
Establishing a special event permit in Washington County; authorizing a holder of a Class 3 winery license or a Class 4 limited winery license in the county to sell beer, wine produced by the holder, certain sparkling wine, and liquor for on-premises consumption at certain events under the permit; requiring a license holder to purchase certain alcoholic beverages from a licensed retailer; requiring a license holder to keep receipts of purchase of alcoholic beverages for 1 year after the date of purchase; etc.
Sponsored by: Rep.
Enacted Under Article Ii, Section 17(c) Of The Maryland Constitution - Chapter 609 on 05/08/2020
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Maryland 2020 Regular Session
Garrett County - Alcoholic Beverages Act of 2020 [HB-786]
Altering, in Garrett County, the days the holder of a manufacturer's license may sell or deliver alcoholic beverages; requiring the Board to charge certain issuing fees in a certain manner; authorizing the Board to issue certain deluxe restaurant licenses to the holders of certain licenses issued by the Board or other certain licenses issued by other local licensing boards; altering the amount of required seating in a restaurant for a Class BDR beer, wine, and liquor license; etc.
Sponsored by: Rep. Wendell Beitzel
Referred Education, Health, And Environmental Affairs on 03/16/2020
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Maryland 2020 Regular Session
City of Annapolis - Alcoholic Beverages Licenses - Club Public Event Permit [HB-844]
Establishing a club public event permit in the City of Annapolis; authorizing the Board of License Commissioners to issue the permit to a holder of a Class C license; specifying that the permit authorizes a club to sell certain alcoholic beverages to a certain individual for on-premises consumption during a certain public event; requiring a permit holder to apply to the Board at least 45 days before an event; authorizing the Board to approve up to 12 public events per permit holder in a calendar year; etc.
Sponsored by: Rep.
Enacted Under Article Ii, Section 17(c) Of The Maryland Constitution - Chapter 338 on 05/08/2020
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Maryland 2020 Regular Session
Anne Arundel County - Alcoholic Beverages - Gift Basket Permit [HB-714]
Establishing, in Anne Arundel County, a gift basket permit; authorizing the Board of License Commissioners for Anne Arundel County to issue the permit to persons whose primary business is the sale of gift baskets; prohibiting the Board from issuing the permit for use on the premises of a chain store, supermarket, or discount house; limiting the total annual sales from alcoholic beverages to 10% of the annual gross sales of the permit holder; establishing a $100 fee for the gift basket permit; etc.
Sponsored by: Rep. Nicholaus Kipke
Enacted Under Article Ii, Section 17(c) Of The Maryland Constitution - Chapter 306 on 05/08/2020
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Maryland 2020 Regular Session
Anne Arundel County - Alcoholic Beverages - Gift Basket Permit [SB-525]
Establishing, in Anne Arundel County, a gift basket permit; authorizing the Board of License Commissioners for Anne Arundel County to issue the permit to a person whose business includes the sale and delivery of gift baskets; prohibiting the Board from issuing the permit for use in conjunction with or on the premises of a chain store, supermarket, or discount house; limiting the total annual sales from alcoholic beverages to 10% of the annual gross sales of the permit holder; establishing a permit fee of $100; etc.
Sponsored by: Sen. James Rosapepe
Enacted Under Article Ii, Section 17(c) Of The Maryland Constitution - Chapter 307 on 05/08/2020
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Maryland 2020 Regular Session
City of Annapolis - Alcoholic Beverages Licenses - Club Public Event Permit [SB-503]
Establishing a club public event permit in the City of Annapolis; authorizing the Board of License Commissioners to issue the permit to a holder of a Class C license; specifying that the permit authorizes a club to sell certain alcoholic beverages to a certain individual for on-premises consumption during a certain public event; requiring a permit holder to apply to the Board at least 45 days before an event; authorizing the Board to approve up to 12 public events per permit holder in a calendar year; etc.
Sponsored by: Sen. Sarah Elfreth
Enacted Under Article Ii, Section 17(c) Of The Maryland Constitution - Chapter 339 on 05/08/2020
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Maryland 2020 Regular Session
Anne Arundel County - Alcoholic Beverages - Barbershop and Beauty Salon License [HB-642]
Establishing a barbershop and beauty salon beer and wine license in Anne Arundel County; specifying the individuals who are qualified to hold the license include the holder of a barbershop permit or a beauty salon permit; authorizing the holder of a license to serve not more than 5 ounces of beer or wine to a customer for on-premises consumption; specifying the hours during which a license holder is authorized to serve beer and wine; stating that a license holder need not obtain a certain Sunday license; specifying a fee of $100; etc.
Sponsored by: Rep. Mark Chang
Referred Education, Health, And Environmental Affairs on 03/05/2020
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Maryland 2020 Regular Session
Anne Arundel County - Alcoholic Beverages - Class MT (Movie Theater) License [HB-651]
Establishing a Class MT (movie theater) beer, wine, and liquor license in Anne Arundel County; authorizing the Board of License Commissioners for Anne Arundel County to issue the license to the owner of a movie theater; authorizing a license holder to sell beer, wine, and liquor to certain patrons at retail at the place described in the license for on-premises consumption; specifying the license holder is subject to certain alcohol awareness requirements; providing an annual fee of $1,200; etc.
Sponsored by: Rep.
Referred Education, Health, And Environmental Affairs on 03/15/2020
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Maryland 2020 Regular Session
Harford County - Alcoholic Beverages - Barbershop and Beauty Salon License [SB-378]
Establishing a barbershop and beauty salon beer and wine license in Harford County; authorizing the Harford County Liquor Control Board to issue the license to the holder of certain business permits; authorizing the holder of the license to serve certain amounts of beer and wine for on-premises consumption to an individual in a single day under certain circumstances; prohibiting the license from being transferred to another location; providing an annual license fee of $400; etc.
Sponsored by: Sen.
Third Reading Passed (44-1) on 03/15/2020