Alcoholic Beverages Distribution
Maryland 2025 Regular Session
Alcoholic Beverages Industry - Study [SB-542]
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Requiring the Governor's Office of Small, Minority, and Women Business Affairs to contract with a third party to conduct a study of the structure and composition of the distribution and retail sector of the alcoholic beverages industry in the State and to make recommendations on identifying and eliminating barriers to minority participation in that industry; and requiring the Office to submit its report and recommendations on or before December 1, 2026.
Sponsored by: Sen. Charles Anthony Muse
Hearing 2/21 At 1:00 P.m. on 02/04/2025
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Anne Arundel County - Class A (Off-Sale) and Class D (Off-Sale) Licenses - Population Ratio Quota [SB-571]
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Establishing a population ratio quota for certain Class A (off-sale) and Class D (off-sale) licenses in Anne Arundel County; specifying a certain official map to be used to identify certain tax assessment districts for purposes of the population ratio quota; and prohibiting the Board of License Commissioners for Anne Arundel County from approving the transfer of certain alcoholic beverages licenses under certain circumstances.
Sponsored by: Sen. Anne Arundel County Senators
Approved By The Governor - Chapter 818 on 05/20/2025
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Maryland 2025 Regular Session
Anne Arundel County - Alcoholic Beverages - Class C Licenses - Events [HB-571]
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[Public Safety ]
Authorizing a holder of certain Class C licenses in Anne Arundel County to sell beer, wine, and liquor to certain individuals for on-premises consumption during events held at the licensed premises; and requiring an outside group to obtain a per diem license from the Board of License Commissioners for Anne Arundel County if the outside group holds an event hosted by the holder of a certain Class C license.
Sponsored by: Rep. Nicholaus R Kipke
Approved By The Governor - Chapter 796 on 05/20/2025
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Maryland 2025 Regular Session
Dorchester County - Alcoholic Beverages - Venue Beer, Wine, and Liquor License [HB-564]
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Establishing in Dorchester County a venue beer, wine, and liquor license that authorizes the holder to sell or serve beer, wine, and liquor for on-premises consumption during an event where food is served; authorizing the Board of License Commissioners for Dorchester County to issue the license to certain nonprofit or for-profit retail businesses that meet certain criteria; and authorizing the issuance of a license to an establishment that is within 300 feet of a place of worship or a school with certain written consent.
Sponsored by: No sponsors
Approved By The Governor - Chapter 820 on 05/20/2025
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Maryland 2025 Regular Session
Dorchester County - Alcoholic Beverages - Arts Beer and Wine License [HB-567]
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[Arts and Culture ]
[Small Business ]
Establishing in Dorchester County an arts beer and wine license that authorizes the holder to sell or serve beer and wine for on-premises consumption; authorizing the Board of License Commissioners for Dorchester County to issue the license to a nonprofit or for-profit retail business that engages in the display and sale of original artwork in an arts and entertainment district; authorizing the issuance the license within 300 feet of a place of worship or a school with certain written permission; and providing an annual fee of $250.
Sponsored by: No sponsors
Approved By The Governor - Chapter 800 on 05/20/2025
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Maryland 2025 Regular Session
Dorchester County - Alcoholic Beverages - Beer, Wine, and Liquor Tasting License [HB-569]
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Authorizing certain Class A license holders in Dorchester County to conduct tastings of liquor under certain circumstances, in addition to tastings of beer and wine; and limiting the quantity of liquor allowed per individual for tastings to 0.5 ounces from each offering and 1.5 ounces from all offerings of liquor in 1 day.
Sponsored by: No sponsors
Approved By The Governor - Chapter 828 on 05/20/2025
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Maryland 2025 Regular Session
St. Mary's County - Alcoholic Beverages Licenses - Multiple Licensing Plans [HB-574]
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Authorizing the Board of License Commissioners for St. Mary's County to issue not more than three Class B beer, wine, and liquor restaurant licenses to a person under certain circumstances; and prohibiting a person from having a direct or indirect interest in more than a certain number of Class B beer, wine, and liquor restaurant licenses.
Sponsored by: No sponsors
Approved By The Governor - Chapter 840 on 05/20/2025
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Maryland 2025 Regular Session
Anne Arundel County - Alcoholic Beverages Licenses - Veterans' Organizations [HB-515]
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[Veterans ]
Authorizing a certain holder of a Class C beer, wine, and liquor license in Anne Arundel County to convert the license to a Class C (veterans' organization) license; reducing from $400 to $300 the annual license fee for a Class C (veterans' organization) license; authorizing the Board of License Commissioners for Anne Arundel County to provide application and administrative fee discounts to certain licensees and applicants; and authorizing a Class C (veterans' organization) licensee to operate on Sunday without a Sunday license.
Sponsored by: Rep. Mike Rogers
Approved By The Governor - Chapter 782 on 05/20/2025
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Maryland 2025 Regular Session
Frederick County - Barbershop and Beauty Salon Beer and Wine License - Alterations [HB-512]
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[Small Business ]
[Consumer Protection ]
Increasing from 5 to 6.5 ounces of wine by the glass that a holder of a barbershop or beauty salon beer and wine license in Frederick County may provide to a certain customer for on-premises consumption.
Sponsored by: No sponsors
Approved By The Governor - Chapter 834 on 05/20/2025
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Maryland 2025 Regular Session
St. Mary's County - Alcoholic Beverages - Civil Penalty for Sales Violations [HB-486]
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Increasing, from $1,000 to $2,500, the maximum civil penalty that the Board of License Commissioners for St. Mary's County may impose for a violation of a law relating to licensing the sale of alcoholic beverages.
Sponsored by: No sponsors
Approved By The Governor - Chapter 787 on 05/20/2025
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Maryland 2025 Regular Session
Baltimore City - Alcoholic Beverages - 45th Alcoholic Beverages District - Licenses [HB-472]
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Authorizing the Board of License Commissioners for Baltimore City to issue a Class C beer, wine, and liquor license in a certain area of the 45th alcoholic beverages district in Baltimore City under certain circumstances; and altering a geographic boundary in the 45th district within which the holder of a Class A or Class B-D-7 beer, wine, and liquor license must operate in accordance with specified hours.
Sponsored by: Rep. Jackie Addison
Approved By The Governor - Chapter 807 on 05/20/2025
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Maryland 2025 Regular Session
Baltimore City - Alcoholic Beverages - 45th Alcoholic Beverages District - Licenses [SB-304]
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Authorizing the Board of License Commissioners for Baltimore City to issue a Class C beer, wine, and liquor license in a certain area of the 45th alcoholic beverages district in Baltimore City under certain circumstances; and altering a geographic boundary in the 45th district within which the holder of a Class A or Class B-D-7 beer, wine, and liquor license must operate in accordance with specified hours.
Sponsored by: Sen. Cory V. McCray
Approved By The Governor - Chapter 808 on 05/20/2025
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Maryland 2025 Regular Session
Baltimore City - Alcoholic Beverages - 43rd Alcoholic Beverages District - Class B-D-7 Licenses [HB-346]
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Authorizing the Board of License Commissioners for Baltimore City to issue additional B-D-7 beer, wine, and liquor licenses in certain areas of the 43rd alcoholic beverages district of Baltimore City if the license applicant meets certain criteria; and extending to July 1, 2026, an alcoholic beverages license issued for a certain area for the purpose of renewal.
Sponsored by: Rep. Regina T. Boyce
Approved By The Governor - Chapter 805 on 05/20/2025
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Maryland 2025 Regular Session
Anne Arundel County - Class A (Off-Sale) and Class D (Off-Sale) Licenses - Population Ratio Quota [HB-99]
[Alcoholic Beverages ]
Establishing a population ratio quota for certain Class A (off-sale) and Class D (off-sale) licenses in Anne Arundel County; specifying a certain official map to be used to identify certain tax assessment districts for purposes of the population ratio quota; and prohibiting the Board of License Commissioners for Anne Arundel County from approving the transfer of certain alcoholic beverages licenses under certain circumstances.
Sponsored by: Rep. Mike Rogers
Approved By The Governor - Chapter 819 on 05/20/2025
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Maryland 2025 Regular Session
Anne Arundel County - Alcoholic Beverages Licenses - Veterans' Organizations [SB-17]
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[Veterans ]
Authorizing a certain holder of a Class C beer, wine, and liquor license in Anne Arundel County to convert the license to a Class C (veterans' organization) license; reducing from $400 to $300 the annual license fee for a Class C (veterans' organization) license; authorizing the Board of License Commissioners for Anne Arundel County to provide application and administrative fee discounts to certain licensees and applicants; and authorizing a Class C (veterans' organization) licensee to operate on Sunday without a Sunday license.
Sponsored by: Sen. James C. Rosapepe
Approved By The Governor - Chapter 783 on 05/20/2025
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Maryland 2024 Regular Session
Prince George's County - Alcoholic Beverages - College Athletic Event Venue Concessionaire Beer, Wine, and Liquor License [SB-1184]
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Establishing a Class B-CAEVC (College Athletic Event Venue Concessionaire) beer, wine, and liquor license in Prince George's County; authorizing the Board of License Commissioners of Prince George's County to issue the license to a certain concessionaire; authorizing beer, wine, and liquor purchased under the license to be consumed in certain areas; and providing for the hours and days of sale and an annual license fee of $3,500 to be paid to the Board on or before May 1.
Sponsored by: Sen. James C. Rosapepe
Approved By The Governor - Chapter 1047 on 05/16/2024
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Maryland 2024 Regular Session
Alcoholic Beverages - Issuance of Class A Licenses [SB-1171]
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Clarifying that, with certain exceptions, not more than one license may be issued in a single jurisdiction to an individual; and increasing from one to four, subject to a certain exception, the number of Class A alcoholic beverages licenses that may be issued in the State to an individual for a certain use.
Sponsored by: Sen. Antonio Hayes
First Reading Senate Rules on 02/15/2024
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Maryland 2024 Regular Session
Allegany County - Alcoholic Beverages - Class BWLT Beer, Wine, and Liquor Tasting Permit [SB-1133]
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Authorizing a Class BWLT beer, wine, and liquor tasting permit to be issued by the Board of License Commissioners for Allegany County; and establishing an annual fee for a Class BWLT beer, wine, and liquor tasting permit of $150 in addition to a one-time issuing fee of $150.
Sponsored by: Sen. Mike McKay
First Reading Senate Rules on 02/09/2024
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Maryland 2024 Regular Session
Frederick County - Alcoholic Beverages - Brewery and Distillery Licenses [HB-1377]
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Establishing in Frederick County a Class DBR brewery license and a Class DDS distillery permit; authorizing the Board of License Commissioners for Frederick County to issue to the holder of a certain brewery license a Class DBR license to sell certain amounts of beer for on-premises consumption; authorizing the Board to issue to the holder of a certain distillery license a Class DDS permit to sell certain amounts of alcoholic beverages for on-premises consumption; etc.
Sponsored by: Rep. Jesse Tyler Pippy
Approved By The Governor - Chapter 1041 on 05/16/2024
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Maryland 2024 Regular Session
Wicomico County - Alcoholic Beverages - Class B Beer, Wine, and Liquor Licenses - Purchases From Licensed Wholesalers and Self-Distribution [HB-1341]
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Authorizing a Class B beer, wine, and liquor license holder to purchase liquor for retail sale from a licensed wholesaler; and authorizing a Class B beer, wine, and liquor restaurant license holder that has been issued a Class 9 limited distillery license to sell certain products manufactured under the distillery license in a manner consistent with the underlying Class B license for on- and off-premises consumption.
Sponsored by: Rep. Carl Anderton
Approved By The Governor - Chapter 1039 on 05/16/2024