Alcoholic Beverages - Statewide Bills

State (Maryland)
Maryland 2024 Regular Session

Alcoholic Beverages – Retail Delivery – Local Delivery Service Permit [SB-456]
Establishing a local delivery service permit that authorizes the holder to deliver alcoholic beverages from a retail license holder that is authorized to deliver alcoholic beverages to purchasers in a certain jurisdiction under certain circumstances; authorizing retail license holders to deliver alcoholic beverages to purchasers in a certain jurisdiction through a third-party contractor, an independent contractor, or an agent that holds a certain delivery service permit under certain circumstances; etc.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Alonzo Washington Approved By The Governor - Chapter 775 on 05/16/2024

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Maryland 2024 Regular Session

Alcoholic Beverages - License Applications - Residency Requirements [HB-124]
Altering the information that an applicant is required to provide in an application for an alcoholic beverages license; and authorizing a permanent legal resident of the United States to hold an alcoholic beverages license.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Sheila Ruth Unfavorable Report By Economic Matters on 03/14/2024

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State (Maryland)
Maryland 2023 Regular Session

Alcoholic Beverages - Class A License - Food Retailers [HB-938]
Authorizing a food retailer to offer to purchase a Class A license from a Class A license holder under certain circumstances; and authorizing a food retailer to apply to a local licensing board for a Class A license under certain circumstances.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Regina Boyce First Reading Economic Matters on 02/10/2023

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State (Maryland)
Maryland 2023 Regular Session

Alcohol and Tobacco Commission – Technical Corrections and Clarifications [HB-1165]
Correcting certain references to the Comptroller of Maryland to be the Executive Director of the Alcohol and Tobacco Commission, as appropriate; and clarifying certain powers and duties of the Executive Director of the Commission relating to alcoholic beverages regulation and enforcement.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. C.T. Wilson Approved By The Governor - Chapter 450 on 05/08/2023

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Maryland 2023 Regular Session

Alcoholic Beverages – Use of Alcoholic Beverages for Educational Purposes [HB-987]
Authorizing certain students who are at least 18 years old and under the age of 21 years to taste certain alcoholic beverages while participating in a course or program in enology, fermenting, brewing, or hospitality and tourism offered by a qualified institution of higher education without criminal penalty to the student, instructor, or institution of higher education under certain circumstances.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Kriselda Valderrama Approved By The Governor - Chapter 63 on 04/11/2023

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State (Maryland)
Maryland 2023 Regular Session

Alcohol and Tobacco Commission – Updates [HB-1000]
Requiring a person to hold a common carrier permit to ship premium cigars or pipe tobacco in the State; authorizing the Executive Director of the Alcohol and Tobacco Commission to take certain action regarding a certain license if the use of the licensed premises does not conform to certain provisions of law; authorizing the Executive Director to conduct certain inspections and searches without a warrant; requiring a study on identifying and eliminating barriers to minority participation in the alcoholic beverages industry; etc.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. C.T. Wilson Favorable With Amendments Report By Finance on 04/10/2023

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State (Maryland)
Maryland 2023 Regular Session

Alcoholic Beverages - Retail Delivery - Alterations and Third-Party Delivery Service Permit [HB-787]
Establishing a delivery service permit that authorizes the holder to deliver alcoholic beverages from a retail license holder authorized to deliver alcoholic beverages to purchasers in the State under certain circumstances; authorizing retail license holders to deliver alcoholic beverages to purchasers in the State through a third-party contractor, an independent contractor, or an agent that holds a delivery service permit under certain circumstances; and establishing certain standards and requirements for the retail delivery of alcoholic beverages.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Vanessa Atterbeary Referred To Interim Study By Economic Matters on 03/17/2023

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State (Maryland)
Maryland 2023 Regular Session

Alcoholic Beverages - Class A License - Food Retailers [SB-854]
Authorizing a food retailer to offer to purchase a Class A license from a Class A license holder under certain circumstances; and authorizing a food retailer to apply to a local licensing board for a Class A license under certain circumstances.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Cory McCray Hearing Canceled on 02/23/2023

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State (Maryland)
Maryland 2023 Regular Session

Alcoholic Beverages – Retail Delivery – Alterations and Third–Party Delivery Service Permit [SB-815]
Establishing a delivery service permit that authorizes the holder to deliver alcoholic beverages from a retail license holder authorized to deliver alcoholic beverages to purchasers in the State under certain circumstances; authorizing retail license holders to deliver alcoholic beverages to purchasers in the State through a third-party contractor, an independent contractor, or an agent that holds a delivery service permit under certain circumstances; and establishing certain standards and requirements for the retail delivery of alcoholic beverages.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Alonzo Washington Hearing 2/24 At 1:00 P.m. on 02/10/2023

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State (Maryland)
Maryland 2023 Regular Session

Alcoholic Beverages - Use of Alcoholic Beverages for Educational Purposes [SB-672]
Authorizing certain students who are at least 18 years old and under the age of 21 years to taste certain alcoholic beverages while participating in certain educational classes at certain institutions of higher education without criminal penalty to the student, instructor, or institution of higher education under certain circumstances.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Katherine Klausmeier Approved By The Governor - Chapter 62 on 04/11/2023

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State (Maryland)
Maryland 2023 Regular Session

Alcoholic Beverages - Class 9 Limited Distillery License - Self-Distribution [HB-565]
Authorizing a holder of a Class 9 limited distillery license to apply for and obtain a Class 8 liquor wholesaler's license with certain privileges.

  

Sponsored by: No sponsors Approved By The Governor - Chapter 429 on 05/03/2023

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State (Maryland)
Maryland 2023 Regular Session

Alcoholic Beverages - Manufacturer's Licenses - Direct Shipments [HB-595]
Authorizing certain holders of manufacturer's licenses to sell and deliver certain products produced under a manufacturer's license to certain individuals located in the State under certain circumstances; and requiring by December 1, 2023, and by June 1, 2024, each holder of a manufacturer's license that has sold and delivered certain products to an individual located in the State in accordance with the Act to submit a report to the Alcohol and Tobacco Commission specifying the amount of liquor or beer shipped and delivered in the State.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Lily Qi Favorable With Amendments Report By Finance on 04/10/2023

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State (Maryland)
Maryland 2023 Regular Session

Cannabis Reform [HB-556]
Renaming the Alcohol and Tobacco Commission to be the Alcohol, Tobacco, and Cannabis Commission; establishing the Maryland Cannabis Administration as an independent unit of State government; establishing a regulatory and licensing system for adult-use cannabis; imposing a sales and use tax of 9% on the sale of cannabis; requiring the Administration, by July 1, 2023, to convert medical cannabis licenses to licenses to operate a medical and adult-use cannabis business; etc.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Vanessa Atterbeary Approved By The Governor - Chapter 254 on 05/03/2023

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Maryland 2023 Regular Session

Cannabis Reform [SB-516]
Renaming the Alcohol and Tobacco Commission to be the Alcohol, Tobacco, and Cannabis Commission; establishing the Maryland Cannabis Administration as an independent unit of State government; establishing a regulatory and licensing system for adult-use cannabis; imposing the sales and use tax on the sale of adult-use cannabis at 9%; requiring the Administration, on or before July 1 2023, to convert medical cannabis licenses to licenses to operate a medical and adult-use cannabis business; etc.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Brian Feldman Approved By The Governor - Chapter 255 on 05/03/2023

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Maryland 2023 Regular Session

Alcoholic Beverages - Class 9 Limited Distillery License - Self-Distribution [SB-431]
Authorizing a holder of a Class 9 limited distillery license to apply for and obtain a Class 8 liquor wholesaler's license with certain privileges.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Approved By The Governor - Chapter 428 on 05/03/2023

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State (Maryland)
Maryland 2023 Regular Session

Alcoholic Beverages – Manufacturer’s Licenses and Off–Site Permits [SB-448]
Extending the termination date, to June 30, 2024, for provisions relating to the authorization of holders of certain manufacturer's licenses to sell and deliver and to directly ship their own alcoholic beverages products to certain individuals under certain circumstances; establishing the maximum amount of beer and liquor that holders of certain manufacturer's licenses may directly ship to consumers in a calendar year; delaying the effective date for the authorization of certain manufacturer off-site permits to July 1, 2024; etc.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Katie Hester Approved By The Governor - Chapter 594 on 05/08/2023

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State (Maryland)
Maryland 2023 Regular Session

Alcoholic Beverages - Class 4 Limited Winery License - Food Service [SB-322]
Authorizing the holder of a Class 4 limited winery license to prepare, sell, or serve any food under certain conditions; altering certain requirements for off-premises and on-premises consumption at a limited winery; and removing the 14-day notice requirement for certain planned promotional events at a limited winery.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Justin Ready Approved By The Governor - Chapter 452 on 05/08/2023

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State (Maryland)
Maryland 2023 Regular Session

Alcoholic Beverages - Class 4 Limited Winery License - Food Service [HB-246]
Authorizing the holder of a Class 4 limited winery license to prepare, sell, or serve any food under certain conditions; altering certain requirements for off-premises and on-premises consumption at a limited winery; and removing the 14-day notice requirement for planned promotional events at a limited winery.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Andrea Harrison House Refuses Concur Senate Amendments on 04/10/2023

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State (Maryland)
Maryland 2022 Regular Session

Alcoholic Beverages - Issuance of Class A Licenses [HB-1406]
Clarifying that, with certain exceptions, more than one license may not be issued in a single jurisdiction to an individual or for the use of a partnership, a corporation, an unincorporated association, or a limited liability company; and increasing the number of Class A alcoholic beverages licenses that may be issued in the State to an individual for a certain use.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. James Gilchrist First Reading House Rules And Executive Nominations on 02/17/2022

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State (Maryland)
Maryland 2022 Regular Session

Alcohol and Tobacco Commission - Clarifications [HB-1253]
Updating certain statutory references to the authority of the Alcohol and Tobacco Commission and its Executive Director; clarifying certain authority to regulate and enforce certain matters relating to certain products and the tobacco tax; authorizing the Executive Director to enter into certain memoranda of understanding and agreements; and clarifying the application of certain requirements to certain premises.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. C.T. Wilson Enacted Under Article Ii, Section 17(c) Of The Maryland Constitution - Chapter 743 on 05/29/2022

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