Alcoholic Beverages - Statewide Bills
Maryland 2022 Regular Session
Alcoholic Beverages - Class 4 Limited Winery Licenses - Extension [HB-924]
Extending the application dates of certain provisions related to certain holders of Class 4 limited winery licenses.
Sponsored by: Rep. Kriselda Valderrama
Approved By The Governor - Chapter 369 on 05/16/2022
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Alcoholic Beverages – Maryland Alcohol Manufacturing and Promotion [HB-854]
Repealing the Maryland Wine and Grape Promotion Fund and the Advisory Commission on Maryland Wine and Grape Growing; establishing the Advisory Commission on Maryland Alcohol Manufacturing in the Department of Commerce as the successor to the Advisory Commission on Maryland Wine and Grape Growing; establishing the Maryland Alcohol Manufacturing Promotion Fund to provide grants that promote the advantages and attributes of State breweries, distilleries, and wineries and their products; etc.
Sponsored by: Rep. Jheanelle Wilkins
Approved By The Governor - Chapter 461 on 05/16/2022
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Maryland 2022 Regular Session
Alcoholic Beverages - Class A Licenses - Retail Grocery Establishments [HB-858]
Establishing a certain exception to the prohibition against issuing Class A beer or beer and wine licenses for use in conjunction with or on the premises of certain grocery establishments; establishing that a certain prohibition against being issued or using more than one license does not apply to a license issued under the authority of the Act; etc.
Sponsored by: Rep. Regina Boyce
Unfavorable Report By Economic Matters on 03/08/2022
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Maryland 2022 Regular Session
Alcoholic Beverages - Maryland Alcohol Manufacturing and Promotion [SB-698]
Repealing the Maryland Wine and Grape Promotion Fund and the Advisory Commission on Maryland Wine and Grape Growing; establishing the Advisory Commission on Maryland Alcohol Manufacturing in the Department of Commerce as the successor to the Advisory Commission on Maryland Wine and Grape Growing; establishing the Maryland Alcohol Manufacturing Promotion Fund to provide grants that promote the advantages and attributes of State breweries, distilleries, and wineries and their products; etc.
Sponsored by: Sen. Craig Zucker
Approved By The Governor - Chapter 462 on 05/16/2022
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Maryland 2022 Regular Session
Constitutional Amendment – Beer and Wine Licenses – Retail Grocery Establishments [SB-603]
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of Maryland to establish that, on or after July 1, 2024, a retail grocery establishment in the State may obtain a license authorizing the retail grocery establishment to sell beer and wine to individuals who are at least 21 years old; and submitting the amendment to the qualified voters of the State at the next general election to be held in November, 2022.
Sponsored by: Sen. Cory McCray
Unfavorable Report By Education, Health, And Environmental Affairs on 03/15/2022
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Maryland 2022 Regular Session
Alcoholic Beverages - Class 4 Limited Winery Licenses - Extension [SB-569]
Extending the application dates of certain provisions related to certain holders of Class 4 limited winery licenses.
Sponsored by: Sen. Bryan Simonaire
Approved By The Governor - Chapter 370 on 05/16/2022
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Maryland 2022 Regular Session
Alcoholic Beverages - Manufacturer's Licenses and Off-Site Permits - Sunset Extension [HB-550]
Repealing the termination date for various provisions relating to alcoholic beverages manufacturer's licenses and off-site permits, including provisions repealing specified permits and establishing a manufacturer off-site permit and brewery special event permit; extending the termination date 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; etc.
Sponsored by: Sen. Benjamin Brooks
Approved By The Governor - Chapter 478 on 05/16/2022
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Maryland 2022 Regular Session
Alcoholic Beverages - Manufacturer's Licenses and Off-Site Permits - Sunset Extension [SB-476]
Repealing the termination date for various provisions relating to alcoholic beverages manufacturer's licenses and off-site permits, including provisions repealing specified permits and establishing a manufacturer off-site permit and brewery special event permit; extending the termination date 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; etc.
Sponsored by: Sen. Chris West
Approved By The Governor - Chapter 477 on 05/16/2022
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Maryland 2022 Regular Session
Constitutional Amendment - Beer and Wine Licenses - Retail Grocery Establishments [HB-506]
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of Maryland to establish that, on or after July 1, 2024, a retail grocery establishment in the State may obtain a license authorizing the retail grocery establishment to sell beer and wine to individuals who are at least 21 years old; and submitting the amendment to the qualified voters of the State at the next general election to be held in November 2022.
Sponsored by: Rep. Lily Qi
Withdrawn By Sponsor on 03/08/2022
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Maryland 2022 Regular Session
Minority Participation in the Alcoholic Beverages Industry – Study [HB-324]
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; requiring the Office of the Attorney General and the Department of Transportation to provide staff for the study; and requiring the Office to report its finding and recommendations to the Governor and the General Assembly by January 1, 2023.
Sponsored by: Rep. Edith Patterson
Enacted Under Article Ii, Section 17(c) Of The Maryland Constitution - Chapter 749 on 05/29/2022
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Maryland 2022 Regular Session
Minority Participation in the Alcoholic Beverages Industry – Study [SB-72]
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; requiring the Office of the Attorney General and the Department of Transportation to provide staff for the study; and requiring the Office to report its findings and recommendations to the Governor and the General Assembly by January 1, 2023.
Sponsored by: Sen. Obie Patterson
Enacted Under Article Ii, Section 17(c) Of The Maryland Constitution - Chapter 750 on 05/29/2022
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Maryland 2021 Regular Session
State Retirement and Pension System - Executive Directors - Membership and Vesting [HB-1336]
Requiring the Executive Director of the Alcohol and Tobacco Commission to be a sworn police officer with certain powers; providing that an individual who commences employment as the Executive Director of the State Retirement Agency on or after January 1, 2021, shall have immediate vesting rights in the Employees' Pension System; requiring the State Retirement Agency to submit a report on immediate vesting for certain positions to the Joint Committee on Pensions by December 1, 2021; etc.
Sponsored by: Rep. Elizabeth Proctor
Enacted Under Article Ii, Section 17(c) Of The Maryland Constitution - Chapter 397 on 05/30/2021
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Maryland 2021 Regular Session
Alcoholic Beverages - Manufacturer's Licenses and Off-Site Permits [SB-821]
Repealing certain provisions relating to brewing company, winery, and distillery off-site permits; establishing a manufacturer's off-site permit with certain privileges; authorizing the Alcohol and Tobacco Commission to issue a brewery special event permit; altering the volumes of beer that the holders of certain licenses may produce and distribute annually; authorizing holders of certain manufacturer's licenses to sell and deliver products produced under the holder's license to individuals located in the State; etc.
Sponsored by: Sen. Katie Hester
Approved By The Governor - Chapter 359 on 05/18/2021
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Maryland 2021 Regular Session
Alcoholic Beverages - Manufacturer's Licenses and Off-Site Permits [HB-1232]
Repealing certain provisions relating to brewing company, winery, and distillery off-site permits; establishing a manufacturer's off-site permit with certain privileges; authorizing the Alcohol and Tobacco Commission to issue a brewery special event permit; altering the volumes of beer that the holders of certain licenses may produce and distribute annually; authorizing holders of certain manufacturer's licenses to sell and deliver products produced under the holder's license to individuals located in the State; etc.
Sponsored by: Sen. Benjamin Brooks
Approved By The Governor - Chapter 360 on 05/18/2021
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Maryland 2021 Regular Session
Alcoholic Beverages – Class A Licenses – Retail Grocery Establishments (Healthy Food Accountability Act of 2021) [SB-763]
Establishing a certain exception to the prohibition against issuing certain retail alcoholic beverages licenses for use in conjunction with or on the premises of certain establishments; requiring a local licensing board to issue a Class A beer or beer and wine license for use in conjunction with or on the premises of certain self-service or delivery-based grocery establishments located in certain priority funding areas; prohibiting a local licensing authority from transferring a Class A license under the authority of the Act; etc.
Sponsored by: Sen. Cory McCray
Hearing 3/05 At 2:00 P.m. on 02/12/2021
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Maryland 2021 Regular Session
Alcoholic Beverages - Retail Delivery - Class A License Holders [HB-994]
Authorizing a Class A alcoholic beverages license holder to provide retail delivery of alcoholic beverages to a certain purchaser if the Class A license holder sends written notice to the local licensing board of the Class A license holder's intent to make deliveries and the delivery is made from the licensed premises by the Class A license holder or an employee of the Class A license holder.
Sponsored by: Rep. Lily Qi
Withdrawn By Sponsor on 03/17/2021
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Maryland 2021 Regular Session
Alcoholic Beverages – Class A Licenses – Retail Grocery Establishments (Healthy Food Accountability Act of 2021) [HB-996]
Establishing a certain exception to the prohibition against issuing certain retail alcoholic beverages licenses for use in conjunction with or on the premises of certain establishments; requiring a local licensing board to issue a Class A beer or beer and wine license for use in conjunction with or on the premises of certain self-service or delivery-based grocery establishments located in certain priority funding areas; prohibiting a local licensing authority from transferring a Class A license under the authority of the Act; etc.
Sponsored by: Rep. Lily Qi
Withdrawn By Sponsor on 03/17/2021
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Maryland 2021 Regular Session
State Retirement and Pension System - Executive Directors - Membership and Vesting [SB-761]
Requiring the Executive Director of the Alcohol and Tobacco Commission to be a sworn police officer with certain powers; providing that an individual who commences employment as the Executive Director of the State Retirement Agency on or after January 1, 2021, shall have immediate vesting rights in the Employees' Pension System; requiring the Board of Trustees for the State Retirement and Pension System to transfer certain service earned under certain circumstances; requiring the Board of Trustees to transfer certain contributions; etc.
Sponsored by: Sen. Sarah Elfreth
Enacted Under Article Ii, Section 17(c) Of The Maryland Constitution - Chapter 398 on 05/30/2021
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Maryland 2021 Regular Session
Baltimore City – Alcoholic Beverages Districts – Legislative Districting Plan References [SB-472]
Updating certain provisions of law regarding Baltimore City alcoholic beverages districts to refer to the Legislative Districting Plan of 2012 rather than the corresponding plan of 2002; requiring the Board of License Commissioners for Baltimore City to grant a certain exemption to certain persons under certain circumstances; etc.
Sponsored by: Sen. Mary Washington
Enacted Under Article Ii, Section 17(c) Of The Maryland Constitution - Chapter 667 on 05/30/2021
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Maryland 2021 Regular Session
Minority Participation in the Alcoholic Beverages Industry - Study [HB-422]
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, 2022; etc.
Sponsored by: Rep. Darryl Barnes
Referred Education, Health, And Environmental Affairs on 03/11/2021