Hotels And Motels
Maryland 2013 Regular Session
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Hotel Rental Tax - Exemption - Lodging at a Corporate Training Center [SB-631]
[Taxes ]
[Housing ]
[Real Estate ]
[Tourism ]
Providing an exemption from hotel rental taxes and transient occupancy taxes imposed by specified counties for the sale of a right to occupy a room or lodgings as a transient guest at specified facilities or campuses; etc.
Sponsored by: Sen. Nancy King
Approved By The Governor - Chapter 510 on 05/16/2013
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Alcoholic Beverages - Allegany County - Video Lottery Facility Sales and Consumption [SB-629]
[Alcoholic Beverages ]
[Gaming ]
Creating in Allegany County a Class BWL-VLF (video lottery facility) beer, wine and liquor license and a Class BWL-VLC (concessionaire) beer, wine and liquor license; specifying that the Board of License Commissioners may issue a specified license for a video lottery facility that contains one or more food services facilities, bars, or lounges; specifying that a video lottery facility license may be issued to an individual or entity that meets specified requirements; specifying hours for the sale of specified alcoholic beverages; etc.
Sponsored by: Sen. George C Edwards
Approved By The Governor - Chapter 69 on 04/09/2013
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Maryland 2013 Regular Session
Fairness for All Marylanders Act of 2013 [SB-449]
[Housing ]
[Labor, Jobs, Employment ]
[Human Rights ]
[Race and Civil Rights ]
[Public Safety ]
Prohibiting discrimination based on gender identity with regard to public accommodations, housing, and employment and by specified licensed or regulated persons; prohibiting discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity with regard to commercial leasing; altering an exception for employers relating to standards concerning dress and grooming; providing specified immunity; requiring State personnel actions to be made without regard to gender identity or sexual orientation; defining the term "gender identity"; etc.
Sponsored by: Sen. Delores G Kelley
Unfavorable Report By Judicial Proceedings on 03/18/2013
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Maryland 2013 Regular Session
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Wicomico County Liquor Act of 2013 [SB-349]
[Alcoholic Beverages ]
Creating in Wicomico County a refillable container license; authorizing the Board of License Commissioners to issue the license to a holder of any class of alcoholic beverages license issued by the Board except a Class C license, Class D license, Class B-Conference Center license, or Class B-Stadium license; authorizing the license holder to sell draft beer in a specified container for off-premises consumption; authorizing the holder of a Class B-Stadium license to sell specified alcoholic beverages without meals; etc.
Sponsored by: Sen. Jim Mathias
Approved By The Governor - Chapter 460 on 05/16/2013
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Maryland 2013 Regular Session
Alcoholic Beverages - Consumption of Wine Not Bought from License Holder [SB-260]
[Alcoholic Beverages ]
Allowing an individual in a restaurant, club, or hotel for which any license allowing the sale of wine is issued to consume wine not purchased from or provided by the license holder only under specified circumstances, including a requirement that the license holder obtain a corkage permit; and requiring each local licensing board to issue a corkage permit at no charge.
Sponsored by: Sen. James C. Rosapepe
Unfavorable Report By Education, Health, And Environmental Affairs Withdrawn on 03/18/2013
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Maryland 2013 Regular Session
Public Safety - Building Codes - Balcony Inspections (Jonathan's Law) [SB-18]
[Public Safety ]
[Housing ]
[Construction ]
[Law Enforcement ]
Requiring a political subdivision to require inspections of multifamily dwellings with balconies at least every 10 years, beginning no later than 10 years after the balcony is constructed, to ensure that each balcony meets specified requirements; authorizing a political subdivision to conduct inspections, to authorize a third party to conduct inspections, or to require a specified professional inspector to conduct and certify the inspections in a specified manner; etc.
Sponsored by: Sen. Ronald N Young
Third Reading Failed (21-25) on 03/14/2013
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Frederick County - Hotel Rental Tax Rate [HB-913]
[Taxes ]
[Tourism ]
[Property Tax ]
Requiring the hotel rental tax in Frederick County to be 5%.
Sponsored by: Rep. Galen Ronald Clagett
Hearing 3/07 At 1:00 P.m. on 03/07/2013
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Maryland 2013 Regular Session
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Alcoholic Beverages - Allegany County - Video Lottery Facility Sales and Consumption [HB-816]
[Alcoholic Beverages ]
[Gaming ]
Creating in Allegany County a Class BWL-VLF (video lottery facility) beer, wine and liquor license and a Class BWL-VLC (concessionaire) beer, wine and liquor license; specifying that the Board of License Commissioners may issue a specified license for a video lottery facility that contains one or more food services facilities, bars, or lounges; specifying that a video lottery facility license may be issued to an individual or entity that meets specified requirements; specifying hours for the sale of specified alcoholic beverages; etc.
Sponsored by: Rep. Allegany County Delegation
Approved By The Governor - Chapter 70 on 04/09/2013
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Maryland 2013 Regular Session
Hotel Rental Tax - Exemption - Lodging at a Corporate Training Center [HB-815]
[Taxes ]
[Tourism ]
[Property Tax ]
Providing an exemption for specified counties from hotel rental taxes and transient occupancy taxes for the sale of a right to occupy a room or lodgings as a transient guest at specified facilities or campuses; authorizing taxpayers to claim a refund for taxes paid after June 30, 2010, on transactions that would have been exempt under the Act; applying the Act to taxes imposed after June 30, 2010; etc.
Sponsored by: Sen. Brian J. Feldman
Hearing 2/28 At 1:00 P.m. on 02/28/2013
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Garrett County - Alcoholic Beverages - Licenses, Permits, and Other Authorizations [HB-749]
[Alcoholic Beverages ]
Authorizing the Board of License Commissioners in Garrett County to grant specified license holders a privilege at no charge to sell specified alcoholic beverages at catered events in commemorative or special event bottles under specified circumstances; establishing a Class BDR beer and wine license for a deluxe restaurant; establishing a refillable container permit for specified draft beer license holders; authorizing the Board to issue annually not more than two beer festival licenses; etc.
Sponsored by: Rep. Wendell R Beitzel
Approved By The Governor - Chapter 387 on 05/02/2013
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Maryland 2013 Regular Session
Alcoholic Beverages - Consumption of Wine Not Bought from License Holder [HB-74]
[Alcoholic Beverages ]
Allowing an individual in a restaurant, club, or hotel for which any license allowing the sale of wine is issued to consume wine not purchased from or provided by the license holder under specified circumstances, including a requirement that the license holder obtain a corkage permit; and requiring each local licensing board to issue a corkage permit at no charge.
Sponsored by: Sen. Brian J. Feldman
Unfavorable Report By Education, Health, And Environmental Affairs on 04/08/2013
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Maryland 2013 Regular Session
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Montgomery County - Consumption of Wine Not Bought from License Holder - Class H Licenses MC 17-13 [HB-672]
[Alcoholic Beverages ]
Allowing an individual in a restaurant, club, or hotel in Montgomery County for which a Class H alcoholic beverages license is issued the privilege of consuming wine not purchased from or provided by the license holder only under specified circumstances.
Sponsored by: Rep. Montgomery County Delegation
Approved By The Governor - Chapter 133 on 04/09/2013
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Maryland 2013 Regular Session
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Montgomery County - Alcoholic Beverages - Refillable Beer Containers MC 4-13 [HB-649]
[Alcoholic Beverages ]
Authorizing the Board of License Commissioners for Montgomery County to issue a refillable container permit to a holder of a specified alcoholic beverages license under specified circumstances; providing for the renewal of the permit; authorizing a holder of a Class B beer and light wine license or a Class D beer and light wine license to sell draft beer in refillable containers for consumption off the licensed premises; specifying the term of and hours of sale for the permit; etc.
Sponsored by: Rep. Montgomery County Delegation
Approved By The Governor - Chapter 130 on 04/09/2013
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Public Safety - Building Codes - Balcony Inspections (Jonathan's Law) [HB-469]
[Public Safety ]
[Housing ]
[Construction ]
[Law Enforcement ]
Requiring a political subdivision to require inspections of specified multifamily dwellings with balconies at least every 10 years, beginning no later than 10 years after the balcony is constructed, to ensure that each balcony meets requirements of the local housing code or the Minimum Livability Code; authorizing a political subdivision to conduct inspections, authorize a third party to conduct the inspections, or require a professional inspector to conduct and certify the inspections in a specified manner; etc.
Sponsored by: Rep. Dana M Stein
Unfavorable Report By Environmental Matters Withdrawn on 03/18/2013
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Maryland 2013 Regular Session
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Baltimore City - Payment in Lieu of Taxes Agreements - Economic Development Projects [HB-335]
[Economic Development ]
[Taxes ]
[Community Development ]
Altering the definition of "economic development project" used for specified provisions of law relating to payment in lieu of taxes agreements in Baltimore City to remove the requirement that the project must be located in a specified urban renewal area; etc.
Sponsored by: Sen. Nathaniel T Oaks
Approved By The Governor - Chapter 574 on 05/16/2013
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Maryland 2013 Regular Session
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Wicomico County Liquor Act of 2013 [HB-275]
[Alcoholic Beverages ]
Creating in Wicomico County a refillable container license; authorizing the Board of License Commissioners to issue the license to a holder of any class of alcoholic beverages license issued by the Board except a Class C license, Class D license, Class B-Conference Center license, or Class B-Stadium license; authorizing the license holder to sell draft beer in a specified refillable container for off-premises consumption; authorizing the holder of a Class B-Stadium license to sell specified alcoholic beverages without meals; etc.
Sponsored by: Rep. Wicomico County Delegation
Approved By The Governor - Chapter 461 on 05/16/2013
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Criminal Law - Marijuana - Regulation, Penalties, and Taxation [HB-1453]
[Cannabis ]
[Crime ]
[Taxes ]
[Criminal Justice ]
[Law Enforcement ]
Repealing specified criminal violations for the use, possession, and sale of marijuana; establishing specified exemptions from prosecution for specified persons for using, obtaining, purchasing, transporting, or possessing marijuana in specified circumstances; providing exemptions from prosecution for specified retailers, wholesalers, and safety compliance facilities in specified circumstances; establishing a specified affirmative defense; establishing a fine for a specified civil violation; etc.
Sponsored by: Sen. Nathaniel T Oaks
Hearing 3/19 At 1:00 P.m. on 03/19/2013
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Maryland 2013 Regular Session
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Public Safety - Fire Protection and Prevention - Residential Smoke Alarms [HB-1413]
[Public Safety ]
[Housing ]
[Law Enforcement ]
[Construction ]
[Consumer Protection ]
Repealing and recodifying provisions of law dealing with fire protection and prevention; clarifying that the installation of smoke alarms is required in specified areas of specified buildings; providing that the Act is applicable statewide; authorizing a local jurisdiction to adopt regulations; requiring a minimum number of smoke alarms to be installed in specified areas; requiring a smoke alarm to activate other smoke alarms in specified circumstances; authorizing a landlord to require specified reimbursement from a tenant; etc.
Sponsored by: Rep. James E Malone
Approved By The Governor - Chapter 595 on 05/16/2013
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Harford County - Hotel Rental Tax [HB-1395]
[Taxes ]
[Housing ]
[Tourism ]
[Property Tax ]
Authorizing the governing body of Harford County to impose a hotel rental tax of 6% within a specified area; requiring a hotel located in Harford County to collect the tax and to file a tax return and pay taxes collected on or before a specified date each month; exempting specified hotels from the hotel rental tax; authorizing the governing body of Harford County to provide an exemption from the hotel rental tax for transient charges paid by specified organizations to provide temporary shelter for specified individuals; etc.
Sponsored by: Rep. Glen Glass
Favorable With Amendments Report By Ways And Means on 03/25/2013
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Statewide Container Recycling Incentive Program [HB-1085]
[Waste Management / Recycling ]
[Environmental ]
[Consumer Protection ]
Requiring a beverage distributor operating within the State to register with the Department of the Environment on or before April 1, 2014; requiring a redeemable beverage container sold in the State to bear specified information indicating a refund value of 5 cents beginning October 1, 2014; requiring the payment of specified deposits by specified distributors, retailers, and consumers under specified circumstances; etc.
Sponsored by: Sen. Craig Zucker
Unfavorable Report By Environmental Matters on 03/25/2013