Cannabis – On–Site Consumption Establishments and Cannabis Events [HB-132]
Limiting application submissions for on-site consumption licenses to social equity applicants under certain circumstances; authorizing a political subdivision to establish hours of operation for on-site consumption establishments; authorizing the holder of an on-site consumption license to repackage and process cannabis and cannabis products under certain circumstances; authorizing the holder of a certain cannabis event registration to hold certain cannabis events; providing for certain fees for a cannabis event registration; etc.
HB-132: Cannabis – On–Site Consumption Establishments and Cannabis Events
Sponsored by: Rep.
Hearing 2/18 At 1:00 P.m. on 01/16/2025
Cannabis Reform - Revisions [SB-215]
Extending the time period from July 1, 2025, to July 1, 2026, during which a holder of a certain cannabis dispensary license may continue to deliver medical cannabis; limiting application submissions for on-site consumption licenses to social equity applicants under certain circumstances; authorizing a political subdivision to establish hours of operation for on-site consumption establishments; providing that a certain food sales exemption from the sales and use tax does not apply to the sale of certain cannabinoid beverages; etc.
SB-215: Cannabis Reform - Revisions
Sponsored by: Sen.
Hearing 3/27 At 1:00 P.m. on 03/21/2025
Public Health - Kratom Consumer Protection Act [HB-1229]
Requiring a retailer that prepares, distributes, sells, or exposes for sale a kratom product to disclose the factual basis on which the representation is made; establishing prohibitions related to the preparation, distribution, and sale of kratom products, including prohibitions related to the sale of kratom to individuals under the age of 21 years and the marketing of kratom to minors; establishing certain penalties for violations of the Act; etc.
HB-1229: Public Health - Kratom Consumer Protection Act
Sponsored by: Rep. Adrienne Jones
Approved By The Governor - Chapter 748 on 05/16/2024
Baltimore City – Alcoholic Beverages – 40th Alcoholic Beverages District – Revisions [HB-1198]
Establishing a Class M-F (Municipal Family Fun Center) alcoholic beverages license in the 40th alcoholic beverages district in Baltimore City; authorizing the Board of License Commissioners for Baltimore City to issue a certain Class B beer, wine, and liquor license to a restaurant in a certain location; and authorizing a certain Class A license issued for a certain location to remain unexpired until the end of July 1, 2025, for the purpose of renewal.
HB-1198: Baltimore City – Alcoholic Beverages – 40th Alcoholic Beverages District – Revisions
Sponsored by: Rep. Marlon Amprey
Approved By The Governor - Chapter 1032 on 05/16/2024
Public Health - Tianeptine Consumer Protection Act [HB-1230]
Prohibiting a retailer from distributing, selling, exposing for sale, or advertising for sale a tianeptine product to an individual; and establishing a penalty for a retailer who violates the Act of a fine of up to $5,000 or imprisonment for up to 90 days or both.
HB-1230: Public Health - Tianeptine Consumer Protection Act
Sponsored by: Rep. Adrienne Jones
Approved By The Governor - Chapter 249 on 04/25/2024
Baltimore City - Alcoholic Beverages - 40th Alcoholic Beverages District - Revisions [SB-1008]
Establishing a Class M-F (Municipal Family Fun Center) alcoholic beverages license in the 40th alcoholic beverages district in Baltimore City; authorizing the Board of License Commissioners for Baltimore City to issue a certain Class B beer, wine, and liquor license to a restaurant in a certain location; and authorizing a certain Class A license issued for a certain location to remain unexpired until the end of July 1, 2025, for the purpose of renewal.
SB-1008: Baltimore City - Alcoholic Beverages - 40th Alcoholic Beverages District - Revisions
Sponsored by: Sen. Antonio Hayes
Approved By The Governor - Chapter 1033 on 05/16/2024
Vehicle Laws - Annual Vehicle Shows - Motor and Trailer Homes [SB-976]
Repealing a certain limitation on an exemption for motor or trailer home dealers, and salesmen employed by dealers, from restrictions on the number of annual vehicle shows in which dealers or salesmen may participate.
SB-976: Vehicle Laws - Annual Vehicle Shows - Motor and Trailer Homes
Sponsored by: Sen. Mary Carozza
Hearing 3/06 At 1:00 P.m. on 02/07/2024
Frederick County - Alcoholic Beverages - Promoter's Permit [SB-767]
Authorizing the Board of License Commissioners for Frederick County to issue a promoter's permit to a certain for-profit organization under certain circumstances; prohibiting a permit holder from holding an alcoholic beverages license; authorizing a permit holder to sell beer, wine, and liquor at an event; etc.
SB-767: Frederick County - Alcoholic Beverages - Promoter's Permit
Sponsored by: Sen.
Approved By The Governor - Chapter 1020 on 05/16/2024
Frederick County - Alcoholic Beverages - Promoter's Permit [HB-743]
Authorizing the Board of License Commissioners for Frederick County to issue a promoter's permit to a certain for-profit organization under certain circumstances; authorizing a permit holder to sell beer, wine, and liquor at an event; etc.
HB-743: Frederick County - Alcoholic Beverages - Promoter's Permit
Sponsored by: No sponsors
Approved By The Governor - Chapter 1019 on 05/16/2024
Commercial Law - Consumer Protection - Sale and Resale of Tickets [HB-701]
Requiring the listing for a ticket and each step of a transaction to purchase a ticket to disclose certain information, including the total price of the ticket with fees and taxes; prohibiting a reseller from selling or offering to sell tickets for more than the total price of the initial ticket; limiting the fee to 10% of the total price of the initial ticket that a secondary ticket exchange may charge for the service of providing a marketplace for the resale of a ticket; etc.
HB-701: Commercial Law - Consumer Protection - Sale and Resale of Tickets
Sponsored by: Rep. C.T. Wilson
Favorable With Amendments Report By Economic Matters on 04/03/2024
Wildlife - Traveling Animal Acts - Prohibition [SB-547]
Prohibiting a person from allowing for the participation of a bear, a cougar, an elephant, a jaguar, a leopard, a lion, a nonhuman primate, a tiger, or a hybrid of any of these animals in a traveling animal act; and providing a civil penalty of $2,000 per violation.
Frederick County - Alcoholic Beverages - Manufacturer's Limited Beer, Wine, and Liquor Permit [SB-561]
Establishing a manufacturer's limited beer, wine, and liquor permit in Frederick County that authorizes the holder to allow a licensed caterer or other contracted party to provide sealed beer, wine, and liquor products not manufactured by the holder during private events for on-premises consumption, subject to certain restrictions; authorizing the Board of License Commissioners for Frederick County to issue a permit to holders of certain manufacturer's licenses; and requiring the Board to adopt certain regulations.
SB-561: Frederick County - Alcoholic Beverages - Manufacturer's Limited Beer, Wine, and Liquor Permit
Sponsored by: Sen.
Approved By The Governor - Chapter 1005 on 05/16/2024