Special Events
Maryland 2023 Regular Session
Harford County - Alcoholic Beverages - Barbershop and Beauty Salon License [SB-740]
Establishing a barbershop and beauty salon beer, wine, and liquor license in Harford County; authorizing the Board of License Commissioners for Harford County to issue the license to the holder of certain business permits; requiring the holder of the license to purchase alcoholic beverages from certain sources; etc.
Sponsored by: Sen. Jason Gallion
Withdrawn By Sponsor on 02/27/2023
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Carroll County - Alcoholic Beverages - Multiple Event Entertainment Licenses [HB-560]
Establishing an annual fee of $2,000 for a multiple event entertainment alcoholic beverages license where the number of events number 41 or more per year in Carroll County; and repealing the limit on the total number of days for which a multiple event entertainment license may be used.
Sponsored by: No sponsors
Approved By The Governor - Chapter 419 on 05/03/2023
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Maryland 2023 Regular Session
Vehicle Laws - Annual Vehicle Shows - Motor and Trailer Homes [HB-545]
Repealing a certain limitation on an exemption for a motor or trailer home dealer and a salesman employed by the dealer from restrictions on the number of annual vehicle shows in which the dealer or salesman may participate; authorizing out-of-state motor or trailer home dealers to participate in vehicle shows in the State; and creating an exception for motor or trailer home shows to the requirement that vehicle shows offer only new vehicles.
Sponsored by: Rep. Carl Anderton
Hearing 2/16 At 1:00 P.m. on 02/02/2023
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Maryland 2023 Regular Session
Carroll County - Alcoholic Beverages - Multiple Event Entertainment Licenses [SB-306]
Establishing an annual fee of $2,000 for a multiple event entertainment alcoholic beverages license where the number of events is 41 or more per year in Carroll County; and repealing the limit on the total number of days for which a multiple event entertainment license may be used.
Sponsored by: Sen.
Approved By The Governor - Chapter 418 on 05/03/2023
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Maryland 2023 Regular Session
St. Mary's County - Gaming - Senior Activity Centers [HB-263]
Authorizing a certain senior activity center to conduct gaming events, bunco games, and card games in St. Mary's County; prohibiting a senior activity center in St. Mary's County from awarding prize money in excess of $50 to a winner in each session or charging a participant more than $25 to play one session; requiring any money that remains after prizes are awarded to be used to support future programming at the senior activity center; etc.
Sponsored by: Rep. Matt Morgan
Approved By The Governor - Chapter 425 on 05/03/2023
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Maryland 2023 Regular Session
Worcester County - Alcoholic Beverages - Ocean City Promoter's License [SB-135]
Establishing an Ocean City promoter's license in Worcester County; authorizing the Board of License Commissioners for Worcester County to issue the license to a for-profit organization to sell and serve beer, wine, and liquor at an entertainment event that is held on premises located within the corporate limits of The Town of Ocean City, owned by the Town of Ocean City, and approved in writing by the Ocean City Police Department; and establishing a license fee of $5,000 per entertainment event.
Sponsored by: Sen. Mary Carozza
Approved By The Governor - Chapter 345 on 05/03/2023
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Maryland 2023 Regular Session
Worcester County - Alcoholic Beverages - Ocean City Promoter's License [HB-113]
Establishing an Ocean City promoter's license in Worcester County; authorizing the Board of License Commissioners for Worcester County to issue the license to a for-profit organization to sell and serve beer, wine, and liquor at an entertainment event that is held on premises located within the corporate limits of the Town of Ocean City, owned by the Town of Ocean City, and approved in writing by the Ocean City Police Department; and authorizing a license fee of $5,000 per entertainment event.
Sponsored by: Rep. Wayne Hartman
Approved By The Governor - Chapter 346 on 05/03/2023
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Maryland 2023 Regular Session
Criminal Law - Wearing, Carrying, or Transporting Firearms - Restrictions (Gun Safety Act of 2023) [SB-1]
Prohibiting a person from knowingly wearing, carrying, or transporting a firearm in certain locations; prohibiting a person from wearing, carrying, or transporting a firearm onto certain property unless the owner or owner's agent has given certain permission; altering certain provisions of law relating to the authority of the Secretary of State Police to limit the wearing, carrying, or transporting of a handgun at certain times and locations; etc.
Sponsored by: Sen. James Rosapepe
Approved By The Governor - Chapter 680 on 05/16/2023
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Maryland 2022 Regular Session
Garrett County Alcoholic Beverages Act of 2022 [HB-1118]
Establishing a barbershop and beauty salon beer and wine license in Garrett County; authorizing the Board of License Commissioners for Garrett County to issue the license to a holder of a certain barbershop or beauty salon permit; and altering the maximum number of beer, wine, and beer and wine festival licenses that may be issued in Garrett County and the maximum number of days the festivals may be conducted.
Sponsored by: Rep. Wendell Beitzel
Enacted Under Article Ii, Section 17(c) Of The Maryland Constitution - Chapter 766 on 05/29/2022
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Maryland 2022 Regular Session
Economic Development - Sports Entertainment Facilities and Events, Prince George's County Blue Line Corridor Facilities, and Racing Facilities [HB-897]
Authorizing the Maryland Stadium Authority to issue certain bonds to finance site acquisition, design, and construction of any portion of a certain sports entertainment facility, subject to certain limitations; authorizing the Authority to issue certain bonds to finance the planning, design, and construction of certain Prince George's County Blue Line Corridor facilities, subject to certain limitations; etc.
Sponsored by: Rep.
Approved By The Governor - Chapter 61 on 04/12/2022
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Maryland 2022 Regular Session
Howard County Alcoholic Beverages Act of 2022 Ho. Co. 13-22 [HB-840]
Authorizing the Board of License Commissioners for Howard County to issue a consumption only shopping mall plaza license and a special event permit to the owner of a commercial shopping mall if the mall meets certain criteria; authorizing the license holder to allow the consumption of beer, wine, and liquor in a designated outdoor plaza if the beer, wine, or liquor is purchased from certain restaurants; establishing a shopping mall plaza special event permit; establishing a permit fee of $500; etc.
Sponsored by: No sponsors
Enacted Under Article Ii, Section 17(c) Of The Maryland Constitution - Chapter 759 on 05/29/2022
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Maryland 2022 Regular Session
Fair Hill Improvement Fund – Special Event Area and Operations [SB-679]
Requiring that certain funds credited to the Fair Hill Improvement Fund be used exclusively for the grounds and facilities within the special event area at Fair Hill; authorizing the Governor to include in the annual budget bill an appropriation of $1,800,000 to the Fund; and authorizing the Department of Natural Resources to use certain funds for certain grants to certain entities for certain purposes.
Sponsored by: Sen.
Approved By The Governor - Chapter 269 on 05/12/2022
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Maryland 2022 Regular Session
Fair Hill Improvement Fund - Special Event Area and Operations [HB-658]
Requiring that certain funds credited to the Fair Hill Improvement Fund be used exclusively for the grounds and facilities within the special event area at Fair Hill; requiring the Governor to include in the annual budget bill an appropriation of $1,800,000 to the Fund; and authorizing the Department of Natural Resources to use certain funds for certain grants to certain entities for certain purposes.
Sponsored by: No sponsors
First Reading Ways And Means on 01/31/2022
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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
Land Use - Agritourism - Definition [HB-673]
Altering the definition of "agritourism" to include special events and occasions conducted on a farm that generates income from an agricultural activity.
Sponsored by: Rep. Nicholaus Kipke
Hearing 2/16 At 1:00 P.m. on 02/02/2022
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Maryland 2022 Regular Session
Land Use - Agritourism - Definition [SB-538]
Altering the definition of "agritourism" to include special events and occasions conducted on a farm that generates income from an agricultural activity.
Sponsored by: Sen. Mary Carozza
Referred Environment And Transportation on 03/21/2022
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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
Garrett County Alcoholic Beverages Act of 2022 [SB-415]
Establishing a barbershop and beauty salon beer and wine license in Garrett County; authorizing the Board of License Commissioners for Garrett County to issue the license to a holder of a certain barbershop or beauty salon permit; and altering the maximum number of beer, wine, and beer and wine festival licenses that may be issued in Garrett County and the maximum number of days the festivals may be conducted.
Sponsored by: Sen. George Edwards
Enacted Under Article Ii, Section 17(c) Of The Maryland Constitution - Chapter 767 on 05/29/2022
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Maryland 2022 Regular Session
Washington County - Alcoholic Beverages - Special Event Permits for Wineries - Sunset Repeal [HB-281]
Repealing the termination provision for a certain provision of law increasing, from 32 to 60, the number of times per year a holder of a Class 3 winery license or a Class 4 limited winery license may use a certain special event permit in Washington County.
Sponsored by: No sponsors
Unfavorable Report By Economic Matters on 03/17/2022
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Maryland 2021 Regular Session
Historic St. Mary's City Fort to 400 Commission [HB-1364]
Establishing the Historic St. Mary's City Fort to 400 Commission to plan and conduct observances in 2034 commemorating the 400th anniversary of Maryland's founding; requiring the membership of the Commission to reflect the diversity of the State to the extent practicable; requiring the Commission to meet at least twice a year; requiring the Commission to provide an update to the Governor and the General Assembly by November 1, 2022, and each year thereafter on the plan of action for the commemoration; etc.
Sponsored by: Rep. Brian Crosby
Enacted Under Article Ii, Section 17(c) Of The Maryland Constitution - Chapter 687 on 05/30/2021