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MarylandHB 07142025 Regular SessionHouse

Harford County - Alcoholic Beverages - Performing Arts Nonprofit Organization License - Record-Keeping Requirements

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Signed by Governor

Alcoholic Beverages - Local BillsAlcoholic Beverages LicensesAlcoholic Beverages - By SubdivisionArt, Music, and Cultural Affairs -see also- EthAff; Mus; etcAuditors and AuditsComptrollerFines -see also- Penalties and SentencesHarford CountyHearingsLicense Commissioners, Boards ofNonprofit OrganizationsPenalties and Sentences -see also- Death PenaltyRecords -see also- Land Records; Vital Records

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Bill Overview

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Harford arts nonprofits face alcohol record rules

Beginning July 1, 2025, these rules apply to Harford County performing arts nonprofits licensed to sell beer, wine, and liquor. License holders must keep complete, accurate records of alcohol sold, served, and purchased. The county licensing Board or its Executive Director sets record requirements and can request reports in writing, under oath if requested. Records must stay at the licensed location, or the principal location when multiple locations are allowed. Records must last at least two years in a permanent form and be available during regular business hours for audits or inspections. The Board, Executive Director, or their designees handle these checks; the law removes references to Comptroller oversight.

Harford arts nonprofits gain license hearing protections

Beginning July 1, 2025, the Comptroller no longer has authority to suspend these Harford County nonprofit alcohol licenses without a hearing. This removes the former power to suspend a license immediately for up to 30 days over recordkeeping violations. If a required report or investigation indicates a violation, the county licensing Board can choose to call a hearing. If charges are upheld, the Board can choose to impose a $250 to $2,000 fine and immediately suspend or revoke the license.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsors

There is no primary sponsor on record.

Cosponsors

There are no cosponsors for this bill.

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 185 • No: 0

Senate vote • 4/3/2025

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 47 • No: 0

House vote • 3/17/2025

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 138 • No: 0 • Other: 1

Actions Timeline

  1. Approved by the Governor - Chapter 788

    5/20/2025

  2. Returned Passed

    4/4/2025House

  3. Third Reading Passed (47-0)

    4/3/2025Senate

  4. Favorable Adopted Second Reading Passed

    4/2/2025Senate

  5. Favorable Report by Finance

    3/31/2025Senate

  6. Referred Finance

    3/18/2025Senate

  7. Third Reading Passed (138-0)

    3/17/2025House

  8. Favorable Adopted Second Reading Passed

    3/15/2025House

  9. Favorable Report by Economic Matters

    3/15/2025House

  10. Hearing 2/17 at 1:00 p.m.

    1/29/2025House

  11. First Reading Economic Matters

    1/27/2025House

Bill Text

  • Enacted

    5/20/2025

    PDF

  • Third Reading

    3/15/2025

    PDF

  • First Reading

    1/27/2025

    PDF

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