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MarylandHB 08662025 Regular SessionHouse

Frederick County - Alcoholic Beverages - Class C (Theater) Beer, Wine, and Liquor License

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Signed by Governor

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Analyzed Economic Effects

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Frederick County theaters get alcohol sales licenses

Beginning June 1, 2025, Frederick County’s Board of License Commissioners may issue Class C theater alcohol licenses. Only theaters with seating qualify. The theater manager or another official chosen by the theater may sign the application. License holders can sell beer, wine, and liquor for drinking on-site, with a $150 annual license fee. Sales are allowed only from one hour before until one hour after eligible events. These include regular performances, fundraiser performances benefiting the theater, and events hosted by outside groups that rent the theater.

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Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 186 • No: 0

Senate vote • 4/3/2025

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 47 • No: 0

House vote • 3/17/2025

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 139 • No: 0

Actions Timeline

  1. Approved by the Governor - Chapter 822

    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 (139-0)

    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.

    1/30/2025House

  11. First Reading Economic Matters

    1/30/2025House

Bill Text

  • Enacted

    5/20/2025

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  • Third Reading

    3/15/2025

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  • First Reading

    1/30/2025

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