MarylandHB 11012026 Regular SessionHouse

Worcester County - Alcoholic Beverages - Temporary To-Go Event Permit and Class C Per Diem Municipal To-Go Beer, Wine, and Liquor License

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Signed by Governor

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Worcester restaurants can sell to-go at events

Beginning July 1, 2026, licensed restaurants or hotels with a Worcester County Class B or Class D license can get a Temporary To‑Go Event Permit. Your business must be in or right next to a special event area named in a municipal license. The permit lets you sell beer, wine, and liquor in Board‑approved cups that people can carry into the event area. The permit costs $20 per day and lasts the same days as the municipal license. Only Berlin, Pocomoke City, and Snow Hill can get the Class C per‑diem municipal to‑go license, for up to 7 straight days, at $45 per day. The Board sets rules for hours, ID checks, approved cups, public notice, hearings, and event security.

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: 170 • No: 0

Senate vote • 4/6/2026

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 46 • No: 0

House vote • 3/21/2026

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 124 • No: 0 • Other: 9

Actions Timeline

  1. Approved by the Governor - Chapter 834

    5/26/2026
  2. Returned Passed

    4/7/2026House
  3. Third Reading Passed (46-0)

    4/6/2026Senate
  4. Favorable Adopted Second Reading Passed

    3/31/2026Senate
  5. Favorable Report by Finance

    3/30/2026Senate
  6. Referred Finance

    3/23/2026Senate
  7. Third Reading Passed (124-0)

    3/21/2026House
  8. Second Reading Passed with Amendments

    3/20/2026House
  9. Favorable with Amendments {733422/1 Adopted

    3/20/2026House
  10. Favorable with Amendments Report by Government, Labor, and Elections

    3/20/2026House
  11. Hearing 2/23 at 1:00 p.m.

    2/13/2026House
  12. First Reading Government, Labor, and Elections

    2/11/2026House

Bill Text

  • Enacted

    5/26/2026

  • Third Reading

    3/20/2026

  • First Reading

    2/11/2026

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