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MarylandHB 12382025 Regular SessionHouse

Somerset County - Alcoholic Beverages - Liquor Tasting License

Sponsored By: Otto

Signed by Governor

Alcoholic Beverages - Local BillsAlcoholic Beverages DistributionAlcoholic Beverages LicensesAlcoholic Beverages - By SubdivisionFees -see also- Attys' Fees; Devt Fees & TaxesLicense Commissioners, Boards ofSomerset CountyWeights and Measures

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Somerset County shops get liquor tasting licenses

Beginning July 1, 2025, Somerset County’s Board of License Commissioners can issue liquor tasting licenses to eligible businesses. Businesses must hold a Class A beer, wine, and liquor license. Tastings must be free, take place on the licensed premises, and use liquor the business is authorized to sell. Each consumer may have up to one-half ounce per offering and up to five offerings per day. Added fees are $20 for one day, $200 for any 26 days, $300 for any 52 days, or $400 for any 104 days in a licensing period. These fees are separate from the Class A license cost.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Otto

    Affiliation unavailable

Cosponsors

  • Barry Beauchamp

    Republican • House

  • Wayne A. Hartman

    Republican • House

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 786

    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. Hearing 3/26 at 1:00 p.m.

    3/18/2025Senate

  7. Referred Finance

    3/18/2025Senate

  8. Third Reading Passed (139-0)

    3/17/2025House

  9. Favorable Adopted Second Reading Passed

    3/15/2025House

  10. Favorable Report by Economic Matters

    3/15/2025House

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

    2/7/2025House

  12. First Reading Economic Matters

    2/7/2025House

Bill Text

  • Enacted

    5/20/2025

    PDF

  • Third Reading

    3/15/2025

    PDF

  • First Reading

    2/7/2025

    PDF

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