MarylandSB 00762026 Regular SessionSenate

Anne Arundel County - Alcoholic Beverages - Class C (Veterans' Organization) Licenses - Membership

Sponsored By: Bryan W. Simonaire (Republican)

Signed by Governor

Alcoholic Beverages - Local BillsAlcoholic Beverages -see also- AB-By SubdivisionAlcoholic Beverages LicensesAlcoholic Beverages - By SubdivisionAnne Arundel CountyArmed Forces and Uniformed ServicesNonprofit OrganizationsVeterans

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Only in Anne Arundel, from 2026

This law applies only in Anne Arundel County. All these license rules start on July 1, 2026.

What licensed veterans’ clubs can sell

The Board may issue a Class C veterans’ club license to qualifying local units. The license lets the club sell beer, wine, and liquor at the licensed place for on‑site drinking. Sales can be to members and their guests and during events on the premises. If an outside group holds an event there, that group must get a Class C per diem beer, wine, and liquor license. These rules take effect July 1, 2026.

Who qualifies for veterans’ club license

The law sets who can get a Class C veterans’ club alcohol license. Members of all Uniformed Services can qualify, including NOAA and the Public Health Service. The old “served in a war” rule is removed. The group must be made up only of people who served in the Uniformed Services. It must be a local unit of a nationwide nonprofit organization or club with a national charter granted before it applies. It must have at least 100 members and charge at least $5 a year in dues. It must operate for members and meet in a clubhouse mainly used by members. These rules apply starting July 1, 2026.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

Bryan W. Simonaire
Republican • Senate

Cosponsors

Dawn Gile
Democratic • Senate
Shaneka Henson
Democratic • Senate
Clarence K. Lam
Democratic • Senate

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 179 • No: 0

House vote • 4/13/2026

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 136 • No: 0 • Other: 4

Senate vote • 3/5/2026