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MarylandSB 06702025 Regular SessionSenate

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

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Signed by Governor

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Frederick County theaters get new alcohol license

Beginning June 1, 2025, Frederick County’s licensing board can issue a Class C (Theater) license to theaters with seating. The license costs $150 annually and allows beer, wine, and liquor sales for drinking at the theater. Sales are allowed only from one hour before until one hour after a qualifying event. Qualifying events include regular performances, fundraiser performances benefiting the theater, and events hosted by outside groups renting the theater. The theater’s manager or another official designated by the theater can sign the application.

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Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 182 • No: 2

House vote • 4/7/2025

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 138 • No: 2 • Other: 1

Senate vote • 3/6/2025

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 44 • No: 0 • Other: 1

Actions Timeline

  1. Approved by the Governor - Chapter 823

    5/20/2025

  2. Returned Passed

    4/7/2025Senate

  3. Third Reading Passed (138-2)

    4/7/2025House

  4. Favorable Adopted Second Reading Passed

    4/7/2025House

  5. Favorable Report by Economic Matters

    4/7/2025House

  6. Referred Economic Matters

    3/7/2025House

  7. Third Reading Passed (44-0)

    3/6/2025Senate

  8. Favorable Adopted Second Reading Passed

    3/4/2025Senate

  9. Favorable Report by Finance

    3/3/2025Senate

  10. Hearing 2/21 at 1:00 p.m.

    2/4/2025Senate

  11. First Reading Finance

    1/30/2025Senate

Bill Text

  • Enacted

    5/20/2025

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  • Third Reading

    3/4/2025

    PDF

  • First Reading

    1/30/2025

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