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MarylandSB 07452025 Regular SessionSenate

Harford County - Alcoholic Beverages - Performing Arts Nonprofit Organization License - Record-Keeping Requirements

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Signed by Governor

Alcoholic Beverages - Local BillsAlcoholic Beverages LicensesAlcoholic Beverages - By SubdivisionArt, Music, and Cultural Affairs -see also- EthAff; Mus; etcAuditors and AuditsComptrollerFines -see also- Penalties and SentencesHarford CountyHearingsLicense Commissioners, Boards ofNonprofit OrganizationsPenalties and Sentences -see also- Death PenaltyRecords -see also- Land Records; Vital Records

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Harford arts nonprofits must keep alcohol records

Beginning July 1, 2025, Harford County performing arts nonprofit beer, wine, and liquor license holders remain subject to recordkeeping rules. They must keep complete, accurate records of alcohol sold, served, and purchased for at least 2 years in lasting form. Records must stay at the licensed location, or the principal location when the license covers multiple sites. Records must meet officials’ form and content rules and be available for inspection during regular business hours. License holders must provide alcohol information on written request, using required forms and reporting under oath when requested. These oversight powers include the Comptroller, county Alcoholic Beverages Board, and Executive Director; their designees may also inspect records.

Harford arts nonprofits face alcohol license hearings

Beginning July 1, 2025, enforcement changes for Harford County performing arts nonprofits with beer, wine, and liquor licenses. The law removes the Comptroller’s power to suspend these licenses for up to 30 days without a hearing. The county Alcoholic Beverages Board may call a hearing when a required report or investigation indicates a violation. If charges are upheld, the Board may impose a $250 to $2,000 civil fine and immediately suspend or revoke the license.

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: 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 789

    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. Second Reading Passed with Amendments

    3/4/2025Senate

  9. Favorable with Amendments {703224/1 Adopted

    3/4/2025Senate

  10. Favorable with Amendments Report by Finance

    3/3/2025Senate

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

    2/4/2025Senate

  12. First Reading Finance

    1/31/2025Senate

Bill Text

  • Enacted

    5/20/2025

    PDF

  • Third Reading

    3/4/2025

    PDF

  • First Reading

    1/31/2025

    PDF

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