MarylandSB 07982025 Regular SessionSenate

Wicomico 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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Wicomico event alcohol sales carry permit fees

Beginning July 1, 2025, Wicomico County's licensing board can issue municipalities event alcohol licenses costing $45 per day, for up to 7 consecutive days. Class B beer, wine, and liquor license holders within or immediately next to the designated event area can get linked permits costing $20 per day. Businesses with these permits can sell beer, wine, and liquor in approved to-go cups for customers to carry into that area. Each business permit lasts no longer than the linked municipal license, and holders must follow applicable laws and regulations. The Board must set rules for event areas, sale hours, age checks, cups, notices, public hearings, public safety, 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: 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 794

    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

    2/3/2025Senate

Bill Text

  • Enacted

    5/20/2025

  • Third Reading

    3/4/2025

  • First Reading

    2/3/2025

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