DE HB349

Permits restaurants, brewpubs, taverns, and taprooms with valid on-premise licenses to sell alcoholic beverages for off-premise consumption through take-out, curbside, or drive-through service in securely closed containers.

Excludes outdoor seating expansions that comply with the Governor's Nineteenth Modification (effective May 22, 2020) from triggering notice and protest requirements, even after the State of Emergency ends.

Sets March 31, 2021 expiration date for outdoor seating expansions approved under the Nineteenth Modification, requiring no Certificate of Compliance from political subdivisions for these temporary extensions.

Authorizes the Commissioner to temporarily suspend licenses for up to 20 days if public safety is at risk due to violations of the State of Emergency Declaration, its modifications, reopening guidance, or Title 4 alcoholic beverage laws.

Allows hearings related to license suspensions to be conducted by electronic, telephonic, or remote means, and permits public hearings for license cancellations or suspensions to similarly be held remotely.