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MD HB835

Bill

Status

Passed

5/20/2025

Primary Sponsor

Unknown

Origin

House of Delegates

2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Allows patrons to consume and carry liquor anywhere on Charles County baseball stadium premises, removing the previous restriction that limited liquor consumption to enclosed dining areas or bars only

  • Excludes parking areas from the licensed premises where beer, wine, and liquor may be sold and consumed

  • Expands acceptable serving containers from plastic, Styrofoam, or paper to plastic, paper, or other nonglass containers (removing Styrofoam as a specified option)

  • Glass containers remain permitted only in enclosed stadium dining areas where patrons are seated

  • Takes effect July 1, 2025, with an annual license fee of $2,200

Legislative Description

Charles County - Alcoholic Beverages - Baseball Stadium License - Alterations

Boundaries

Last Action

Approved by the Governor - Chapter 784

5/20/2025

Committee Referrals

Finance3/17/2025
Economic Matters1/29/2025

Full Bill Text

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