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MD HB99

Bill

Status

Passed

5/20/2025

Primary Sponsor

Mike Rogers

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Origin

House of Delegates

2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Establishes a population ratio quota prohibiting the Board of License Commissioners from issuing new Class A or Class D off-sale alcohol licenses in Anne Arundel County assessment districts where the ratio exceeds one license per 3,500 individuals

  • Requires use of the official "Tax Assessment Districts, 2005" map adopted by the County Council to determine assessment district boundaries for quota purposes

  • Exempts licenses issued on or before July 1, 2025 from the quota restrictions for transfers and renewals, and exempts the 6th Tax Assessment District and Class 5 brewery applicants seeking on-site consumption permits

  • Prohibits transfer of Class A or Class D off-sale licenses to locations outside the assessment district where the license was located or originally issued

  • Takes effect July 1, 2025 and automatically sunsets on December 31, 2028 without further legislative action

Legislative Description

Anne Arundel County - Class A (Off-Sale) and Class D (Off-Sale) Licenses - Population Ratio Quota

Sunset

Last Action

Approved by the Governor - Chapter 819

5/20/2025

Committee Referrals

Finance3/17/2025
Economic Matters1/8/2025

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