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MD SB800

Bill

Status

Passed

5/20/2025

Primary Sponsor

Dorchester County Senators

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Origin

Senate

2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates a new "arts beer and wine license" in Dorchester County allowing holders to sell beer and wine for on-premises consumption when snacks are served

  • Eligible businesses include nonprofit or for-profit art centers, galleries, and museums located in a Department of Commerce-approved arts and entertainment district that display and sell original artwork

  • Businesses selling commercially prepared or mass-produced artistic products are prohibited from obtaining the license

  • Sales hours restricted to Monday through Sunday, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., with an annual license fee of $250 and no transfer of the license to another location permitted

  • Establishments within 300 feet of a place of worship or school may obtain the license with written consent from each affected institution

Legislative Description

Dorchester County – Alcoholic Beverages – Arts Beer and Wine License

Rules and Regulations

Last Action

Approved by the Governor - Chapter 799

5/20/2025

Committee Referrals

Economic Matters3/7/2025
Finance2/3/2025

Full Bill Text

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