MD HB519

Renames three entertainment permit categories in Anne Arundel County: "music" becomes "background entertainment," "entertainment" becomes "general entertainment," and "dancing" becomes "full entertainment"

Background entertainment permits now authorize multiple televisions and piped-in background music, removing the previous allowance for live music with up to two musicians

General entertainment permits now allow live music with up to four musicians, trivia games, karaoke, and DJ music, with outdoor events required to be at least 100 feet from residentially zoned property

Full entertainment permits authorize permanent dance floors, stage areas, and floor shows, with the same 100-foot residential zoning buffer for outdoor events

Annual permit fees remain unchanged: $100 for background entertainment, $200-$300 for general entertainment, and $200-$400 for full entertainment depending on license type; effective July 1, 2026