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MD HB558

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/28/2026

Primary Sponsor

Unknown

Origin

House of Delegates

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Removes the current limit of one wine festival license per year that the Board of License Commissioners for Prince George's County may issue, allowing multiple festivals annually

  • Allows the Board to choose multiple weekends (Friday through Sunday) for wine festivals instead of being restricted to a single weekend per year

  • Maintains existing eligibility requirements: licenses may only be issued to holders of retail licenses, Class 3 winery licenses, or Class 4 limited winery licenses

  • Preserves scheduling restrictions requiring wine festivals not occur within 14 days of the Maryland Wine Festival in Carroll County or conflict with festivals in Anne Arundel, Calvert, Charles, or Howard counties

  • Takes effect July 1, 2026

Legislative Description

Prince George’s County – Alcoholic Beverages – Wine Festival Licenses PG 316–26

Alcoholic Beverages Licenses

Last Action

Hearing 2/23 at 1:00 p.m.

2/13/2026

Committee Referrals

Government, Labor, and Elections1/28/2026

Full Bill Text

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