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MD HB558
Bill
AI Summary
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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
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Allows the Board to choose multiple weekends (Friday through Sunday) for wine festivals instead of being restricted to a single weekend per year
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Maintains existing eligibility requirements: licenses may only be issued to holders of retail licenses, Class 3 winery licenses, or Class 4 limited winery licenses
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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
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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