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MD HB682

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/2/2026

Primary Sponsor

Andrew Pruski

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Origin

House of Delegates

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates a Class C (golf course) license in Anne Arundel County allowing beer, wine, and liquor sales for on-premises consumption at golf courses with at least nine holes, with an annual fee of $1,200

  • Establishes two sports activity venue licenses for commercial recreational facilities including bowling alleys, golf simulators, pickleball courts, and gyms: a beer and wine license ($740/year) and a beer, wine, and liquor license ($1,200/year)

  • Permits alcohol sales Monday through Sunday from 6 a.m. to 2 a.m. without requiring a separate Sunday permit for both license types

  • Requires sports venue license holders to certify employees in alcohol awareness training, implement written policies to monitor service to customers engaged in physical activities, and obtain crowd control training when occupancy exceeds 50 persons

  • Takes effect July 1, 2026

Legislative Description

Anne Arundel County – Alcoholic Beverages – Golf Course License and Sports Activity Venue Licenses

Fees

Last Action

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

2/13/2026

Committee Referrals

Government, Labor, and Elections2/2/2026

Full Bill Text

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