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MD SB390

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/28/2026

Primary Sponsor

Wicomico County Senators

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits the Wicomico County Board of License Commissioners from issuing new Class A beer, wine, and liquor licenses to Class B license holders on or after July 1, 2026, while allowing existing licenses issued before that date to be renewed
  • Limits Class A license issuance to one license per county councilmanic district, reduced from the previous limit of three licenses countywide
  • Removes authority for Class A license holders to purchase liquor from alcoholic beverages wholesalers, requiring purchases only from county dispensaries
  • Exempts Class A licenses issued before July 1, 2026 to Class B license holders from the prohibition against one person holding multiple licenses
  • Sets the annual license fee at $4,400, in addition to any Class B license fee that may apply

Legislative Description

Wicomico County - Class A Beer, Wine, and Liquor License - Alterations

Fees

Last Action

Motion Recommit to Committee (Senator Mautz) Adopted

3/11/2026

Committee Referrals

Finance1/28/2026

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