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MD HB595

MD HB595
Alcoholic Beverages - Manufacturer's Licenses - Direct Shipments


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Introduced
02/03/2023
In Committee
04/10/2023
Crossed Over
04/05/2023
Passed
Dead
04/10/2023

Introduced Session

Potential new amendment
2023 Regular Session

Bill Summary

AN ACT concerning Alcoholic Beverages - Manufacturer’s Licenses and Off-Site Permits - Direct Shipments FOR the purpose of extending the termination date for certain provisions of law relating to the authorization of holders of certain manufacturer’s licenses to sell and deliver and to directly ship their own alcoholic beverages products to certain individuals under certain circumstances; delaying a certain effective date for the authorization of certain manufacturer off-site permits; authorizing certain holders of manufacturer’s licenses to sell and deliver certain products produced under a holder’s license to certain individuals located in the State under certain circumstances; and generally relating to alcoholic beverages, manufacturer’s licenses, and off-site permits direct shipments. BY repealing and reenacting, with amendments, Chapter 359 of the Acts of the General Assembly of 2021, as amended by Chapters 477 and 478 of the Acts of the General Assembly of 2022 Section 4 BY repealing and reenacting, with amendments, Chapter 360 of the Acts of the General Assembly of 2021, as amended by Chapters 477 and 478 of the Acts of the General Assembly of 2022 Section 4 BY repealing and reenacting, without amendments, Article - Alcoholic Beverages Underlining indicates amendments to bill. Strike out indicates matter stricken from the bill by amendment or deleted from the law by amendment. HOUSE BILL 595 Section 2-130(c) Annotated Code of Maryland (2016 Volume and 2022 Supplement) (As enacted by Chapters 477 and 478 of the Acts of the General Assembly of 2022) BY repealing and reenacting, with amendments, Chapter 477 of the Acts of the General Assembly of 2022 Section 3 BY repealing and reenacting, with amendments, Chapter 478 of the Acts of the General Assembly of 2022 Section 3

AI Summary

This bill extends the termination date for certain provisions of law that authorize holders of certain manufacturer's licenses to sell and deliver or directly ship their own alcoholic beverage products to certain individuals. It also authorizes certain holders of manufacturer's licenses to sell and deliver certain products produced under their license to individuals located in the state under certain circumstances, including requiring the delivery to be made by an employee who is at least 18 years old and certified by an approved alcohol awareness program, and for the purchaser or another individual at least 21 years old to be physically present to receive the delivery. The bill includes reporting requirements for manufacturers and limits the amount of liquor and beer that can be directly shipped to consumers per year.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Business and Industry

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Third Reading Passed (47-0) (on 04/10/2023)

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