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MD HB847

MD HB847
Alcoholic Beverages - Class A License - Food Retailers


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Introduced
02/02/2024
In Committee
02/02/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/08/2024

Introduced Session

2024 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Authorizing a food retailer to offer to purchase a Class A license from a Class A license holder under certain circumstances; and authorizing a food retailer to apply to a local licensing board for a Class A license under certain circumstances.

AI Summary

This bill authorizes a food retailer to offer to purchase a Class A liquor license from a Class A license holder if the food retailer is located within 3,000 feet of the license holder. The food retailer can apply for a Class A beer or beer and wine license from the local licensing board if the license holder does not accept the offer. The bill also establishes criteria for what qualifies as a "food retailer" and allows the food retailer's application to be presumed to be in the best interest of the community. Additionally, the bill prohibits the transfer of Class A, B, or D liquor licenses for use in chain stores, supermarkets, or discount houses, except in limited circumstances.

Committee Categories

Business and Industry

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

House Economic Matters Hearing (13:00:00 2/19/2024 ) (on 02/19/2024)

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