Bill > HB715

This bill modifies the alcoholic beverages license quota for Harford County by changing the population threshold for issuing certain off-sale licenses from every 4,000 individuals to every 4,750 individuals. Specifically, the Board of License Commissioners for Harford County will now be allowed to issue one Class A (off-sale), one Class A-1 (off-sale), and one Class A-2 (off-sale) license for every 4,750 individuals in the county, as determined by the Maryland Department of Health. The bill maintains existing provisions that prevent new licenses from being issued in a particular class if the current number of licenses exceeds the quota, unless existing licenses are revoked or surrendered. The bill will take effect on July 1, 2025, and is designed to adjust the licensing system to potentially accommodate more businesses selling alcoholic beverages off-premises in Harford County by slightly reducing the population density requirement for new licenses.

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https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/HB0715?ys=2025RS