Bill > SB731

This bill modifies the Class B-Stadium (baseball stadium) beer, wine, and liquor license in Charles County by making several key changes to alcohol sales and consumption regulations. Specifically, the bill excludes stadium parking areas from the locations where alcoholic beverages can be sold or consumed, which restricts the previous broader access. The bill also updates the types of containers in which beverages can be served, removing Styrofoam as an acceptable container option and explicitly allowing plastic, paper, and other non-glass containers, with an exception that permits glass containers only in enclosed stadium dining areas where patrons are seated. Additionally, the bill simplifies the previous restrictions on liquor consumption, now allowing patrons to consume beer, wine, and liquor anywhere on the stadium premises except parking areas, whereas before there were more complex rules about where different types of alcohol could be consumed. The license can be issued to a professional baseball team franchise owner or a private concessionaire contracted with the county, and the annual license fee remains $2,200. The changes will take effect on July 1, 2025.

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Charles County Senators

https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/SB0731?ys=2025RS