Bill > SB798

This bill establishes two new alcohol-related permits for Wicomico County: a temporary to-go event permit and a Class C per diem municipal to-go beer, wine, and liquor license. The temporary to-go event permit allows holders of a Class B beer, wine, and liquor license to sell alcoholic beverages in approved to-go cups that can be carried outside their establishment and into a designated special event area, but only when that area is part of a Class C per diem municipal license. The Class C per diem municipal license can be issued to a municipality and allows alcoholic beverages from licensed establishments to enter a special event area for up to 7 consecutive days. The Board of License Commissioners for Wicomico County is required to adopt regulations governing these permits, including rules about special event area designation, sale hours, age verification, to-go cup specifications, and public safety requirements. The temporary to-go event permit will cost $20 per day, while the municipal license will cost $45 per day. These new provisions are specifically tailored to Wicomico County and are set to take effect on July 1, 2025, potentially providing local municipalities and businesses with more flexible options for selling alcoholic beverages during special events.

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