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This bill modifies alcoholic beverage licensing regulations in Anne Arundel County, specifically addressing distance restrictions for establishments near schools located at the Annapolis Mall. Currently, the law prohibits issuing certain alcohol licenses and dancing permits for establishments within 1,000 feet of a school. The bill creates two key exceptions to these restrictions: first, it allows the Board of Liquor Commissioners to issue a dancing permit to a Class H (beer and wine or beer, wine, and liquor) license holder for a premises within 1,000 feet of a school at the Annapolis Mall, and second, it permits the Board to issue a new Class B (beer and wine or beer, wine, and liquor) license for an establishment located within 1,000 feet of a school at the Annapolis Mall. These changes essentially provide more flexibility for potential licensees near the Annapolis Mall, relaxing previous strict distance requirements while maintaining other licensing regulations. The bill is set to take effect on July 1, 2025, and applies specifically to Anne Arundel County's alcoholic beverage licensing framework.

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https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/SB0888?ys=2025RS