Bill > HB1335

This bill establishes a special event venue beer, wine, and liquor license in Caroline County, Maryland, which allows venue owners to sell alcoholic beverages during events under specific conditions. The license can be issued to owners of special event venues, with fees ranging from $250 to $1,000 depending on the number of events per year (from 10 to 40 events). License holders are authorized to sell beer, wine, and liquor for on-premises consumption during hours set by county law, must purchase alcoholic beverages only from licensed wholesalers, and are subject to alcohol awareness training requirements. The bill also introduces provisions for multiple event licenses, allowing venues to store alcoholic beverages between events in a locked and secured location, with the requirement to maintain detailed records of all purchases and sales for two years. These records must be available for inspection by authorized personnel, and license holders can face fines for violations, including $100 for a first offense and up to $500 for subsequent offenses, potentially including denial of future event licenses. The new regulations aim to provide more flexibility for special event venues in Caroline County while maintaining strict oversight of alcohol sales and storage.

Budget and Finance, Business and Industry

https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/HB1335?ys=2025RS