Bill > HB121

This bill allows certain restaurants and bars in Baltimore County, specifically those holding Class B or Class D alcoholic beverage licenses that permit both on-premises and off-premises sales, to sell mixed drinks and cocktails in sealed or closed containers for consumption outside the establishment. This new provision is contingent upon the Baltimore County Board of License Commissioners adopting specific regulations to authorize such sales, and in doing so, the Board must consider the public health impacts. To purchase these off-premises drinks, customers must be at least 21 years old, provide valid identification, and buy the mixed drink or cocktail along with a prepared food item (not just prepackaged snacks). The containers must be sealed with no openings for straws, and sales are restricted to no later than 11 p.m. The bill also states that the Board cannot charge an extra fee for this privilege and may set limits on the quantity of alcohol that can be sold to an individual in a single transaction.

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https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/HB0121?ys=2026RS