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Introduced
01/28/2026
01/28/2026
In Committee
01/28/2026
01/28/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Altering the titles of certain entertainment permits for certain alcoholic beverages license holders in Anne Arundel County; altering the authorized forms of entertainment that certain entertainment permit holders in the county may provide; and adding a 100-foot zoning distance requirement from any residential property applicable to certain entertainment permit holders in the county.
AI Summary
This bill, applicable only in Anne Arundel County, Maryland, modifies existing regulations for alcoholic beverage license holders seeking to offer entertainment. It renames certain entertainment permits, specifically changing "music permit" to "BACKGROUND ENTERTAINMENT permit," "an entertainment permit" to "A GENERAL entertainment permit," and "dancing permit" to "FULL ENTERTAINMENT permit." The bill also expands the types of entertainment allowed under these permits, such as permitting more than one television under a BACKGROUND ENTERTAINMENT permit, and allowing trivia games, karaoke, and disc jockey music under a GENERAL entertainment permit. Crucially, it introduces a new requirement for both GENERAL and FULL ENTERTAINMENT permits: if entertainment is to occur outdoors, the area must be at least 100 feet away from any property zoned for residential use, aiming to reduce potential disturbances to nearby residents.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (0)
No sponsors listed
Other Sponsors (1)
Anne Arundel County Senators (Other)
Last Action
Senate Finance Hearing (13:00:00 2/20/2026 ) (on 02/20/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/SB0400?ys=2026RS |
| BillText | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/bills/sb/sb0400f.pdf |
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