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Introduced
01/30/2026
01/30/2026
In Committee
01/30/2026
01/30/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Altering the quota on the number of alcoholic beverages licenses that the Board of License Commissioners for Cecil County may issue to apply only to Class A licenses based on a certain ratio.
AI Summary
This bill, concerning alcoholic beverages in Cecil County, Maryland, modifies the rules for how many licenses the Board of License Commissioners can issue. Specifically, it changes the ratio for issuing Class A licenses, which are generally for grocery stores and similar establishments selling beer, wine, and liquor for off-site consumption, from one license for every 400 registered voters to one license for every 1,200 registered voters or a significant fraction thereof. The bill also clarifies that only Class A licenses will be subject to this quota calculation, meaning other types of licenses, such as those for restaurants, clubs, or golf courses, will not be counted towards this limit. The quota will continue to be calculated and applied separately for each election district within the county, and these changes are set to take effect on July 1, 2026.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (0)
No sponsors listed
Last Action
House Government, Labor, and Elections Hearing (13:00:00 2/23/2026 ) (on 02/23/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/HB0664?ys=2026RS |
| BillText | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/bills/hb/hb0664f.pdf |
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