Bill > SB846

This bill establishes two new types of temporary alcohol permits in Worcester County, Maryland, both designed to allow for the sale of beer, wine, and liquor for consumption outside of a licensed establishment during special events. First, it creates a "temporary to-go event permit" that can be issued to holders of a Class B beer, wine, and liquor license, allowing them to sell alcoholic beverages in approved to-go cups that can be taken into a designated special event area. This permit is tied to a "Class C per diem municipal to-go beer, wine, and liquor license," which can be issued to a municipality itself. This municipal license allows the municipality to designate a special event area where alcoholic beverages sold under the temporary to-go event permit can be consumed for a period not exceeding seven consecutive days. The Board of License Commissioners for Worcester County is tasked with creating regulations for both permits, covering aspects like designating event areas, hours of sale, age verification, and public safety. The temporary to-go event permit will cost $20 per day, and the Class C municipal license will cost $45 per day.

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https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/SB0846?ys=2026RS