Frederick County - Alcoholic Beverages - Promoter's Permit
This Maryland bill updates the licensing rules for alcohol events in Frederick County by creating a specific permit for for-profit organizations to sell beer, wine, and liquor at gatherings. The law allows these organizations to apply for the permit if they are planning an event where alcohol will be sold, provided the organization does not already hold a standard alcohol license. Fees for the permit vary based on the expected number of attendees, ranging from $50 for small events to $1,000 for those with more than 3,000 people. Additionally, the bill gives the local Board of License Commissioners the authority to set health and safety standards for these events.
Bill status
signed
all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2024
Committee Review
Apr 2024
House of Delegates Passage
Apr 2024
Senate Passage
Apr 2024
Signed into Law
May 2024
Introduced Jan 31, 2024
Signed May 16, 2024
Floor votes · House of Delegates Mar 10, 2024
How they voted
This bill passed the Senate. No roll call record of that vote is available.
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
13
Key actions
9
Committee
6
May 16, 2024
Signed into law
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 1019
executive
Apr 6, 2024
Lower · Passed
Returned Passed
lower
Apr 5, 2024
Upper · Passed
Third Reading Passed
upper
Apr 4, 2024
Upper · Passed
Favorable Adopted Second Reading Passed
upper
Apr 4, 2024
Upper · Passed
Favorable Report by Finance
upper
Mar 18, 2024
Committee
Referred Finance
upper
Mar 18, 2024
Lower · Passed
Third Reading Passed
lower
Mar 16, 2024
Lower · Passed
Favorable with Amendments {
lower
Mar 16, 2024
Lower · Passed
Favorable with Amendments Report by Economic Matters
lower
Mar 10, 2024
House Of Delegates · Passed
House of Delegates Vote: pass (136-0-2)
house of delegates
Jan 31, 2024
Committee
First Reading Economic Matters
lower
0 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
No sponsor information available.
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