Harford County - Alcoholic Beverages Licenses - Golf Simulator Facility
This Maryland state bill authorizes the Harford County Board of License Commissioners to issue specific licenses for businesses operating golf simulator facilities. To qualify, the facility must be open to the public, contain at least five simulator bays, and have a layout primarily dedicated to these bays and related seating. The law allows licensed locations to sell beer, wine, and liquor for on-site consumption only if they serve food at all times and operate during normal business hours. Additionally, the bill mandates that sales of alcohol cannot exceed 35% of total revenue, while food sales must make up at least 15% and simulator rental fees at least 50%. Facility owners must submit an annual report detailing their gross sales to prove they meet these financial requirements before their license can be renewed.
Bill status
signed
all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2024
Committee Review
Apr 2024
Senate Passage
Apr 2024
House of Delegates Passage
Apr 2024
Signed into Law
May 2024
Introduced Jan 31, 2024
Signed May 16, 2024
Floor votes · House of Delegates Mar 29, 2024
How they voted
This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
15
Key actions
9
Committee
6
May 16, 2024
Signed into law
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 1010
executive
Apr 8, 2024
Upper · Passed
Returned Passed
upper
Apr 8, 2024
Lower · Passed
Third Reading Passed
lower
Apr 5, 2024
Lower · Passed
Favorable Adopted
lower
Apr 5, 2024
Lower · Passed
Favorable Report by Economic Matters
lower
Mar 29, 2024
House Of Delegates · Passed
House of Delegates Vote: pass (126-0-8)
house of delegates
Mar 11, 2024
Committee
Referred Economic Matters
lower
Mar 8, 2024
Upper · Passed
Third Reading Passed
upper
Mar 6, 2024
Upper · Passed
Favorable Adopted Second Reading Passed
upper
Mar 5, 2024
Upper · Passed
Favorable Report by Finance
upper
Jan 31, 2024
Committee
First Reading Finance
upper
0 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
No sponsor information available.
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