SB 941 Maryland Senate · 2024 Regular Session

Wicomico County - Alcoholic Beverages - Class B Beer, Wine, and Liquor Licenses - Purchases From Licensed Wholesalers and Self-Distribution

This bill updates alcohol licensing rules in Wicomico County to allow Class B restaurant license holders to buy liquor for resale from licensed wholesalers, in addition to county dispensaries. It also clarifies regulations for Class 9 limited distilleries, permitting them to sell their products at retail and conduct guided tours while restricting production volumes and prohibiting ownership of other distilleries. By repealing and reenacting specific sections of the state's alcohol code, the legislation streamlines how restaurants and small-scale distilleries operate within the county.
Bill status signed all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2024
Committee Review
Apr 2024
Senate Passage
Apr 2024
House of Delegates Passage
Apr 2024
Signed into Law
May 2024
Introduced Feb 2, 2024 Signed May 16, 2024
Floor votes · Senate Feb 25, 2024 · House of Delegates Mar 28, 2024

How they voted

44–0
Passed
Total votes 44
Feb 25, 2024
D Democratic31
31 Yea
100% Yea
R Republican13
13 Yea
100% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
17
Key actions
10
Committee
6
May 16, 2024
Signed into law
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 1040
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 28, 2024
House Of Delegates · Passed
House of Delegates Vote: pass (133-0-3)
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
upper
Mar 5, 2024
Upper · Passed
Favorable Report by Finance
upper
Feb 25, 2024
Senate · Passed
Senate Vote: pass (44-0)
senate
Feb 2, 2024
Committee
First Reading Finance
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors

Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Photo of Johnny Mautz
Johnny Mautz
RRepublican
MD
37