St. Mary's County - Alcoholic Beverages - Civil Penalty for Sales Violations

HB 486 increases the maximum civil penalty for violating St. Mary’s County’s alcoholic beverage licensing laws from $1,000 to $2,500 per violation. It directly affects license holders (such as bars, restaurants, and retailers) who breach rules about sales hours, days, or underage sales. The bill amends county code to allow the Board of License Commissioners to impose this higher fine instead of the previous $1,000 limit. The change applies specifically to St. Mary’s County and takes effect July 1, 2025.