Business Regulation - Enforcement for Miscellaneous State Business Licenses - Study

Changed the bill title and purpose from establishing enforcement and penalties to conducting a study on enforcement processes for miscellaneous state business licenses.

Added requirement for the Comptroller to consult with six specific stakeholders including the Alcohol, Tobacco, and Cannabis Commission, Maryland Chamber of Commerce, and Maryland Restaurant Association.

Added five specific areas the Comptroller must study, including whether civil citations could replace criminal citations and how to identify responsible parties when business owners don't reside in the state.

Added a December 1, 2025 deadline for the Comptroller to submit a report with findings and recommendations to the General Assembly.

Modified the license application requirement to require designation of a license representative who will be subject to penalties for violations.

Modified penalty provisions to clarify that penalties apply to business owners, designated license representatives, and managers of various business entity types.