Garrett County Alcoholic Beverages Act of 2025

SB 826 establishes two new license categories for restaurants and resorts in Garrett County: a "Deluxe Complex Restaurant" beer and wine license (BDR-DC) and a beer, wine, and liquor license (BDR-DC). To qualify for the beer/wine license, applicants must have seating for at least 20 people and a $25,000 capital investment in facilities (excluding land/buildings), allowing on-premise beer/wine sales and off-premise beer sales. The liquor license requires a $250,000 capital investment and permits all alcoholic beverages for on-premise consumption plus off-premise beer. Both licenses include a catering option requiring food service at off-premise events, with specific fee structures based on license duration and catering inclusion. The bill primarily affects businesses seeking to operate full-service alcohol venues under these new Garrett County-specific rules.