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HB 789

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Washington County - Alcoholic Beverages - Wineries - Special Event Permits

Sponsor: Washington County DelegationCommittee: Economic MattersSubject: Alcoholic Beverages - Local BillsStatus: Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 609 (as of Nov 6, 2020)

What this bill does

Official synopsis

Establishing a special event permit in Washington County; authorizing a holder of a Class 3 winery license or a Class 4 limited winery license in the county to sell beer, wine produced by the holder, certain sparkling wine, and liquor for on-premises consumption at certain events under the permit; requiring a license holder to purchase certain alcoholic beverages from a licensed retailer; requiring a license holder to keep receipts of purchase of alcoholic beverages for 1 year after the date of purchase; etc.

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Testimony (3)

MGA witness list
FAV 1FavorableFWA 2Favorable with amendments
PositionWitnessOrganizationTestimony
FAVWashington County Delegation, Washington County DelegationIndividualPosition only
FWAAtticks, KevinlobbyistIndividualOral
FWAThompson, RandyIndividualOral

Registered lobbyists who testified

FWAAtticks, KevinRegistered for: Brewers Association of Maryland; Maryland Distillers Guild; Maryland Wineries Association