Sales and Use Tax - Licensed Statewide Caterers - Exemption
Sponsor: Delegate WashingtonCommittee: Ways and MeansSubject: Taxes - Sales and UseStatus: Hearing 2/25 at 1:00 p.m. (as of Nov 6, 2020)
What this bill does
Official synopsis
Providing an exemption from the sales and use tax for the sale of certain materials and supplies to a licensed statewide caterer if, under certain circumstances, the materials and supplies will be used by the caterer to perform a catering contract; requiring the holder of the statewide caterer's license to apply to the Comptroller for an exemption certificate in order to qualify for the exemption; etc.
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Testimony (9)
MGA witness listFAV 7FavorableFWA 2Favorable with amendments
| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | Diaz, Nick | Corcoran Caterers | Position only |
| FAV | corcoran, chuck | Md Caterers Association | Position only |
| FAV | Swanson, Tricia | Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Lacz, Susan | Ridgewells Caterers | Position only |
| FAV | ellington, paullobbyist | State and Local Advisors | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | grazinni, peter | perfect settings | Position only |
| FAV | Delegate Washington, Delegate Washingtonlegislator | Individual | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FWA | Bereano, Brucelobbyist | Martins Caterers | Oral |
| FWA | Thompson, Melvinlobbyist | Restaurant Association of Maryland | Oral |
Organizations on record
Registered lobbyists who testified
FAVellington, paulState and Local AdvisorsRegistered for: Wicomico County, MD Executive Office; Greater Crisfield Action Committee; Glenn L Martin Maryland Aviation Museum; Maryland Aviation Council; Worcester County Maryland; Optimize Renewables…
FWABereano, BruceMartins CaterersRegistered for: 5400 Holiday Drive LLC; Anne Arundel County Fair; Aurora Technical Systems; BWI Airport Fire Rescue Local 1742; BWI Airport Professional Firefighters; BWI Taxi Management, Inc.…
FWAThompson, MelvinRestaurant Association of MarylandRegistered for: Restaurant Association of Maryland