Sales and Use Tax - Licensed Caterers - Exemption
Sponsor: Senator PetersCommittee: Budget and TaxationSubject: Taxes - Sales and UseStatus: Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 644 (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, equipment, and supplies to a certain licensed caterer if, under certain circumstances, the materials, equipment, and supplies will be used by the caterer to perform a catering contract that includes the provision of food and beverages; etc.
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Testimony (9)
MGA witness listFAV 7FavorableFWA 2Favorable with amendments
| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | Swanson, Tricia | MC Chamber of Commerce | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Swanson, Tricia | Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce | Position only |
| FAV | CORCORAN, CHUCK | Individual | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | DIAS, NICK | Individual | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | ELLINGTON, PAULlobbyist | Individual | Position only |
| FAV | LACZ, SUSAN | Individual | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Senator Peters, Senator Peterslegislator | Individual | Position only |
| FWA | Bereano, Brucelobbyist | Martin's Inc | Oral |
| FWA | Thompson, Melvinlobbyist | Restaurant Association of Maryland | Oral |
Organizations on record
Registered lobbyists who testified
FAVELLINGTON, PAULRegistered 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, BruceMartin's IncRegistered 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