Alcoholic Beverages – Use of Alcoholic Beverages for Educational Purposes
Sponsor: Kriselda Valderrama (District 26)Committee: Economic MattersSubject: Alcoholic Beverages - Statewide BillsStatus: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 63 (as of Nov 9, 2023)
What this bill does
Official synopsis
Authorizing certain students who are at least 18 years old and under the age of 21 years to taste certain alcoholic beverages while participating in a course or program in enology, fermenting, brewing, or hospitality and tourism offered by a qualified institution of higher education without criminal penalty to the student, instructor, or institution of higher education under certain circumstances.
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Testimony (4)
MGA witness listFAV 4Favorable
| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | Connelly, Steve | Maryland Department of Agriculture | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Ferguson, Colby | Maryland Farm Bureau | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Coale, Frank | University of Maryland | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Delegate Valderrama, Delegate Valderramalegislator | Individual | Oral |