Alcohol and Tobacco Commission – Technical Corrections and Clarifications
Sponsor: C. T. Wilson (District 28)Committee: Economic MattersSubject: Alcoholic Beverages - Statewide BillsStatus: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 450 (as of Nov 9, 2023)
What this bill does
Official synopsis
Correcting certain references to the Comptroller of Maryland to be the Executive Director of the Alcohol and Tobacco Commission, as appropriate; and clarifying certain powers and duties of the Executive Director of the Commission relating to alcoholic beverages regulation and enforcement.
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Testimony (16)
MGA witness listFAV 16Favorable
| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | Akras, Thomas | Alcohol and Tobacco Commission | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Akras, Thomas | Alcohol and Tobacco Commission | Oral |
| FAV | Kelly, Jeffrey | Alcohol and Tobacco Commission | Oral |
| FAV | Kelly, Jeffrey | Alcohol and Tobacco Commission | Oral |
| FAV | Douglas, Bob | Licensed Beverage Distributors of Maryland | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | MANIS, NICK | Manis Canning & Associates | Position only |
| FAV | MANIS, NICK | Manis Canning & Associates | Oral |
| FAV | George, William | Maryland Alcohol and Tobacco Commission | Oral |
| FAV | Hann, Jeffrey | Maryland Alcohol and Tobacco Commission | Oral |
| FAV | Hann, Jeffrey | Maryland Alcohol and Tobacco Commission | Oral |
| FAV | Rifkin, Bradlobbyist | RWL | Oral |
| FAV | Barnhart, Randy | Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Bereano, Brucelobbyist | Individual | Oral |
| FAV | Delegate Wilson, Delegate Wilsonlegislator | Individual | Oral |
| FAV | Delegate Wilson, Delegate Wilsonlegislator | Individual | Oral |
| FAV | Wise, Steve | Individual | Written (PDF) |
Organizations on record
Registered lobbyists who testified
FAVRifkin, BradRWLRegistered for: 1/ST Racing MD LLC; ASC Engineered Solutions; Baltimore Banner, The; Berkshire Hathaway Energy GT&S, LLC; Board of County Commissioners of Allegany County, MD; Brewers Association of Maryland…
FAVBereano, BruceRegistered 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.…