Wicomico County - Alcoholic Beverages - Cigar Lounge License
Sponsor: Mary Beth Carozza (District 38)Committee: FinanceSubject: Alcoholic Beverages - Local BillsStatus: Hearing 2/24 at 1:00 p.m. (as of Nov 9, 2023)
What this bill does
Official synopsis
Establishing a Class B-CL (cigar lounge) beer, wine, and liquor license in Wicomico County; excluding the license from certain distance restrictions; and excluding a certain business that operates in the county under the license from the requirements of the Clean Indoor Air Act.
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Testimony (15)
MGA witness listFAV 5FavorableUNF 10Unfavorable
| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | Bohle, Matthew | RWL | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Luffman, Bunky | Wicomico County | Oral |
| FAV | Carozza, Senator Mary Beth | Individual | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | O'Hara, Molly | Individual | Oral |
| FAV | Senator Carozza, Senator Carozzalegislator | Individual | Oral |
| UNF | Mitchell, Clifford | Maryland Department of Health | Oral |
| UNF | Eck, Raimee | Maryland Public Health Association | Oral |
| UNF | Milani, Jack | Md State Licensed Beverage Association | Oral |
| UNF | Ciekot, Annlobbyist | Public Policy Partners | Written (PDF) |
| UNF | Thompson, Melvinlobbyist | Restaurant Association of Maryland | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| UNF | (MD), State of Maryland | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| UNF | Casper, Alekslobbyist | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| UNF | Gally, Ericlobbyist | Individual | Oral |
| UNF | Hoke, Kathleen | Individual | Oral |
| UNF | State of, Maryland | Individual | Written (PDF) |
Organizations on record
Registered lobbyists who testified
UNFCiekot, AnnPublic Policy PartnersRegistered for: American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network; B'More Clubhouse; Baltimore City Substance Abuse Directorate; Bard College; CareForth; Children's Advocacy Institute…
UNFThompson, MelvinRestaurant Association of MarylandRegistered for: Restaurant Association of Maryland
UNFGally, EricRegistered for: American Heart Association; Chesapeake Bay Foundation; Chesapeake Bay Trust; Earthjustice; Forever Maryland, Inc.; Gally Public Affairs, Inc.…