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HB 564

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Dorchester County - Alcoholic Beverages - Venue Beer, Wine, and Liquor License

Sponsor: Dorchester County DelegationCommittee: Economic MattersSubject: Alcoholic Beverages - Local BillsStatus: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 820 (as of Dec 1, 2025)

What this bill does

Official synopsis

Establishing in Dorchester County a venue beer, wine, and liquor license that authorizes the holder to sell or serve beer, wine, and liquor for on-premises consumption during an event where food is served; authorizing the Board of License Commissioners for Dorchester County to issue the license to certain nonprofit or for-profit retail businesses that meet certain criteria; and authorizing the issuance of a license to an establishment that is within 300 feet of a place of worship or a school with certain written consent.

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Testimony (0)

MGA witness list
FAV 2FavorableFWA 2Favorable with amendments
PositionWitnessOrganizationTestimony
FAVcarroccio, peterHistoric St. Mary's City CommissionOral
FAVDorchester County Delegation, Dorchester County DelegationIndividualOral
FWAHutchinson, TomHouse of DelegatesWritten (PDF)
FWAbarnes, ireneIndividualWritten (PDF)

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