Baltimore County - Alcoholic Beverages - Sale for Off-Premises Consumption
Sponsor: Carl Jackson (District 8)Committee: FinanceSubject: Alcoholic Beverages - Local BillsStatus: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 816 (as of Sep 4, 2026)
What this bill does
Official synopsis
Providing that certain authorization for the holders of certain licenses to sell alcoholic beverages for off-premises consumption in a certain manner applies only if the Board of License Commissioners for Baltimore County has adopted certain regulations; authorizing the holders of certain licenses in Baltimore County that authorize the sale of alcoholic beverages at a restaurant or bar to sell certain alcoholic beverages for off-premises consumption under certain circumstances; etc.
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Testimony (8)
MGA witness listFAV 7FavorableUNF 1Unfavorable
| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | Hettleman, Senator | Chair, Baltimore County Delegation | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Smith, Emily | Distilled Spirits Council of the U.S. | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Milani, Jack | Md State Licensed Beverage Association | Oral |
| FAV | Bates, Michael | Oldham Crossing HOA Board | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Harting, Martalobbyist | Venable | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Senator Jackson, C., Senator Jackson, C.legislator | Individual | Oral |
| FAV | Senator Jackson, Senator Jacksonlegislator | Individual | Oral |
| UNF | Graham, Lizzy | Individual | Written (PDF) |
Organizations on record
Registered lobbyists who testified
FAVHarting, MartaVenableRegistered for: Abbott Laboratories; Annie E. Casey Foundation, Inc., The; Asurion Insurance Services, Inc.; Baltimore Community Foundation; Baltimore Gas and Electric Company; Baltimore Public Markets Corporation…