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SB 803

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Alcoholic Beverages - Class 3 Wineries and Class 4 Limited Wineries - Alterations

Sponsor: Pamela Beidle (District 32)Committee: FinanceSubject: Alcoholic Beverages - Statewide BillsStatus: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 862 (as of Sep 4, 2026)

What this bill does

Official synopsis

Expanding the definition of 'pomace brandy' authorized to be produced and sold by the holder of a Class 4 limited winery license; clarifying that the holder of a Class 4 limited winery license must report all pomace brandy distilled and bottled by the holder as a distilled spirit for purposes of the alcoholic beverage tax; authorizing the Board of License Commissioners for Montgomery County to issue a Class D beer, wine, and liquor license to the holder of a Class 3 winery license under certain circumstances; etc.

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Testimony (10)

MGA witness list
FAV 8FavorableFWA 2Favorable with amendments
PositionWitnessOrganizationTestimony
FAVBohle, MatthewRWLWritten (PDF)
FAVBohle, MatthewRWLOral
FAVCroghan, ThomasThe Vineyards at Dodon LLCWritten (PDF)
FAVCroghan, ThomasThe Vineyards at Dodon LLCWritten (PDF)
FAVBeidle, PamelaIndividualWritten (PDF)
FAVHowley, JannaIndividualWritten (PDF)
FAVSenator Beidle, Senator BeidlelegislatorIndividualOral
FAVSenator Beidle, Senator BeidlelegislatorIndividualOral
FWAChiu, Tien-SengFar Eastern Shore WineryOral + Written (PDF)
FWABeidle, PamelaIndividualWritten (PDF)

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