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SB 670 Maryland Senate · 2025 Regular Session

Frederick County - Alcoholic Beverages - Class C (Theater) Beer, Wine, and Liquor License

SB 670 creates a new Class C (Theater) license in Frederick County for theaters to sell beer, wine, and liquor on-premises. The license allows theaters with seating to sell alcoholic beverages 1 hour before and after regular performances, theater fundraisers, or rented events hosted by outside groups. The annual license fee is set at $150, and applications can be signed by a theater manager or designated official. This bill specifically affects theaters in Frederick County, modifying local licensing rules under Maryland's Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis code. The changes take effect June 1, 2025.
Bill status signed all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Apr 2025
Senate Passage
Apr 2025
House of Delegates Passage
Apr 2025
Signed into Law
May 2025
Introduced Jan 30, 2025 Signed May 20, 2025
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First - Frederick County - Alcoholic Beverages - Class C (Theater) Beer, Wine, and Liquor License → Third - Frederick County - Alcoholic Beverages - Class C (Theater) Beer, Wine, and Liquor License · 4 edits
MODERATE
The bill was amended to reflect its progression from first to third reading in the Maryland Senate, adding committee approval and adoption status. The substantive legislative text regarding the Class C (Theater) Beer, Wine, and Liquor License in Frederick County remains unchanged, maintaining the $150 annual fee and eligibility for theaters with designated managers to apply for licenses.
Scope change
No change to the bill's scope or applicability; the license remains limited to Frederick County theaters.
TECHNICAL

Added committee report status showing favorable recommendation and Senate adoption on February 16, 2025

Added second reading date of February 16, 2025

Removed draft status indicators showing first reading introduction date

Changed document header from 'A BILL ENTITLED' to 'CHAPTER ______' to reflect final bill format

Floor votes

How they voted

This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
11
Key actions
8
Committee
6
May 20, 2025
Signed into law
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 823
executive
Apr 7, 2025
Upper · Passed
Returned Passed
upper
Apr 7, 2025
Lower · Passed
Third Reading Passed
lower
Apr 7, 2025
Lower · Passed
Favorable Adopted Second Reading Passed
lower
Apr 7, 2025
Lower · Passed
Favorable Report by Economic Matters
lower
Mar 7, 2025
Committee
Referred Economic Matters
lower
Mar 6, 2025
Upper · Passed
Third Reading Passed
upper
Mar 4, 2025
Upper · Passed
Favorable Adopted Second Reading Passed
upper
Mar 3, 2025
Upper · Passed
Favorable Report by Finance
upper
Jan 30, 2025
Committee
First Reading Finance
upper
0 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors

No sponsor information available.