Wicomico County - Alcoholic Beverages Licenses - Athletic and Event Facility License

SB 799 creates a new Class B license for athletic and event facilities in Wicomico County, allowing them to serve beer, wine, and liquor on-site. It directly affects facilities with a kitchen and seating for at least 500 people, such as stadiums, auditoriums, banquet halls, or conference centers. The bill requires the county Board of License Commissioners to adopt regulations banning alcohol consumption by youth at events and setting rules for outlet limits, minimum investment, sales hours, and annual fees before issuing any licenses. The license cannot be granted until these regulations take effect, with the bill becoming effective July 1, 2025.