SB 38
Department of Legislative Services
Maryland General Assembly
2021 Session
FISCAL AND POLICY NOTE
Third Reader
Senate Bill 38 (Senator West)
Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs Economic Matters
Baltimore County - Alcoholic Beverages - Board of License Commissioners -
Qualifications
This bill requires that each member of the Baltimore County Board of License
Commissioners be a resident and voter of Baltimore County. The bill takes effect
July 1, 2021.
Fiscal Summary
State Effect: None.
Local Effect: The bill is not anticipated to materially affect Baltimore County finances or
operations.
Small Business Effect: None.
Analysis
Current Law: The Baltimore County Executive appoints members to the board. The
board is comprised of three members and the term for a member is two years. The terms
of the members are staggered, as required by the terms provided for members of the board
on July 1, 2016. The county executive may remove a member for misconduct in office,
incompetence, or willful neglect of duty.
 Additional Information
Prior Introductions: SB 11 of 2020 passed the Senate and was referred to the House
Economic Matters Committee, but no further action was taken.
Designated Cross File: HB 677 (Delegate Bhandari) - Economic Matters.
Information Source(s): Baltimore County; Department of Legislative Services
Fiscal Note History: First Reader - February 15, 2021
an/tso Third Reader - March 19, 2021
Analysis by: Michael E. Sousane Direct Inquiries to:
(410) 946-5510
(301) 970-5510
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Statutes affected:
Text - First - Baltimore County - Alcoholic Beverages - Board of License Commissioners - Qualifications: 13-101 Alcoholic Beverages, 13-102 Alcoholic Beverages, 13-202 Alcoholic Beverages
Text - Third - Baltimore County - Alcoholic Beverages - Board of License Commissioners - Qualifications: 13-101 Alcoholic Beverages, 13-102 Alcoholic Beverages, 13-202 Alcoholic Beverages