HB 1155
Department of Legislative Services
Maryland General Assembly
2021 Session
FISCAL AND POLICY NOTE
Third Reader
House Bill 1155 (Howard County Delegation)
Economic Matters Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs
Howard County – Alcoholic Beverages – Delivery Ho. Co. 01–21
This bill authorizes the holder of a Class A license or an employee of the license holder to
deliver alcoholic beverages within Howard County. An employee making a delivery must
be at least 18 years old. The deliverer and recipient must both sign a form indicating that
(1) the recipient claimed to be 21 years old and presented documentation to that effect;
(2) the recipient knows it is a criminal offense for alcoholic beverages to be given to an
individual under 21 years old; and (3) the deliverer examined the recipient’s identification.
A delivery may not be made unless the purchaser or another individual at least 21 years
old designated by the purchaser is physically present to receive the beverages at place and
time of delivery and pays for the purchase at the time of the order. The bill takes effect
July 1, 2021.
Fiscal Summary
State Effect: None.
Local Effect: Howard County finances and operations are not materially affected.
Small Business Effect: Meaningful. Small businesses with a Class A license that are able
to deliver alcoholic beverages under the bill are likely to experience increased sales and
revenues.
Analysis
Current Law: Class A alcoholic beverages licenses generally authorize the sale of
alcoholic beverages for consumption off the licensed premises only. In Howard County,
Class A license holders may obtain a tasting license that allows customers to sample small
amounts of a product on the licensed premises.
In Howard County, the board may not issue more than one Class A license of any type for
every 4,000 residents of the county. Fees for a Class A license range from $50 for a light
wine license to $900 for a Class A-1 7 day beer, wine, and liquor license.
Additional Information
Prior Introductions: None.
Designated Cross File: None.
Information Source(s): Howard County; Department of Legislative Services
Fiscal Note History: First Reader - February 18, 2021
rh/tso Third Reader - March 17, 2021
Analysis by: Michael E. Sousane Direct Inquiries to:
(410) 946-5510
(301) 970-5510
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Statutes affected:
Text - First - Howard County – Alcoholic Beverages – Delivery Ho. Co. 01–21: 4-507 Alcoholic Beverages, 23-102 Alcoholic Beverages, 23-1901 Alcoholic Beverages, 23-1904 Alcoholic Beverages
Text - Third - Howard County – Alcoholic Beverages – Delivery Ho. Co. 01–21: 4-507 Alcoholic Beverages, 23-102 Alcoholic Beverages, 23-1901 Alcoholic Beverages, 23-1904 Alcoholic Beverages