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Liquor And Beer Legislation In Maryland

Thursday, February 7, 2013

A Very Boozy Afternoon: State Senators Vote on Bevy of Wine and Beer Bills

The county's delegation of senators will spend the afternoon discussing where and how businesses can sell beer and wine.

It is unclear what the rules are regarding state legislators drinking on the job, but Thursday afternoon's agenda for the Montgomery County Senate Delegation may be enough to make anyone reach for the nearest glass of vino.  Here's what county senators will be discussing and possibly voting on today: 1) Winery Special Event Permits—Farmers' Markets, sponsored by Del. Eric Luedtke (D-Dist. 14). Essentially, farmers' markets need permits to host special wine tasting events. With all of the markets in Montgomery County, legislators want to amend the law to allow them to be able to get a permit. Read more here. The House delegation already voted yes on this.   2) Montgomery County - Alcoholic Beverages - Refillable Beer Containers, sponsored …

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