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SB 1036

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2025 Regular Session Introduced by Dave Rader and 1 co-sponsor

Howard County Class D licensees can deliver alcohol within the county, with age verification, signed delivery forms, and purchaser must be present and pay at delivery.

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Bill Summary · SB 1036

Summary — SB 1036 (Howard County)

Howard County – Alcoholic Beverages – Class D Licenses – Delivery (Ho. Co. 21–25) — Chapter 803 (2025)

Purpose

SB 1036 expands local delivery authority for alcoholic beverages in Howard County, Maryland. It authorizes holders — and employees of holders — of Class D alcoholic beverages licenses to deliver alcoholic beverages within Howard County in the same manner previously allowed for Class A licensees.

Key provisions

  • Amends Articles of the Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis Code (notably §23‑1904) and confirms the title applies only in Howard County (§23‑102).
  • Authorizes the holder of a Class D license, or an employee of that holder, to deliver alcoholic beverages within Howard County (mirrors existing delivery authority for Class A licenses).
  • Delivery personnel must meet the age requirement specified in §23‑1902.
  • At delivery both the deliverer and the recipient must sign a Board‑approved delivery form certifying:
    • the recipient claimed to be at least 21 years old and produced documentary proof;
    • the recipient understood it is a criminal offense to give alcoholic beverages to someone under 21; and
    • the deliverer examined the recipient’s identification.
  • Prohibits retail delivery unless:
    1. the purchaser (or another person at least 21 designated by the purchaser) is physically present to receive the beverages at the time and place of delivery; and
    2. payment for the purchase is made at the time of the order.
  • Effective date: July 1, 2025.

Who is affected

  • Primary: Class D license holders in Howard County and their employees (Class D licenses generally authorize on‑ and off‑premises consumption).
  • Secondary: Consumers in Howard County who order alcoholic beverage deliveries.
  • Regulatory: Howard County Alcoholic Beverages Board (delivery form approval/oversight).

Fiscal and policy impacts

  • State fiscal effect: None (per fiscal note).
  • Local effect: Howard County finances/operations are not materially affected.
  • Small business effect: Meaningful — small businesses holding Class D licenses that add delivery can likely increase sales/revenues.
  • Background: Chapter 662 of 2021 had previously authorized delivery by Class A licensees; this bill extends similar delivery privileges to Class D licensees.
  • Related legislation: Cross‑filed as HB 1387; similar prior bill SB 971 (2024).

Legislative/action timeline

  • Introduced: January 31, 2025
  • Passed both chambers and sent to Governor; approved and enacted as Chapter 803 (approved by Governor May 20, 2025)
  • Effective: July 1, 2025

If you want, I can draft a one‑page compliance checklist for Class D licensees to implement delivery operations that meet the statute’s requirements.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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