Maryland HB121 allows Baltimore County restaurants and bars to sell alcoholic beverages for off-premises consumption under specific conditions.

Maryland HB121 modifies the sale of alcoholic beverages in Baltimore County. It authorizes restaurants and bars with certain licenses to sell mixed drinks or cocktails for off-premises consumption if the buyer purchases prepared food, is of legal age, and provides valid identification. The bill also prohibits the Board of License Commissioners from charging an additional fee for this sale and allows the board to limit the quantity of alcoholic beverages sold to an individual in a single transaction. This law takes effect July 1, 2026.

Maryland HB121 allows Baltimore County restaurants and bars to sell alcoholic beverages for off-premises consumption under specific conditions.

Maryland HB121 modifies the sale of alcoholic beverages in Baltimore County. It authorizes restaurants and bars with certain licenses to sell mixed drinks or cocktails for off-premises consumption if the buyer purchases prepared food, is of legal age, and provides valid identification. The bill also prohibits the Board of License Commissioners from charging an additional fee for this sale and allows the board to limit the quantity of alcoholic beverages sold to an individual in a single transaction. This law takes effect July 1, 2026.