HB 456·MD·house
Howard County - Alcoholic Beverages - Gift Basket Permit Ho. Co. 2-26
Signed into LawFiled Jan 23, 2026
Sponsor: Howard County Delegation
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Approved by the Governor - Chapter 817
May 26, 2026
Summary
The bill creates a new Gift Basket Permit for businesses whose primary activity is selling and delivering flowers. Permit holders may include up to 72 ounces of beer, 2.25 L of wine, or 2.25 L of liquor in a gift basket delivered to a person 21 or older in Howard County, and must pay a $100 fee. The measure also limits alcohol sales to 10 % of the holder’s total sales and requires age verification and record‑keeping.
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