Prince George's County - Alcoholic Beverages - Class AER (Equity Retail) License

Summary

The bill establishes a new Class AER beer, wine, and liquor license that can only be issued to minority‑owned businesses certified by the county. Licenses may be granted only in specific locations outside the Capital Beltway, at least one mile from other similar licenses, and are capped at two per year and ten overall. An annual fee of $910 and a $200,000 investment requirement apply.

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Hearings

• Finance — Bill Hearing
  Finance · Apr 10, 2026

History

1. Apr 13, 2026Second Reading Passed with Amendments
2. Apr 13, 2026Favorable with Amendments Report by Finance
3. Apr 13, 2026Favorable with Amendments {
4. Apr 9, 2026Rereferred to Finance
5. Apr 9, 2026Hearing 4/10 at 1:00 p.m.
6. Feb 24, 2026First Reading Senate Rules

Sponsors

• Prince George's County Senators · sponsor

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