Tag Archives: Maryland

Beer Opposes Maryland Bill to Cut Tax on Spirits-Based Canned Cocktail

Posted on February 24, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

Testifying before the Maryland House Ways and Means Committee, Jim McGreevy, president/CEO, Beer Institute, said the proposal would result in a loss to the state treasury of $21 million over the next five years. He challenged the fiscal impact statement published ahead of the … Continue reading →

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DISCUS Urges Maryland to Slash Tax on Ready-to-Drink Cocktails

Posted on February 23, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

The problem is “Maryland spirits consumers are forced to pay much higher taxes for a spirits-based RTD product even if the product has the exact same or similar amount of alcohol as an RTD made with malt, sugar or wine,” … Continue reading →

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In Dry January, Maryland’s Breweries Look Forward to FeBREWary

Posted on January 11, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

Maryland brewers and partners will kick off the month-long observance of FeBREWary on Feb. 1. Proclaimed as “Maryland Craft Beer Lovers Month” by Gov. Larry Hogan since 2015, FeBREWary showcases the more than 120 operating breweries in the state. Supporting … Continue reading →

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LibDib Enters Maryland

Posted on November 23, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

The announcement follows LibDib’s recent expansion into Texas and Connecticut. “It’s an exciting day for LibDib and the industry at large, as three-tier distribution is now available to ANY wine or spirits Maker in 9 states,” said Cheryl Durzy, founder/CEO … Continue reading →

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Md. Gov. Extends Alcohol to Go Measure

Posted on May 18, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan signed a measure exending for two years regulations allowing restaurants, bars and taverns to sell and deliver alcoholic beverages for off-site consumption.  The easing was adopted during the Covid-19 pandemic to help on-premise retailers survive.

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Maryland County to Waive Liquor License Fees

Posted on March 18, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

Baltimore County, Md., said it is waiving liquor license fees for 356 restaurants, 92 clubs and 149 taverns in the county.  The waiver is conditioned upon the licensee following all Baltimore County’s COVID-19 safety regulations. “Our bars and restaurants add to … Continue reading →

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