Maryland legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Maryland HB519: Anne Arundel County - Alcoholic Beverages - Entertainment Permits
Status: Signed into law, May 26, 2026
Altering the titles of certain entertainment permits for certain alcoholic beverages license holders in Anne Arundel County; altering the authorized forms of entertainment that certain entertainment permit holders in the county may provide; and adding a 100-foot zoning distance requirement from any residential property applicable to certain entertainment permit holders in the county.
What the bill says
An act concerning Anne Arundel County - Alcoholic Beverages - Entertainment Permits FOR the purpose of altering the titles of certain entertainment permits for certain alcoholic beverages license holders in Anne Arundel County; altering the authorized forms of entertainment that certain entertainment permit holders in the county may provide; adding a certain zoning requirement for residential property applicable to certain entertainment permit holders in the county; and generally relating to alcoholic beverages entertainment permits in Anne Arundel County…
From the enrolled text, June 3, 2026:
AN ACT concerning Anne Arundel County - Alcoholic Beverages - Entertainment Permits FOR the purpose of altering the titles of certain entertainment permits for certain alcoholic beverages license holders in Anne Arundel County; altering the authorized forms of entertainment that certain entertainment permit holders in the county may provide; adding a certain zoning requirement for residential property applicable to certain entertainment permit holders in the county; and generally relating to alcoholic beverages entertainment permits in Anne Arundel County. BY repealing and reenacting, without amendments, Article - Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis Section 11-102 Annotated Code of Maryland (2024 Replacement Volume and 2025 Supplement) BY repealing and reenacting, with amendments, Article - Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis Section 11-1102(a), (b), (c), and (d) Annotated Code of Maryland (2024 Replacement Volume and 2025 Supplement) SECTION 1. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF MARYLAND, That the Laws of Maryland read as follows: Article - Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis 11-102. This title applies only in Anne Arundel County. 11-1102. (a) (1) On the premises, or on adjacent property over which a license holder has ownership or control, a license but (ii) unless issued a permit described in this section that authorizes the activity, may not allow: Ch. 854 2026 LAWS OF MARYLAND 1. the playing of music, including live music; 2. the operation of …