MarylandWicomico golf courses may start alcohol sales at 7 a.m.
Since July 1, 2026, Wicomico County golf course license holders may sell alcohol starting at 7 a.m. on weekdays and Sundays.
What it does
Wicomico County golf course license holders may sell beer, wine, and liquor starting at 7 a.m. on weekdays and Sundays, three hours earlier than before.
Argument forEarlier sales could give morning golfers more time to buy beer, wine, or liquor while using the golf course.
Argument againstEarlier sales could make beer, wine, and liquor available to golf course patrons during the early morning, including on Sundays.
More detail
License holders may sell beer, wine, and liquor starting at 7 a.m. This applies to holders of the county's Class B beer, wine, and liquor golf-course license. The law took effect July 1, 2026. Sales may run until 2 a.m. the following day Monday through Saturday, and until midnight on Sunday.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- May 26Approved by the Governor Wes Moore - Chapter 821Became Law
- Apr 13Returned Passed
- Apr 13Third Reading PassedPassed House
- Apr 11Favorable Adopted Second Reading PassedMinor
- Apr 11Favorable Report by Government, Labor, and ElectionsMinor
- Apr 2
- Vote recorded On Third Reading. Result: pass.Lower
- Mar 6Referred Government, Labor, and ElectionsMinor
- Mar 5Third Reading PassedPassed Senate
- Mar 3Favorable Adopted Second Reading PassedMinor
- Mar 2Favorable Report by FinanceMinor
- Feb 11Hearing 2/20 at 1:00 p.m.
- Feb 6First Reading FinanceIntroduced