MUNI-BALTIMORE COUNTYlocal legislationAdopted

City Council Resolution Requesting State Authorization for Beer and Wine Sales in Food Retailers

Original title: Request for State Action – Authorize Beer and Wine Sales for Food Retailers FOR the purpose of calling on the General Assembly to pass legislation to allow food retailers to sell beer and wine.

March 23, 2026

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The Frame

What this does

This signals the City Council's support for changing state law, which would potentially allow local grocery and food stores to obtain licenses to sell beer and wine if the acts on the request.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Food retailers

These businesses would be eligible to apply for beer and wine sales licenses if the state legislature acts on the City Council's request.

City Council

The Council has formally adopted a position to lobby the state government for a change in retail alcohol policy.

What changed

Last recorded activity March 23, 2026.

What's next

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Summary

The City Council has officially adopted a requesting that the State pass legislation to permit food retailers to sell beer and wine. This action serves as a formal petition to state lawmakers to change current retail alcohol licensing laws.

Key Facts

The City Council adopted resolution 26-0051R.
The resolution formally requests that the State General Assembly pass legislation to allow food retailers to sell beer and wine.
The resolution was introduced on March 23, 2026.
The status of the resolution is listed as 'Adopted'.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does this resolution immediately allow grocery stores to sell beer and wine?

No. This is a formal request to the State ; the state legislature must pass new laws before any changes to retail alcohol sales can occur.

What is the purpose of this document?

The document serves as an official statement of the City Council's position, urging state lawmakers to expand alcohol sales permissions for food retailers.

Why It Matters

This signals the City Council's support for changing state law, which would potentially allow local grocery and food stores to obtain licenses to sell beer and wine if the acts on the request.

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Local Advocacy for State Policy Change

The City Council is utilizing a formal resolution to influence state-level retail licensing laws, indicating a desire to expand local commercial alcohol access.

City Council General Assembly

Connected Entities

organizationCity Council“The local governing body that adopted the resolution.”Map →

organizationGeneral Assembly“The state legislative body being petitioned to change the law.”Map →

Sources

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