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Commissioners question Maryland bill that would let localities tax on‑site food and beverage sales
Summary
Town staff briefed commissioners on Senate Bill 324, which would let counties and municipalities impose an admissions and amusement tax on on‑site food and beverage sales up to 3%; commissioners and staff warned of competitiveness and equity concerns and said Bel Air has no current plan to adopt such a tax.
Bel Air — At the Jan. 28 work session commissioners received a briefing on Maryland Senate Bill 324, a state bill that would allow counties and municipalities to impose the admissions and amusement tax on gross receipts from on‑site food and beverage sales, with a maximum local rate of 3%.
Town staff summarized statewide talking points provided by county destination marketing organizations, which warned the tax could increase tourists’ dining costs, complicate multi‑jurisdictional pricing, and…
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