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Howard County adopts Class MT movie-theater liquor license, sets $1,500 annual fee

5065641 · June 23, 2025
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Summary

The Howard County Alcoholic Beverage Board approved rules and a $1,500 annual fee for a new Class MT movie-theater liquor license created by state legislation referenced in the meeting as SB 10 19 20 25. The board included safeguards such as a two-drink limit, dedicated service counters and single-serve containers.

The Howard County Alcoholic Beverage Board voted to add a Class MT movie-theater liquor license and adopt rules and a proposed annual fee of $1,500, aligning county regulations with state legislation the board cited as SB 10 19 20 25.

Board members said the state delegation created the new license and delegated rulemaking and fee-setting authority to the county. A staff member summarized local context, saying the sponsors were “Senator Gazzoni and Delegate Fellmark” and that theaters have struggled to bring audiences back after the pandemic.

The board approved the addition of the license and the proposed rules and fee by motion. Recorded votes show Chair Youngman, Miss Young and Miss Rigby voting yes and Miss Walsh voting no; the…

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