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Committee holds resolution seeking state change to allow beer and wine sales in grocery stores
Summary
The committee held a resolution asking state lawmakers to allow grocery stores to obtain class A beer and wine licenses; supporters said it could attract supermarkets to underserved areas, while small grocers warned of market losses; the committee voted to hold the measure 3–0.
Prince George's County's Government Operations and Fiscal Policy Committee on Feb. 27 voted to hold CR-3 (2025), a resolution requesting County delegation support for a Maryland General Assembly amendment to allow the county’s Board of License Commissioners to issue class A beer and wine licenses to retail grocery establishments.
The resolution, presented by staff, said the change aims to address food insecurity and health disparities by making grocery shopping a “one-stop” experience and encouraging supermarkets to open in underserved areas. County staff said roughly 40% of county neighborhoods meet the technical…
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