Maryland 2026 Session Status: Introduced

SB1008 — Alcohol and Cannabis - Cannabinoid Beverages Off-Premises Sales Permit - Establishment

Last action — Hearing (Primary, House of Origin)

  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed House of Delegates
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced February 28, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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Odds of enactment

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Summary

Authorizing the holder of a Class 1 wholesaler's license to acquire and deliver cannabinoid beverages to the holder of a Class A alcoholic beverages license that has been issued a certain permit; authorizing a local board of license commissioners to issue the permit to a holder of a Class A alcoholic beverages license, which authorizes the holder to sell cannabinoid beverages for off-premises consumption, subject to certain limitations; etc.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. Hearing (Primary, House of Origin)

  2. First Reading (House of Origin)

Sponsors

  • Senator Hershey · Primary

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 187 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

  • Senator Hershey

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (187)

187 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB1008 do?
Authorizing the holder of a Class 1 wholesaler's license to acquire and deliver cannabinoid beverages to the holder of a Class A alcoholic beverages license that has been issued a certain permit; authorizing a local board of license commissioners to issue the permit to a holder of a Class A alcoholic beverages license, which authorizes the holder to sell cannabinoid beverages for off-premises consumption, subject to certain limitations; etc.
Who sponsors SB1008?
SB1008 is sponsored by Senator Hershey.
What is the current status of SB1008?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced February 28, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Where can I track SB1008?
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