Ocean City Today
FEBRUARY 1, 2013
Bills would allow for beer, wine tastings, sale of county dock
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license. Under existing law, wine tasting licenses are limited to holders of Class A beer and wine (off–sale) licenses. The proposed beer and wine tasting licenses would allow beer or wine to be sold under beer, wine and liquor licenses, or allow beer and wine tastings for which no consideration may be charged. The county’s Board of License Commissioners would be authorized to regulate the quantity and number of bottles of specified alcoholic beverages to be served, according to the legislative language. In addition to the annual $150 beer and wine tasting license fee, a $100 issuing fee would be charged for the expanded licenses. While Crisfield currently is scheduling family-friendly “Freedom Fest” events for the July 4 holiday, according to the bill, “the privileges granted by this BWT license may not be exercised during a festival event.” In other legislation, a Feb. 6 hearing is scheduled before the Maryland Senate Budget and Taxation Committee on a proposal introduced by Mathias to abolish the elected position of the Somerset County treasurer and transfer the duties and functions of the office of county treasurer to the county supervisor of tax collection. Under the bill (SB0154), the supervisor of tax collection would function under the direction of the county finance director. The appointed position of deputy treasurer would be eliminated, according to the bill, which if enacted would become effective Oct. 1. The committee hearing is scheduled for 1 p.m. A bill (SB0155) introduced by Mathias on Jan. 17 would authorize the Somerset County Commissioners to sell the county boat dock at Crisfield’s small boat harbor to the City of Crisfield in a private sale, but under specific conditions. According to the Crisfield Web site, the city’s protected harbor encourages both local fishing businesses and cruising tourist vessels. “Many crabbers and oystermen bring in their catches of the day via this harbor which is lined by seafood packing plants. The downtown area rests directly on the waterfront where there is a large city pier, perfect for visitors who want to experience the true flavor of the Crisfield culture,” it said. The small boat harbor dock would revert back to the county commissioners if the City of Crisfield either attempts to restrict the public use of the property, assesses any fees for the use of the property, or attempts to transfer the property to any other person. A hearing in the Senate Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs Committee is scheduled for Feb. 5, at 1 p.m.
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