Maryland Gov. Wes Moore wants to allow beer and wine sales in grocery stores across the state.
“Maryland is one of only states in the nation that bans the sale of beer and wine in grocery stores – it’s time for a change,” Moore stated on social media.
State law has prohibited Maryland supermarkets and convenience stores from selling alcohol since 1978. Moore said that changing the law would be addressed during the General Assembly’s 90-day legislative session which begins Jan. 8.
“Lifting this ban puts people first and makes us more competitive. I look forward to working with our legislative partners to pass this overdue change.”
Maryland is one of three states that ban the sales of beer in grocery stores and one of ten that ban the sale of wine.
Alcohol sales at grocery stores are legal in neighboring states Virginia, Pennsylvania and West Virginia.
Maryland is one of only states in the nation that bans the sale of beer and wine in grocery stores – it's time for a change.
Lifting this ban puts people first and makes us more competitive. I look forward to working with our legislative partners to pass this overdue change.
— Governor Wes Moore (@GovWesMoore) December 11, 2024
BREAKING NEWS: Governor Wes Moore announces support for beer and wine sales in Maryland grocery stores.
“In every corner of the state from Western Maryland to the Eastern Shore, this is an issue that people are asking about.”
— Carter Elliott, IV (@CarterElliottIV) December 11, 2024
