MORE CHOICES & LOWER PRICES
MISSION
Improving alcohol laws that benefit Maryland consumers since 2005
ECONOMIC IMPACT
Modern alcohol laws mean ensuring a more free and fair market. Allowing chain stores to sell alcohol would significantly help balance Maryland’s budget while also delivering more choice and lower prices, to the tune of over $100 million. We have many funding priorities in Maryland like schools, better public safety and helping the Chesapeake Bay. Legalizing chain store sales can help us achieve more of these initiatives.
CONVENIENCE
Think of all the time you’ll save and less hassle you’ll deal with once chain stores can sell alcohol! No running to multiple stores to find your favorite brands, no need to plan a special trip, no need to worry about when they’re open, and fewer miles on your car. With so much else being delivered to your door, wouldn’t it be great if alcohol could be too? Of course, more choices also mean better selection, lower prices, and more promotions.
MORE CHOICES & LOWER PRICES
With about 100,000 different wine brands sold in the US, no one retailer can possibly carry everything. Adding chain stores to the Maryland retail alcohol landscape means you're more likely to find your favorite brands or discover new ones. Greater selection also means lower prices. In fact, the FTC found prices could go down as much as 21% with more choices. MBBWL research found a 33% difference for a popular bottle at a chain store compared to independent liquor stores in Maryland.
WHO WE ARE
Established
2005
Members
Consumers, Producers, Retailers, Distributors and Restauranteurs
10,000+ consumers, businesses, and community organizations
Enable
Enable more choice and increased competition through progressive alcohol sales regulation
Step into the future of Maryland retail by modernizing Prohibition-style alcohol laws.
Say "NO" to the alcohol cartel with its outdated rules and usher in a new era of choice and convenience while generating over $100 million in economic benefits.
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Our effortS HAVE led to winery direct shipping, LEGALIZED CORKAGE and SUPPORTING
Maryland CRAFT ALCOHOL PRODUCERS
IMPACT
Our work takes a step towards Maryland legislation better reflecting the interests of the public. Pressed-for-time adults in growing Maryland counties could pick up their favorite alcohol to go with dinner without having to make an extra stop at the liquor store. Local craft breweries, wineries and distillers will get a chance to make their products more accessible; and grocery and convenience stores will finally have their chance to participate in a more free and fair market. We want stores like Costco, Trader Joe's, Giant, Safeway, Royal Farms, CVS and Total Wine to be able to expand their sales in Maryland.