ANNAPOLIS, MD — The owner of a trolley tour company announced after Christmas that he will close his business rather than offer wedding services to same-sex couples because he opposes marriage equality.

The decision by Discover Annapolis Tours owner Matt Grubbs was leaked to the press by a heterosexual groom who opposed Grubbs’ decision on the grounds that it discriminates against gay couples.

According to Grubbs, the business closing will cost him revenues of $50,000. Although he declined to offer specific reasons at press time he told reporters that he would post a full explanation for his decision this week on his company’s Website.

Same-sex marriage takes effect in Maryland on January 1. Grubbs decision was motivated by the fact that in Maryland, discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation is illegal in public accommodations.