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MD HB784
Bill
Status
5/20/2025
Primary Sponsor
Luke Clippinger
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AI Summary
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Authorizes the Board of License Commissioners for Baltimore City to waive the 40% food sales requirement for restaurants in a specified area bounded by South Eden Street, Bank Street, South Spring Street, and Eastern Avenue in the 46th alcoholic beverages district
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Expands memorandum of understanding requirements from specific license classes (B, B-D-7, D) to apply to any alcoholic beverages license in Baltimore City, allowing the Board to condition license issuance or renewal on compliance with community agreements
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Requires establishments within 300 feet of a place of worship or school in certain bounded areas to obtain both a letter of support from the nearby institution and a memorandum of understanding with a local community association before receiving a license
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Extends the expiration deadline for a Class B license on the 3500 block of Boston Street from July 1, 2025 to July 1, 2028 to allow completion of ownership and location transfer to the 3600 block of Boston Street
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Creates provisions for five expired Class B beer, wine, and liquor licenses at Harborplace (expired between January 2021 and January 2025) to be considered unexpired until June 30, 2030 for ownership transfers, with restrictions including no location transfers and automatic expiration without renewal
Legislative Description
Baltimore City - Alcoholic Beverages Licenses - Alterations
Contracts
Last Action
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 813
5/20/2025