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MD HB987

Bill

Status

Passed

5/20/2025

Primary Sponsor

Nino Mangione

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Origin

House of Delegates

2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates a new Class B-OB-CRD beer, wine, and liquor license in Baltimore County, limited to one license countywide, for restaurants in the Towson Commercial Revitalization District located in office buildings of at least 100,000 square feet with BM-D.T. zoning classification

  • Authorizes the license holder to sell beer, wine, and liquor for on-premises consumption, plus wine for off-premises consumption when purchased with prepared food and not publicly displayed

  • Requires the establishment to be at least 100 feet from a place of worship, with bar seating limited to 25% of total seats

  • Creates an exception to the standard 300-foot distance requirement from places of worship for this license type if the place of worship consents in writing

  • Takes effect July 1, 2025, with the annual license fee set equal to the existing Class B beer, wine, and liquor license fee

Legislative Description

Baltimore County - Alcoholic Beverages - Class B-OB-CRD (Office Building - Commercial Revitalization District) Beer, Wine, and Liquor License

Fees

Last Action

Approved by the Governor - Chapter 797

5/20/2025

Committee Referrals

Finance3/18/2025
Economic Matters1/31/2025

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