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Chapter 1033
(Senate Bill 1008)
AN ACT concerning
Baltimore City – Alcoholic Beverages – 40th Alcoholic Beverages District –
Revisions
FOR the purpose of establishing a Class M–F (Municipal Family Fun Center) alcoholic
beverages license in the 40th alcoholic beverages district in Baltimore City;
authorizing the Board of License Commissioners for Baltimore City to issue a certain
Class B beer, wine, and liquor license to a restaurant in a certain location;
authorizing a certain Class A license issued for a certain location to remain
unexpired until a certain date for the purpose of renewal; and generally relating to
alcoholic beverages in Baltimore City.
BY repealing and reenacting, without amendments,
Article – Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis
Section 12–102 and 12–1603(b) and (c)(1)
Annotated Code of Maryland
(2016 Volume and 2023 Supplement)
BY adding to
Article – Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis
Section 12–1001.5 and 12–1603(c)(18)
Annotated Code of Maryland
(2016 Volume and 2023 Supplement)
BY repealing and reenacting, with amendments,
Article – Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis
Section 12–1603(c)(16) and (17)
Annotated Code of Maryland
(2016 Volume and 2023 Supplement)
SECTION 1. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF MARYLAND,
That the Laws of Maryland read as follows:
Article – Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis
12–102.
This title applies only in Baltimore City.
12–1001.5.
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(A) THERE IS A CLASS M–F (MUNICIPAL FAMILY FUN CENTER) LICENSE
FOR USE AT A MUNICIP AL BOWLING ALLEY AND SKATING RINK LOCATED ON THE ODD
SIDE OF THE 1600 BLOCK OF PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE.
(B) THE BOARD MAY ISSUE THE L ICENSE TO AN INDIVID UAL WHO:
(1) IS AUTHORIZED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF
BALTIMORE CITY THROUGH A MANAGE MENT AGREEMENT TO SE LL FOOD, BEER,
WINE, AND LIQUOR FOR ON –PREMISES CONSUMPTION ; AND
(2) HAS EXECUTED A MEMOR ANDUM OF UNDERSTANDI NG WITH THE
UPTON WEST COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION.
(C) THE LICENSE AUTHORIZE S THE HOLDER TO SELL BEE R, WINE, AND
LIQUOR FOR ON –PREMISES CONSUMPTION .
(D) THE HOURS OF SALE FOR ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES ARE:
(1) FROM 11:30 A.M. TO 11 P.M. MONDAY THROUGH THURSDAY;
(2) FROM 11:30 A.M. TO MIDNIGHT ON FRIDAY;
(3) FROM 9 A.M. TO MIDNIGHT ON SATURDAY; AND
(4) FROM 9 A.M. TO 11 P.M. ON SUNDAY.
(E) THE BOARD SHALL ADOPT REG ULATIONS TO CARRY OU T THIS SECTION,
INCLUDING REGULATION S CONCERNING THE HOL DING OF EVENTS THAT ARE
CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC .
(F) THE LICENSE HOLDER MA Y NOT:
(1) PARTICIPATE IN OR PU BLICIZE, IN OR OUTSIDE OF THE LICENSED
PREMISES, A PUB CRAWL AUTHORIZ ED UNDER § 12–1101.1 OF THIS TITLE; OR
(2) EXCEPT FOR AN EVENT THAT IS CLOSED TO TH E PUBLIC, ALLOW
AN OPEN BAR TO BE OP ERATED.
(G) THE ANNUAL LICENSE FE E IS $500.
12–1603.
(b) Except as provided in subsection (c) of this section, the Board may not issue a
new license in: WES MOORE, Governor Ch. 1033
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(1) the 40th alcoholic beverages district;
(2) the 41st alcoholic beverages district;
(3) the 43rd alcoholic beverages district;
(4) the 44th alcoholic beverages district; and
(5) the 45th alcoholic beverages district.
(c) The Board may issue:
(1) in the alcoholic beverages districts specified in subsection (b) of this
section:
(i) a 1–day license; or
(ii) a Class B beer, wine, and liquor license to a restaurant that:
1. has a minimum capital investment, not including the cost
of land and buildings, of $200,000 for restaurant facilities; and
2. has a minimum seating capacity of 75 individuals;
(16) a Class C beer, wine, and liquor license in the 3600 block of Hickory
Avenue in the 40th alcoholic beverages district to a holder of a Class C beer and light wine
license; [and]
(17) a Class A–7 beer, wine, and liquor license in the 1200 block of West
North Avenue in the 40th alcoholic beverages district, if:
(i) the applicant executes a memorandum of understanding with the
Penn North Community Association;
(ii) alcoholic beverages are sold only as part of a gift basket or floral
arrangement; and
(iii) the applicant does not hold or apply for a Class BWLT beer, wine,
and liquor (on–premises) tasting license; AND
(18) A CLASS B BEER, WINE, AND LIQUOR LICENSE F OR A RESTAURANT
ON THE EVEN SIDE OF THE 400 BLOCK OF WEST 29TH STREET IN THE 40TH
ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES DISTRICT IF:
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(I) THE APPLICANT EXECUT ES A MEMORANDUM OF
UNDERSTANDING WITH T HE GREATER REMINGTON IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION;
AND
(II) THE BOARD WAIVES A MINIMU M SEATING REQUIREMEN T
UNDER ITEM (1)(II)2 OF THIS SUBSECTION .
SECTION 2. AND BE IT FURTHER ENACTED, That, notwithstanding § 12 –2202
of the Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis Article, a Class A license issued for a premises on
the odd side of the unit block of East West Biddle Street shall be considered unexpired until
the end of July 1, 2025, for the purpose of being renewed to the current license year.
SECTION 3. AND BE IT FURTHER ENACTED, That this Act shall take effect July
1, 2024. Section 2 of this Act shall remain effective for a period of 1 year and 1 month and,
at the end of July 31, 2025, Section 2 of this Act, with no further action required by the
General Assembly, shall be abrogated and of no further force and effect.
Approved by the Governor, May 16, 2024.