Bill > HB1172

This bill modifies alcoholic beverage licensing regulations specifically for Baltimore City. It requires the Board of License Commissioners to impose an expedited processing fee of up to $250 for per diem license applications submitted less than two weeks before an event. The bill authorizes the Board to adopt regulations for Class C per diem licenses that allow them to deny or revoke licenses and limit the number of licenses issued to a single person for the same location within a calendar year. The bill also makes several specific changes to alcoholic beverage licensing in Baltimore City's 40th alcoholic beverages district, including adding new provisions for certain license types and restricting the hours of alcohol sales in specific geographic areas. These changes include creating special provisions for licenses in certain blocks of West North Avenue, North Howard Street, and other specific locations, with unique conditions such as limiting alcohol service hours, requiring memorandums of understanding with local community associations, and specifying service restrictions. The bill will take effect on July 1, 2025, and applies only within Baltimore City's jurisdiction.

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https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/HB1172?ys=2025RS