Bill > HB1293

This bill establishes the Neighborhood Services Unit (NSU) within the Baltimore City Sheriff's Office and creates a formal partnership between the unit and the Board of License Commissioners (Board) to enforce alcoholic beverages laws. The bill requires the Mayor and City Council to fund the Board's salaries and expenses from city revenue generated by the Board, and directs the remaining revenue to the city's general purposes. The Neighborhood Services Unit will work collaboratively with the Board to enforce local alcoholic beverages laws and will have duties as directed by the Baltimore City Sheriff. The two entities must enter into a memorandum of understanding that clearly defines their respective roles, responsibilities, and funding sources. Additionally, the bill expands the use of certain filing fee revenues collected in Baltimore City to include funding for the Neighborhood Services Unit, alongside existing purposes like enhancing sheriff benefits and domestic violence order services. The legislation is set to take effect on October 1, 2025, providing time for the necessary administrative preparations to implement the new partnership and unit.

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https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/HB1293?ys=2025RS