Bill > SB642

This bill makes several changes to alcoholic beverage laws in Baltimore City, primarily concerning license transfers and operational privileges. It allows the Board of License Commissioners for Baltimore City to authorize the transfer of a Class B-D-7 license, which is a type of on-sale beer, wine, and liquor license, from the 40th Alcoholic Beverages District to the 46th Alcoholic Beverages District, provided the applicant receives a letter of support from the Ridgely's Delight Association. The bill also introduces provisions for Class 7 micro-brewery licenses, permitting them to brew in two locations under certain conditions and with approval from the Executive Director, though sales for on- or off-premises consumption are restricted at the second brewing location. Additionally, it mandates the Board to establish a standard template for Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) between license applicants and local neighborhood associations, making a completed MOU a requirement for application completeness. A new section allows holders of a Class D license in the 46th district to apply for 7-day sales privileges if they meet specific criteria, including maintaining at least 51% of daily receipts from food sales, executing an MOU, having no more than 100 seats, and paying a $15,000 fee, with penalties for MOU violations including the potential revocation of 7-day privileges. The bill also includes provisions to keep certain existing licenses unexpired for transfer or renewal purposes until specific dates in 2027, and temporarily allows licensed establishments on West Pratt Street to serve donated alcohol from manufacturers or wholesalers at events hosted by nonprofit entities for a period of two years.