# § 1-13 Decision on application.

Current through 2026-07-17. Source: City of Balt., Md., Ord. 26-129. Published by the Baltimore City Department of Legislative Reference.

## § 1-13 Decision on application.

Balt., Md., Code art. 15, § 1-13 (2026)

(a) The Board must notify the applicant in writing of its decision to grant or deny the license as follows:

  (1) if no hearing is held under <cite data-path="|15|§1-12|(c)">§ 1-12(c) of this subtitle</cite>, within 15 days after the last day of the 15-day posting period; and

  (2) if a hearing is held under <cite data-path="|15|§1-12|(c)">§ 1-12(c) of this subtitle</cite>, within 15 days after conclusion of the hearing.

(b)

  (1) Any denial of an adult-entertainment business license must be based solely on the qualifications set forth in <cite data-path="|15|§1-11">§ 1-11 of this subtitle</cite>.

  (2) The notice of a denial must:

    (i) specify the reasons for the denial; and

    (ii) notify the applicant of the opportunity to request a hearing under <cite data-path="|15|§1-30">§ 1-30 of this subtitle</cite>.

*History: Ord. 93-258*

*History: Ord. 94-443*

*History: Ord. 99-417*