Title 12. Baltimore City — Subtitle 10. Licenses for Specific Types of Organizations and Venues
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 12-1001 (2026)
Title 12. Baltimore City
Subtitle 10. Licenses for Specific Types of Organizations and Venues
§ 12–1001LinkCopy Citation
(a)
In this section, “arena” means:
(1)
an athletic facility;
(2)
an auditorium;
(3)
a banquet hall;
(4)
a catering hall;
(5)
a concert facility;
(6)
a theater; or
(7)
a stadium.
(b)
There is an arena license.
(c)
(1)
The Board may issue the license only to:
(i)
the person, firm, or corporation that owns or leases the arena; or
(ii)
a concessionaire designated by the person, firm, or corporation that owns or leases the arena.
(2)
At least one of the individuals who apply for and are issued the license on behalf of the person that owns or leases the arena is required to be a resident of the State.
(3)
A concessionaire to whom a license is issued need not be a resident of the State.
(d)
(1)
Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, the license holder is authorized to sell beer, wine, and liquor by the drink and by the bottle within the arena, from one or more outlets, for on–premises consumption.
(2)
(i)
The license may not be issued in the Second or Third Ward after October 1, 1994.
(ii)
A license issued before October 1, 1994, is valid and may be treated like any other license.
(3)
The Board may grant an off–sale privilege to the holder of a license issued for a premises in the 3300 block of Annapolis Road, subject to the following conditions:
(i)
beer, wine, or liquor may be sold for off–premises consumption only from a location in the licensed premises not exceeding 2,000 square feet;
(ii)
beer, wine, or liquor purchased from the location may not be consumed anywhere on the licensed premises;
(iii)
the hours of sale are from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday through Sunday; and
(iv)
the annual fee for the privilege is $858.
(e)
The arena shall have:
(1)
a minimum capital investment, not including any real property, of $1,000,000; and
(2)
a minimum capacity of 1,000 people, as determined by the City Fire Department.
(f)
(1)
The annual license fee is $21,780.
(2)
In addition to the annual license fee, a license holder shall pay annually:
(i)
$500, if the license holder provides live entertainment; and
(ii)
$200, if the license holder provides outdoor table or cafe service.
(g)
The Board shall adopt regulations concerning the manner of dispensing alcoholic beverages, the number of outlets authorized to dispense alcoholic beverages, and the hours and days of sale.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 12-1001.1 (2026)
Title 12. Baltimore City
Subtitle 10. Licenses for Specific Types of Organizations and Venues
§ 12–1001.1LinkCopy Citation
(a)
There is a continuing care retirement community license.
(b)
The Board may issue the license for use by a continuing care retirement community that:
(1)
is located in the 41st alcoholic beverages district; and
(2)
has obtained a certificate of registration from the Department of Aging under Title 10, Subtitle 4 of the Human Services Article.
(c)
The license authorizes the license holder to sell beer, wine, and liquor for on–premises consumption to a resident or the guest of a resident of the continuing care retirement community.
(d)
A resident or the guest of a resident of the continuing care retirement community may consume beer, wine, or liquor not purchased from the continuing care retirement community if:
(1)
the beer, wine, or liquor is consumed with a meal in the dining room or at a bar operated by the continuing care retirement community; and
(2)
the continuing care retirement community:
(i)
is operated by a nonprofit organization for individuals at least 60 years old;
(ii)
has been incorporated for at least 1 year; and
(iii)
prepares and serves meals during regular operating hours to residents and their guests.
(e)
(1)
The annual license fee is $550.
(2)
In addition to the annual license fee, the license holder shall pay annually:
(i)
$500, if the license holder provides live entertainment; and
(ii)
$200, if the license holder provides outdoor table service.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 12-1001.2 (2026)
Title 12. Baltimore City
Subtitle 10. Licenses for Specific Types of Organizations and Venues
§ 12–1001.2LinkCopy Citation
(a)
There is an Inner Harbor Park license.
(b)
(1)
The Board may issue not more than two licenses for use by a nonprofit organization that is operated to promote and care for the Inner Harbor waterfront.
(2)
The licensed premises may be located in Rash Field and in West Shore Park.
(c)
The license authorizes the license holder to sell beer, wine, and liquor for on–premises consumption Monday through Sunday, from 8 a.m. to 11 p.m.
(d)
(1)
The annual license fee is $1,320.
(2)
A license holder shall pay, in addition to the annual license fee:
(i)
$500, if the license holder provides live entertainment; and
(ii)
$200, if the license holder provides outdoor table service.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 12-1001.3 (2026)
Title 12. Baltimore City
Subtitle 10. Licenses for Specific Types of Organizations and Venues
§ 12–1001.3LinkCopy Citation
(a)
In this section, “marketplace” means premises that:
(1)
accommodate the public; and
(2)
are equipped with five or more outlets for preparing and serving regular meals that may be consumed by patrons in a common seating area or anywhere else on the premises.
(b)
There is a marketplace license in the 40th and 43rd alcoholic beverages districts.
(c)
The Board may issue a marketplace license only to the person, firm, or corporation that owns or leases the marketplace.
(d)
(1)
The license authorizes the license holder to sell beer, wine, and liquor from one or more outlets within the marketplace by the drink or by the bottle for on–premises consumption.
(2)
A license holder may obtain a refillable container permit under § 12–1102 of this title to sell draft beer for off–premises consumption.
(e)
The marketplace shall have:
(1)
a minimum capital investment, not including the cost of land and buildings, of $1,000,000 for marketplace facilities;
(2)
a minimum seating capacity of 75 individuals;
(3)
a minimum capacity of 200 individuals and a maximum capacity of 500 individuals, as determined by the City Fire Department; and
(4)
average daily receipts from the sale of food that are at least 51% of the total daily receipts of the marketplace.
(f)
The hours for sale and consumption of alcoholic beverages under the license are the same as the hours of operation for Class B beer, wine, and liquor license holders under § 12–2004 of this title.
(g)
(1)
The annual license fee is $8,580.
(2)
In addition to the annual license fee, the license holder shall pay annually:
(i)
$500, if the license holder provides live entertainment; and
(ii)
$200, if the license holder provides outdoor table service.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 12-1001.4 (2026)
Title 12. Baltimore City
Subtitle 10. Licenses for Specific Types of Organizations and Venues
§ 12–1001.4LinkCopy Citation
(a)
In this section, “marketplace” means premises that:
(1)
accommodate the public; and
(2)
are made up of at least three food and beverage establishments, at least one of which is licensed to conduct off–premises sales, that opened to the public on or before July 1, 2022, or are expected to open within 6 months of issuance of the marketplace license under this section.
(b)
There is a marketplace license in the 41st legislative district in an area bounded by Cross Keys Road on the east, Village Square on the south, Interstate 83 on the west, and Hamlet Hill Road on the north.
(c)
The Board may issue a marketplace license only to the person that owns or leases the marketplace.
(d)
The license authorizes the license holder to sell beer, wine, and liquor from one or more establishments within the marketplace by the drink or by the bottle for on–premises consumption.
(e)
The marketplace shall have:
(1)
a minimum capital investment, not including the cost of land and buildings, of $5,000,000 for marketplace facilities; and
(2)
average daily receipts from the sale of food that are at least 51% of the total daily receipts of the marketplace.
(f)
The marketplace may accommodate more than 500 individuals, as determined by the Baltimore City Fire Department.
(g)
(1)
The annual license fee is $6,000.
(2)
In addition to the annual license fee, the license holder shall pay annually:
(i)
$500, if the license holder provides live entertainment; and
(ii)
$200, if the license holder provides outdoor table service.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 12-1001.5 (2026)
Title 12. Baltimore City
Subtitle 10. Licenses for Specific Types of Organizations and Venues
§ 12–1001.5LinkCopy Citation
(a)
There is a Class M–F (Municipal Family Fun Center) license for use at a municipal bowling alley and skating rink located on the odd side of the 1600 block of Pennsylvania Avenue.
(b)
The Board may issue the license to an individual who:
(1)
is authorized by the Mayor and City Council of Baltimore City through a management agreement to sell food, beer, wine, and liquor for on–premises consumption; and
(2)
has executed a memorandum of understanding with the Upton West Community Association.
(c)
The license authorizes the holder to sell beer, 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 regulations to carry out this section, including regulations concerning the holding of events that are closed to the public.
(f)
The license holder may not:
(1)
participate in or publicize, in or outside of the licensed premises, a pub crawl authorized under § 12–1101.1 of this title; or
(2)
except for an event that is closed to the public, allow an open bar to be operated.
(g)
The annual license fee is $500.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 12-1002 (2026)
Title 12. Baltimore City
Subtitle 10. Licenses for Specific Types of Organizations and Venues
§ 12–1002LinkCopy Citation
(a)
This section applies only to a municipal golf course that is:
(1)
on land that is owned by the City; and
(2)
operated by a City golf course manager or a golf course manager under a management agreement with the City.
(b)
There is a Class M–G beer, wine, and liquor license for use at a municipal golf course.
(c)
The Board may issue the license to a manager of a municipal golf course.
(d)
The license authorizes the license holder to sell beer, wine, and liquor for on–premises consumption on the land and in the facilities used for golfing purposes.
(e)
(1)
The license holder may designate an agent to sell beer, wine, and liquor at the municipal golf course.
(2)
The agent shall be considered the vendor for purposes of collecting and remitting the sales and use tax.
(f)
On request of the City and subject to § 12–1703 of this title, the Board may transfer the license to a different golf course manager.
(g)
The annual license fee is $936.
(h)
The Board shall adopt regulations to carry out this section.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 12-1002.1 (2026)
Title 12. Baltimore City
Subtitle 10. Licenses for Specific Types of Organizations and Venues
§ 12–1002.1LinkCopy Citation
(a)
There is a public market license.
(b)
The Board may issue the license only to an operator of an enclosed public market that:
(1)
has a capital investment of at least $5,000,000; and
(2)
is located in an area surrounded by:
(i)
Charles Street on the west, East Cross Street on the north, Light Street on the east, and East Cross Street on the south, in ward 23, precinct 1 of the 46th alcoholic beverages district; or
(ii)
North Paca Street on the west, West Saratoga Street on the north, North Eutaw Street on the east, and West Fayette Street on the south, in the 40th alcoholic beverages district.
(c)
Ownership of the license is transferable only to the Baltimore Public Markets Corporation.
(d)
(1)
The license authorizes the license holder to sell, for on– or off–premises consumption:
(i)
beer;
(ii)
wine; and
(iii)
liquor, when served as an ingredient in mixed drinks that may be purchased for at least $5 each.
(2)
(i)
Subject to subparagraph (ii) of this paragraph and subsection (e)(6) of this section, the license holder may designate vendors within the public market to sell alcoholic beverages that are allowed under paragraph (1) of this subsection in leasable market space covering not more than 25% of the total square footage of floor space of the licensed premises.
(ii)
Except as provided in subsection (e)(3) of this section, an individual vendor may sell alcoholic beverages in an area covering not more than 1,000 square feet of floor space.
(3)
(i)
The license holder shall submit to the Board the same information about each vendor that the Board requires of an applicant for a license.
(ii)
The Board shall apply to the Central Repository for a State and national criminal history records check for each vendor authorized to sell alcoholic beverages.
(iii)
A vendor authorized to sell alcoholic beverages or an individual who is designated by the vendor and employed in a supervisory capacity is required to be:
(1)
certified by an approved alcohol awareness program; and
(2)
present when alcoholic beverages are consumed.
(4)
(i)
Subject to subparagraph (ii) of this paragraph, monthly receipts from the sale of nonalcoholic beverage items shall be at least 65% of the total monthly receipts of the market.
(ii)
The only nonalcoholic beverage items that may be counted in the calculation required under subparagraph (i) of this paragraph are items sold in the public market that are not provided as part of an off–premises catering service.
(e)
(1)
The license holder may designate a vendor to sell alcoholic beverages allowed under subsection (d)(1) of this section for on–premises consumption at a restaurant in the premises formerly occupied by an establishment for which a Class D (7–day) beer and wine license was issued.
(2)
The restaurant shall have average daily receipts from the sale of food that are at least 65% of the total daily receipts of the restaurant.
(3)
The vendor designated for the restaurant may sell alcoholic beverages in an area exceeding 1,000 square feet of floor space.
(4)
The hours of sale for alcoholic beverages at the restaurant are from 9 a.m. to 1 a.m. the following day, Monday through Sunday.
(5)
The privilege to sell alcoholic beverages at the restaurant may not be transferred to another location.
(6)
The premises of the restaurant do not count toward the limit on the total square footage of floor space in which alcoholic beverages may be sold in the public market under subsection (d)(2)(i) of this section.
(f)
A license holder or vendor may not:
(1)
participate in or publicize, in or outside the public market, a pub crawl authorized under § 12–1101.1 of this title; or
(2)
except for an event closed to the public, including a rehearsal dinner, wedding reception, corporate function, or retirement party, allow an open bar to be operated by a vendor.
(g)
Except as provided under subsection (e)(4) of this section, the hours of sale of alcoholic beverages for on–premises consumption 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.
(h)
The annual license fee is:
(1)
subject to item (2) of this subsection, $6,000; or
(2)
$3,500, if the applicant for the license obtains and extinguishes one Class A, Class B, Class D, or Class B–D–7 license issued for use in ward 23, precinct 1 of the 46th alcoholic beverages district.
(i)
The Board shall adopt regulations to carry out this section, including regulations concerning the following activities in a public market:
(1)
the conduct of vendors;
(2)
the conduct of license holders within the public market;
(3)
the holding of events that are closed to the public; and
(4)
the maintaining of a common seating area.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 12-1003 (2026)
Title 12. Baltimore City
Subtitle 10. Licenses for Specific Types of Organizations and Venues
§ 12–1003LinkCopy Citation
(a)
There is a racetrack license.
(b)
(1)
The Board may issue the license to the owner of a regularly licensed racing establishment or the concessionaire or catering organization at the establishment.
(2)
There are no residential or voting qualifications for a license applicant.
(c)
The license authorizes the holder to sell beer, wine, and liquor at one or more locations in the confines of the racing park.
(d)
(1)
The license fee is $100 for each day that the racing park is open and operating.
(2)
In addition to the annual license fee, the license holder shall pay annually:
(i)
$500, if the license holder provides live entertainment; or
(ii)
$200, if the license holder provides outdoor table or cafe service.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 12-1004 (2026)
Title 12. Baltimore City
Subtitle 10. Licenses for Specific Types of Organizations and Venues
§ 12–1004LinkCopy Citation
(a)
(1)
In this section the following words have the meanings indicated.
(2)
“Concessionaire” means a lessee, a sublessee, or any other operator of an establishment that:
(i)
engages in the sale of beer, wine, and liquor by the drink or by the bottle on its premises for consumption anywhere in a video lottery facility; and
(ii)
is operated as a concession independent of a holder of a Class BWL–VLF license.
(3)
“Video lottery facility” means a facility that holds a license under Title 9, Subtitle 1A of the State Government Article.
(b)
There is a Class BWL–VLC (video lottery concessionaire) beer, wine, and liquor license.
(c)
The Board may issue a Class BWL–VLC license to one or more concessionaires operating in a video lottery facility.
(d)
(1)
The license authorizes:
(i)
the license holder to sell beer, wine, and liquor on the premises of the concessionaire for consumption:
(1)
anywhere in the video lottery facility; or
(2)
on grounds controlled by the Class BWL–VLF license holder, as defined in the Class BWL–VLF license;
(ii)
the playing of music and dancing; and
(iii)
the sale and providing of beer, wine, and liquor throughout the video lottery facility and grounds controlled by the Class BWL–VLF license holder during those days and hours that the video lottery facility is open for business.
(2)
Beer, wine, and liquor purchased under the Class BWL–VLC license may be taken anywhere in a video lottery facility or on grounds controlled by the Class BWL–VLF license holder, as defined in the Class BWL–VLF license.
(e)
(1)
The annual license fee is $7,500.
(2)
The fee shall be paid to the Board on or before May 1.
(f)
A penalty or other sanction that is imposed for a violation of a regulation of the Board on the licensed premises of a holder of a Class BWL–VLC license shall apply to the concessionaire that the Board determines to be responsible for the violation.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 12-1005 (2026)
Title 12. Baltimore City
Subtitle 10. Licenses for Specific Types of Organizations and Venues
§ 12–1005LinkCopy Citation
(a)
In this section, “video lottery facility” means a facility that holds a license under Title 9, Subtitle 1A of the State Government Article.
(b)
There is a Class BWL–VLF (video lottery facility) beer, wine, and liquor license.
(c)
(1)
The Board may issue a Class BWL–VLF license to an individual or entity that:
(i)
owns a video lottery facility that contains at least one food service facility, bar, or lounge; and
(ii)
holds a license under Title 9, Subtitle 1A of the State Government Article.
(2)
An applicant for a Class BWL–VLF license need not meet any voting or residency requirement.
(d)
(1)
The license authorizes:
(i)
the license holder to sell beer, wine, and liquor by the drink and by the bottle on the premises of the video lottery facility for consumption:
(1)
anywhere in the video lottery facility; or
(2)
on grounds controlled by the license holder, as defined in the license;
(ii)
the playing of music and dancing; and
(iii)
the sale and providing of beer, wine, and liquor throughout the video lottery facility and grounds controlled by the license holder during those days and hours that the video lottery facility is open for business.
(2)
Beer, wine, and liquor purchased under the license may be taken anywhere in a video lottery facility or on grounds controlled by the license holder, as defined in the Class BWL–VLF license.
(e)
(1)
The annual license fee is $17,500.
(2)
The annual license fee shall be paid to the Board on or before May 1.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 12-1006 (2026)
Title 12. Baltimore City
Subtitle 10. Licenses for Specific Types of Organizations and Venues
§ 12–1006LinkCopy Citation
(a)
There is a Class BWL–MZ license for use at a zoo in Druid Hill Park.
(b)
(1)
The license authorizes the holder to sell beer, wine, and liquor for consumption only on the land and in the facilities used by the zoo.
(2)
On approval by the Board, beer, wine, and liquor may be sold at the zoo in multiple locations.
(c)
(1)
The license holder may designate an agent to sell beer, wine, and liquor at the zoo.
(2)
The agent shall be considered the vendor for collecting and remitting the sales and use tax.
(d)
The license holder may sell beer, wine, and liquor on Monday through Sunday, from noon to 11 p.m.
(e)
The annual license fee is $778.