Title 12. Baltimore City — Subtitle 11. Additional License Privileges
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 12-1101 (2026)
Title 12. Baltimore City
Subtitle 11. Additional License Privileges
§ 12–1101LinkCopy Citation
(a)
The following sections of Title 4, Subtitle 11 (“Additional License Privileges”) of Division I of this article apply in the City without exception or variation:
(1)
§ 4–1102 (“Corkage — Consuming wine not purchased from license holder on licensed premises”); and
(2)
§ 4–1103 (“Removal of partially consumed bottle of wine from licensed premises”).
(b)
Section 4–1105 (“Refillable container permit — Wine”) of Division I of this article does not apply in the City.
(c)
The following sections of Title 4, Subtitle 11 (“Additional License Privileges”) of Division I of this article apply in the City:
(1)
§ 4–1104 (“Refillable container permit — Draft beer”), subject to § 12–1102 of this subtitle; and
(2)
§ 4–1106 (“Nonrefillable container permit — Draft beer”), subject to § 12–1102.1 of this subtitle.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 12-1101.1 (2026)
Title 12. Baltimore City
Subtitle 11. Additional License Privileges
§ 12–1101.1LinkCopy Citation
(a)
(1)
In this section the following words have the meanings indicated.
(2)
“Pub crawl” means an event in which:
(i)
an organized group of at least three license holders whose premises are within walking distance of each other participates in a coordinated promotion to sell or provide alcoholic beverages during a specified time; and
(ii)
at least 75 individuals are reasonably anticipated to participate.
(3)
“Pub crawl promoter” means an individual, a for–profit organization, or a nonprofit organization that conducts a pub crawl.
(b)
There is a pub crawl promoter’s permit.
(c)
A pub crawl promoter or a participating license holder on behalf of a pub crawl promoter shall obtain the permit from the Board before the pub crawl promoter may publicize, sell tickets for, organize, operate, produce, or stage a pub crawl.
(d)
(1)
Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, the Board may grant the permit to an applicant who submits an application to the Board as provided under Title 4 of this article at least 42 days before the date of the pub crawl.
(2)
Before being granted the permit, an applicant shall:
(i)
obtain a special event permit from the Baltimore City Department of Transportation;
(ii)
provide a copy of the special event permit to the Board; and
(iii)
provide a completed application that:
(1)
is signed and dated by each license holder that will participate in the pub crawl;
(2)
lists each premises for which the pub crawl will be held; and
(3)
is accompanied by any other document that the Board requires.
(3)
An application may not be altered within 30 days before the pub crawl is scheduled to take place.
(4)
Within 14 days after receiving an application, the Board shall grant or deny the permit or request more information from the applicant.
(e)
The permit authorizes the pub crawl promoter and participating license holders to conduct a pub crawl.
(f)
The permit for each pub crawl may be in effect for the time stated on the special event permit required under subsection (d)(2) of this section.
(g)
The Board may adopt regulations establishing the requirements for:
(1)
conducting a pub crawl, including health and safety standards to be met by the pub crawl promoter and participating license holders; and
(2)
providing public notice of a pub crawl at the premises of participating license holders by the pub crawl promoter or participating license holders.
(h)
(1)
The application fee is $50, payable on the submission of the application.
(2)
(i)
Subject to subparagraph (ii) of this paragraph, the permit fee, payable when the permit is granted, is:
(1)
$120; and
(2)
$100 for each license holder that participates in the pub crawl.
(ii)
On receipt of an application, the Board may reduce the permit fee by not more than 50% if the applicant shows that the proceeds from the pub crawl after administrative expenses are deducted shall be used to benefit an organization that is exempt from taxation under § 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 12-1102 (2026)
Title 12. Baltimore City
Subtitle 11. Additional License Privileges
§ 12–1102LinkCopy Citation
(a)
The Board may issue a refillable container permit for draft beer to a holder of any class of license except a Class C license or a Class M–G license.
(b)
An applicant for the permit shall complete the form that the Board provides.
(c)
The hours of sale for the permit:
(1)
begin at the same time as those for the underlying license; and
(2)
end at midnight.
(d)
Receipts collected under the permit are to be included in the calculation of average daily receipts from the sale of alcoholic beverages under § 12–104 of this title.
(e)
The Board shall adopt regulations to carry out this section.
(f)
The annual permit fees are:
(1)
$50 for an applicant whose license has an off–sale privilege; and
(2)
$500 for an applicant whose license does not have an off–sale privilege.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 12-1102.1 (2026)
Title 12. Baltimore City
Subtitle 11. Additional License Privileges
§ 12–1102.1LinkCopy Citation
(a)
The Board may issue a nonrefillable container permit for draft beer to a holder of any class of license except a Class C license or a Class M–G license.
(b)
An applicant for the permit shall complete the form that the Board provides.
(c)
The hours of sale for the permit:
(1)
begin at the same time as those for the underlying license; and
(2)
end at midnight.
(d)
Receipts collected under the permit are to be included in the calculation of average daily receipts from the sale of alcoholic beverages under § 12–104 of this title.
(e)
The Board shall adopt regulations to carry out this section.
(f)
(1)
Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, the annual permit fees are:
(i)
$50 for an applicant whose license has an off–sale privilege; and
(ii)
$500 for an applicant whose license does not have an off–sale privilege.
(2)
An applicant who has a refillable container permit may not be charged a fee for a nonrefillable container permit.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 12-1102.2 (2026)
Title 12. Baltimore City
Subtitle 11. Additional License Privileges
§ 12–1102.2LinkCopy Citation
(a)
(1)
In this section the following words have the meanings indicated.
(2)
“CIAA Basketball Tournament” means the annual basketball tournament of the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association.
(3)
(i)
“Related event” means an event in which:
(1)
a license holder participates in a coordinated promotion with a third–party promoter to sell or provide alcoholic beverages during a specified time; and
(2)
at least 75 individuals are reasonably anticipated to participate.
(ii)
“Related event” includes an event for which tickets are sold to the public, either in advance or at the door, or a cover charge is imposed, including a concert, an entertainment event, a happy hour, or a party.
(4)
“Related event promoter” means an individual, a for–profit organization, or a nonprofit organization that promotes a social event related to the CIAA Basketball Tournament around the same time and location as the CIAA Basketball Tournament.
(b)
There is a related event promoter’s permit.
(c)
(1)
A related event promoter or participating license holder on behalf of a related event promoter shall apply for a permit from the Board before the related event promoter may publicize, sell tickets for, organize, operate, produce, or stage a related event.
(2)
A holder of a State caterer’s license shall obtain a Class C per diem beer, beer and wine, or beer, wine, and liquor license from the Board before the holder may act as a participating license holder at a related event.
(d)
(1)
Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, the Board may grant the permit to an applicant who submits an application to the Board as provided under Title 4 of this article at least 30 days before the date of the related event.
(2)
Before being granted the permit, an applicant shall:
(i)
obtain written consent from a designee of Visit Baltimore;
(ii)
if required based on the type of premises to be used:
(1)
obtain a special event permit from the Baltimore City Department of Transportation; and
(2)
provide a copy of the special event permit to the Board; and
(iii)
provide a completed application that:
(1)
is dated and notarized, and signed by each license holder that will participate in the related event;
(2)
lists each premises for which the related event will be held; and
(3)
is accompanied by any other document that the Board requires.
(3)
An individual who applies for and is issued the permit is not required to be a resident of or registered to vote in Baltimore City.
(4)
Within 7 days after receiving an application, the Board shall grant or deny the permit or request more information from the applicant.
(5)
A permit may not be altered within 14 days before the related event is scheduled to take place.
(e)
The permit authorizes the related event promoter and participating license holder to conduct a related event.
(f)
The permit for each related event may be in effect for the time stated on the special event permit required under subsection (d)(2) of this section.
(g)
The Board may adopt regulations establishing the requirements for:
(1)
conducting a related event, including health and safety standards to be met by the related event promoter and participating license holder; and
(2)
providing public notice of a related event at the premises of participating license holders by the related event promoter or participating license holders.
(h)
(1)
The application fee is $50, payable on the submission of the application.
(2)
The permit fee, payable when the permit is granted, is:
(i)
$500, if the Baltimore City Fire Marshal has determined that the maximum capacity for the proposed location is less than 300 persons; or
(ii)
$1,500, if the Baltimore City Fire Marshal has determined that the maximum capacity for the proposed location is 300 or more persons.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 12-1103 (2026)
Title 12. Baltimore City
Subtitle 11. Additional License Privileges
§ 12–1103LinkCopy Citation
(a)
There is a special amusement permit.
(b)
The Board may grant the permit to a holder of a Class D beer, wine, and liquor license who regularly specializes in the entertainment of customers by providing approved types of amusement, such as:
(1)
singing;
(2)
dancing;
(3)
music that is other than recorded music or radio programs;
(4)
floor shows;
(5)
acrobatic acts;
(6)
theatricals; and
(7)
movies.
(c)
The permit holder may sell beer, wine, and liquor at the hours that the Board specifies.
(d)
The Board may not issue a Class B beer, wine, and liquor license for an establishment that provides entertainment under subsection (b) of this section unless the Board finds that the establishment is a restaurant.
(e)
In addition to the annual fee for a Class D beer, wine, and liquor license, the annual permit fee is $750.
(f)
The Board shall adopt regulations for issuing the permit to carry out this section.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 12-1104 (2026)
Title 12. Baltimore City
Subtitle 11. Additional License Privileges
§ 12–1104LinkCopy Citation
In the Planned Unit Development for Belvedere Square as approved by the Mayor and City Council of Baltimore City in Ordinance 84–187, alcoholic beverages purchased from a licensed establishment located at 511 through 529 East Belvedere Avenue may be consumed:
(1)
within any indoor or outdoor seating area located at 511 through 529 East Belvedere Avenue; and
(2)
while crossing from the south side of East Belvedere Avenue to the north side of East Belvedere Avenue during a permitted special event that results in the closure of East Belvedere Avenue.