Title 12. Baltimore City — Subtitle 16. Licensing Conditions; Multiple Licensing Plans
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 12-1601 (2026)
Title 12. Baltimore City
Subtitle 16. Licensing Conditions; Multiple Licensing Plans
§ 12–1601LinkCopy Citation
The Board may not issue a new license to a location with a nonconforming use in an area zoned as “residential”.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 12-1602 (2026)
Title 12. Baltimore City
Subtitle 16. Licensing Conditions; Multiple Licensing Plans
§ 12–1602LinkCopy Citation
(a)
In the area bounded by Twenty–Fifth (25th) Street on the north, Centre Street on the south, Howard Street on the west, and Guilford Avenue on the east, the Board may not issue:
(1)
a new license other than a Class B license; or
(2)
an amusement license to the holder of a Class D beer, wine, and liquor license.
(b)
The Board may not issue a Class A (off–sale) or a Class D (on– and off–sale) license in the area that is bounded:
(1)
on the north by Thirty–Ninth (39th) Street, then following Ellerslie Avenue, then following Chestnut Hill Avenue;
(2)
on the east by Loch Raven Boulevard, then following Walpert Avenue, then following Homewood Avenue;
(3)
on the south by North Avenue; and
(4)
on the west by Howard Street, then following Art Museum Drive, then following North Charles Street.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 12-1603 (2026)
Title 12. Baltimore City
Subtitle 16. Licensing Conditions; Multiple Licensing Plans
§ 12–1603LinkCopy Citation
(a)
The alcoholic beverages districts described in this section at all times are coterminous with the legislative districts in the Legislative Districting Plan of 2022.
(b)
Except as provided in subsection (c) of this section, the Board may not issue a new license in:
(1)
the 40th alcoholic beverages district;
(2)
the 41st alcoholic beverages district;
(3)
the 43rd alcoholic beverages district;
(4)
the 44th alcoholic beverages district; and
(5)
the 45th alcoholic beverages district.
(c)
The Board may issue:
(1)
in the alcoholic beverages districts specified in subsection (b) of this section:
(i)
a 1–day license; or
(ii)
a Class B beer, wine, and liquor license to a restaurant that:
(1)
has a minimum capital investment, not including the cost of land and buildings, of $200,000 for restaurant facilities; and
(2)
has a minimum seating capacity of 75 individuals;
(2)
subject to item (22) of this subsection, a Class C beer, wine, and liquor license in the 45th alcoholic beverages district;
(3)
a Class C beer, wine, and liquor license in ward 5, precinct 1 of the 44th alcoholic beverages district;
(4)
a Class C beer, wine, and liquor license in the 200 block of West Saratoga Street in ward 4, precinct 3 of the 40th alcoholic beverages district;
(5)
if the applicant executes a memorandum of understanding with the Charles North Community Association, a Class C beer, wine, and liquor license to a club in the area bounded by North Charles Street on the west, East Lafayette Avenue on the north, North Lovegrove Street on the east, and East Lanvale Street on the south in the 45th alcoholic beverages district;
(6)
a Class B–D–7 license in the unit block of West North Avenue in the 45th alcoholic beverages district;
(7)
two Class B–D–7 licenses in the 2100 block of North Charles Street in the 43rd alcoholic beverages district;
(8)
two Class B–D–7 licenses in the 2100 block of Maryland Avenue in the 43rd alcoholic beverages district;
(9)
subject to the requirements under subsection (e) of this section, four Class B–D–7 licenses in the 43rd alcoholic beverages district;
(10)
a Class B–D–7 license in the 5400 block of Harford Road in the 45th alcoholic beverages district if:
(i)
average daily receipts from the sale of food are at least 65% of the applicant’s total daily receipts;
(ii)
the applicant executes a memorandum of understanding with a community association;
(iii)
the applicant does not create a separate package goods department;
(iv)
alcoholic beverages are served to patrons seated at tables; and
(v)
alcoholic beverages are served only with meals to patrons provided with outdoor table service;
(11)
a Class B–D–7 license in the 4800 block of Harford Road in the 45th alcoholic beverages district if:
(i)
average daily receipts from the sale of food are at least 65% of the applicant’s total daily receipts;
(ii)
the applicant executes a memorandum of understanding with a community association;
(iii)
the applicant does not create a separate package goods department;
(iv)
alcoholic beverages are served to patrons seated at tables; and
(v)
alcoholic beverages are served only with meals to patrons provided with outdoor table service;
(12)
a Class B–D–7 license on the eastern side of the 400 block of North Howard Street in the 40th alcoholic beverages district if:
(i)
the applicant does not convert the license to a different license class;
(ii)
alcoholic beverages are served outdoors only to patrons seated at tables or standing in a courtyard area;
(iii)
the applicant does not allow the off–premises sale of alcoholic beverages;
(iv)
alcoholic beverages sales begin no earlier than 10 a.m.; and
(v)
the applicant executes memorandums of understanding with the Downtown Partnership of Baltimore and the Market Center Merchants Association;
(13)
a Class C beer, wine, and liquor license in the 1200 block of Eutaw Place in the 40th alcoholic beverages district if:
(i)
the applicant executes a memorandum of understanding with the Bolton Hill Community Association; and
(ii)
the Board waives any requirements that sales may be made only to members and guests of members;
(14)
a Class B–D–7 license in the 700 block of Washington Boulevard in the 40th alcoholic beverages district if:
(i)
average daily receipts from the sale of food are at least 65% of the applicant’s total daily receipts;
(ii)
the applicant executes a memorandum of understanding with a community association;
(iii)
the applicant does not create a separate package goods department;
(iv)
alcoholic beverages are served to patrons seated at tables; and
(v)
alcoholic beverages are served only with meals to patrons provided with outdoor table service;
(15)
a Class B–D–7 license in the 300 block of North Charles Street in the 40th alcoholic beverages district to an establishment that has a minimum capital investment, not including the cost of land and buildings, of $50,000 for the establishment’s facilities;
(16)
a Class C beer, wine, and liquor license in the 3600 block of Hickory Avenue in the 40th alcoholic beverages district to a holder of a Class C beer and light wine license;
(17)
a Class A–7 beer, wine, and liquor license in the 1200 block of West North Avenue in the 40th alcoholic beverages district, if:
(i)
the applicant executes a memorandum of understanding with the Penn North Community Association;
(ii)
alcoholic beverages are sold only as part of a gift basket or floral arrangement; and
(iii)
the applicant does not hold or apply for a Class BWLT beer, wine, and liquor (on–premises) tasting license;
(18)
a Class B beer, wine, and liquor license for a restaurant on the even side of the 400 block of West 29th Street in the 40th alcoholic beverages district if:
(i)
the applicant executes a memorandum of understanding with the Greater Remington Improvement Association; and
(ii)
the Board waives a minimum seating requirement under item (1)(ii)2 of this subsection;
(19)
a Class B–D–7 license in the 2600 block of Huntingdon Avenue in the 43rd alcoholic beverages district if:
(i)
average daily receipts from the sale of items other than package goods are at least 51% of the applicant’s total daily receipts;
(ii)
the applicant executes a memorandum of understanding with the Greater Remington Improvement Association; and
(iii)
the applicant does not create a separate package goods department;
(20)
three Class B–D–7 licenses in the 2700 block of Huntingdon Avenue in the 43rd alcoholic beverages district if:
(i)
average daily receipts from the sale of items other than package goods are at least 51% of the applicant’s total daily receipts;
(ii)
the applicant executes a memorandum of understanding with the Greater Remington Improvement Association; and
(iii)
the applicant does not create a separate package goods department;
(21)
a Class B–D–7 license in the 300 block of West 29th Street in the 43rd alcoholic beverages district if:
(i)
average daily receipts from the sale of items other than package goods are at least 51% of the applicant’s total daily receipts;
(ii)
the applicant executes a memorandum of understanding with the Greater Remington Improvement Association; and
(iii)
the applicant does not create a separate package goods department;
(22)
a Class C beer, wine, and liquor license in the 400 block of East Oliver Street in the 45th alcoholic beverages district, only if:
(i)
the applicant does not convert the license to a different license class;
(ii)
alcoholic beverages are served outdoors only to patrons seated at tables or standing in a courtyard area;
(iii)
the applicant does not allow the off–premises sale of alcoholic beverages;
(iv)
alcoholic beverages sales begin not earlier than 10 a.m.; and
(v)
the applicant executes a memorandum of understanding with the Greenmount West Community Association;
(23)
a Class C beer and light wine license in the 2500 block of West North Avenue in the 40th alcoholic beverages district to be used during on–campus events if:
(i)
the applicant executes a memorandum of understanding with the Greater Mondawmin Coordinating Council; and
(ii)
the Board waives any requirements that sales can be made only to members and the guests of members;
(24)
a Class C beer and wine license on the odd side of the 800 block of North Howard Street in the 40th alcoholic beverages district if:
(i)
the applicant does not convert the license to a different license class;
(ii)
the applicant does not transfer the license to a different location;
(iii)
alcoholic beverages are served only to patrons indoors;
(iv)
alcoholic beverages sales begin not earlier than 10 a.m. and end not later than 9 p.m.;
(v)
the applicant provides not more than two 12–ounce offerings of beer or two 6–ounce offerings of wine by the glass for on–premises consumption by a patron while the patron is provided a barbering service regulated under Title 4, Subtitle 5 of the Business Occupations and Professions Article;
(vi)
the Board waives any requirements that sales can be made only to members and the guests of members; and
(vii)
the applicant executes a memorandum of understanding with the Mount Vernon – Belvedere Association;
(25)
a Class B beer, wine, and liquor license for a restaurant on the even side of the unit block of South Carrollton Avenue in the 40th alcoholic beverages district if:
(i)
the applicant executes a memorandum of understanding with the Hollins Roundhouse Association; and
(ii)
the Board waives the minimum seating requirement under item (1)(ii)2 of this subsection;
(26)
a Class C beer, wine, and liquor license on the odd side of the 800 block of North Howard Street in the 40th alcoholic beverages district if:
(i)
the applicant does not convert the license to a different license class;
(ii)
the applicant does not transfer the license to a different location;
(iii)
alcoholic beverages are served only to patrons indoors;
(iv)
alcoholic beverages sales begin not earlier than 10 a.m. and end not later than 9 p.m.;
(v)
the applicant provides not more than two 12–ounce offerings of beer, two 6–ounce offerings of wine by the glass, or two 1.5–ounce offerings of liquor for on–premises consumption by a patron while the patron is provided a barbering service regulated under Title 4, Subtitle 5 of the Business Occupations and Professions Article;
(vi)
the Board waives any requirements that sales can be made only to members and the guests of members; and
(vii)
the applicant executes a memorandum of understanding with the Mount Vernon – Belvedere Association;
(27)
a Class B beer, wine, and liquor license for a restaurant on the odd side of the 1000 block of West Baltimore Street in the 40th alcoholic beverages district if:
(i)
the applicant executes a memorandum of understanding with the Hollins Roundhouse Association;
(ii)
the applicant does not transfer the license to a different location or to another person; and
(iii)
the Board waives the minimum seating requirement under item (1)(ii)2 of this subsection; and
(28)
a Class B beer, wine, and liquor license for a restaurant on the even side of the 800 block of North Charles Street in the 40th alcoholic beverages district if:
(i)
the applicant executes a memorandum of understanding with the Mount Vernon – Belvedere Association; and
(ii)
the Board waives the minimum seating requirement under item (1)(ii)2 of this subsection.
(d)
One Class B–D–7 license issued for a property surrounded by Morton Street on the west, West Eager Street on the north, North Charles Street on the east, and West Read Street on the south may be transferred to a property surrounded by 21st Street on the north, Morton Street on the west, North Charles Street on the east, and 20th Street on the south.
(e)
(1)
In this subsection, “Old Goucher Revitalization District” means the area surrounded by Howard Street on the west, 25th Street on the north, Hargrove Street on the east, and 21st Street on the south.
(2)
If an establishment has a minimum capital investment, not including land and acquisition costs, of $50,000, the Board may issue one Class B–D–7 license for use in each of the following properties in the Old Goucher Revitalization District:
(i)
a property that is surrounded by Maryland Avenue on the west, 24th Street on the north, Morton Street on the east, and 22nd Street on the south;
(ii)
a property that is surrounded by Morton Street on the west, 23rd Street on the north, Lovegrove Street on the east, and 22nd Street on the south;
(iii)
a property that is surrounded by Morton Street on the west, Ware Street on the north, Charles Street on the east, and 24th Street on the south; and
(iv)
a property that is surrounded by Maryland Avenue on the west, 24th Street on the north, Morton Street on the east, and 23rd Street on the south.
(3)
A Class B–D–7 license that may be issued under subsection (c)(6) or (7) of this section may be transferred within the Old Goucher Revitalization District.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 12-1604 (2026)
Title 12. Baltimore City
Subtitle 16. Licensing Conditions; Multiple Licensing Plans
§ 12–1604LinkCopy Citation
(a)
This section applies only to the 46th alcoholic beverages district, which at all times is coterminous with the 46th legislative district in the Legislative Districting Plan of 2022.
(b)
Except as provided in subsections (c), (d), (i), and (j) of this section, the Board may not issue a new license in the 46th alcoholic beverages district.
(c)
(1)
The Board may issue:
(i)
a 1–day license; and
(ii)
except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, and subject to paragraphs (3) and (4) of this subsection, a Class B beer, wine, and liquor license for use by a restaurant if the average daily receipts from the sale of food are at least 51% of the total daily receipts of the restaurant.
(2)
The Board may issue a Class B beer, wine, and liquor license:
(i)
for a restaurant in ward 26, precinct 8, ward 4, precinct 1, or ward 3, precinct 3 that has:
(1)
seating for more than 150 individuals;
(2)
a minimum capital investment of $700,000; and
(3)
subject to paragraph (3) of this subsection, average daily receipts from the sale of food that are at least 65% of the total daily receipts of the restaurant;
(ii)
for a restaurant in ward 4, precinct 1, or ward 22, precinct 1, if the restaurant has:
(1)
seating for more than 75 individuals;
(2)
a minimum capital investment of $700,000;
(3)
average daily receipts from the sale of food that are at least 65% of the total daily receipts of the restaurant; and
(4)
except as provided in paragraph (5) of this subsection, no sales for off–premises consumption;
(iii)
for not more than three restaurants in a residential planned unit development for Silo Point as approved by the Mayor and City Council of Baltimore City in Ordinance 04–697 on June 23, 2004, if each restaurant has:
(1)
a minimum capital investment of $700,000;
(2)
seating for more than 75 individuals;
(3)
average daily receipts from the sale of food that are at least 65% of the total daily receipts of the restaurant; and
(4)
except as provided in paragraph (6) of this subsection, no sales for off–premises consumption;
(iv)
for not more than three restaurants in a business planned unit development in ward 24, precinct 5, if each restaurant:
(1)
has a minimum capital investment of $700,000;
(2)
has seating for more than 75 individuals, but not more than 150 individuals;
(3)
has average daily receipts from the sale of food that are at least 51% of the total daily receipts of the restaurant; and
(4)
except as provided in paragraph (6) of this subsection, may not sell for off–premises consumption;
(v)
for a restaurant in the area that is commonly known as Port Covington, bounded on the north by Interstate 95, on the east by the South Locust Point Terminal, and on the south and west by the Patapsco River, and that has:
(1)
seating for more than 150 individuals;
(2)
a minimum capital investment of $700,000; and
(3)
subject to paragraph (3) of this subsection, average daily receipts from the sale of food that are at least 60% of the total daily receipts of the restaurant;
(vi)
for a restaurant in Unit G of 3700 Toone Street in ward 26, precinct 8, if the restaurant has:
(1)
seating for at least 75 individuals;
(2)
a minimum capital investment of $700,000;
(3)
average daily receipts for the sale of food that are at least 65% of the total daily receipts of the restaurant; and
(4)
executed a memorandum of understanding with Brewer’s Hill Neighbors, Inc.; and
(vii)
for a restaurant in the area bounded on the north by Eastern Avenue, on the east by South Duncan Street, on the south by Fleet Street, and on the west by South Chester Street, if the restaurant has:
(1)
a physical duckpin bowling alley; and
(2)
a minimum capital investment of $500,000, excluding residential improvements.
(3)
When a license is renewed, the license holder shall file with the Board a statement of average daily receipts and an affidavit of a licensed certified public accountant that verify that the license holder has met the requirement under paragraph (1)(ii) or (2)(i)3 or (v)3 of this subsection.
(4)
(i)
A license may not be issued under paragraph (1)(ii) of this subsection for use in an establishment that is a fast–food–style restaurant.
(ii)
A license issued under paragraph (1)(ii) of this subsection may not be transferred from the location of its first issuance.
(5)
The Board may issue a Class B beer, wine, and liquor license for a restaurant in ward 21, precinct 4:
(i)
in the 1400 block of Warner Street that has:
(1)
seating for more than 150 individuals;
(2)
average daily receipts from the sale of food that are at least 40% of the total daily receipts of the restaurant; and
(3)
no sales for off–premises consumption; and
(ii)
in the 1300 block of Warner Street that has:
(1)
average daily receipts from the sale of food that are at least 40% of the total daily receipts of the restaurant, unless the license holder offers food truck options on the licensed premises, in which case the average daily receipts from the sale of food may be at least 20% of the total daily receipts of the restaurant; and
(2)
no sales for off–premises consumption.
(6)
A license specified under this subsection, including a license that does not allow sales for off–premises consumption, may include an off–sale privilege for sales of refillable containers under a refillable container license issued in accordance with § 12–1102 of this title.
(7)
A license issued under paragraph (2)(vii) of this subsection:
(i)
is not required to have a minimum amount of seating for patrons or a minimum amount of food sales to maintain licensure; and
(ii)
may not be transferred from the location of its first issuance.
(d)
(1)
The Board may issue a Class D beer, wine, and liquor license to an applicant who holds or has applied for a Class 9 limited distillery license.
(2)
A Class D beer, wine, and liquor license issued under this subsection may be transferred only to a holder of a Class 9 limited distillery license.
(3)
Notwithstanding any restrictions or requirements in this title, a holder of a Class 9 limited distillery license who also holds a Class D (6–day) beer, wine, and liquor license and is located on the 4200 block of East Pratt Street may apply to the Board to convert the existing Class D (6–day) beer, wine, and liquor license into a Class D (7–day) beer, wine, and liquor license.
(e)
The Board may issue:
(1)
a Class C beer, wine, and liquor license in the 200 block of Holliday Street in ward 3, precinct 3;
(2)
a Class C beer, wine, and liquor license in the 200 block of South Central Avenue in ward 3, precinct 3; and
(3)
subject to subsection (f) of this section, a Class D beer license for the area in ward 24, precinct 5 that is bounded by East Fort Avenue on the north, the CSX access way on the east, East McComas Street on the south, and Whetstone Way on the west.
(f)
A Class D beer license may be transferred into the area specified under subsection (e)(3) of this section if originally issued for another area.
(g)
(1)
Notwithstanding subsection (c)(1) and (2) of this section, the Board may not issue a Class B beer, wine, and liquor restaurant license in:
(i)
the area covered by the Key Highway East Industrial Area Urban Renewal Plan, as adopted by the Mayor and City Council of Baltimore City in Ordinance 986 on June 29, 1987;
(ii)
the area covered by the Key Highway Urban Renewal Plan, as adopted by the Mayor and City Council of Baltimore City in Ordinance 622 on March 12, 1986;
(iii)
(1)
except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, ward 1, precinct 4 or 5;
(2)
ward 23, precinct 1; and
(3)
ward 24, precinct 5; and
(iv)
the area known as Pen Lucy, ward 9, precincts 1 and 2.
(2)
(i)
The Board may issue one Class B beer, wine, and liquor license for a restaurant in ward 1, precinct 4, in the 2700 block of Boston Street that has:
(1)
seating for more than 75 individuals;
(2)
average daily receipts from the sale of food that are at least 51% of the total daily receipts of the restaurant;
(3)
a minimum capital investment of at least $700,000 for restaurant facilities; and
(4)
executed a memorandum of understanding with the Canton Community Association.
(ii)
The license described in this paragraph may not:
(1)
except for delivery to a vessel docked at an adjacent marina, be used for off–premises sales; or
(2)
be transferred from the location of its original issuance.
(h)
(1)
Except as provided in paragraphs (2) and (3) of this subsection, the Board may not issue a license for:
(i)
ward 1, precincts 4 and 5;
(ii)
ward 23, precinct 1; or
(iii)
ward 24, precinct 5.
(2)
(i)
The Board may issue not more than a combined total of five Class B beer, wine, and liquor licenses for use by establishments on the north side of the 900 block of East Fort Avenue and on the west side of the 1400 block of Lawrence Street.
(ii)
A license issued for an establishment in these areas may not be transferred to another establishment.
(3)
The Board may issue not more than one Class B–HM (hotel–motel) beer, wine, and liquor license to a hotel in the 1200 block of East Fort Avenue.
(i)
The Board may issue a Class D beer and light wine license for an establishment in ward 26, precinct 8 on the west side of the 1200 block of South Haven Street that has executed a memorandum of understanding with Brewer’s Hill Neighbors, Inc.
(j)
(1)
In the area bounded on the north by Interstate 95, on the east by the South Locust Point Terminal, and on the south and west by the Patapsco River, the Board may issue not more than:
(i)
a total of 10 new Class B–D–7 licenses; and
(ii)
a total of 2 new Class A–7 licenses.
(2)
Any license issued under this subsection may not be transferred outside the bounded area as defined under paragraph (1) of this subsection.
(3)
The Board may not authorize the transfer of a license into the bounded area as defined under paragraph (1) of this subsection.
(k)
The Board may authorize the transfer of a Class B–D–7 license from the 700 block of Washington Boulevard in the 40th alcoholic beverages district for use by an establishment on the 200 block of South High Street in the 46th alcoholic beverages district.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 12-1604.1 (2026)
Title 12. Baltimore City
Subtitle 16. Licensing Conditions; Multiple Licensing Plans
§ 12–1604.1LinkCopy Citation
(a)
This section applies only to a license holder of a Class D beer and light wine license for use in the 46th alcoholic beverages district.
(b)
(1)
A license holder who holds a valid Class D beer and light wine license may apply to the Board to convert the license to a Class D beer, wine, and liquor license if the license holder:
(i)
(1)
maintains average daily receipts from the sale of food that are at least 51% of its total daily receipts;
(2)
executes a memorandum of understanding with the relevant local neighborhood association as determined by the Board;
(3)
operates a location with not more than 75 seats; and
(4)
pays a special transfer fee of $15,000, in addition to any fees required under § 12–1704 of this title; or
(ii)
(1)
holds a license that was originally issued by the Board under § 12–1604(i) of this subtitle; and
(2)
pays a special transfer fee of $15,000, in addition to any fees required under § 12–1704 of this title.
(2)
If a Class D beer and light wine license is converted to a Class D beer, wine, and liquor license under paragraph (1) of this subsection, the Class D beer, wine, and liquor license:
(i)
may not be transferred to a new location; and
(ii)
is subject to the requirements of paragraph (1) of this subsection.
(c)
A holder of a license converted under this section may sell beer, wine, and liquor Monday through Sunday from 6 a.m. until 1 a.m. the following day.
(d)
An application to convert a Class D beer and light wine license under subsection (b)(1) of this section is a transfer subject to the provisions of § 12–1701 of this title.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 12-1604.2 (2026)
Title 12. Baltimore City
Subtitle 16. Licensing Conditions; Multiple Licensing Plans
§ 12–1604.2LinkCopy Citation
(a)
This section applies only to a holder of a Class D license for use in the 46th alcoholic beverages district.
(b)
(1)
Notwithstanding § 12–2004(f) of this title, a holder of a valid Class D license may apply to the Board to sell alcoholic beverages Monday through Sunday if the license holder:
(i)
maintains average daily receipts from the sale of food that are at least 51% of the total daily receipts from the establishment;
(ii)
executes a memorandum of understanding with the relevant local neighborhood association as determined by the Board;
(iii)
operates an establishment with not more than 100 seats; and
(iv)
pays a one–time fee of $15,000, in addition to annual renewal fees associated with the Class D license.
(2)
(i)
A Class D license that is granted a 7–day privilege under this subsection may not be transferred to a new location.
(ii)
A new holder of a Class D license that is granted a 7–day privilege under this subsection must comply with the requirements of this subsection.
(c)
The Board shall use the one–time fee paid by the license holder under subsection (b)(1)(iv) of this section for enforcement of the memorandum of understanding required under subsection (b)(1)(ii) of this section.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 12-1605 (2026)
Title 12. Baltimore City
Subtitle 16. Licensing Conditions; Multiple Licensing Plans
§ 12–1605LinkCopy Citation
(a)
(1)
(i)
Except as otherwise provided in this subsection, a new license may not be issued for and an existing license may not be moved to a building that is within 300 feet of the nearest point of the building of a place of worship or school.
(ii)
In the 45th legislative district, a new Class A license of any type may not be issued for a building that is within 500 feet of the nearest point of the building of a place of worship or school.
(2)
Paragraph (1)(i) of this subsection does not apply to:
(i)
a Class A–7 beer, wine, and liquor license issued under § 12–1603(c)(17) of this subtitle;
(ii)
a Class B beer and wine license outside the 46th legislative district;
(iii)
a Class B beer, wine, and liquor license outside the 46th legislative district;
(iv)
a Class B–D–7 license in the Old Goucher Revitalization District under § 12–1603(e) of this subtitle;
(v)
a Class C beer and wine license; and
(vi)
a Class C beer, wine, and liquor license.
(3)
A license for use in a building that is within 300 feet of the grounds of a place of worship or school may be renewed or extended for the same building.
(4)
(i)
This paragraph applies only to an area bounded by:
(1)
High Street on the west, Pratt Street on the north, Central Avenue on the east, and Eastern Avenue on the south;
(2)
West Cross Street and Amity Street on the west, Clifford Street on the north, Scott Street on the east, and Carroll Street on the south;
(3)
Holliday Street on the west, Saratoga Street on the north, Gay Street on the east, and Lexington Street on the south; or
(4)
subject to subparagraph (iii) of this paragraph, Fagley Street on the west, Gough Street on the north, Grundy Street on the east, and Chestle Place on the south.
(ii)
The Board may waive the distance restrictions in paragraph (1)(i) of this subsection for an application for the transfer of a license into an area specified in subparagraph (i) of this paragraph if:
(1)
the application is approved by:
(A)
each community association representing the area;
(B)
each business association in the area; and
(C)
the ordained leader and the board or council for each place of worship that is within 300 feet of the proposed location of the establishment for which the license transfer is sought; and
(2)
a memorandum of understanding is executed by the applicant for the license transfer and each community association in the area.
(iii)
The Board may not issue a license in or approve the transfer of a license into the area specified in subparagraph (i)4 of this paragraph if:
(1)
the proposed location of the establishment is in an area that is zoned “residential”; or
(2)
the license to be issued or transferred is a Class A license of any type.
(5)
(i)
This paragraph applies only to an area bounded by East Chase Street on the north, North Lovegrove Street on the east, East Eager Street on the south, and North Charles Street on the west.
(ii)
The Board may waive the distance restrictions in paragraph (1)(i) of this subsection for an application for the transfer of a license into an area specified in subparagraph (i) of this paragraph.
(b)
(1)
This subsection:
(i)
applies only in the 46th alcoholic beverages district; and
(ii)
does not apply to a licensed restaurant in:
(1)
ward 4, precinct 1;
(2)
ward 22, precinct 1;
(3)
a residential planned unit development for Silo Point as approved by the Mayor and City Council in Ordinance 04–697 on June 23, 2004;
(4)
subject to paragraph (3) of this subsection, the area that is bounded as follows: from the intersection of West Ostend Street and Race Street, north on Race Street to Seldner Place, then east on Seldner Place to Clarkson Street, then north on Clarkson Street to West Cross Street, then east on West Cross Street to South Hanover Street, then north on South Hanover Street to Race Street (also known as Winter Street), then west/southwest on Race Street to West Cross Street, then west on West Cross Street to Leadenhall Street, then south on Leadenhall Street to West Ostend Street, then east on West Ostend Street back to the intersection of West Ostend Street and Race Street;
(5)
subject to paragraph (4) of this subsection, the area that is bounded as follows: from the intersection of Eastern Avenue and South Highland Avenue, north on South Highland Avenue to Bank Street, then west on Bank Street to South Clinton Street, then south on South Clinton Street to Eastern Avenue, then east on Eastern Avenue back to the intersection of Eastern Avenue and South Highland Avenue; or
(6)
subject to paragraph (5) of this subsection, the area that is bounded as follows: from the intersection of Eastern Avenue and South Newkirk Street, east on Eastern Avenue to Oldham Street, then south on Oldham Street to Fleet Street, then west on Fleet Street to South Newkirk Street, then north on South Newkirk Street back to the intersection of South Newkirk Street and Eastern Avenue.
(2)
The Board may not issue or approve the transfer of a license if the licensed premises would be:
(i)
within 300 feet of the nearest point of a place of worship or school; or
(ii)
closer to the nearest point of a place of worship or school than the licensed premises was on June 1, 2004.
(3)
For an establishment that is within 300 feet of the nearest point of a place of worship or school, the Board may issue a license in or approve the transfer of a license into the area specified in paragraph (1)(ii)4 of this subsection only if the Board:
(i)
has executed a memorandum of understanding with a community association in the area specified in paragraph (1)(ii)4 of this subsection regarding the nature of the establishment; and
(ii)
enforces the memorandum of understanding against any license holder that obtains a license under paragraph (1)(ii)4 of this subsection and seeks to renew or transfer the license.
(4)
For an establishment that is within 300 feet of the nearest point of a place of worship or school, the Board may issue a license in or approve the transfer of a license into the area specified in paragraph (1)(ii)5 of this subsection only if the Board:
(i)
has executed a memorandum of understanding with a community association in the area specified in paragraph (1)(ii)5 of this subsection regarding the nature of the establishment; and
(ii)
enforces the memorandum of understanding against any license holder that obtains a license under paragraph (1)(ii)5 of this subsection and seeks to renew or transfer the license.
(5)
For an establishment that is within 300 feet of the nearest point of a place of worship or school, the Board may issue a license in or approve the transfer of a license into the area specified in paragraph (1)(ii)6 of this subsection only if the license holder has received a letter of support from the place of worship or school that is within the bounded area and has entered into a memorandum of understanding with a community association that is within the bounded area.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 12-1606 (2026)
Title 12. Baltimore City
Subtitle 16. Licensing Conditions; Multiple Licensing Plans
§ 12–1606LinkCopy Citation
(a)
Notwithstanding any other provision of law in this title, the Board may issue a Class B beer, wine, and liquor license for use by a restaurant in ward 4, precincts 1 and 2 that:
(1)
has average daily receipts from the sale of food that are at least 51% of the total daily receipts of the restaurant;
(2)
has been classified by the Baltimore City Health Department as:
(i)
a high priority food service facility; or
(ii)
a moderate priority food service facility; and
(3)
has executed a memorandum of understanding with the Downtown Partnership of Baltimore.
(b)
(1)
Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, the holder of a license issued under this section may not sell alcoholic beverages for off–premises consumption.
(2)
The Board may issue the holder of a license issued under this section a refillable container permit in accordance with § 12–1102 of this title.
(c)
A license issued under this section may not be transferred from the location of its first issuance.
(d)
If a license issued under this section is renewed, the license holder shall file with the Board as part of its renewal application:
(1)
a statement detailing the average daily receipts from the restaurant;
(2)
an affidavit from a certified public accountant that verifies that the license holder meets the requirements of subsection (b)(1) of this section; and
(3)
any other information that the Board requires.
(e)
The Board:
(1)
may not issue a new license under this section after June 30, 2028; but
(2)
may continue to renew licenses issued on or before June 30, 2028.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 12-1608 (2026)
Title 12. Baltimore City
Subtitle 16. Licensing Conditions; Multiple Licensing Plans
§ 12–1608LinkCopy Citation
A holder of a Class B (on–sale – hotels and restaurants) beer, wine, and liquor license may be issued:
(1)
not more than three additional Class B (on–sale – hotels and restaurants) beer, wine, and liquor licenses for an apartment house with at least 150 apartments; or
(2)
not more than five additional Class B (on–sale – hotels and restaurants) beer, wine, and liquor licenses for a hotel with at least 100 rooms.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 12-1609 (2026)
Title 12. Baltimore City
Subtitle 16. Licensing Conditions; Multiple Licensing Plans
§ 12–1609LinkCopy Citation
(a)
The Board may:
(1)
subject to subsection (c) of this section, issue an additional Class B (on–sale — hotels and restaurants) beer, wine, and liquor license for premises used as a restaurant that meets the requirements of subsection (b) of this section to the holder of a Class B (on–sale — hotels and restaurants) beer, wine, and liquor license; and
(2)
define “restaurant” by regulation.
(b)
(1)
Except as provided in subsection (e) of this section, a restaurant under this section is required to have:
(i)
a minimum capital investment of $500,000 for restaurant facilities; and
(ii)
a minimum seating capacity of 125 individuals.
(2)
The capital investment described in paragraph (1)(i) of this subsection may not include the cost of land or buildings.
(c)
The Board may not issue more than five licenses under this section to or for the use of the same person.
(d)
Additional licenses shall be limited to providing alcoholic beverages for on–premises consumption.
(e)
The Board may waive the minimum capital investment requirement and the minimum seating capacity requirement under subsection (b)(1) of this section for an additional restaurant that a license holder seeks under this section if the Board:
(1)
holds a public meeting at which the Board reviews the business practice of the license holder; and
(2)
determines that the license holder is in good standing and has a reputable business practice.