# Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis (GAB)

## Title 12. Baltimore City

### Subtitle 16. Licensing Conditions; Multiple Licensing Plans

#### Section 12-1606

(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 Sec. 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.

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Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. (as displayed at mgaleg.maryland.gov, October 16, 2026)