Title 12. Baltimore City — Subtitle 20. Hours and Days for Consumption and Sale
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 12-2001 (2026)
Title 12. Baltimore City
Subtitle 20. Hours and Days for Consumption and Sale
§ 12–2001LinkCopy Citation
(a)
(1)
Except as otherwise provided by law or regulation, from 2 a.m. to 6 a.m. on any day, an individual may not consume alcoholic beverages:
(i)
in a premises licensed under this title; or
(ii)
in a place, whether it has any other license, if any form of live or recorded entertainment is offered at the place.
(2)
An owner, an operator, or a manager of a premises or place described in paragraph (1) of this subsection may not knowingly allow consumption of alcoholic beverages prohibited under paragraph (1) of this subsection.
(b)
A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 3 years or a fine not exceeding $5,000 or both.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 12-2003 (2026)
Title 12. Baltimore City
Subtitle 20. Hours and Days for Consumption and Sale
§ 12–2003LinkCopy Citation
(a)
(1)
Except as provided in § 12–2005 of this subtitle, a holder of a Class A beer and light wine license may sell beer and light wine:
(i)
on Monday through Saturday:
(1)
from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. in the area specified in the Park Heights Master Plan adopted by the City in 2006; and
(2)
from 6 a.m. to midnight in all other locations in the City; and
(ii)
on the Sundays that fall between Thanksgiving Day and New Year’s Day, from 1 p.m. to 9 p.m., if the license holder has paid a supplementary license fee of $120 for each Sunday the privilege is to be exercised.
(2)
In addition to the privileges specified under paragraph (1)(ii) of this subsection, the license holder may sell beer and light wine for off–premises consumption on two additional Sundays during the calendar year if the holder pays a license fee of $120 at least 2 weeks before each time the privilege is exercised.
(b)
(1)
Except as provided in § 12–2005 of this subtitle, a holder of a Class B beer and light wine license may sell beer and light wine:
(i)
from 9 a.m. to 2 a.m. the following day in the area specified in the Park Heights Master Plan adopted by the City in 2006; and
(ii)
from 6 a.m. to 2 a.m. the following day in all other locations in the City.
(2)
Except as provided in § 12–2005 of this subtitle and § 12–903(d) of this title, the license holder may sell beer and light wine at a bar or counter on Sunday.
(c)
(1)
Except as otherwise provided in this subtitle, a holder of a Class C beer and light wine license may sell beer and light wine:
(i)
from 9 a.m. to 2 a.m. the following day in the area specified in the Park Heights Master Plan adopted by the City in 2006; and
(ii)
from 6 a.m. to 2 a.m. the following day in all other locations in the City.
(2)
Except as provided in § 12–2005 of this subtitle, the license holder may sell beer and light wine at a bar or counter on Sunday.
(d)
Except as provided in § 12–2005 of this subtitle, a holder of a Class D beer and light wine license may sell beer and light wine:
(1)
from 9 a.m. to 1 a.m. the following day in the area specified in the Park Heights Master Plan adopted by the City in 2006; and
(2)
from 6 a.m. to 1 a.m. the following day in all other locations in the City.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 12-2004 (2026)
Title 12. Baltimore City
Subtitle 20. Hours and Days for Consumption and Sale
§ 12–2004LinkCopy Citation
(a)
(1)
Except as otherwise provided in this subtitle, a holder of a Class A beer, wine, and liquor license may sell beer, wine, and liquor:
(i)
on Monday through Saturday:
(1)
from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. in the area specified in the Park Heights Master Plan adopted by the City in 2006;
(2)
from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. in an area bounded as follows: from the intersection of Belair Road and Anntana Avenue, southwest on Belair Road to the intersection of Belair Road and Frankford Avenue, southeast on Frankford Avenue to the intersection of Frankford Avenue and Sipple Avenue, west on Sipple Avenue to the intersection of Sipple Avenue and Crenshaw Avenue, southeast on Crenshaw Avenue to the intersection of Crenshaw Avenue and Goodnow Road, southeast on Goodnow Road to the intersection of Goodnow Road and Sinclair Lane, northeast on Sinclair Lane to the intersection of Sinclair Lane and Radecke Avenue, west on Radecke Avenue to the intersection of Radecke Avenue and Anntana Avenue, then north on Anntana Avenue to the intersection of Anntana Avenue and Belair Road; and
(3)
from 6 a.m. to midnight in all other locations in the City; and
(ii)
on the Sundays that fall between Thanksgiving Day and New Year’s Day, from 1 p.m. to 9 p.m., if the license holder has paid a supplementary license fee of $120 for each Sunday the privilege is to be exercised.
(2)
In addition to the privileges specified under paragraph (1)(ii) of this subsection, the license holder may sell beer, wine, and liquor for off–premises consumption on two additional Sundays during the calendar year if the holder pays a license fee of $120 at least 2 weeks before each time the privilege is exercised.
(b)
(1)
Except as provided in § 12–2005 of this subtitle, a holder of a Class B beer, wine, and liquor license may sell beer, wine, and liquor:
(i)
from 9 a.m. to 2 a.m. the following day in the area specified in the Park Heights Master Plan adopted by the City in 2006; and
(ii)
from 6 a.m. to 2 a.m. the following day in all other locations in the City.
(2)
In the 47th alcoholic beverages district in the City, the hours for sales of beer, wine, and liquor for off–premises consumption under a Class B beer, wine, and liquor license for use in a restaurant are as provided in § 12–903(d) of this title.
(3)
Except as provided in § 12–2005 of this subtitle and § 12–903(d) of this title, the license holder may sell beer, wine, and liquor at a bar or counter on Sunday.
(c)
A holder of a Class B–D–7 beer, wine, and liquor license may sell beer, wine, and liquor:
(1)
from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. in the area bounded by Liberty Heights Avenue, Northern Parkway, Druid Park Drive, and Wabash Avenue;
(2)
from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. along the south side of Frederick Avenue between South Augusta Avenue and South Loudon Avenue;
(3)
from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. in the area specified in the Park Heights Master Plan adopted by the City in 2006;
(4)
from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. in an area bounded as follows: from the intersection of East North Avenue and Harford Avenue, southwest on Harford Avenue to the intersection of Harford Avenue and North Central Avenue, south on North Central Avenue to the intersection with East Monument Street, east on East Monument Street to the intersection of East Monument Street and North Wolfe Street, south on North Wolfe Street to the intersection of North Wolfe Street and McElderry Street, east on McElderry Street to the intersection of McElderry Street and North Collington Avenue, south on North Collington Avenue to the intersection of North Collington Avenue and East Fayette Street, east on East Fayette Street to the intersection of East Fayette Street and North Lakewood Avenue, north on North Lakewood Avenue to the intersection of North Lakewood Avenue and East Monument Street, west on East Monument Street to the intersection of East Monument Street and North Luzerne Avenue, north on North Luzerne Avenue to the intersection of North Luzerne Avenue and East Federal Street, west on East Federal Street to the intersection of East Federal Street and North Rose Street, north on North Rose Street to the intersection of North Rose Street and East North Avenue, then west on East North Avenue to the intersection of East North Avenue and Harford Avenue;
(5)
from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. in an area bounded as follows: from the intersection of Belair Road and Anntana Avenue, southwest on Belair Road to the intersection of Belair Road and Frankford Avenue, southeast on Frankford Avenue to the intersection of Frankford Avenue and Sipple Avenue, west on Sipple Avenue to the intersection of Sipple Avenue and Crenshaw Avenue, southeast on Crenshaw Avenue to the intersection of Crenshaw Avenue and Goodnow Road, southeast on Goodnow Road to the intersection of Goodnow Road and Sinclair Lane, northeast on Sinclair Lane to the intersection of Sinclair Lane and Radecke Avenue, west on Radecke Avenue to the intersection of Radecke Avenue and Anntana Avenue, then north on Anntana Avenue to the intersection of Anntana Avenue and Belair Road; and
(6)
from 6 a.m. to 2 a.m. the following day in all other locations in the City.
(d)
(1)
Except as otherwise provided in this subtitle, a holder of a Class C beer, wine, and liquor license may sell beer, wine, and liquor:
(i)
from 9 a.m. to 2 a.m. the following day in the area specified in the Park Heights Master Plan adopted by the City in 2006; and
(ii)
from 6 a.m. to 2 a.m. the following day in all other locations in the City.
(2)
Except as provided in § 12–2005 of this subtitle and § 12–903 of this title, the license holder may sell beer, wine, and liquor at a bar or counter on Sunday.
(e)
A holder of a Class D beer, wine, and liquor amusement permit may sell all alcoholic beverages at all hours except between 2 a.m. and 6 a.m. each day.
(f)
(1)
Except as provided in § 12–2005 of this subtitle, a holder of a Class D beer, wine, and liquor license may sell beer, wine, and liquor on Monday through Saturday:
(i)
from 9 a.m. to 1 a.m. the following day in the area specified in the Park Heights Master Plan adopted by the City in 2006; and
(ii)
from 6 a.m. to 1 a.m. the following day in all other locations in the City.
(2)
Except as provided in paragraph (3) of this subsection and § 12–2007(b) of this subtitle, the license holder may not exercise the privileges of the license without an amusement permit from 1 a.m. on Sunday to 6 a.m. the following day.
(3)
(i)
The Board may issue a supplemental license not more than four times during a calendar year to the license holder authorizing the license holder to sell beer, wine, and liquor from 6 a.m. on Sunday to 1 a.m. the following day.
(ii)
The fee for the supplemental license is $120 per issuance and is in addition to the annual fee for the underlying Class D beer, wine, and liquor license.
(iii)
A holder of a supplemental license shall notify the Board at least 2 weeks in advance of exercising the privileges under the supplemental license.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 12-2005 (2026)
Title 12. Baltimore City
Subtitle 20. Hours and Days for Consumption and Sale
§ 12–2005LinkCopy Citation
(a)
(1)
In response to a complaint, the Board may petition the circuit court for a temporary order that, on a license holder’s premises, limits the hours and days for the sale and consumption of:
(i)
beer;
(ii)
beer and light wine; or
(iii)
beer, wine, and liquor.
(2)
The court may issue the order if the court finds by clear and convincing evidence that:
(i)
the activities arising from the sale and consumption of alcoholic beverages on the licensed premises have resulted in an extreme and continuing disturbance to a residential community;
(ii)
the license holder has failed to exercise good faith in attempting to remedy the disturbance at the request or order of the Board; and
(iii)
the Board has been unable to provide relief to the residential community by exercising its authority to suspend the license or reprimand the license holder.
(3)
The duration of the order may not exceed the duration of the license term.
(4)
The order shall be stayed pending appeal from the order.
(5)
This section does not limit any other powers of the Board.
(b)
(1)
This subsection applies only in the City on the inner perimeter of a rectangle bounded by 31st Street on the south, Greenmount Avenue on the east, 32nd Street on the north, and Barclay Street on the west.
(2)
By regulation, the Board may restrict the hours and days for the sale and consumption of:
(i)
beer;
(ii)
beer and light wine; or
(iii)
beer, wine, and liquor.
(c)
(1)
This subsection does not apply to:
(i)
a Class B beer and light wine license;
(ii)
a Class B beer, wine, and liquor license;
(iii)
a Class B–D–7 beer, wine, and liquor license;
(iv)
a Class C beer and light wine license; and
(v)
a Class C beer, wine, and liquor license.
(2)
For a license holder in an area bounded by Liberty Heights Avenue, Northern Parkway, Druid Park Drive, and Wabash Avenue, the hours of sale:
(i)
may not begin before 9 a.m. or end after 10 p.m.; and
(ii)
may not be extended if they begin later than 9 a.m. or end before 10 p.m.
(3)
For a license holder in an area bounded as follows: from the intersection of East North Avenue and Harford Avenue, southwest on Harford Avenue to the intersection of Harford Avenue and North Central Avenue, south on North Central Avenue to the intersection with East Monument Street, east on East Monument Street to the intersection of East Monument Street and North Wolfe Street, south on North Wolfe Street to the intersection of North Wolfe Street and McElderry Street, east on McElderry Street to the intersection of McElderry Street and North Collington Avenue, south on North Collington Avenue to the intersection of North Collington Avenue and East Fayette Street, east on East Fayette Street to the intersection of East Fayette Street and North Lakewood Avenue, north on North Lakewood Avenue to the intersection of North Lakewood Avenue and East Monument Street, west on East Monument Street to the intersection of East Monument Street and North Luzerne Avenue, north on North Luzerne Avenue to the intersection of North Luzerne Avenue and East Federal Street, west on East Federal Street to the intersection of East Federal Street and North Rose Street, north on North Rose Street to the intersection of North Rose Street and East North Avenue, then west on East North Avenue to the intersection of East North Avenue and Harford Avenue, the hours of sale:
(i)
may not begin before 9 a.m. or end after 10 p.m.; and
(ii)
may not be extended if they begin later than 9 a.m. or end before 10 p.m.
(4)
For a license holder in an area bounded as follows: from the intersection of Belair Road and Anntana Avenue, southwest on Belair Road to the intersection of Belair Road and Frankford Avenue, southeast on Frankford Avenue to the intersection of Frankford Avenue and Sipple Avenue, west on Sipple Avenue to the intersection of Sipple Avenue and Crenshaw Avenue, southeast on Crenshaw Avenue to the intersection of Crenshaw Avenue and Goodnow Road, southeast on Goodnow Road to the intersection of Goodnow Road and Sinclair Lane, northeast on Sinclair Lane to the intersection of Sinclair Lane and Radecke Avenue, west on Radecke Avenue to the intersection of Radecke Avenue and Anntana Avenue, then north on Anntana Avenue to the intersection of Anntana Avenue and Belair Road, the hours of sale:
(i)
may not begin before 9 a.m. or end after 10 p.m.; and
(ii)
may not be extended if they begin later than 9 a.m. or end before 10 p.m.
(d)
(1)
This subsection does not apply to:
(i)
a Class B beer and light wine (restaurant) license;
(ii)
a Class B beer, wine, and liquor (restaurant) license issued under § 12–1603(c)(1)(ii) of this title;
(iii)
a Class B–BWL (H–M) license;
(iv)
a Class C beer and wine license;
(v)
a Class C beer, wine, and liquor license;
(vi)
an arena license;
(vii)
a marketplace license; or
(viii)
a Class M–F (municipal family fun center) license.
(2)
For a license holder in the 40th alcoholic beverages district, the hours of sale for alcoholic beverages may not begin before 10 a.m. or end after 10 p.m.:
(i)
within an area bounded:
(1)
from the intersection of Reisterstown Road and Quantico Avenue, northwest on Reisterstown Road to the intersection with Wylie Avenue, northeast on Wylie Avenue to the intersection with Pimlico Road, northwest on Pimlico Road to the intersection with Dupont Avenue, east on Dupont Avenue to the intersection with Pall Mall Road, southeast on Pall Mall Road to the intersection with Edgecombe Circle North, east on Edgecombe Circle North to the intersection with Finney Avenue, south on Finney Avenue to the intersection with Oakford Avenue, west on Oakford Avenue to the intersection with Pall Mall Road, southeast on Pall Mall Road to the intersection with Loyola Northway, southwest on Loyola Northway to the intersection with Pimlico Road, southeast on Pimlico Road to the intersection with Quantico Avenue, and southwest on Quantico Avenue to the intersection with Reisterstown Road; and
(2)
from the intersection of Brunswick Street with Wilkens Avenue, northwest on Brunswick Street to the intersection with Frederick Avenue, northeast on Frederick Avenue to the intersection with South Franklintown Road, northwest on South Franklintown Road to the intersection with Hollins Street, east on Hollins Street to the intersection with South Mount Street, south on South Mount Street to the intersection with Eagle Street, southwest on Eagle Street to the intersection with South Smallwood Street, northwest on South Smallwood Street to the intersection with Wilkens Avenue, and southwest on the even side of Wilkens Avenue to the intersection with Brunswick Street;
(ii)
within the area of West North Avenue between the 1000 block of West North Avenue and the 3200 block of West North Avenue, inclusive;
(iii)
for a license holder within 250 yards in any direction of the area described in item (ii) of this paragraph; and
(iv)
within an area bounded as follows: from the intersection of North Fulton Avenue with North Avenue, north on North Fulton Avenue to the intersection with Pennsylvania Avenue, northeast on North Fulton Avenue to the intersection with Druid Hill Avenue, southeast on Druid Hill Avenue to the intersection with Mosher Street, southwest on Mosher Street to the intersection with North Carey Street, north on North Carey Street to the intersection with North Avenue, and west on North Avenue to the intersection with North Fulton Avenue.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 12-2006 (2026)
Title 12. Baltimore City
Subtitle 20. Hours and Days for Consumption and Sale
§ 12–2006LinkCopy Citation
A holder of a license that allows sales of alcoholic beverages for on–premises consumption may not be required to close the licensed premises at any time on January 1.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 12-2007 (2026)
Title 12. Baltimore City
Subtitle 20. Hours and Days for Consumption and Sale
§ 12–2007LinkCopy Citation
(a)
Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, a licensed premises shall end all operations, including the serving of alcoholic beverages and food and providing entertainment, at the closing hour for that class of licensed premises specified in this title.
(b)
(1)
The Board may grant an exemption for remaining open after hours to:
(i)
a holder of a Class B restaurant license, only for serving food to patrons seated for dining;
(ii)
a pharmacy that fills prescriptions; or
(iii)
a holder of a Class D beer, wine, and liquor license that operates a restaurant, if:
(1)
it is used only for serving food to patrons seated in a dining room that is not adjacent to a bar; and
(2)
the restaurant is located in the 46th legislative district in the Legislative Districting Plan of 2022.
(2)
A pharmacy that receives an exemption under paragraph (1) of this subsection may also sell products other than alcohol after normal closing hours.
(3)
A hotel that holds a Class B license and that serves food to seated customers or for private functions or guest rooms may continue to provide food service.
(4)
The Board may waive the requirement in paragraph (1)(iii)1 of this subsection that a dining room not be adjacent to a bar.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 12-2008 (2026)
Title 12. Baltimore City
Subtitle 20. Hours and Days for Consumption and Sale
§ 12–2008LinkCopy Citation
(a)
This section applies to an owner, an operator, or a manager of any premises open to the public or of a place of public accommodation where:
(1)
a form of entertainment is provided from 2 a.m. to 6 a.m. on any day; and
(2)
alcoholic beverages are consumed at any hour of the day.
(b)
A person specified under subsection (a) of this section shall:
(1)
register with the fire department and the Department of Housing and Community Development; and
(2)
comply with all federal, State, and City building, fire, health, and zoning laws.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 12-2009 (2026)
Title 12. Baltimore City
Subtitle 20. Hours and Days for Consumption and Sale
§ 12–2009LinkCopy Citation
(a)
In this section, “adult entertainment” has the meaning stated in Article 15, § 1–1 of the Baltimore City Code.
(b)
This section applies only to:
(1)
a holder of a Class A license;
(2)
a holder of a Class B–D–7 license; and
(3)
a holder of an adult entertainment license issued by the Board under § 12–2102 of this title and Article 15, Subtitle 1 of the Baltimore City Code.
(c)
Except as provided in subsection (d) of this section, the holder of a license described in subsection (b) of this section may not operate an establishment later than 10 p.m. if the establishment is in an area bounded as follows: from the intersection of Holliday Street and East Fayette Street, east on East Fayette Street to the intersection with North Gay Street, south on North Gay Street to the intersection with East Baltimore Street, south on South Gay Street to the intersection with Water Street, west on Water Street to the intersection with Commerce Street, north on Commerce Street to the intersection with East Baltimore Street, then north on Holliday Street back to the intersection of Holliday Street and East Fayette Street.
(d)
(1)
The holder of a license described in subsection (b) of this section that operates an establishment bounded in the area described in subsection (c) of this section may operate the establishment within the hours of operation authorized by the license if the holder submits to the Board a security plan that is approved by the Board after consultation with the Baltimore Police Department.
(2)
The security plan required under paragraph (1) of this subsection shall include:
(i)
the hiring of security personnel to be present at the licensed premises during all hours of operation;
(ii)
the placement of security personnel inside and immediately outside the licensed premises;
(iii)
procedures for securing the establishment and each entryway into the establishment, including the consistent use of metal detectors, and the area immediately around the establishment;
(iv)
a plan for communication between security and the Baltimore Police Department;
(v)
a plan for not exceeding a capacity limit for the licensed premises determined by the Baltimore City Fire Marshal; and
(vi)
the name of and direct contact information for the owner and manager of the licensed premises.
(3)
The holder of a license under this subsection shall, for security personnel hired in accordance with paragraph (2)(i) of this subsection:
(i)
provide the identifying information, including name, birthdate, home address, and telephone number, of security personnel who are regular or part–time employees, including temporary employees during the preceding quarter, of the licensed premises to the Baltimore Police Department on a quarterly basis; and
(ii)
ensure that a security guard who works for a third–party security contractor carries documentation showing their security guard certification with the Maryland State Police while they are working.
(4)
(i)
The holder of a license under this subsection shall submit an updated security plan to the Board each year with an application for license renewal under § 12–1802 of this title.
(ii)
The Board, in consultation with the Baltimore Police Department, shall consider the license holder’s compliance with the previous year’s security plan before determining whether to approve the license holder’s updated security plan.
(e)
(1)
The holder of a license described in subsection (b) of this section that operates an establishment bounded in the area described in subsection (c) of this section shall maintain and operate a digital surveillance system on the exterior of the licensed premises.
(2)
The digital surveillance system under paragraph (1) of this subsection shall:
(i)
be equipped with high–definition cameras that provide continuous, 24–hour video monitoring without audio recording capacity placed outside the licensed premises in such a way that the exterior of each entryway into and exit away from the licensed premises is monitored;
(ii)
retain video recorded from the surveillance system for not less than 14 days; and
(iii)
be registered with and accessible by the Baltimore City Intelligence Center.
(3)
The license holder shall, on request, provide a recording created by the digital surveillance system in this subsection to the Baltimore Police Department.
(f)
The Board, after consultation with the Baltimore Police Department, may authorize an exemption from the provisions of subsection (d) of this section for an establishment operating under a Class A license.