Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 12-1606

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§12–1606.

Official statutory text

(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.

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