Baltimore City - 40th Alcoholic Beverages District - Authorizations and Revisions

SB 972 authorizes Baltimore City's Board of License Commissioners to issue new Class B beer, wine, and liquor licenses for four specific restaurant locations in the 40th Alcoholic Beverages District. It directly affects restaurants on: - The even side of South Carrollton Avenue (requiring a memorandum with Hollins Roundhouse Association), - The odd side of North Howard Street (with strict indoor service hours and no license transfers), - The odd side of West Baltimore Street (requiring a memorandum with Hollins Roundhouse Association), and - The even side of North Charles Street (requiring a memorandum with Mount Vernon-Belvedere Association). Key provisions include waiving minimum seating requirements for some locations, restricting service to indoor patrons only during specific hours (10 a.m. to 9 p.m.), and limiting alcohol offerings to patrons receiving barbering services. The bill takes effect July 1, 2026.