SB 73
Department of Legislative Services
Maryland General Assembly
2020 Session
FISCAL AND POLICY NOTE
Third Reader
Senate Bill 73 (Senator McCray)
Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs Economic Matters
Baltimore City - 45th District - Alcoholic Beverages - Class B-D-7 License
This bill authorizes the Baltimore City Board of License Commissioners to issue a
Class B-D-7 license in the 5400 block of Harford Road in the 45th alcoholic beverages
district if (1) average daily receipts from the sale of food are at least 65% of the applicant’s
total daily receipts; (2) the applicant executes a memorandum of understanding with a
community association; (3) the applicant does not create a separate package goods
department; (4) alcoholic beverages are served to patrons seated at tables; and (5) alcoholic
beverages are served only with meals to patrons provided with outdoor table service. The
bill takes effect July 1, 2020.
Fiscal Summary
State Effect: None.
Local Effect: Baltimore City revenues increase by $1,920 in FY 2021 and by
$1,370 annually thereafter from application, license, and renewal fees. Baltimore City can
handle any enforcement activity with existing resources.
Small Business Effect: Minimal.
Analysis
Current Law: The board may issue a Class B-D-7 license if it determines, upon
consideration of the number of beer, wine, and liquor outlets in the affected area and the
outlets’ days of sale, that the license is reasonably necessary for public convenience. The
license authorizes the licensee to sell beer, wine, and liquor for on- and off-premises
consumption. Generally, a Class B-D-7 licensee may sell beer, wine, and liquor from
6 a.m. to 2 a.m. the following day. In the area specified in the Parker Heights Development
Plan adopted by the city in 2006, a Class B-D-7 licensee may sell beer, wine, and liquor
from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. The annual license fee is $1,320.
Generally, the board may not, except as specified, issue a new alcoholic beverages license
in the 40th, 41st, 43rd, 44th, 45th, or 46th alcoholic beverages districts.
Background: According to the Comptroller’s Office, in fiscal 2019, there were
1,208 alcoholic beverages licenses issued in Baltimore City. Baltimore City advises that,
as of December 2019, there were 398 active Class B-D-7 licenses in the city.
Local Fiscal Effect: Baltimore City advises that it expects to issue one new Class B-D-7
license under the bill. Accordingly, anticipated licensing fee revenue under the bill will
total $1,920 in fiscal 2021 and $1,370 annually thereafter. This estimate is based on a
one-time $600 application fee, a $50 renewal fee, and an annual $1,320 licensing fee.
Additional Information
Prior Introductions: SB 991 of 2019 passed the Senate and received a hearing in the
House Economic Matters Committee, but no further action was taken.
Cross File: HB 228 (Delegates Branch and Smith) - Economic Matters.
Information Source(s): Comptroller’s Office; Baltimore City; Department of Legislative
Services
Fiscal Note History: First Reader - January 9, 2020
af/tso Third Reader - March 13, 2020
Analysis by: Elizabeth J. Allison Direct Inquiries to:
(410) 946-5510
(301) 970-5510
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Statutes affected:
Text - First - Baltimore City - 45th District - Alcoholic Beverages - Class B-D-7 License: 12-102 Alcoholic Beverages, 12-1603 Alcoholic Beverages
Text - Third - Baltimore City - 45th District - Alcoholic Beverages - Class B-D-7 License: 12-102 Alcoholic Beverages, 12-1603 Alcoholic Beverages