Maryland § 12-1606

§ 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 § 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.