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SB 304

Baltimore City - Alcoholic Beverages - 45th Alcoholic Beverages District - Licenses

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Cory McCray

SB 304 establishes Baltimore City's 45th Alcoholic Beverages District, enabling new alcohol licensing in the designated area to expand local revenue and regulate sales.

Approved by the Governor - Chapter 808
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Bill Summary · SB 304

Legislative bill overview

SB 304 establishes the 45th Alcoholic Beverages District in Baltimore City and authorizes the issuance of alcoholic beverage licenses within this new district. The bill creates a regulatory framework for alcohol sales in a specific geographic area of Baltimore that previously lacked its own designated district structure.

Why is this important

Alcoholic beverage licensing is a significant local revenue source and impacts community development patterns, business operations, and neighborhood character. Creating new districts allows municipalities to better regulate alcohol sales density, control licensing in developing areas, and generate licensing fees while managing potential public health and safety concerns associated with alcohol availability.

Potential points of contention

  • Revenue and equity concerns: Whether new licensing in this district benefits existing businesses fairly or creates market saturation that disadvantages current license holders elsewhere in the city
  • Community impact: Potential effects on neighborhood character, public safety, and quality of life depending on the types and density of alcohol-serving establishments licensed in the 45th district
  • Regulatory oversight: Questions about enforcement capacity, monitoring compliance, and whether the district has adequate local infrastructure to manage increased alcohol-related licensing activity

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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