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HB 472

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

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Jackie Addison

HB 472 establishes Baltimore's 45th Alcoholic Beverages District, enabling new alcohol licenses in a previously uncovered neighborhood to spur business growth and tax revenue.

Approved by the Governor - Chapter 807
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Bill Summary · HB 472

Legislative bill overview

HB 472 establishes the 45th Alcoholic Beverages District in Baltimore City and authorizes the issuance of new alcoholic beverage licenses within this designated geographic area. The bill creates a regulatory framework for licensing alcohol sales in this previously uncovered district, allowing for the expansion of bars, restaurants, and other alcohol-serving establishments in that neighborhood.

Why is this important

This legislation enables economic development and business expansion in a specific Baltimore neighborhood by removing the barrier of no available licenses. It generates potential tax revenue for the city and can stimulate local commerce, but also requires local infrastructure (police, social services) to manage any increased alcohol-related activity in the district.

Potential points of contention

  • Neighborhood impact: Residents in the 45th district may have concerns about increased bars, noise, and alcohol-related disruptions if not properly regulated or if licenses concentrate in residential areas
  • License competition: Existing license holders in adjacent districts could view this as diluting their market value and customer base
  • Implementation details: The bill's silence on specific licensing caps, proximity restrictions, or community input mechanisms may leave important regulatory details to administrative agencies rather than statute

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

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