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HB 998

Baltimore City – Alcoholic Beverages – 46th Alcoholic Beverages District

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Luke Clippinger

HB 998 creates the 46th Alcoholic Beverages District in Baltimore City to establish new geographic boundaries for alcohol licensing and regulatory oversight.

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Bill Summary · HB 998

Legislative bill overview

HB 998 establishes the 46th Alcoholic Beverages District in Baltimore City, creating a new regulatory district for alcohol licensing and sales. This bill defines the geographic boundaries and administrative structure for this new district within Baltimore's existing alcoholic beverage licensing framework.

Why is this important

The creation of new alcoholic beverage districts affects local business licensing, zoning compliance, and community alcohol regulation. It determines which establishments can operate in specific areas and how they're overseen, impacting both business operations and neighborhood alcohol-related policies.

Potential points of contention

  • Geographic boundary disputes – Residents or businesses in adjacent areas may dispute whether the district boundaries are appropriately drawn or challenge exclusion/inclusion in the new district
  • Competition and licensing concerns – Existing license holders may worry about increased competition from new establishments that could open in the newly defined district
  • Community impact variance – Different neighborhoods within the new district may have conflicting interests regarding density of alcohol retailers and associated social impacts

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

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