Senator proposes limits, MOUs and fees to allow some six‑day restaurant licenses to convert to seven‑day status A sponsor described a four‑part amendment to HB998 allowing certain class D (6‑day) licenses to convert to seven‑day licenses if they sign an MOU with the neighborhood association, pay a $15,000 one‑time fee plus annual renewals, keep 100 seats or fewer and maintain at least 51% daily food receipts; the delegation agreed to pull the bill from consent and vote the same day.

A new amendment could change the game for Baltimore's restaurant scene, allowing six-day liquor licenses to convert to seven-day status with a $15,000 fee and neighborhood agreement!

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Wicomico County Senators introduce temporary to-go alcohol permit legislation Senate Bill 798 proposes new alcohol licenses and permits for Wicomico County events.

Maryland's Senate Bill 798 could transform the restaurant scene by allowing wine sales for takeout, but not everyone is on board with the potential implications.

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