Baltimore City - Alcoholic Beverages - Licensing Fees

This bill updates the annual licensing fees for various alcoholic beverage permits in Baltimore City. It directly affects businesses such as bars, breweries, liquor stores, and event organizers by changing the specific dollar amounts they must pay to operate legally. The legislation repeals and reenacts existing state laws, raising fees for most license types while adjusting certain surcharges for services like live entertainment or outdoor seating. For example, the fee for a Class A beer and light wine license increases from $110 to $171, while the fee for a Class A beer, wine, and liquor license rises from $858 to $2,060. Additionally, the bill modifies fees for specialized licenses, including those for racetracks, video lottery facilities, and beer or wine festival events.