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Votes at a glance (as recorded in the public transcript):

- Toast restaurant (license number 9938): Board approved a change in restriction to permit off-premises sales of factory-sealed beer and wine in sealed containers for carryout. The board clarified there will be no delivery service; sales must be administered by staff and adhere to existing licensing limits. The motion to approve was made and seconded and the change was approved on the record.

- Touch of Italy (stock transfer, license number 104): The board approved a stock transfer for Touch of Italy; the LLC and resident agent remain the same and all license restrictions remain unchanged per applicant representation.

- Ocean Pines Yacht Club (multiple license number 1): Board accepted the transfer application for the Ocean Pines Yacht Club; the resident agent and premises remain as represented and restrictions remain unchanged.

- Ocean Pines Golf & Country Club (multiple license number 2): The board approved the transfer and allowed up to three-piece live music inside (non-amplified as represented) with hours clarified; motion was seconded and approved.

- Ocean Pines Beach Club (class C license, multiple license number 3): The board approved the transfer and a change to permit outside live entertainment through 9 p.m. on the requested schedule (additional procedural details were noted in the hearing record).

Some of these matters were presented together by counsel and staff; the transcript frequently records motions, seconds and statements that restrictions will remain the same or be modified as described in the applicants' exhibits but does not contain roll-call vote tallies in the public record for each item.

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Attorney Thomas Maroon and applicant Jason Welch told the board they planned a comedic/theatrical dance show marketed to adults and promoted through Eventbrite; the promoter handled ticket sales and the applicants said total event-related revenue was about $30,000 for the dates in question. Promoter packages and VIP options were discussed; testimony said ticket prices and VIP packages ranged roughly between $14 and $38 for some items, and that some VIP options place purchasers closer to the stage.

Board members flagged county licensing rules and a state statutory provision the transcript identified as section 4-605 of the Alcohol Beverage and Cannabis Act, which the board said addresses performer-patron contact and touching. Commissioners and staff expressed concern that performers not mingle in ways that could create prohibited contact. The board advised that restricting entertainers to the stage was the simplest compliance approach.

The board temporarily closed the public hearing for legal advice under its closed-session authority (cited as Article section 3-305(b)(7) in the public record). After the closed session the hearing was reopened and commissioners said no further formal action was necessary if the licensee and promoter commit to four performers, stage-only performance and no mingling with patrons. The transcript records the board's expectation that the event follow county and state rules; the hearing was closed with that direction.

The board did not record a roll-call vote in the public transcript; commissioners instructed staff and the applicant to ensure all applicable license conditions, TAM certification and supervision measures are in place for the event.

","After hearing details about two ticketed \"Girls Night Out\" events and conducting a closed-session legal review, the board required entertainers be limited to four, remain on stage and avoid mingling with patrons; applicants must follow the Alcohol Beverage and Cannabis Act provision on contact and touching.",{"_33":87,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":88,"_41":89,"_43":90,"_45":91,"_47":92,"_49":93,"_51":94,"_53":95,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":96,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":97,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6630372,"Board approves Flamingo Coast transfer; owner outlines multi-level restaurant and VIP 'vault' plans",1513,1407485,2921000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2696648-61a9caf8f1c508836968687886c442f8&start=1407&end=2921","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2696648-61a9caf8f1c508836968687886c442f8/thumbnail_1407485.jpg","/articles/6630372/Worcester-County/Maryland/Board-approves-Flamingo-Coast-transfer-owner-outlines-multi-level-restaurant-and-VIP-vault-plans","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6630372-e3a9ae4f7f6fa519ef9c4c91e91dd2a8/orig.mp4?Expires=1771151008&Signature=fULAJX9sMaK3c7bNya0m5pv3nYEXtwW3FcVyJa11mkcBOzRVX9qqWGn2ak6t7UqkhV-SJ0rf2uO3SMZ8KI1IlxdlKwi2FyIPIZpgIKSBK2I6xbxrJvTEbMDu7JO-PkJydZVF0ykXKqQ1NETjvUC3NcFcRK0-uAlSJAiFOx1LNyot180vkc1SC~9HA7dqhZh22P6REFt8SuMJa9DKVoHF72oUopBx9XKds55TFXomuFLqgteGRHBEizfF5fjlLpSI~ARrB8gHQLq5vlRpHaRdH~2QTDDTk2mVW~z9~J9MvyDgBzzH374rqdkx16V77uOd~b6tqwJ6w3EVqBT9NTB1hg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Worcester County Board of License Commissioners approved a transfer and modification of premises for license number 113, to operate as Flamingo Coast at 3 Atlantic Avenue in Ocean City, after a detailed presentation by the applicant team on March 19.

Attorney Mark Spencer Propper represented the applicant and confirmed the transfer application and supporting exhibits. The applicant described a three-part concept for the location: a sandwich cafe intended to open for breakfast at 8 a.m.; a Laguna rooftop lounge to add a relaxed rooftop experience; and a first-floor VIP \"vault\" speakeasy and event space for small private functions. Guests will be served by TAM-certified staff and the applicant said management plans include multiple managers per shift because of the property's size.

The applicant said the existing live-entertainment restrictions on the rooftop ' two pieces, 5 p.m. to midnight, no amplification ' would remain in place; the applicant said interior music would also be limited consistent with current restrictions and the board noted the application does not seek to change amplified vs. unamplified status. The applicant said full build-out is hoped for by June but acknowledged possible phased opening if construction delays require it.

The board asked about staffing levels, on-site management and training; the applicant said managers will be TAM-certified and the operation expects heavy staffing during peak season.

A commissioner moved to accept the transfer and premises modification for Flamingo Coast, keeping the existing restriction language (no off-sale; live entertainment restricted to two pieces on the rooftop from 5 p.m. to midnight; no amplification except as reflected in the submitted plan). The motion was seconded and the board approved the application as presented.

","The board approved a transfer and premises modification for Flamingo Coast at 3 Atlantic Ave., with applicants describing a three-part concept (sandwich cafe, rooftop lounge, speakeasy vault), plans to retain rooftop entertainment restrictions and to open phased as renovations complete.",{"_33":99,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":100,"_41":101,"_43":102,"_45":103,"_47":104,"_49":105,"_51":106,"_53":107,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":108,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":109,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6630378,"Worcester County license board to allow notarized affidavits after comptroller clearance delays",389,2480,392000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2696648-61a9caf8f1c508836968687886c442f8&start=2&end=392","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2696648-61a9caf8f1c508836968687886c442f8/thumbnail_2480.jpg","/articles/6630378/Worcester-County/Maryland/Worcester-County-license-board-to-allow-notarized-affidavits-after-comptroller-clearance-delays","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6630378-5c50ae17fb6df20d2f9d7d5bb5efea8d/orig.mp4?Expires=1771151008&Signature=OMl4uNAECBD~ZF4ZQEcrmx-8G~vqzEWFZRpRDb2gJkKuw1Dmv~RGPYkcI7p5iyXg5b4pEf5bWGt96ozoNGEIvxEiXo7IOSTnoodmUb71d3UKyBkYeLAAVHsBStZ3Qe0-VTOUVUTPj0a9gAWcE5rIAjoNsp~a2FHY57z1UW54191hSrP94PG7Bst2wTqV6S-uBEhx89zJtZ6Elv8u96WsfFo29QGQby6rUjCBWmwXhMGC79RDpwCBmXZ~R0i~nDj-KBOwFcCsOHufmnCaEoFeJ3NZp~~2YOVyy04OZ~MwUw7l5Aa6KVF~mHivyloa8rwyl0ex10gilnvaMo18XHy1tw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Facing a backlog of alcohol license renewals stalled by delayed tax clearances from the comptroller's office, members of the Worcester County Board of License Commissioners agreed to let licensees submit a notarized affidavit attesting that their taxes are current so renewals can be processed.

The board discussed the issue March 19 after a board member identified roughly 100 licensees whose renewals showed delinquent tax records in the comptroller's system. The member said he had contacted the attorney general's office and the comptroller and found no code provision explicitly authorizing the board to withhold renewal for tax delinquencies; the board's application and rules do state taxes must be current.

The board member, identifying himself as Trevor for the record, said some licensees had cleared delinquencies but the comptroller's office had not issued clearance notices because of an apparent multi-year malfunction on the comptroller's website. He proposed a notarized affidavit, signed under penalties of perjury, that licensees could file with renewal applications asserting that taxes are paid; the board could later sanction, suspend or revoke a license if the affidavit proved false.

Board staff noted that the county's current practice was to decline to accept renewal applications from delinquent licensees. Commissioners debated timing: whether to release the affidavit form immediately so applicants whose renewals are due by March 31 can submit and avoid monetary penalties, or to hold distribution. The board agreed to release the affidavit now so renewals can be submitted by March 31 and processed in time.

The board also discussed drafting revised rules and regulations governing renewals; a revised draft will be circulated to commissioners and posted on the board's website about two weeks before the April meeting for possible adoption at that hearing.

The board did not record a roll-call vote in the public transcript on the affidavit release but commissioners indicated assent and a motion to proceed was seconded during the discussion.

The board also welcomed a new inspector, Ian Cameron, and approved routine meeting minutes before moving on to hearing business.

","Faced with delays in state comptroller tax clearances that blocked about 100 license renewals, commissioners agreed to let licensees submit notarized affidavits saying taxes are current so renewals can proceed, with sanctions if affidavits prove false.","actionData","errors"]

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