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Baltimore liquor board approves transfers, grants 180‑day hardship extension for Sejoma license
Summary
The Board of Liquor License Commissioners approved two ownership transfers with continuation of outdoor service and granted a 180‑day hardship extension for a Class BD7 license for premises at 1708 Fleet Street.
The Board of Liquor License Commissioners for Baltimore City approved requested ownership transfers for two licensed premises and granted a 180‑day hardship extension for a BD7 beer, wine and liquor license at 1708 Fleet Street. The actions were taken at the board’s Sept. 25 hearing.
The board granted a 180‑day hardship extension for the Class BD7 license held for 1708 Fleet Street after counsel said a sale and transfer contract fell through and a new contract to move the license within the 46th District was expected to be filed within 45 days. Steven W. Fogelman, attorney for the licensee, said a transfer application would be forthcoming and asked for the extension. The board voted to approve the 180‑day extension under the Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis Article, section 12‑2202, based on the applicant’s written request dated Aug. 7 and the proffer made in open session.
The board also approved an ownership transfer for Bodie Corner, 3500 Chestnut Avenue, a Class B license, with continuation of outdoor table service. Steven W. Fogelman represented the parties and described the change as an internal change of stock: removing a landlord from a D‑class license and adding Kevin J. Stevens to the B‑class license. The board voted to approve the transfer on the basis of the application materials and proffer made in the hearing.
Separately, the board approved a transfer of a Class D (beer and light wine) license for Bodie Federal Hill, 1444 Light Street, again to remove a landlord from the license and place operation with existing managers. Fogelman said one of the proposed city residents could not appear because of a family emergency; board members noted a clear record for the licensee and voted to approve the transfer with continuation of outdoor table service.
Decisions were recorded on the public docket and reflected the board’s determination that the applicants had met the standards set in their filing materials and oral proffers. No formal conditions beyond standard licensing requirements were announced at the time of the votes.
Board action on these items follows the statutory procedures the board applies to transfers and hardship extensions and will be reflected in the board’s official minutes and docket.
