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Liquor board approves multiple hardship extensions and transfers
Summary
At the April 24 hearing the Board approved a series of hardship extensions and transfer requests: multiple 180-day hardship extensions for damaged or closed premises, and several 90-day transfer hardship extensions and one ownership transfer with continued live entertainment.
The Board of Liquor License Commissioners for Baltimore City on April 24 approved a set of hardship extensions and transfer requests for restaurant and liquor licensees across the city.
The board granted 180-day hardship extensions under the Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis Article §12-22-02 for a number of premises that reported fire damage, closures, or other hardship reasons. The board also approved 90-day transfer hardship extensions for several transfer applicants under §12-17-05(b) and approved a transfer of ownership with continued live entertainment for Leon’s at 870 Park Avenue.
Why it matters: These actions keep existing liquor licenses in compliance with state and local rules while licensees complete repairs, close sales, or meet inspection and capital requirements; the board’s approvals preserve license status so businesses can sell, renovate, or reopen without forfeiting their licenses immediately.
Key approvals and details (selected): - Jano Ethiopia (Janua Ethiopian Restaurant and Lounge LLC), 34 South Utah Street — board approved a 180-day hardship extension after the applicant’s attorney said the premises suffered a fire; counsel requested 180 days after the applicant’s initial 180-day period expired on March 21.
- Tanya Austin (owner) — approved a 180-day hardship extension for a Class B D7 beer, wine and liquor license and a Class AE adult entertainment license; counsel said premises closed since Sept. 15 and asked for 180 days from March 19 (noting intent to sell the license; counsel referred to bereavement in the family).
- Bunny’s Liquors (STCL Inc.), 2217–2219 North Fulton Avenue — approved a 180-day hardship extension after the licensee submitted a letter reporting a fire and intent to rebuild, sell, or relocate.
- Royal Thai LLC (trading as Thai Restaurant), 3316 Greenmount Avenue — approved a 90-day transfer hardship extension under §12-17-05(b); counsel said construction and renovations were delayed and transfer paperwork may require amendment.
- Peter Chang (1923 Ashland Avenue) — approved a 90-day transfer hardship extension while inspections and transfer matters were completed.
- Leon’s (Gaberhood Inc.), 870 Park Avenue — approved transfer of ownership with continuation of live entertainment; the board noted materials in a refiled application and proffers by counsel.
Votes and procedure: For each item the chair or commissioner stated a basis on the record (written request and proffered oral statements) and voted to approve the requested extension or transfer; other commissioners concurred. For items supported by written correspondence and proffers, the board’s stated bases were the applicants’ written requests and testimony at the hearing.
Ending: The board completed the docket of routine hardship and transfer matters before taking up the contested application at 4001 Falls Road (see separate article). The board also reminded participants that starting May 8 hearings will be held at the board’s new hearing room at 200 Saint Paul Place, Suite 2300.
