Baltimore liquor board grants multiple hardship extensions, levies fines in series of violation hearings

The Board of Liquor License Commissioners for Baltimore City on Nov. 20 approved a string of hardship extensions and reopenings for local alcohol licenses and imposed fines following contested violation hearings. The board granted multiple 180‑day hardship extensions and approved reopening requests after applicants and their counsel cited stalled sales, tax holds and administrative issues.

Among the routine approvals, the board voted to grant 180‑day hardship extensions for Lumbini Restaurant (Neha Inc.), Monumental Lodge No. 3 (Whitaker/Walker), Howard Bar Shop, Downtown Lounge (414 LLC), Smith’s Place (Ticuz Inc.), Naked Grill Sushi & Yakitori, Bay Island Seafood and others after applicants produced written requests and gave testimony explaining delays. Counsel Melvin Jacobs and attorney Steven W. Fogleman represented several applicants and urged the board to allow…