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Howard County board continues new Class B license hearing for Maple Lawn restaurant amid staffing and language concerns
Summary
The Howard County Alcoholic Beverage Board on Jan. 13, 2026 continued a new Class B (B01) beer/wine/liquor seven‑day on‑sale application for a Maple Lawn restaurant at 8194 Westat Boulevard so applicants can return with additional certified staff and clearer interpretation support.
The Howard County Alcoholic Beverage Board on Jan. 13 continued consideration of a new Class B (B01) seven‑day on‑sale beer, wine and liquor license for a restaurant at 8194 Westat Boulevard in the Maple Lawn area of Fulton.
The applicants — represented by Martin Johnson of Maryland Liquor License Services — asked the board to defer action while they resolve outstanding seller tax forms and return with additional operational support. Johnson said the owners are seeking a new license for the location rather than a transfer, so the incoming operators would “have their own license, not take on anybody’s…
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