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Howard County board approves Class B on‑sale liquor license for Little Pizza Clarksville
Summary
The Howard County Alcoholic Beverage Board approved a new Class B beer, wine and liquor 7‑day on‑sale license for DSMS Pizza LLC (Little Pizza Clarksville) after counsel and the applicant described limited alcohol sales, manager certification, and a prior transfer that lapsed due to seller tax issues.
The Howard County Alcoholic Beverage Board on July 21 approved a new Class B beer, wine and liquor 7‑day on‑sale license for DSMS Pizza LLC, which does business as Little Pizza Clarksville at 6030 Daybreak Circle.
Board chair Chen moved to approve the application after hearing from the applicant and counsel. Attorney Ben Kather told the board the site previously held a Class B beer and wine license; the board approved a transfer last year but the transfer could not be completed because of tax issues tied to the seller. Kather said the current application requests permission to sell liquor as ready‑to‑drink cocktails, and that the restaurant will not operate a bar.
Kather said the applicant, Davani Vias, will operate the restaurant and that liquor sales historically represented a small share of revenue. "This location has a history of nominal sales of alcoholic beverages — less than 10% of revenue — and we anticipate that will continue," Kather said. Vias, who was sworn before speaking, told the board he plans to work about 25 hours a week on the premises and estimated alcohol sales at about 6% of revenue.
Board members focused questions on a prior violation tied to an earlier establishment (Players Bar) and whether Vias received notice. Kather and the record said Vias was a licensee listed at the time but did not receive notice and was not involved in day‑to‑day operations when the violation occurred. Vias said he will order only through wholesalers, keep purchase records on site, and rely on certified managers to handle alcohol when he is not present. Board members noted that two managers are TIP/alcohol‑awareness certified.
After deliberation, Chair Chen moved to approve the new license; the board voted in favor, and Vias waived the right to review. The board offered congratulations and closed the matter.
The applicant may now complete any administrative steps required by county and state authorities to finalize the license transfer and commencement of liquor sales.
