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The board announced the Monetary Penalty in Lieu of Hearing program actions “in accordance with section 12-2,105(a) of the Maryland Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis Article and Liquor Bureau Rule 2.16.” The three settlements read into the record were:

- Ty Smith Inc., trading as Truth Lounge (24507–09 Bel Air Road), Class BD7: Tyra Anderson and Tyesha Nicole Smith admitted two violations of Rule 3.081(b) and paid a total fine of $1,500.
- Jordy's Bar and Lounge LLC (301 South Macon Street), Class BD7: Tyrone Hopkins Sr. admitted violations of Rule 3.082, Rule 3.081(a), and Rule 4.171 and paid a fine of $16.50.
- Despot LLC, trading as Despot (1171–743 West Hamburg Street), Class BD7: Ayesha Ali and Myrtle Johnson admitted violations of Rule 3.082 and Rule 3.081(b) and paid a fine of $1,000.

After reading penalties, the board considered a set of licensing matters. On the basis of application materials and testimony, the board voted to approve the following actions (approvals were recorded as unanimous votes by the commissioners present):

- Transfer of ownership: Fikal Inc. (Hamilton Liquors, 5418–5420 Hartford Road), Class A beer, wine and liquor license; the new operator will live above the store and the current licensee will remain a company member to assist in operations.

- Transfer of ownership and off-premises catering and delivery permissions: Local Dough LLC (trade name pending), 1115 West 30th Street, Class B beer, wine and liquor license; the applicant requested off-premises catering and delivery of alcoholic beverages; applicant testified that employees are ServSafe- and TIP-certified.

- Transfer of ownership with continued live entertainment and outdoor table service, and requested delivery: Salt and Lime LLC (Salt and Lime, 1718 Thames Street), Class B; the application was accompanied by a signed memorandum of understanding (MOU) between the applicant and the Fells Point Residents Association. The board approved the transfer and service requests “subject to the terms of the MOU to the extent those terms are enforceable by law.”

- Amended application to transfer ownership: THDC Baltimore LLC (trade name pending), 313 North Charles Street, Class BD7; the owner and building resident Christopher Regan will be the sole applicant while a permanent restaurant tenant is sought.

- Request to add live entertainment: Demco Inc. (Naughty Pine Inn, 801 South Conkling Street), Class BD7; the applicant requested live entertainment described to the board as \"acoustic instruments, karaoke, and potential DJ.\" The application included an MOU with Brewers Hill Neighborhood Association with noise mitigation and compliance provisions; the board approved adding live entertainment subject to the MOU’s enforceable terms.

Board members and counsel noted MOUs and neighborhood agreements where applicable; when an MOU was introduced as evidence the board received it into the record. Several approvals were explicitly conditioned on compliance with MOU provisions to the extent enforceable by law. The board recessed after completing the docket and scheduled its next session for May 22, 2025, at 10:30 a.m.

All approvals were announced by the chair and recorded as votes in the record; the transcript shows commissioners voting to approve each application based on the materials and testimony presented that morning.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Board of Liquor License Hearing; May 8, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","At its May 8, 2025 hearing, the Board of Liquor License Commissioners for Baltimore City read three monetary-penalty settlements and approved several ownership transfers and license amendments, including delivery and live-entertainment requests; some approvals were conditioned on signed memoranda of understanding with neighborhood groups.","taxTitle","Baltimore City, Baltimore County, Maryland","taxId",4816,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6064316,"Baltimore liquor board opens new hearing room with ribbon cutting, officials praise collaboration",640,1521,641610,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3256276-670143e77dcb958c2904861178865967&start=1&end=641","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3256276-670143e77dcb958c2904861178865967/thumbnail_1521.jpg","/articles/6064316/Baltimore-City/Baltimore-County/Maryland/Baltimore-liquor-board-opens-new-hearing-room-with-ribbon-cutting-officials-praise-collaboration","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6064316-f216e82bad60691882a36acad8587dee/orig.mp4?Expires=1771154606&Signature=VDUqeaR10xTDorKIGxMfWNdghJ56gsHGW-8tmJK1HsRR48YbmtrGKAONzw8z9zjrewOkNtg5-VR7tinvqb0c7URw9YwTM8jir9~MfAVGttPY7~r9wUi-3FyyHMQw7-5K4h5w11teBlsaZDss8KxfGKjotgRDhfjKh8wySXYNKCO52zfIzgjI5IWhhfRJBgjSOFsYvUquSiucn6hErTseXr-fjrIjsJPFyJrNN8jQ6dv1VO8-MjYi29uBYYZrE6y-h3lQHsi~Pmg6euSEgfRzI0iKzF0xrHRWpKfjnbYbW5ZEsFYQIAXh9MPDDYqsBicjOus55pvWlT-6bVAcv4OFxw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Board of Liquor License Commissioners for Baltimore City held an inaugural hearing and ribbon-cutting ceremony on May 8, 2025, to mark the opening of its new hearing room at 200 Saint Paul Place, Suite 2300.

The move from City Hall to the new space was celebrated by board staff and local officials as a sign of improved accessibility and interagency cooperation. \"The collaboration was absolutely outstanding,\" said the executive secretary, Doug Page, thanking partner agencies and broadcast partners who helped equip the room. \"The journey has been worth it, but we didn't do this alone.\"

Senator Antonio Hayes, who represents the 40th Legislative District and serves as vice chair of the Senate Finance Committee, said the new room reflects the public service mission of the agency and helps support small businesses and transparency. \"When we are in service to the public, we want to make sure that the places in which we work reflect that commitment,\" Hayes said.

Baltimore City Sheriff Sam Kogan said his office will provide security for hearings and called regulation of alcohol licenses \"important\" for city neighborhoods. Deputy Mayor Justin Williams, a former liquor board practitioner, said the new hearing room is an example of how governance can build trust. \"This is more than just a room. It's an example of how governance coming together can build trust to the communities and literally open doors,\" Williams said.

Councilwoman Felicia Porter (District 10) and Councilman Zach Blanchard (Greater Downtown) also attended and offered congratulations to the board staff and inspectors for their work in the community.

Board leadership and staff acknowledged partners who supported the move and the technical setup, including representatives from Charm TV and private partners who assisted with broadcasting. A ribbon-cutting and reception with a cake preceded the formal session; the board adjourned and scheduled its next session for May 22, 2025, at 10:30 a.m. in the same room.

The ceremony and the move were described by speakers as ceremonial and logistical steps to support the board's public hearings and inspections; no regulatory changes were announced during the ribbon-cutting.

The board opened its formal May 8 docket immediately after the ceremony at the new location.","The Board of Liquor License Commissioners for Baltimore City held an inaugural hearing and ribbon-cutting May 8, 2025, at its new hearing room at 200 Saint Paul Place. Local and state officials praised interagency collaboration that made the move from City Hall possible.","actionData","errors"]

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Baltimore liquor board reads fines, approves multiple license transfers and live-entertainment requests

Baltimore liquor board opens new hearing room with ribbon cutting, officials praise collaboration