Maryland2026Enacted
HB0020
Baltimore City Related Event Promoter's Permit for CIAA Basketball Tournament
Last scannedAug 22, 2026, 4:24 AM
In one sentence
This law reestablishes a permit in Baltimore City that allows promoters to host events selling alcohol during the annual Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) basketball tournament.
What it does
- Reestablishes a specific permit called the 'Related Event Promoter's Permit' for events tied to the CIAA Basketball Tournament.
- Requires event organizers and participating license holders to get approval from the Board of License Commissioners before publicizing, selling tickets, or staging an event.
- Sets application fees at $50, with additional permit costs ranging from $500 to $1,500 based on whether the venue capacity is under 300 people or 300 and above.
- Mandates that applicants provide written consent from a designee of Visit Baltimore and a special event permit from the Department of Transportation if required by the premises type.
- Allows the Board to set rules for health, safety standards, and public notice at these events.
Who it affects
- Individuals or organizations promoting social events during the CIAA Basketball Tournament in Baltimore City.
- Holders of a State caterer's license who want to sell alcohol at these specific tournament-related events.
- The Board of License Commissioners for Baltimore City, which reviews applications and issues permits.
Limits and unknowns
- This law only applies to events in Baltimore City connected to the CIAA Basketball Tournament.
- The permit cannot be altered within 14 days of the scheduled event date.
- Applications must be submitted at least 30 days before the related event, except as otherwise provided.
Plain language
Terms to know
- Related Event
- An event where a license holder promotes the sale or provision of alcohol with a third-party promoter during a specified time, expects at least 75 attendees, and involves ticket sales or cover charges.
- Class C Per Diem License
- A temporary beer, wine, or liquor license that state caterers must obtain from the Board before acting as a participating license holder at a related event.
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Official summary
Reestablishing a related event promoter's permit in Baltimore City; authorizing the Board of License Commissioners for Baltimore City to issue a related event promoter's permit to certain applicants under certain circumstances; and requiring a holder of a State caterer's license to obtain a certain Class C per diem license from the Board before the holder may act as a participating license holder at a related event.
Official activity
Bill history
- Approved by the Governor - Chapter 74