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§ 1-13 — Decision on application

Baltimore City Code (current through Ord. 26-129 (July 17, 2026); publication of Oct. 18, 2026) · Baltimore City Code, Article 15, § 1-13

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§ 1-13. Decision on application.

(a) Board to decide. The Board must notify the applicant in writing of its decision to grant or deny the license as follows: (1) if no hearing is held under § 1-12(c) of this subtitle, within 15 days after the last day of the 15-day posting period; and (2) if a hearing is held under § 1-12(c) of this subtitle, within 15 days after conclusion of the hearing. (b) Denial. (1) Any denial of an adult-entertainment business license must be based solely on the qualifications set forth in § 1-11 of this subtitle. (2) The notice of a denial must: (i) specify the reasons for the denial; and (ii) notify the applicant of the opportunity to request a hearing under § 1-30 of this subtitle.

(Ord. 99-417; Ord. 94-443; Ord. 93-258.)