Payson Street Neighborhood Club v. Board of Liquor License Commissioners

Delaplaine> J.,

delivered the opinion of the Court.

This proceeding arose from an application filed with the Board of Liquor License Commissioners for Baltimore City by H. Gloria Carter, operator of Carter’s Tavérn at 1000 Payson Street in Baltimore, for a renewal of her Class D beer, wine and liquor license with special amusement license for the year beginning May 1, 1953.

Under the State Alcoholic Beverages Act, Code 1951, Art. 2B, sec. 65, the holder of an expiring license is required to file an application for the renewal of such license with the official authorized to approve the same not…