(a) Notwithstanding any other provision of law in this title, the Board may issue a Class B beer, wine, and liquor license for use by a restaurant in ward 4, precincts 1 and 2 that:
(1) has average daily receipts from the sale of food that are at least 51% of the total daily receipts of the restaurant;
(2) has been classified by the Baltimore City Health Department as:
(i) a high priority food service facility; or
(ii) a moderate priority food service facility; and
(3) has executed a memorandum of understanding with the Downtown Partnership of Baltimore.
(b) (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, the holder of a license issued under this section may not sell alcoholic beverages for off–premises consumption.
(2) The Board may issue the holder of a license issued under this section a refillable container permit in accordance with § 12–1102 of this title.
(c) A license issued under this section may not be transferred from the location of its first issuance.
(d) If a license issued under this section is renewed, the license holder shall file with the Board as part of its renewal application:
(1) a statement detailing the average daily receipts from the restaurant;
(2) an affidavit from a certified public accountant that verifies that the license holder meets the requirements of subsection (b)(1) of this section; and
(3) any other information that the Board requires.
(e) The Board:
(1) may not issue a new license under this section after June 30, 2028; but
(2) may continue to renew licenses issued on or before June 30, 2028.