New rule in Baltimore bans smoking, vaping, hookah at all liquor-licensed establishments
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Baltimore's liquor board bans all smoking, vaping, and hookah in liquor-licensed establishments under rule 4.21, effective Nov. 2.Summary
Baltimore has implemented a new rule, effective November 2, that prohibits all forms of smoking—including cigarettes, cigars, vaping, and hookahs—inside any establishment licensed to sell liquor. The Baltimore City Liquor Board announced the policy, identified as 4.21, via a video on its Instagram page. Only hookah lounges specifically licensed as such are exempt; bars or lounges that merely offer hookahs do not qualify. Violations can result in fines, license suspension, or license loss. Some residents expressed opposition online, questioning the rule's purpose amid other pressing issues. The liquor board urges business owners with questions to contact its office at (410) 396-4377.
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