The Board of Liquor License Commissioners for Baltimore County (BLLC) is responsible for regulating and controlling the number of establishments permitted to sell alcohol in Baltimore County.
The BLLC is responsible for:
- processing applications for and transfers/renewals of licenses to sell beer, wine, and liquor;
- conducting inspections of licensed businesses; collecting all license fees and fines; fining, suspending, or revoking licenses;
- and updating the license information in the Alcohol Beverage License Book for Baltimore County.
Are there different liquor licenses in Baltimore County?
Yes, there are various types of liquor licenses that can be obtained in Baltimore County depending on the purpose for which the license will be used. The licenses consist of (1) Beer and Wine, or (2) Beer, Wine, and Liquor. Each category includes different classes depending on the type of establishment, purpose for the license, how the liquor will be sold, days the liquor will be sold, and times the liquor will be sold in Baltimore County.
How do you apply for a Baltimore County Liquor License?
To apply for a Baltimore County liquor license, an application must be filed with the BLLC for license transfer, expansion, or renewal, or a new restaurant license if certain parameters are met. The application packet consists of various documents and forms that are to be filed with the BLLC, and strict compliance with the application packet and requisite documents is mandatory.
Specifically, there is an application checklist that lists all the necessary documents to be submitted, however, even with the checklist in hand, this is still a complicated process and attention to detail is important. These various forms and documents include financial forms, floor plan diagrams, a background check confirmation report, corporate papers, an agreement of sale, zoning forms, etc. An application fee must accompany the application packet at the time the application is submitted.
More information about the application process can be found here: Application Process Liquor License Board
What happens after the application is submitted?
After the application and all required supplemental documents/forms have been submitted to the BLLC, a hearing will be scheduled and held.
The schedule for all upcoming hearings is on the BLLC website and can be found here: Liquor License Hearing Schedules.
Navigating the Baltimore County liquor license application and hearing process can be a difficult and stressful process. If you are currently applying or thinking of applying for a new liquor license or the transfer/renewal of an existing liquor license, we encourage you to speak to our experienced attorneys who can assist with navigating this process from start to finish.
Contact an experienced Baltimore liquor license attorney
If you have questions regarding liquor licenses in Baltimore County or would like assistance in other hospitality, zoning, or real estate matters, please do not hesitate to contact Silverman Thompson toll-free at (800) 385-2243 or reach out to liquor license expert Joeseph R. Woolman III, Esq. directly:
jwoolman@silvermanthompson.com
(410) 385-2225
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