Board of License Commissioners (Liquor Board)
Basic Legislative Authority
The Alcoholic Beverages Articles of the Annotated Code of Maryland (1957 Edition as Amended) Section 16-102 through 16-301, sets out the establishment, scope, and authority of the Board of License Commissioners.
Power and Duties
The Board of License Commissioners regulates and controls all matters pertaining to alcoholic beverages in Carroll County. The members of the Board are civil officers for Carroll County. The Board passes on and issues licenses for the sale of alcoholic beverages; processes renewal and transfer of licenses; revokes or suspends licenses for any cause which, in the judgment of the Board, shall be necessary to promote peace or safety of the community; and inspects all licensed premises for operation, general conduct and compliance with statutes.
Organizational Structure and Meeting Requirements
The Board has three members who are appointed by the Board of County Commissioners of Carroll County. The Chairman of such Board also is designated by the Board of County Commissioners. The Board meets at least once a month. Each term they serve shall be for three years.
MEMBER
Mr. George D. Barnhart
Mr. David L. Brauning, Sr., Chairman
Ms. Christina F. Mawhinney
Ms. Brooke Hagerty ~ Alternate
STAFF
Ms. Jo Vance
Mr. Keith Benfer, Inspector
Jim Pullen, Inspector
Contact:
Ms. Jo Vance
Carroll County Administrative Hearings
410-386-2094 (Office)
Liquor Board Functions
The Liquor Board typically meets twelve (12) times per year. Meetings are set for the second Wednesday of every month in Room 003 of the Carroll County Office Building. The Board issues all liquor licenses in Carroll County approves transfers of licenses, issues "one-day" liquor licenses for non-profit organizations and renews all liquor licenses on an annual basis (March 1 - March 3l). In addition, the Board holds hearings on violations of the Alcoholic Beverages Articles of the Annotated Code of Maryland or the Carroll County Liquor Board Rules and Regulations. The Board can impose monetary penalties, suspend licenses or revoke licenses upon a finding of licensee misconduct. The Board employs one full-time and one part-time inspector to conduct investigations of license holders and applicants for licenses and to assist in the enforcement and administration of the liquor laws and local rules.
- 2024 TENTATIVE SCHEDULE FOR THE CARROLL COUNTY BOARD OF LICENSE COMMISSIONERS (PDF) ~ 123 Kb
- Board of License Commissioners of Carroll County Meeting Minutes
- Fee Schedule
- Board of License Commissioners Mission Statement
- Board of License Commissioners Bylaws
- Food Sales Versus Alcohol Sales
- Rules and Regulations of the Board of License Commissioners
- Liquor License Application Packet
- Application for Beer, Wine and Liquor Tasting License
- Special One-Day Liquor License Application
- Caterer License Application
- Club Certification Application
- Crowler License Application
- Distillery License Application
- Growler License Application
- Tentative Hearings Schedule
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Carroll County Government Meeting Portal and Video Archive