Our Mission

The Board of License Commissioners regulates and enforces the provisions of the Alcoholic Beverage Laws as they are contained in Article 2B of the Annotated Code of Maryland and the Rules and Regulations governing the control and sales of alcoholic beverages in Washington County to promote and uphold the health, safety and general welfare of our community.

The Board of License Commissioners:

• Investigates and processes all alcoholic beverage license applications, police reports pertaining to alcohol beverage law violations and all public complaints
• Approves or disapproves liquor license applications and imposes sanctions and fines for infractions of Article 2B and the Rules and Regulations for Washington County
• Regulates the issuance of all alcoholic beverage licenses
• Adopts, prepares and enforces laws pertaining to the sale and use of alcohol
• Educates license holders and the community in the importance of understanding alcohol beverage laws with a strong focus on underage drinking 

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