Mission Statement

The Commission's responsibility is to regulate and control the sale and distribution of alcoholic beverages within the county to obtain respect and obedience to laws and to administer and enforce the provisions of the laws of the State of Maryland and the Rules and Regulations of Baltimore County.

The Commission investigates and processes all alcoholic beverage license applications, investigates police reports pertaining to liquor law violations and all public complaints. If a violation of the State Alcoholic Beverage Laws or Local Rules and Regulations is found, the Board may have a hearing to consider a fine, suspension of the license or revocation of the license. All licensees shall operate their establishments in such a manner as to avoid disturbing the peace, tranquility, safety, health and quiet of the neighborhood.

The following information is about licensing issues facing the Board in the normal course of its hearings. If you need additional information you may come into our office or call for assistance.

Board of Liquor License Commissioners
111 W. Chesapeake Avenue
MS 1006A
Room G-14
Towson, Maryland 21204
Telephone - 410-887-3191 / Fax - 410-887-3970
Hours - Monday thru Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Board Members

Thomas Minkin, Chairman
Barbara Kernan, Member
Kenneth Dansicker, Member
Victoria Rosellini, Alternate Member
Gregg Baty, Alternate Member

George Abendschoen, Administrator
Gerard Kilduff, Deputy Administrator/Chief Inspector
Chaunte Thomas, Office Coordinator

Revised September 3, 2010