Board of License Commissioners

Mission

The mission of the Prince George's Board of License Commissioners is to enforce the alcohol beverage laws of the State of Maryland and to promote the education of licensees and the public, while encouraging socially responsible consumption of alcoholic beverages. We accomplish this through comprehensive inspections while bestowing trust through fair administration with transparency. The Board of License Commissioners provides the highest level of service to the citizens of Prince George's County through strict licensing, education and partnership with county agencies which provides the upmost assistance in ensuring compliance to all alcohol beverages regulations and state laws.

Rules & Regulations Temporary One Day Licenses Entertainment Permit New or Transfer Application Process Application Filing Deadline Dates 2025-2026 Renewal Process

Commissioners

Oretha Bridgwaters-Simms, Chair
Armando Camacho, Vice-Chair
Tammy D. Sparkman, Commissioner
Tammie Norman, Commissioner
Dennis C. Smith, Commissioner

Virtual Hearings

Date: Wednesday, March 25, 2025
Time: 10:00 am
License holders MUST be on camera
Join Meeting: https://mypgc.zoom.us/j/88166152348

Meeting ID: 881 6615 2348 Passcode: 374890

Note: During the hearing, the office will temporarily close early at 10:00am and will reopen at 12:00pm.

To access the virtual hearing by phone:
Please dial 301-715-8592 to enter the Meeting ID and Passcode.

The next hearing is scheduled for April 9, 2025 @ 7:00 pm.

Zoom Link will be available one week prior to the hearing date.

Agendas & Minutes

Agendas are available prior to the meetings. Minutes will be posted upon approval of the Board.
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Inclement Weather

The Board of License Commissioners is committed to adhering to the published hearing schedule. In the event of inclement weather, a notice will be provided on the Board’s webpage and on the answering machine for the main telephone number 301-583-9980. When the Prince George’s County Government is closed, is on liberal leave or has a delayed opening, the day hearing will be rescheduled. Evening hearings will be canceled by 3:00 p.m. if inclement weather is anticipated.

The Board of License Commissioners is proud to announce the launch of our quarterly newsletter. The Buzz provides licensees and community members with industry updates, topics of interest, and rules & regulations of the BOLC.

BOLC Connect

Stay connected with the Board of License Commissioners on the Prince George’s Post, Enquirer Gazette, Facebook, YouTube and Next Door, for our hearing schedules, latest news, and updates.

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Inspections & Fines

2023 Routine Inspections
2023 Entertainment Inspections
2024 Entertainment Inspections (Pending)

You can review a listing of the Fine Structure of the Board of License Commissioners (Liquor Board).

Violations

To review a listing of establishments found in violation of the Board of License Commissioners (Liquor Board) in 2022, 2023 and 2024, please click on the link below.