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Announcement: Draft Rules and Regulations Update: Monetary Penalty In Lieu of Hearing Program
30 day public comment period
Maryland Alcoholic Beverages & Cannabis Article § 12-2105 permits the Board of Liquor License Commissioners for Baltimore City (BLLC) to offer as a compromise, a monetary penalty for certain violations in lieu of appearing before it at a hearing. This process is intended to ensure that violations are handled by the BLLC swiftly and transparently.
Copy of the full proposed draft language
The public may submit comments on this draft regulation to the designated BLLC Email. At 11:59 pm on August 26, 2024, the BLLC will close the comment period to the public and review all suggested amendments, modifications, and additions to the proposed regulation. Upon receipt and review of the comments regarding the regulation, the Board will decide on the final version of the rule to be adopted at the September 5, 2024, hearing of the Board.
Press Release: On Monday, March 18th, 2024, The Board announced the publication of its proposed 2024 Alcoholic Beverages Rules and Regulations as well as its 2024 Adult Entertainment Rules and Regulations, and formally opened the 30 days public comment as required by both state and local law. The Alcoholic Beverages Rules and Regulations, based on and guided by State law, were previously posted for 30 days in August of 2023. The current version reflects any feedback incorporated during that initial comment period. Copy of the BLLC Rules & Regulations
The Adult Entertainment Rules and Regulations are required by Baltimore City Code, and therefore the draft rules were published in the Code of Baltimore Regulations Annotated Register (COBRA) on Friday, March 15, 2024. They can be accessed on the COBRA website.
The public may submit comments on both sets of draft Rules and Regulations to the designated BLLC Email. At 11:59 pm on April 17th, 2024, the BLLC will close the comment period to the public and review all suggested amendments, modifications, and additions to the proposed rules and regulations. Upon receipt and review of the comments regarding the proposed Rules and Regulations, the Board will make a determination as to the final version of its proposed rules and regulations to be adopted at the April 18th hearing of the Board.
Press Release: The BLLC would like to remind the public and our licensees about the upcoming CIAA Tournament.
If you are a liquor license holder and would like to host a related event with 75 or more people, OR, would like to partner with or have a promoter host a related event with 75 or more people for the CIAA Tournament during the Event, which is scheduled to be held between February 26, 2024, to March 2, 2024, you must follow the Rules and Regulations and use the CIAA Related Event Promoter's Permit Application.
The following items are found on our Applications Process Page:
- CIAA Related Event Promoter's Permit Application
- CIAA Related Event Promoter's Permit Rules & Regulations
Please note that inspectors will issue violations if the process is not followed as outlined. If you have any questions, please contact our office between the hours of 8:30 am and 4:30 pm at 410-396-4377.
Press Release: Council President Nick J. Mosby appointed Granville Templeton III, Esq., to the Board of Liquor License Commissioners of Baltimore City (Board), to serve a two-year term. Mr. Templeton was administered the oath of office on Wednesday, July 12, by Clerk of the Court Xavier A. Conaway. Per law, the appointment will be considered by the Senate of Maryland for its advice and consent, next session.