Rules & Regulations

This book is published by the Board of Liquor License Commissioner for Baltimore City to acquaint all licensees, their employees and the public with the Rules and Regulations governing the sale of Alcoholic Beverages at retail and the operation of Adult Entertainment Businesses.

Please study these rules carefully and make sure that all employees of the licensed establishment are familiar with them.   The board adopted new rules and regulations on January 1, 2016. All licensees and their employees adhere by these rules and regulations.

Rules and Regulations for the Board of Liquor License Commissioners for Baltimore City. Choose language to download (Acrobat PDF Format): 

English 2016 Alcoholic Beverages Revised Rules and Regulations
      * Public Market License located at Cross Street Market addendum
      * Related Promoter's Event Permit addendum
      * Digital Camera Surveillance System (Class A, Class A-2, and Class A-7) addendum
Spanish 2016 Alcoholic Beverages Revised Rules and Regulations
Korean 2016 Alcoholic Beverages Revised Rules and Regulations

English 2016 Adult Entertainment Rules and Regulations
Spanish 2016 Adult Entertainment Rules and Regulations
Korean 2016 Adult Entertainment Rules and Regulations

Welcome Packet:
2020 BLLC Welcome Packet

The following content can be resourced within Maryland Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco Tax code and supplements the material found within the Rules and Regulations handbooks.

Bring Your Own Beer Policy
Employment of Minors Policy