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 utmost assistance in ensuring compliance to all alcohol beverages regulations and state laws.
New or Transfer Application Process
Application Filing Deadline Dates
Commissioners
- Oretha Bridgwaters-Simms, Chair
- Armando Camacho, Vice-Chair
- Tammy D. Sparkman, Commissioner
- Tammie Norman, Commissioner
- Dennis C. Smith, Commissioner
Virtual Hearings
- Date: Tuesday, May 27, 2025
- Time: 10:00 am
- License holders MUST be on camera
- Join Meeting: https://mypgc.zoom.us/j/83177397885
- Meeting ID: 831 7739 7885
Passcode: S4i2Q4
Note: During the hearing, the office will temporarily close at 10:00am and will re-open 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 Wednesday, June 11 2025 at 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.
Newsletter & Updates
Check out our quarterly newsletter, The Buzz, and follow our updates online to keep up with the Board of License Commissioners.
The Buzz
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 NextDoor, for our hearing schedules, latest news, and updates.
Prince George's Post - select the Archives tab to review legal advertisements
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.
Board of License Commissioners Leadership
Terence Sheppard, Director
tsheppard@co.pg.md.us
Number: 301-583-9980