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 File a Complaint Alcohol Awareness Training Entertainment Permit

New or Transfer Application Process Temporary One Day Licenses

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.

Virtual Hearings

The office will close at 12:00 pm to prepare for the evening hearing and will reopen on Thursday, October 10 at 8:00 am.

Date: October 9, 2024
Time: 7:00 pm
Join Meeting: http://mypgc.zoom.us/j/88535227231

Meeting ID: 885 3522 7231 Passcode: 365059

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 October 22, 2024 @ 10:00 am.

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.

Commissioners

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

Inspections & Fines

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 and 2023, please click on the link below.

Staff

Terence Sheppard, Director

tsheppard@co.pg.md.us
Number: 301-583-9980

Robert Clark, Chief Inspector

rsclark@co.pg.md.us
Number: 301-583-9986

Patricia L. Bell, Administrative Manager

plbell1@co.pg.md.us
Number: 301-583-9968