Announcement: In accordance with House Bill 733/Senate Bill 895 adopted by the Maryland General Assembly in the 2024 legislative session, the new alcoholic beverage licensing fees in Baltimore City are as follows.
Copy of the updated fee listing
Press Release: The Board of Liquor License Commissioners for Baltimore City (BLLC) would like to remind all stakeholders about the end of the 2024 License Renewal period. In order for a licensed establishment to operate legally, renewals must have been processed and a new license displayed on premises by May 1st. BLLC will continue to monitor for compliance and actively address any licensed establishments that have not yet completed the process.
ANY LICENSEE NOT DISPLAYING A VALID LICENSE WILL BE POSTERED BY BLLC INSPECTORS AS CLOSED TO ALCOHOL SALES UNTIL THE RENEWAL PROCESS IS COMPLETED.
Licensees and the general public can read more in the full Press Release
Press Release: On Friday, February 16, 2024 the Board of Liquor License Commissioners for Baltimore City (BLLC) will be moving its offices to 200 St. Paul Place, Suite 2300, Baltimore, MD 21202, and will close its office currently located at 1 N. Charles St., Suite 1500, Baltimore, MD 21201, at 12:30pm to facilitate the moving process.
Effective Tuesday, February 20, 2024 at 8:30 a.m. the BLLC will be open for business to the public to conduct all regularly scheduled business at its new offices located at to 200 St. Paul Place, Suite 2300.
Press Release: On Friday, January 12, 2024, the Board of Liquor License Commissioners for Baltimore City (BLLC) announced personnel changes for the agency. Effective Tuesday, January 16, 2024, the agency will welcome Michelle Wirzberger, Esq., as the new Deputy Executive Secretary. The Board thanks Nicholas Blendy, Esq., outgoing Deputy Executive Secretary, for his work and commitment in advancing the agency’s goals and efforts.
Ms. Wirzberger comes to the BLLC having most recently served as Chief of Staff to Baltimore Police Department Commissioner Richard Worley. In her time at the BPD, she also served as Director of Legislative Affairs, and prior to that the Chief of the Consent Decree Implementation Unit.