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 Alcohol Awareness Training
Temporary One Day Licenses New or Transfer Application Process
Application Filing Deadline Dates Entertainment Permit
Newsletter
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 Next Door, for our hearing schedules, latest news, and updates.
Next Door - Download app on your Android or IOS mobile device
Prince George's Post - select the Archives tab to review legal advertisements
Virtual Hearings
- Date: January 8, 2025
- Time: 7:00 pm
- License holders MUST be on camera
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Join Meeting: https://mypgc.zoom.us/j/87680525998
Meeting ID: 876 8052 5998 Passcode: 938734
The office will close early at 12:00pm to prepare for the evening hearing and will reopen on Thursday, January 9, 2025 at 8:00am.
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 January 28, 2025 @ 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.
View Agendas and Minutes | Subscribe to Agendas and Minutes
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, 2023 and 2024, please click on the link below.
- 2024 Violations (pending)
- 2023 Violations
- 2022 Violations
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