Alcoholic Beverage Regulation

In Howard County, the five Council Members also sit as the local Board of License Commissioners, more familiarly known as the Liquor Board. Their duties include issuing and revoking licenses to sell alcoholic beverages and assuring adherence to Maryland laws and the county's rules and regulations pertaining to the sale of alcoholic beverages. Applications for liquor licenses may be made through the Administrative Assistant to the Board of License Commissioners.