OUR MISSION STATEMENT:

The Washington County Liquor Board

regulates and enforces the provisions of the Alcoholic Beverage Laws as they are contained in the Annotated Code of Maryland and the Rules and Regulations governing the control and sales of alcoholic beverages in Washington County to promote and uphold the health, safety and general welfare of our community.

The Washington County Liquor Board:

• Investigates and processes all alcoholic beverage license applications, police reports pertaining to alcohol beverage law violations and all public complaints

• Approves or disapproves liquor license applications and imposes sanctions and fines for infractions of Annotated Code for Washington County and the Rules and Regulations for Washington County

• Regulates the issuance of all alcoholic beverage licenses

• Adopts, prepares and enforces laws pertaining to the sale and use of alcohol

• Educates license holders and the community in the importance of understanding alcohol beverage laws with a strong focus on underage drinking