Board of Liquor License Commissioners for Baltimore City (BLLC)
Board Information
BLLC is responsible for processing applications for and renewals of licenses to sell beer, wine, and liquor; conducting periodic inspections of businesses licensed to sell alcoholic beverages; collecting all license fees and fines; fining, suspending, or revoking the licenses of violators of alcoholic beverage laws; and licensing and regulating adult entertainment businesses in Baltimore City. BLLC also issues licenses for special events (such as one-day licenses for beer and wine festivals).
| City Council Approval | No |
| Legal Authority | Chapter 26, 2016 Regular Session |
| Liaison/Executive Director Name | Douglas K. Paige |
| Liaison/Executive Director Phone | (410) 396-4377 |
| Liaison/Executive Director Email | Douglas.Paige@baltimorecity.gov |
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