Liquor Board

Class Participant Fee is $50.00 per person

Alcohol Awareness Classes offered IN-PERSON.  

• January 31, 2026-@9am-Woodsboro American Legion-101 W. Elizabeth St, Woodsboro MD, 21798.
• February 15, 2026-@9am-Il Forno Pizzeria-1035 West Patrick St, Frederick, MD 21702
• February 21, 2026 @9:00am-VFW-5951 Old National Pike, Frederick, MD 21702
• February 24, 2026-@9am-Dutches Daughter-581 Himes Ave, Frederick, MD 21703
• February 28, 2026-@9am-BJ's Brewhouse-5616 Spectrum Dr, Frederick, MD 21703
• March 21, 2026 @9:00am-VFW-5951 OId National Pike, Frederick, MD 21702
• April 18, 2026 @9:00am-VFW-5951 Old National Pike, Frederick, MD 21702
• May 16, 2026 @9:00am-VFW-5951 Old National Pike, Frederick, MD 21702
• If you wish to register for the above classes EMAIL or CALL THE OFFICE AT 301-600-2984. THERE IS NO ONLINE REGISTRATION FOR THESE CLASSES.

VIRTUAL ALCOHOL AWARENESS CLASS AVAILABLE

Signup for Alcohol Awareness Training here!
To view all available classes, scroll to the bottom of the form to the drop-down class selection menu.  

• March 12, 2026 @8:30am.
• There are strict guidelines for virtual classes, please see below. 
  • You must sign on 15 minutes early to ensure there are no technical difficulties. 
  • You MUST always be seen on the screen; THERE ARE NO EXCEPTIONS TO THIS POLICY. 
  • you MUST use a computer to sign in so that the screen stays open during testing. 
  • If you must use a cell phone and are in a group setting, if the proctor can see the students on the one screen main screen, then you can use the cell phone. (Example a person sets up one laptop that views the room of participants to take the class, but the test is taken on each person’s cell phone) 
  • Cell phones typically cut off the screen during testing. THIS CANNOT OCCUR – IF SO, THE TEST IS DISQUALIFIED. 
  • Each participant must have their own valid email address to join this class.
  • Each person will receive an email invitation to attend the class ONCE THE CLASS FEE IS PAID. ($50.00 PER PARTICPANT)
  • You must complete the form with a valid mailing address as this is the way you will receive your certificate. We will send an electronic copy within 24 hours of taking the class, but the actual hard copy will be mailed. Signup for Alcohol Awareness Training here!
    To view all available classes, scroll to the bottom of the form to the drop-down class selection menu.

Alcohol Awareness for Special "One-Day" Licenses and Promoters Permits 

Each Licensed event shall have 100% employees/volunteers serving or selling alcohol complete an Alcohol Awareness training program.

ALCOHOL AWARENESS CHANGES - Full-Time Licenses

All licensed establishments must have 50% of ON DUTY employees that are SELLING or SERVING alcohol, Alcohol Awareness trained.

ABLE (Alcohol Beverage License Education)

This FREE 1 hour and 30 minute training is available to all licensees, managers, employees, and anyone in the alcohol service.  The session covers the laws and regulations related to holding an alcoholic beverage license in Frederick County.

Beginning with the 2026 renewal period, the Board will require at least one manager from each licensed establishment to complete the training prior to license renewal. This requirement is part of the Board's ongoing efforts to promote responsible alcohol service and ensure compliance with regulations. 

Classes are offered both VIRTUALLY and IN PERSON, register HERE.

ABLE Training Classes offered In-Person

• May 6, 2026 @9:00am-VFW-5951 Old National Pike, Frederick, MD 21702

 VIOLATION PREVENTION CLASS 

This class is hosted by the Board and taught by Liquor Board Inspectors. This class is specifically designed to teach licensees and employees: 

• How and when to request ID, 
• How to determine if the ID is legitimate, 
• If it's legal to sell to that person, and 
• How to prevent a Sale to Minors violation.  

If you have NOT been charged with a violation, the class is FREE.
If you have been charged with a violation, there is a one-time fee of $200 (regardless how many people attend from your establishment). 

• March 3, 2026, class will be held at the VFW, 5951 Old National Pike, Frederick, MD 21702 from 4 PM - 6 PM
• April 7, 2026, class will be held at the VFW, 5951 Old National Pike, Frederick, MD 21702 from 9 AM - 11 AM
• May 5, 2026, class will be held at the VFW, 5951 Old National Pike, Frederick, MD 21702 from 4 PM - 6 PM

To attend, complete this registration form.

Agenda

Agendas are posted two weeks prior to a hearing.  Agendas, Minutes, and Hearing Recordings can be found by clicking HERE.

2026 Hearing Information

Regular hearings of the Liquor Board will be held at 8:30am on the second Monday of each month unless otherwise noted below. Hearings are held in a hybrid setting at 1501 Tilco Drive, Suite A, Frederick, MD. Click here to Join the meeting on your computer or mobile app.  or call 667-217-6643 ID# 192 702 217#.  Please see the schedule for 2026 below.

2026 Renewal Hearing

A hearing will be held on Monday April 27, 2026, if required to address any renewal-related issues. The hearing will take place in a hybrid format at 1501 Tilco Drive, Suite A, Frederick, MD. Click here to Join the meeting on your computer or mobile app. or call 667-217-6643 ID#205 314 551#.

Frederick County Delegation

Addresses and email addresses for the Frederick County Delegation can be found by clicking HERE.

2025 Annual Public Alcohol Forum Recap

Thank you to everyone who joined or shared feedback at this year's Public Alcohol Forum! The Board discussed key topics, including potential updates to allow canned cocktails (under 8% ABV) in Class A Beer & Wine stores, and expanded sales options for local manufacturers.

Read the full summary and watch the videos to learn more about what's being considered for the future of alcohol licensing in Frederick County.