Liquor Board

NEWS

Upcoming Office Closure

The Liquor Board office will be closed on Monday December 25, and Tuesday, December 26, 2023.  Staff will only be available by phone and email December 27 through December 29, 2023.

2024 Legislative Request

On November 13, 2023, the Frederick County Liquor Board hosted the first ever Alcohol Day. This event was a chance for the Board to present the 2024 legislative packet to the Delegation and the public in an open setting and afforded the time to have interested parties weigh in. Feedback was collected from members of the Frederick County Delegation, Maryland Alcohol Tobacco Cannabis Commission staff, and Frederick County Alcohol Beverage Licensees.

2024 Legislative List

Virtual Alcohol Awareness Classes

Great news, Frederick County Liquor Board has now been approved to bring back virtual alcohol awareness classes.  They will be offered on a limited basis.

Virtual Alcohol Awareness Information & Registration



DECEMBER DATES FOR Alcohol Awareness classes offered OFF SITE.

  • CHILI'S- TUESDAY DECEMBER 5TH at 3pm- 5100 Pegasus Ct, Frederick, MD, 21704
  • FREDERICK EAGLES- SATRUDAY DECEMBER 9TH at 9am- 207 W. Patrick St, Frederick, MD 21701. PLEASE PARK IN THE BACK OF THE BUILDING IN THE ALLEY ON ABRECHT PLACE.

If you wish to register for one of 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

  • Tuesday, December 19th at 8:30am VIRTUAL.
  • 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. ($40.00 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.
      Please click HERE to register for the virtual class. 

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.


UPDATES


Alcohol Beverages Regulations

Regulations Adopted June 12, 2023, effective July 1, 2023

Revisions of Regulations

During the 2023 Legislative Session in Annapolis, six bills were enacted and signed into law by Governor Wes Moore that may affect the holders of alcoholic beverages licenses in Frederick County.  These laws became effective on July 1, 2023.  A summary of 2023 Legislative Session has been created.