Rules and Regulations

Licensees must adhere by these regulations governing the sale of Alcoholic Beverages at retail and the operation of Adult Entertainment Businesses.

This book is published by the Board of Liquor License Commissioner for Baltimore City to acquaint all licensees, their employees and the public with the Rules and Regulations governing the sale of Alcoholic Beverages at retail and the operation of Adult Entertainment Businesses.

Please study these rules carefully and make sure that all employees of the licensed establishment are familiar with them. The board adopted new rules and regulations on April 18, 2024, and went into effect on May 3, 2024. All licensees and their employees adhere by these rules and regulations.

Rules and Regulations for the Board of Liquor License Commissioners for Baltimore City.

Alcoholic Beverages Rules and Regulations  

Adult Entertainment Rules and Regulations

Licensee Information Packet

BLLC offers this packet as a guide to assist you in the operations of your establishment. Though each section may apply differently to your license, the overall contents of this packet and the Rules and Regulations should be reviewed by all our licensees. 

Download Licensee Information Packet 

*(Updated 2025)

Other Resources

The following content can be resourced within Maryland Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco Tax code and supplements the material found within the Rules and Regulations handbooks.