Board of License Commissioners August 12, 2026

The Carroll County Board of License Commissioners held a meeting on August 12, 2026, primarily focused on liquor license applications, transfers, and related compliance issues. Key procurement-related discussions included the approval of a transfer of a Class A beer, wine, and liquor license for Crossroads Liquors to Go Sam Liquors LLC, with conditions on resolving outstanding tax and permit issues. The board also approved new Class B beer, wine, and liquor licenses for Farong Noi Sushi LLC (trading as San Sushi) and Corner Ledger LLC (trading as the Corner Ledger and the Archives), both pending final health and building permits and compliance with state requirements. Additionally, a transfer of a Class A beer, wine, and liquor license for Western Petro Inc. (Taneytown Sonoco) was approved with conditions including submission of a certificate of good standing and health department approvals. The meeting included detailed discussions on applicants' experience, training policies for alcohol service, and compliance with liquor laws. The board also addressed ongoing enforcement and compliance concerns, including policies on posting hearing notices for violations and considerations about limiting the number of liquor licenses in the county. No direct contract awards or capital improvement projects were discussed, but policy considerations regarding liquor license management and enforcement were prominent.