Talbot County, Maryland

PUBLIC NOTICE

If any member of the public would like to protest a business alcohol license renewal, they will need to do the following:

• Submit a protest signed by not less than ten (10) residents or property owners in the voting district in which the place of business is located
• Submit the protest with signature and printed names by March 30, 2026
• Protest can be submitted to the Liquor Board by mail, in person or email. 11 N. Washington Street, Easton, Maryland 21601, VBradley@talbotcountymd.gov

If you have any questions or concerns, please call the Liquor Board office at 410-770-8019 or email VBradley@talbotcountymd.gov 

Liquor License Renewal

All alcoholic beverages license renewal applications must be filed annually. 

The 2026-2027 application is now availiable.  All alcoholic beverage licenses expire on April 30, 2025. All alcoholic beverages license renewal applications must be filed to the board on or before March 31, 2025. 

File a Complaint

To report a violation of the county alcoholic beverages code or state alcoholic beverages law, please contact the Office of Code Compliance at 410-770-8035 or jmullikin@talbotcountymd.gov

Alcohol Awareness Training

All employees involved in the sale of alcoholic beverages shall successfully complete training in an Alcohol Awareness Program within 180days of the date of hire.

Classes are $35 and the fee must be paid first at the Talbot County Finance office. Your receipt of payment will be your ticket into the class; you will not be able to attend the class without your receipt. 

The Finance Office can accept cash or checks made payable to 'Talbot County, MD'