Harford County Liquor Control Board News

New Requirements for Hearing Notices - Effective Immediately

The Harford County Liquor Control Board has issued a Public Notice regarding "New Requirements for Hearing Notices" in Harford County.

Please read the notice in its entirety.

This notice is issued pursuant to House Bill 754 with new amendments regarding Section 4-208 and 22-1505 (a)(1-2) and (c)(1) of the Annotated Code of Maryland Alcoholic Beverages & Cannabis Article which took effect July 1, 2025.

 

 

Press Release - RE: Explore Jerky, Inc., T/A Fallston Barrel House

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

July 24, 2025

Re: Explore Jerky, Inc. t/a Fallston Barrel House

On Wednesday, July 23, 2025, the Harford County Liquor Control Board conducted a show cause hearing related to charges against Explore Jerky Inc. t/a the Fallston Barrel House for violations related to their catering privilege under their Class BNR alcoholic beverages license.

Public Notice - Statement on Proposed Legal Sale of Alcohol in Grocery Stores Statewide

As a result of recent public inquiries, the following public notice is being provided as the Harford County Liquor Control Board's (HCLCB) Official Position regarding several media news reports of possible legislative proposals for the sale of alcohol to be legal in Maryland grocery stores on a statewide basis.

The proposed legislative initiative/proposal was featured in an news article of "Maryland Matters."

The following statement is being provided as the Official position of the HCLCB.

Notice of Decision - Issuance of Third-Party Delivery Licenses for Alcoholic Beverages

The Harford County Liquor Control Board has issued a Public Notice of its decision regarding "Third-Party Delivery of Alcoholic Beverages" in Harford County.

Please read the notice in its entirety.

This notice only pertains to legislation of the newly codified portion of Maryland's Alcohol Beverage and Cannabis Article 4-1107 refering to "Local Delivery Service" effective July 01, 2024.

Disposition of License Fees

Attached is the Attorney General of Maryland’s opinion dated September 21, 2023, regarding Maryland Alcohol Beverages and Cannabis Code 22-208, Disposition of License Fees as it applies to Harford County.

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