A range of licenses, including liquor licenses and renewals, roadside stand licenses, and vending licenses are issued by the Department. In October 2014, the Department also became responsible for administering and enforcing the County's bingo laws.
Seven divisions carry out the Department's work: Administrative; Building; Customer Service; Data Research; Liquor License Control; Technical Services; and Zoning.
In Worcester County, the Board's three members are appointed by the Governor with Senate advice and consent to four-year terms (Code 1957, Art. 2B, sec. 15-101).
Appointed by the Board of County Commissioners, the Board of Zoning Appeals consists of three members and one alternate who serve three-year terms (Code Land Use Article, secs. 4-101 through 4-406).
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LIQUOR LICENSE CONTROL DIVISION
BOARD OF [LIQUOR] LICENSE COMMISSIONERS
The Board of License Commissioners regulates the retail sale of alcoholic beverages in Worcester County (Code 1957, Art. 2B, sec. 15-112).
ZONING DIVISION
BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS
The Board of Zoning Appeals holds public hearings to hear requests for variances, conditional uses, and appeals relating to the County Code. The Board hears and decides appeals where it is alleged there is any error in any zoning order, requirement, decision, or Determination. It also interprets district boundaries on official zoning maps. Upon appeal, in specific cases, the Board may authorize such variances as will not be contrary to the public interest where, owing to special conditions, a literal enforcement would result in unnecessary hardship or practical difficulty.
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