WORCESTER COUNTY – Starting this week, Worcester County officials announced that liquor license violation hearings will no longer be included in video recordings of Board of License Commissioners (BLC) meetings. Attorney Tom Coates, representing the BLC, confirmed that the change will limit violation hearings to in-person events only, as liquor board regulations are being redrafted to reflect this policy. However, other agenda items, such as liquor license requests, will still be broadcast in the video feed, which is available for live streaming and on-demand viewing on the county website. The change is intended to keep underage buyers, often referred to as “cadets,” from being filmed during compliance spot checks. These cadets are employed by local police departments to ensure retailers adhere to alcohol sales regulations. The policy shift became public on Monday when the March 19 BLC agenda was first published, noting that a violation hearing involving Burn Wood Fired Pizza had been scheduled for 2 p.m. but would not be recorded. The BLC, which is responsible for granting and penalizing liquor license holders in Worcester County, is one of the few in Maryland to offer video recordings of its meetings.
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