Mission Statement

·        To provide an effective and efficient system of controlling the distribution and sale of spirits in accordance with the lawsof the State of Maryland and in concert with the wishes of its citizens.

·        To ensure public trust by operating at a high level of honesty and integrity at all times.

·        To make decisions that generate actions that are positive, even-handed, reasonable and in the best interest of all the publics the Board must serve.

·        To operate in a judicious manner and maintain a high level of fiscal responsibility.

·        To provide information on alcohol and its effects by supporting an effective alcohol education program.

·        Adopted 2003

Brief History
It was the adoption of the Twenty-First amendment to the United States Constitution on December 5, 1933 that marked the establishment of the Liquor Control Board for Worcester County. This signified the official end of prohibition.
The Liquor Control Board for Worcester County is not an official part of the county government. The board is responsible for preparing their own budget, and is self maintaining in all aspects of a business.
Some important details of the Liquor Control Board are that there are ZERO tax dollars involved in the daily operation of the business. L.C.B. employees are not Worcester  County employees. The L.C.B. is a non profit organization. All of the profits derived from the sale of liquor through the Wholesale Department and the six Liquor Marts located throughout the county are remitted and divided among Worcester County and the towns of Berlin, Ocean City , Pocomoke and Snow Hill.