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Department of Liquor Control

Mission Statement

We will provide efficient and quality wholesale and retail sales of beverage alcohol products while promoting moderation and responsible behavior in all phases of distribution and consumption. We will diligently promote and obey all laws and regulations governing beverage alcohol while generating revenue for the benefit of Montgomery County's General Fund.

History and Philosophy

Every one of the fifty states of the United States exercises its statutory, police and administrative powers to regulate the distribution and accessibility of beverage alcohol. The extent of that regulation varies from state to state, but the essential point remains that all Americans experience some degree of governmental control over beverage alcohol. more...