Charles County Liquor Board Meeting - August 13, 2026

The Charles County Liquor Board convened on August 13, 2026, to review and vote on several applications including temporary one-day licenses, new liquor licenses, license transfers, temporary expansions, and a seasonal closure. All motions were approved unanimously, many with contingencies pending further permits or documentation.

Temporary Licenses

• Rotary Club of Charles County – Approved for a one-day Class C beer, wine, and liquor license for its annual lobster festival on September 27, 2026, from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the Charles County Fairgrounds. Expected attendance: ~900. Applicants detailed wristbands for over-21 attendees, a roped-off alcohol area, and one-drink-per-person limits. All proceeds support scholarships (over $30,000 in 2025). Security: 3 police officers.
• Charlotte's Webb Enrichment Center Inc. – Approved for a one-day Class C license for a fundraiser on September 6, 2026, from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Charles County Fairgrounds. Expected attendance: ~2,500 (up from 1,500–2,000 last year). Security: 10 Charles County Sheriff’s officers and 50 private security from Zero Tolerance. Proceeds support the nonprofit and St. Jude’s. Pre-sale only.
• Iron Share Foundation Corporation – Approved for a one-day Class C license for a fundraiser on August 15, 2026 (rain date August 21), from 5 p.m. to midnight at 13490 Trotter Road, Bryantown. Expected attendance: ~80. First event for the foundation; funds support employee scholarships. Security: 3 officers. Music ends by 10 p.m. Contingent on a temporary use permit from the Department of Planning & Growth Management (PGM).

New Licenses

• Bollywood Masala (Raji Mahutra, Mahutra Sons LLC) – Approved for a new Class BRB (restaurant bar) license at 3804 Crain Highway, Waldorf. The applicant has 10 years of restaurant experience in La Plata. A prior commitment-in-lieu agreement (Feb 2024) for not having a supervisor on premises was noted; additional TIPS training implemented. Operating hours: Mon–Thu 11:30 a.m.–9 p.m., Fri–Sat 11:30 a.m.–9:30 p.m., Sun 11:30 a.m.–9 p.m. Approved contingent on providing a corrected Maryland sales and use tax license.
• Tropical Lounge (Guadalupe Perez and Paloma Mendoza, Fund Plans LLC) – Approved for a new Class N (nightclub) license with entertainment at 3242 Old Washington Road, Waldorf. Applicant has 15+ years alcohol experience but never held a license. Venue capacity ~270. Security will be hired; all staff TIPS certified. Hours: Mon–Thu 4 p.m.–10 p.m., Fri 4 p.m.–1 a.m., Sat 11 a.m.–1 a.m., Sun 11 a.m.–11 p.m. Contingent on health and UNO permits, an updated diagram converting the VIP room to storage, and a 90-day extension (until November 12, 2026) to obtain permits.
• Ocean Buffet (Yanjon Zhang, Zodiac Group LLC) – Approved for a new Class BRB license (without entertainment) at 3331 Plaza Way, Waldorf. Buffet restaurant serving Japanese, Chinese, and American food. Alcohol served by table service and at a standalone bar. Applicant has ~10 years restaurant experience. Hours: Sun–Thu 11 a.m.–10 p.m., Fri–Sat 11 a.m.–10:30 p.m. Contingent on health and UNO permits obtained within 90 days.

License Transfers

• Crabs on Deck (Byron Sackett and Ryan Mudd) – Approved for transfer of Class B (baseball stadium) license from Christina Himmel to Crabs on Deck LLC at 11765 St. Linus Drive, Waldorf. Internal company change; no operational changes. Applicant Sackett brings extensive food/beverage experience including managing large venues. Hours remain 9 a.m.–11 p.m. on game days, 9 a.m.–5 p.m. non-game days. Contingent on release from Comptroller’s hold.
• Swan Point Yacht and Country Club (Joan C. Curley, Peter Gardner, Alexis Devers) – Approved for transfer of Class RC (resort complex) license by replacing William Mayer with Alexis Devers as an authorized person. General manager Devers has 16 years experience. No operational changes. License includes entertainment and outside service area.

Temporary Expansion

• Creek Sports Bar – Approved for a temporary expansion of its licensed premises to include an outside area for an NFL kickoff event on Sunday, September 13, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. (Note: transcript states September 11 but board approved September 13; discrepancy exists.) The event will feature live music (until 7 p.m.), a portable bar, and a beer truck inside a fenced area. Security: Charles County Sheriff’s officers. Cover charge: $5. The board waived prohibitions on outside service area bars and live music. Contingent on an event permit from PGM and submission of an updated diagram.

Seasonal Closure

• AMO Ship Store (Aqualand Marina) – Approved for seasonal closure from November 1, 2026, to May 1, 2027. The campground closes October 19, 2026.

Other Business

• Minutes – Approved minutes from the July 9, 2026 meeting (open and closed sessions).
• Inspection Report – Inspector Jane Couples reported no concerns.

Key Outcomes

• All motions carried unanimously with no dissenting votes.
• Contingencies were placed on several approvals, including required permits (PGM, health, UNO), corrected documents (sales tax license, diagram), and comptroller release.
• Extensions were granted for Tropical Lounge and Ocean Buffet (90 days each) to obtain necessary permits.
• Board reminders included verifying permits with PGM and submitting updated diagrams for approval.