CECIL COUNTY, MARYLAND

EXECUTIVE BRANCH

LICENSING

ORIGIN & FUNCTIONS


BOARD OF LICENSE COMMISSIONERS

Meeting monthly, the Board of License Commissioners regulates the retail sale of alcoholic beverages in the County (Code Alcoholic Beverages Article, secs. 17-101 through 17-2802).

The Board's three members are appointed to three-year terms by the County Executive with County Council consent (Code Alcoholic Beverages Article, secs. 17-101 through 17-206).


DEPARTMENT OF PERMITS & INSPECTIONS

Created in 1986, the Department of Permits and Inspections accepts and processes applications for building and construction licenses, as well as applications for County building inspectors. Permits and licenses issued by the Department include improvements to electrical, mechanical and plumbing systems, as well as new construction. Permits are also required for the building or renovation of residential driveways, fences, pools, out-buildings, and yard grading. In addition, the Department issues Hawkers and Peddlers licenses, and licenses and inspects certain coin operated machines and manufactured home parks located in the County.

The Department reviews new construction plans, and inspects rental properties for compliance with the County Rental Housing/Livability Code. Rental tenant grievances can be submitted to the Department, which reviews the compaint, and forwards it to an appropriate County inspector.

Working with numerous boards and agencies to ensure compliance of residents and contractors regarding State and local building and zoning regulations, the Department coordinates inspections of new and altered construction and buildings. Inspections are conducted by private contractors reviewed by the Department, and approved by the County Council.

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