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Advisory 24-001: Alcohol and Tobacco License and Permit Fee Payments

Advisory |

The ATCC updated its payment and mailing information for alcohol and tobacco license and permit fees. This advisory explains where to send payments, what the ATCC handles, and where to send tax-related forms and payments.

What you need to know

  • All license and permit fee checks must be payable to the ATCC
  • Mail payments to the new Baltimore address
  • Tax forms and tax payments are not accepted by the ATCC
  • Updated ATCC contact information took effect July 1, 2023

Who this applies to

  • Alcohol licensees
  • Tobacco licensees
  • Permit holders
  • Businesses submitting ATCC applications or forms

What changed

The ATCC updated:

  • Payment instructions
  • Mailing address
  • Agency contact information
     

All license and permit fee payments must now be mailed to:

Alcohol, Tobacco, and Cannabis Commission
1215 E. Fort Ave., Suite 300
Baltimore, MD 21230

Checks must be made payable to:
Maryland Alcohol, Tobacco, and Cannabis Commission (ATCC)

Previous requirement

Older ATCC forms and applications may still show outdated payment instructions or mailing addresses.

The ATCC stated that forms will be updated during the transition period.

What is now allowed / Not allowed

Allowed

  • Mail license and permit fee payments to the ATCC
  • Submit licensing and permit documents to the updated address
  • Use updated ATCC contact emails for assistance

Not allowed

  • Sending tax forms to the ATCC
  • Sending tax payments to the ATCC
  • Tax documents and tax payments must still be sent to the Comptroller’s Office.

Requirements / Process / Rules

When submitting a license or permit payment:

  • Make checks payable to the ATCC
  • Include related application or permit documents
  • Use the updated mailing address
  • For tax-related matters:
    • Follow the instructions provided by the Comptroller’s Office
    • Do not send tax forms or tax payments to the ATCC

Important notes

  • Some ATCC forms may temporarily contain outdated mailing information
  • The ATCC requested patience while forms are updated
  • New contact information became effective July 1, 2023

Need help?

General information:
443-300-6990

Alcohol and tobacco licensing:
410-260-7314
[email protected]

Credit control reporting:
[email protected]

Beer franchise submissions:
[email protected]

Transportation permit inquiries:
[email protected]

Trade practices:
[email protected]

Planned promotions:
[email protected]

Report alcohol or tobacco violations:
[email protected]

PACT Act compliance:
[email protected]

Maryland Cannabis Administration:
[email protected]

Contact information was last updated July 1, 2023.

What this means for businesses

  • Businesses should update their records with the new ATCC mailing address
  • Using the correct payment information may help avoid delays
  • Businesses should continue sending tax-related documents to the Comptroller’s Office

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