Board of Liquor License Commissioners for Baltimore City v. Kougl

The Board of Liquor License Commissioners for Baltimore City (“the Liquor Board”) charged Respondent Steven Kougl and his company, Kougl, Inc., with violating provisions of the Rules and Regulations for the Board of Liquor License Commissioners for Baltimore City (“the Liquor Board Rules” or “the Rules”) that regulate sexual conduct and prohibit illegal activity on a licensee’s premises. The Liquor Board found that Kougl violated these Rules and ordered a 30-day suspension of his liquor license. Kougl argues that the Rules require actual or constructive knowledge on the part of the licensee,…