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Carroll County board conditionally approves transfer of Forbidden City liquor license to Bob Wang
Summary
The Carroll County License Commissioners voted to grant a conditional transfer of a Class B beer, wine and liquor license from the current owner to Bob Wang, contingent on outstanding background checks and documentation being filed within two weeks.
The Carroll County License Commissioners voted to approve, with conditions, the transfer of a Class B beer, wine and liquor license from Hang Fong Inc., trading as Forbidden City, to Bob Wang for the use of Fortune City LLC.
The board heard testimony and documentary material during Case No. 66006. Attorney Abraham Hurdle represented the applicant and said the application file lacked several required items but that the applicant "has been found to be fit and proper in other jurisdictions," and that the missing documents would be supplied. Hurdle told the board, "I think Mr. Wang is a fit and qualified applicant." The board accepted testimony from three character witnesses who vouched for the applicant's reputation.
Applicant Bob Wang testified through a translator that he has run restaurants for several years and that he plans to be on‑site full time for the first months after the transfer to stabilize operations. Current owner Eva Wu appeared and said she agreed to the transfer once required items were completed.
The commissioners identified required documentation that must be submitted before the license issuance: a criminal background check (FBI/state fingerprint results), an applicant driving record, a copy of the applicant's certificate of alcohol awareness, workers' compensation documentation, the state's bulk transfer permit for inventory, and proof of U.S. citizenship or naturalization for the file. The board also required quarterly food‑versus‑alcohol reports for the first year. Commissioners set a two‑week expectation for the missing paperwork to be provided and expressly made the approval contingent on receipt of the listed items.
A motion to grant the transfer with those conditions was made, seconded and approved by voice vote with no opposing votes recorded. The board closed testimony and will not issue the license until the stated conditions are satisfied.
The board noted the county's diversion program and other local enforcement tools designed to deter underage sales, and commissioners advised the applicant to institute strong employee training and ID‑checking procedures. The license transfer will not be finalized until the county verifies the submitted documents and the bulk transfer permit is processed.
