Board withdraws prior orders in Butler's Place appeal after executive session

Following a closed executive session authorized under Maryland law, the St. Mary's County Alcohol Beverage Board announced it had rescinded earlier rulings in the Butler's Place appeal.

The board read into the record that, after review, "the September 10, 2009 decision in this matter is withdrawn and is now void, and that February 9, 2012 decision in this matter is withdrawn and is now void," and that board staff would sign and process the revised order to settle the appeal. The board cited its rules and regulations and the three‑year records rule in reaching the settlement.

Rufus Butler and counsel were present for the action. Board staff indicated a copy of the signed order would be provided to Butler or his representatives before they left the building.

The board said the matter had been considered in executive session under the Maryland Open Meetings Act and relevant state statutory authorization for closed deliberations. The board completed the administrative steps in open session by signing and directing staff to file the withdrawal and provide copies to the parties.

No additional sanctions or penalties were announced during the open‑session confirmation of the executive session action.