Md. Code, Public Utilities § 28-301 — MD Code / Article gpu / Title 28 / Subtitle 3 / Section 28-301
§28–301.
Status: in_force

(a) The Commission shall conduct quarterly testing of drinking water in the Commission system for unregulated contaminants included in the United States Environmental Protection Agency’s latest cycle of unregulated contaminant monitoring regulations established in accordance with Title XIV, § 1445(a)(B)(i) of the federal Public Health Service Act.

(b) Within 30 days after receiving the results of each quarterly test, if the results indicate that a contaminant is present, the Commission shall:

(1) report the results of the test to the county executives of Montgomery County and Prince George’s County; and

(2) publish the results of the test on its website.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 28-1702 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 28 / Subtitle 17 / Section 28-1702
§28–1702.
Status: in_force

The fee for a transfer of a license is $100.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 28-101 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 28 / Subtitle 1 / Section 28-101
§28–101.
Status: in_force

(a) In this title:

(1) the definitions in § 1–101 of this article apply without exception or variation; and

(2) the following words have the meanings indicated.

(b) “Board” means the Board of License Commissioners for St. Mary’s County.

(c) “County” means St. Mary’s County.

(d) “Taxpayer” means a resident who pays real estate or income tax to the county.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 28-1306 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 28 / Subtitle 13 / Section 28-1306
§28–1306.
Status: in_force

(a) There is a 1–day Class BWTS beer and wine tasting or sampling license.

(b) The Board may issue the license to:

(1) a holder of a current alcoholic beverages license; or

(2) a religious, fraternal, civic, veterans’, hospital, or charitable:

(i) club;

(ii) society;

(iii) association; or

(iv) organization.

(c) The license authorizes the holder to allow the consumption of beer or wine for tasting or sampling if:

(1) the beer or wine is given to consumers at no charge; and

(2) all consumption of the beer or wine occurs at the location of the license holder.

(d) The Board need not publish a license application before issuing the license.

(e) The Board may issue a license to a person not more than 12 times in a calendar year.

(f) An individual may consume beer or wine covered by the license in a quantity not exceeding:

(1) 1 ounce from each offering and 4 ounces from all offerings of wine in a day; and

(2) 2 ounces from each offering and 8 ounces from all offerings of beer in a day.

(g) At the end of the day for which the license is valid, the license holder shall dispose of any beer or wine that remains in a container opened for tasting or sampling.

(h) The license fee is $50.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 28-2701 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 28 / Subtitle 27 / Section 28-2701
§28–2701.
Status: in_force

(a) The following sections of Title 6, Subtitle 3 (“Prohibited Acts”) of Division I of this article apply in the county without exception or variation:

(1) § 6–305 (“Proof of age for sale of alcoholic beverages”);

(2) § 6–306 (“Defense to prosecution for sale to underage individual”);

(3) § 6–309 (“Allowing on–premises consumption or possession of alcoholic beverages by individual under the age of 21 years”);

(4) § 6–310 (“Providing free food”);

(5) § 6–311 (“Restrictions on purchases and sales by retail dealer”);

(6) § 6–312 (“Beverage misrepresentation”);

(7) § 6–313 (“Tampering with alcoholic beverage container”);

(8) § 6–314 (“Sale of alcoholic beverage container with detachable metal tab”);

(9) § 6–315 (“Alcoholic beverage in container without regular label presumed illicit”);

(10) § 6–316 (“Maximum alcohol content”);

(11) § 6–317 (“Multiple serving purchase required”);

(12) § 6–320 (“Disorderly intoxication”);

(13) § 6–321 (“Consumption of alcoholic beverages in public”);

(14) § 6–322 (“Possession of open container”);

(15) § 6–323 (“Possession or use of Alcohol Without Liquid machine”);

(16) § 6–326 (“Sale of alcoholic beverages in powder or crystalline form prohibited”);

(17) § 6–327 (“Unlicensed out–of–state sale of alcoholic beverages”);

(18) § 6–328 (“Tax evasion”);

(19) § 6–329 (“Destruction of evidence”); and

(20) § 6–330 (“Perjury”).

(b) The following sections of Title 6, Subtitle 3 (“Prohibited Acts”) of Division I of this article apply in the county:

(1) § 6–304 (“Selling or providing alcoholic beverages to individual under the age of 21 years”), subject to § 28–2702 of this subtitle;

(2) § 6–307 (“Selling or providing alcoholic beverages to intoxicated individual”), subject to § 28–2703 of this subtitle; and

(3) §§ 6–308 (“Allowing on–premises consumption of alcoholic beverages not purchased from license holder”) and 6–319 (“On–premises consumption of alcoholic beverages not purchased from license holder”), subject to § 28–2704 of this subtitle.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 28-1301 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 28 / Subtitle 13 / Section 28-1301
§28–1301.
Status: in_force

(a) The following sections of Title 4, Subtitle 12 (“Temporary Licenses”) of Division I of this article apply in the county without exception or variation:

(1) § 4–1202 (“Per diem licenses”);

(2) § 4–1206 (“License to dispose of stock”);

(3) § 4–1207 (“Temporary move of licensed premises”);

(4) § 4–1208 (“Hours and days of sale”); and

(5) § 4–1209 (“Wine permit for fund–raising event”).

(b) The following sections of Title 4, Subtitle 12 (“Temporary Licenses”) of Division I of this article do not apply in the county:

(1) § 4–1203 (“Class C per diem beer and Class C per diem beer and wine licenses”), which is superseded by § 28–1309 of this subtitle;

(2) § 4–1204 (“Class C per diem beer, wine, and liquor license”), which is superseded by § 28–1309 of this subtitle; and

(3) § 4–1205 (“License fees”), which is superseded by § 28–1310 of this subtitle.
Md. Code, Local Government § 28-104 — MD Code / Article glg / Title 28 / Subtitle 1 / Section 28-104
§28–104.
Status: in_force

From among its members, the Commission shall elect a chair.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 28-1405 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 28 / Subtitle 14 / Section 28-1405
§28–1405.
Status: in_force

The Board shall destroy the criminal history record information obtained under § 4–107 of this article or § 28–1402 of this subtitle on completion of the application process.
Md. Code, State Personnel and Pensions § 28-308 — MD Code / Article gsp / Title 28 / Subtitle 3 / Section 28-308
§28–308.
Status: reserved

(a) For the purpose of computing benefits under this title, creditable service consists of:

(1) eligibility service as adjusted under subsection (b) of this section; and

(2) credit for unused sick leave as provided in § 20-206 of this article.

(b) (1) This subsection does not apply to eligibility service that consists of:

(i) service credit transferred from another retirement or pension system;

(ii) military service credit granted under Title 38 of this article; or

(iii) service credit purchased under this subtitle.

(2) The Board of Trustees shall adjust a member’s eligibility service as provided in this subsection.

(3) (i) The Board of Trustees shall adopt regulations to determine for any fiscal year the amount of creditable service that equals the eligibility service for a member who has completed less than the normal hours of employment for the member’s position.

(ii) The normal hours of employment for a position equals the minimum number of hours to be completed by a full-time employee serving in the member’s position.

(iii) The creditable service recognized for a fiscal year may not be less than the eligibility service for the member multiplied by a fraction, not to exceed one, that has:

1. as its numerator, the number of hours of employment as a member that the member has completed during that year; and

2. as its denominator, the normal number of hours for the member’s position.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 28-403 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 28 / Subtitle 4 / Section 28-403
§28–403.
Status: in_force

(a) The Board may grant an on–site consumption permit for use at the location of the Class 1 distillery license to a holder of a Class 1 distillery license in the county.

(b) An application for a permit shall be made at least 30 days before the day when the permit is to take effect.

(c) The annual permit fee is $650.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 28-905 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 28 / Subtitle 9 / Section 28-905
§28–905.
Status: in_force

(a) There are:

(1) a Class D beer, wine, and liquor 6–day license; and

(2) a Class D beer, wine, and liquor 7–day license.

(b) The license authorizes the license holder to sell beer, wine, and liquor at retail at the place described in the license for on– and off–premises consumption.

(c) The license may not be issued for use by a drugstore.

(d) The annual license fees are:

(1) $250 for a 6–day license; and

(2) $650 for a 7–day license.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 28-1308 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 28 / Subtitle 13 / Section 28-1308
§28–1308.
Status: in_force

(a) There is a BWLT beer, wine, and liquor tasting permit.

(b) The Board may issue the permit only to a holder of a Class A license.

(c) The permit authorizes the holder to allow the on–premises consumption of beer, wine, and liquor for tasting purposes only.

(d) The holder of a Class A license may apply for and the Board may issue the permit that is effective for a maximum of:

(1) any 26 days in a licensing period;

(2) any 52 days in a licensing period; or

(3) 365 days in a licensing period.

(e) A permit holder shall notify the Board of the holder’s intent to have a tasting at least 7 days before the event if the permit is effective for any:

(1) 26 days in a licensing period; or

(2) 52 days in a licensing period.

(f) An individual may consume beer, wine, or liquor covered by the license in a quantity not exceeding:

(1) 0.5 ounce from each offering and 1.5 ounces from all offerings of liquor in a day;

(2) 1 ounce from each offering and 4 ounces from all offerings of wine in a day; and

(3) 2 ounces from each offering and 8 ounces from all offerings of beer in a day.

(g) The permit authorizes the consumption of beer, wine, or liquor only on the licensed premises of the holder.

(h) The permit fees are:

(1) for a permit that is effective for any 26 days in a licensing period, $200;

(2) for a permit that is effective for any 52 days in a licensing period, $250; and

(3) for a permit that is effective for 365 days in a licensing period, $300.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 28-1802 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 28 / Subtitle 18 / Section 28-1802
§28–1802.
Status: reserved

(a) To renew a license, the license holder shall file an application with the Administrator of the Board between February 1 and March 3, inclusive.

(b) A holder of an expired license may apply to the Board for a new license.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 28-1502 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 28 / Subtitle 15 / Section 28-1502
§28–1502.
Status: in_force

The Board may not issue a Class A or Class D beer license, beer and wine license, or beer, wine, and liquor license to a person that holds an out–of–state alcoholic beverages license.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 28-102 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 28 / Subtitle 1 / Section 28-102
§28–102.
Status: in_force

This title applies only in St. Mary’s County.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 28-1310 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 28 / Subtitle 13 / Section 28-1310
§28–1310.
Status: in_force

The license fees under this part are:

(1) for a Class C per diem beer license, $10 per period for which the license is issued;

(2) for a Class C per diem beer and wine license, $10 per day; and

(3) for a Class C per diem beer, wine, and liquor license, $10 per day.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 28-603 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 28 / Subtitle 6 / Section 28-603
§28–603.
Status: in_force

A Class C beer license may not be issued in the county.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 28-104 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 28 / Subtitle 1 / Section 28-104
§28–104.
Status: in_force

A copy of any legislation concerning alcoholic beverages enacted by the County Commissioners under this title shall be sent to the Department of Legislative Services, 90 State Circle, Annapolis, Maryland 21401.
Md. Code, Local Government § 28-1A-04 — MD Code / Article glg / Title 28 / Subtitle 1A / Section 28-1A-04
§28–1A–04.
Status: in_force

(a) The Commission shall elect a chair from among its members.

(b) The Commission shall determine the times and places of its meetings.

(c) (1) A majority of the members of the Commission is a quorum.

(2) Action by the Commission requires the affirmative vote of a majority of the Commission members present.

(d) The Montgomery County government shall provide staff for the Commission.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 28-1806 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 28 / Subtitle 18 / Section 28-1806
§28–1806.
Status: in_force

The requirement for a criminal history records check under § 4–107 of this article does not apply to applicants for license renewal.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 28-1606 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 28 / Subtitle 16 / Section 28-1606
§28–1606.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) Subject to subsections (b) and (c) of this section, the Board may issue to an individual or for the use of a person not more than three Class B beer, wine, and liquor restaurant licenses.

(2) The licenses specified in paragraph (1) of this subsection are for separate premises.

(3) Only one of the licenses specified in paragraph (1) of this subsection may authorize the sale of alcohol for off–premises consumption.

(b) (1) Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, a person may not have a direct or indirect interest in more than three Class B beer, wine, and liquor restaurant licenses.

(2) A person may not have a direct or indirect interest in more than one Class B beer, wine, and liquor restaurant license that authorizes the sale of alcohol for off–premises consumption.

(c) An indirect interest is presumed to exist between any combination of persons if any of the following conditions exist between them:

(1) a common parent company;

(2) a franchise agreement;

(3) a licensing agreement;

(4) a concession agreement;

(5) dual membership in a chain of businesses commonly owned and operated;

(6) (i) a sharing of directors, stockholders, partners, or members; or

(ii) a sharing of directors, stockholders, partners, or members of parents or subsidiaries;

(7) common direct or indirect sharing of profit from the sale of alcoholic beverages; or

(8) a sharing of a common trade name, trademark, logo, or theme or mode of operation identifiable by the public.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 28-701 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 28 / Subtitle 7 / Section 28-701
§28–701.
Status: in_force

(a) There is a Class A wine license in the county.

(b) The license may be issued to a holder of a Class 4 limited winery license.

(c) (1) The license authorizes the license holder to sell at retail at the place described in the license wine produced at the winery.

(2) Wine shall be sold in a sealed package or container that may not be opened or its contents consumed on the licensed premises.

(d) The annual license fee is $50.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 28-103 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 28 / Subtitle 1 / Section 28-103
§28–103.
Status: in_force

The County Commissioners may regulate by ordinance the consumption of alcoholic beverages on public property, including buildings, grounds, streets, highways, alleys, sidewalks, and other structures or roads on land in the county owned by:

(1) the county;

(2) the county board of education; or

(3) the State.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 28-1102 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 28 / Subtitle 11 / Section 28-1102
§28–1102.
Status: in_force

(a) The Board may issue a refillable container permit for draft beer to a holder of a Class A license, a Class B license, or a Class D license.

(b) An applicant for the permit shall complete the form that the Board provides.

(c) The hours of sale for the permit:

(1) begin at the same time as those for the underlying license; and

(2) end at midnight.

(d) The Board shall adopt regulations to carry out this section.

(e) The Board may charge annual permit fees of up to:

(1) $50 for an applicant who holds an underlying license with an off–sale privilege; or

(2) $500 for an applicant who holds an underlying license without an off–sale privilege.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 28-503 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 28 / Subtitle 5 / Section 28-503
§28–503.
Status: in_force

(a) A holder of a wholesaler’s license may enter into an agreement with a holder of a per diem license issued under Subtitle 13 of this title to deliver beer on the effective date of the per diem license and accept returns on the same day.

(b) The agreement entered into under subsection (a) of this section shall include the type of equipment, services, personnel, and supplies required to dispense draft beer.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 28-804 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 28 / Subtitle 8 / Section 28-804
§28–804.
Status: in_force

A Class C beer and wine license may not be issued in the county.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 28-1407 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 28 / Subtitle 14 / Section 28-1407
§28–1407.
Status: in_force

The Board shall adopt regulations to carry out §§ 28–1403, 28–1404, and 28–1406 of this subtitle.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 28-1601 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 28 / Subtitle 16 / Section 28-1601
§28–1601.
Status: in_force

(a) The Board may not:

(1) issue more than one Class A license:

(i) for every 1,350 individuals that live in an election district in the county other than the 8th election district; and

(ii) for every 4,000 individuals that live in the 8th election district; or

(2) approve the transfer of a license issued under item (1) of this subsection from one election district to another election district unless the transfer can be made without exceeding the license quotas provided in item (1) of this subsection.

(b) The Board shall use the population statistics from the most recent County Planning Commission annual report to maintain the license quotas provided in subsection (a)(1) of this section.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 28-202 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 28 / Subtitle 2 / Section 28-202
§28–202.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) The Governor shall appoint five members to the Board, subject to the advice and consent of the Senate.

(2) Of the five members:

(i) one shall be appointed from each of the County Commissioner districts; and

(ii) one shall be appointed at large.

(b) A member of the Board shall be:

(1) (i) of good moral character and integrity; and

(ii) at least 21 years old; and

(2) except for the at–large member, a resident of the County Commissioner district at the time of appointment and during the term of office.

(c) (1) In this subsection, “direct or indirect interest” means an interest that is proprietary or obtained by a loan, mortgage, or lien.

(2) A member of the Board may not:

(i) have a direct or indirect interest in or on a premises where alcoholic beverages are manufactured or sold;

(ii) have a direct or indirect interest in a business wholly or partly devoted to the manufacture or sale of alcoholic beverages;

(iii) own stock in:

1. a corporation that has a direct or indirect interest in a premises where alcoholic beverages are manufactured or sold; or

2. a business wholly or partly devoted to the manufacture or sale of alcoholic beverages; or

(iv) hold any elective public office or position of public employment.

(3) A person who violates this subsection is guilty of a misdemeanor and is subject to a fine not exceeding $1,000.

(d) (1) The term of a member is 4 years.

(2) Except as provided in subsection (e) of this section, a member may serve a maximum of two consecutive terms.

(3) The terms of the members are staggered as required by the terms provided for members of the Board on July 1, 2016.

(e) A member who is appointed to fill a vacancy serves only for the remainder of the term and is eligible to serve the next consecutive term if otherwise qualified and appointed.

(f) (1) The Governor may remove a member for misconduct in office, incompetence, or willful neglect of duty required by law.

(2) The Governor shall give a member who is charged a copy of the charges against the member and, with at least 10 days’ notice, an opportunity to be heard publicly in person or by counsel.

(3) If a member is removed, the Governor shall file with the Office of the Secretary of State a statement of charges against the member and the Governor’s findings on the charges.
Md. Code, Insurance § 28-105 — MD Code / Article gin / Title 28 / Subtitle 1 / Section 28-105
§28–105.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) If directed to do so by the Commissioner, an insurer authorized to do insurance business in the State shall file or cause its holding company to file with the Commissioner, a report setting forth the insurer’s plan for complying with this title.

(2) Each insurer that has determined that it does not have any of the information requested in subsection (b) of this section shall file or cause its holding company to file a report stating that they have no information.

(3) In addition, an insurer may request to be relieved from filing any further reports after providing evidence satisfactory to the Commissioner that the insurer has fulfilled its obligations under this title.

(b) If directed to do so by the Commissioner, an insurer authorized to do insurance business in the State shall report or cause its holding company to report to the Commissioner the following information:

(1) whether it is a member of a holding company system including any insurer, any other member, subsidiary, or division in each case whether a licensee or not, that could possibly be expected to have issued an insurance policy to a Holocaust victim between January 1, 1920, and December 31, 1945, and a list of each entity;

(2) the approximate number and the total value of all insurance policies issued to Holocaust victims between January 1, 1920, and December 31, 1945, by the insurer or by any other member, subsidiary, or division within the reporting insurer’s holding company system, that, as of the date of the report, remain unpaid or were paid to, or expropriated by, a government located in areas under Nazi influence, that was not the named beneficiary of the insurance policy;

(3) attempts made by the insurer to locate the beneficiaries of any insurance policies issued to Holocaust victims between January 1, 1920, and December 31, 1945, for which no claim of benefits has been made;

(4) if requested by the Commissioner and to the extent consistent with applicable laws and confidentiality obligations, with respect to each insurance policy issued to Holocaust victims between January 1, 1920, and December 31, 1945, the name of the owner, the name of the beneficiary, and the face amount or pay-out value;

(5) the number of claims filed by individuals who allege or have alleged that they are Holocaust victims and whether each claim has been paid or payment has been denied;

(6) if requested by the Commissioner, an explanation of any denial or pending payment of a claim to any individual who alleges or has alleged to be a Holocaust victim;

(7) a summary of the length of time for the processing and disposition of a claim to an individual who alleges or has alleged to be a Holocaust victim by the insurer; and

(8) if the insurer is unable to provide any of the information required by this section, an explanation of the reasons why and whether the information may, in the future, be ascertainable.

(c) The Commissioner shall direct an insurer in this State to file a report under this section if:

(1) the Commissioner determines that the International Commission is not moving effectively toward the swift and equitable resolution of insurance claims made by Holocaust victims; or

(2) the Commissioner determines that an insurer is not meaningfully participating in the work of the International Commission or cooperating with the International Commission in a manner reasonably calculated to effect the prompt investigation and resolution of claims made by Holocaust victims.

(d) Except as provided in subsection (a) of this section, the reports required by subsection (b) of this section shall be made within 30 days after the end of the calendar year in which the insurer was directed by the Commissioner to file a report and then annually for each of the succeeding 10 years.

(e) A report submitted to the Commissioner under this section shall be certified and affirmed under oath as being true and not misleading and as containing the most accurate information available at the time of the submission of the report.

(f) The Commissioner may waive penalties and fines imposed by this title for those insurers that, through no fault of their own, were unaware that they, or members of a holding company system that includes the insurer, were obligated to file reports under this title and to comply with this title.

(g) The Commissioner is authorized to use any power available to the State to compel holding company systems that include issuers of insurance policies to Holocaust victims to submit reports under this title and to comply with this title.

(h) (1) An insurer that knowingly or recklessly files a false or misleading certification required by this section is subject to a fine of not less than $100,000 or a greater amount as the Commissioner considers appropriate based on the degree of misrepresentation, the willfulness of the misconduct, and the amount of funds misappropriated.

(2) The insurer also may be barred from further sales of insurance in the State for a period of up to 10 years.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 28-1201 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 28 / Subtitle 12 / Section 28-1201
§28–1201.
Status: in_force

(a) There is a local caterer’s license.

(b) The Board may issue the license to a holder of a Class B restaurant or hotel (on–sale) beer, wine, and liquor license.

(c) The license authorizes a holder to:

(1) provide beer, wine, and liquor at an event that is held off the premises for which the holder’s Class B restaurant or hotel (on–sale) beer, wine, and liquor license is issued; and

(2) exercise the privileges of the license only during the hours and on the days authorized for a Class B restaurant or hotel (on–sale) beer, wine, and liquor license.

(d) The license holder shall provide food for consumption at the catered event.

(e) The annual license fee is $250.

(f) This section does not require a holder of a Class B restaurant or hotel (on–sale) beer, wine, and liquor license to obtain a local caterer’s license for catering on the premises for which the Class B license is issued.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 28-904 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 28 / Subtitle 9 / Section 28-904
§28–904.
Status: in_force

(a) There is a Class C beer, wine, and liquor license.

(b) The Board may issue the license for use by a nonprofit organization or club that:

(1) is composed only of members who have served in the armed forces of the United States in a war in which the United States has been engaged;

(2) operates only for its members and guests accompanied by members; and

(3) meets in a clubhouse that is principally used for club purposes.

(c) The license authorizes the license holder to sell beer, wine, and liquor at retail at a club at the place described in the license for on–premises consumption.

(d) The annual license fee is $350.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 28-301 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 28 / Subtitle 3 / Section 28-301
§28–301.
Status: in_force

There is no liquor control board or department of liquor control in the county.
Md. Code, State Personnel and Pensions § 28-302 — MD Code / Article gsp / Title 28 / Subtitle 3 / Section 28-302
§28–302.
Status: in_force

(a) Subject to subsection (b) of this section, a member is entitled to eligibility service for periods of employment while a member of the Local Fire and Police System.

(b) (1) If a member completes at least 500 hours of employment while a member in any fiscal year, the member is entitled to 1 year of eligibility service.

(2) Except in the first and last fiscal years, a member may not receive any eligibility service for a fiscal year in which the member completes less than 500 hours of employment while a member.

(3) In the first and last fiscal years, if a member completes less than 500 hours of employment while a member, the Board of Trustees shall prorate the eligibility service based on the number of hours worked.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 28-1602 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 28 / Subtitle 16 / Section 28-1602
§28–1602.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, the Board may not issue a license for an establishment that is within 300 feet of a place of worship or a public or nonpublic kindergarten, elementary, or secondary school.

(2) The distance from the establishment to the place of worship or the public or nonpublic kindergarten, elementary, or secondary school is to be measured from the nearest wall of the establishment in a direct line to the nearest point of the main building of the place of worship or the school.

(b) The prohibition against issuing a license in subsection (a) of this section does not apply:

(1) in Leonardtown; or

(2) if a place of worship or school locates its building within 300 feet of a premises that is already licensed.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 28-1403 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 28 / Subtitle 14 / Section 28-1403
§28–1403.
Status: in_force

The Board shall make criminal history record information in its possession available only to the administrator, inspector, members, and designees of the Board.
Md. Code, Local Government § 28-208 — MD Code / Article glg / Title 28 / Subtitle 2 / Section 28-208
§28–208.
Status: in_force

In formulating its report and recommendations, the Commission shall consider for each office:

(1) the scope of responsibilities of the office;

(2) the education, skills, abilities, licensure, and certification required to perform the duties of the office;

(3) the salaries of similar offices in other jurisdictions;

(4) the time required to perform the duties of the office;

(5) the salaries of subordinate employees under the direct supervision of the office;

(6) the volume of workload of the office; and

(7) any other relevant information.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 28-207 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 28 / Subtitle 2 / Section 28-207
§28–207.
Status: in_force

The Board may regulate the playing time and noise level of live music, a mechanical music box, or a sound making device on licensed premises if the sound disturbs the peace, tranquility, safety, and health of the surrounding neighborhood.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 28-1901 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 28 / Subtitle 19 / Section 28-1901
§28–1901.
Status: in_force

(a) The following sections of Title 4, Subtitle 5 (“Conduct of Local License Holders”) of Division I of this article apply in the county without exception or variation:

(1) § 4–502 (“Storage of alcoholic beverages”);

(2) § 4–503 (“Solicitations and sales outside of licensed premises”);

(3) § 4–505 (“Alcohol awareness program”);

(4) § 4–506 (“Evidence of purchaser’s age”);

(5) § 4–507 (“Retail delivery of alcoholic beverages”); and

(6) § 4–508 (“Display of license”).

(b) Section 4–504 (“Employment of underage individuals”) of Division I of this article applies in the county, subject to § 28–1902 of this subtitle.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 28-2601 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 28 / Subtitle 26 / Section 28-2601
§28–2601.
Status: in_force

(a) The following sections of Title 6, Subtitle 2 (“Enforcement”) of Division I of this article apply in the county without exception or variation:

(1) § 6–202 (“Inspections”);

(2) § 6–203 (“Use of equipment to measure quantity and quality of alcoholic beverages”);

(3) § 6–204 (“Power to summon witnesses”);

(4) § 6–205 (“Peace officers”);

(5) § 6–206 (“Charging document for unlawful sale of alcoholic beverage”);

(6) § 6–207 (“Display of alcoholic beverages as prima facie evidence of sale”);

(7) § 6–208 (“Regulating possession or consumption of alcohol in public places”);

(8) § 6–209 (“Adoption of standards for authorization of consumption”); and

(9) § 6–211 (“Fines and forfeitures”).

(b) Section 6–210 (“State preemption of local disorderly intoxication laws”) of Division I of this article does not apply in the county and is superseded by § 28–2602 of this subtitle.
Md. Code, State Personnel and Pensions § 28-305 — MD Code / Article gsp / Title 28 / Subtitle 3 / Section 28-305
§28–305.
Status: in_force

A member is entitled to eligibility service equal to the military service credit granted under Title 38 of this article.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 28-2501 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 28 / Subtitle 25 / Section 28-2501
§28–2501.
Status: reserved

(a) An establishment not licensed by the Board, at a location under the control or possession of the establishment, may not:

(1) sell or serve alcoholic beverages to a member or guest;

(2) keep alcoholic beverages for a member or guest;

(3) allow a customer to consume or to be served alcoholic beverages from the supplies that the customer has previously purchased or reserved; or

(4) sell, serve, keep, or allow to be consumed setups or other component parts of mixed alcoholic drinks to a member or guest.

(b) A person who operates an establishment for profit that is not licensed under this article may not knowingly allow a customer to bring alcoholic beverages for consumption into or on the grounds of the establishment.

(c) A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $1,000.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 28-1001 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 28 / Subtitle 10 / Section 28-1001
§28–1001.
Status: reserved

(a) There is an art establishment license.

(b) The Board may issue the license for use by a for–profit retail business that is engaged in:

(1) the display, sale, or demonstration of original art by an individual artist or a group of artists; or

(2) the instruction of participating clients in creating art.

(c) (1) Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, a holder of the license may sell or serve beer and wine at retail for on–premises consumption.

(2) Beer or wine may not be sold or served after 10 p.m.

(d) The license authorizes the license holder to sell or serve to a participating client or customer not more than two 12–ounce offerings of beer or two 5–ounce offerings of wine.

(e) The license may not be transferred from the location for which the license was originally issued to another location.

(f) A business for which the license is issued is subject to the alcohol awareness training requirements under § 4–505 of this article.

(g) The annual license fee is $300.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 28-1902 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 28 / Subtitle 19 / Section 28-1902
§28–1902.
Status: in_force

(a) An individual at least 18 years old may serve alcoholic beverages in a restaurant in connection with serving a meal.

(b) An individual under the age of 21 years may not act as a bartender or in a solely bar–related capacity.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 28-1506 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 28 / Subtitle 15 / Section 28-1506
§28–1506.
Status: in_force

(a) The Board may authorize a license holder to install an additional bar or serving counter within a reasonable distance of the main building of the premises served by the license held by the license holder.

(b) The Board shall determine what is a reasonable distance for an additional bar or serving counter.

(c) An additional license is not required for an additional bar or serving counter.
Md. Code, Insurance § 28-109 — MD Code / Article gin / Title 28 / Subtitle 1 / Section 28-109
§28–109.
Status: in_force

The Commissioner shall adopt regulations to carry out this title and to facilitate, monitor, and verify compliance with this title.
Md. Code, Local Government § 28-102 — MD Code / Article glg / Title 28 / Subtitle 1 / Section 28-102
§28–102.
Status: in_force

There is an Allegany County Salary Study Commission.
Md. Code, Insurance § 28-108 — MD Code / Article gin / Title 28 / Subtitle 1 / Section 28-108
§28–108.
Status: in_force

An insurer may not be considered to be in violation of any provision of Title 27 of this article for complying with this title.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 28-2502 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 28 / Subtitle 25 / Section 28-2502
§28–2502.
Status: in_force

(a) From 2 a.m. to 6 a.m. on any day, an individual may not consume alcoholic beverages in:

(1) an establishment open to the public;

(2) a place of public entertainment; or

(3) a place at which setups or other component parts of mixed alcoholic beverages are sold under a license issued under the Business Regulation Article.

(b) An owner or a manager of an establishment or a place specified in subsection (a) of this section may not knowingly allow consumption of alcoholic beverages between the hours specified in subsection (a) of this section.

(c) A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $50.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 28-1803 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 28 / Subtitle 18 / Section 28-1803
§28–1803.
Status: in_force

(a) The Board may issue renewed licenses between April 1 and May 1, inclusive.

(b) A license expires on the first April 30 after its effective date.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 28-801 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 28 / Subtitle 8 / Section 28-801
§28–801.
Status: in_force

The wine that may be sold under a beer and wine license may not contain more than 22% of alcohol by volume.
Md. Code, State Personnel and Pensions § 28-203 — MD Code / Article gsp / Title 28 / Subtitle 2 / Section 28-203
§28–203.
Status: in_force

Membership continues for a member who is:

(1) on a leave of absence approved by the Board of Trustees; or

(2) in the military service within the periods specified in Title 38 of this article.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 28-1404 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 28 / Subtitle 14 / Section 28-1404
§28–1404.
Status: in_force

The hearing for a new applicant and the issuance of a license may not be delayed because of the failure of the Federal Bureau of Investigation to provide the requested criminal history record check by the date of the scheduled hearing.
Md. Code, Insurance § 28-107 — MD Code / Article gin / Title 28 / Subtitle 1 / Section 28-107
§28–107.
Status: in_force

(a) In addition to any other penalty authorized by this title, any insurer or person that violates this title is subject to a civil penalty of up to $100,000 for each day the violation continues.

(b) If the Commissioner finds that a violation of this title is willful, the insurer shall be fined an amount that the Commissioner considers appropriate based on the degree of willful misconduct and the nature of the violation.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 28-402 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 28 / Subtitle 4 / Section 28-402
§28–402.
Status: in_force

A holder of a manufacturer’s license may sell or deliver alcoholic beverages to a holder of a retail license from 6 a.m. to midnight on every day except Sunday or an election day.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 28-2602 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 28 / Subtitle 26 / Section 28-2602
§28–2602.
Status: in_force

The county may:

(1) adopt an ordinance or resolution supplementing the prohibition against disorderly intoxication under § 6–319 of this article; and

(2) regulate possession or consumption of alcoholic beverages on public property, property used by the public, or on a highway.
Md. Code, State Personnel and Pensions § 28-301 — MD Code / Article gsp / Title 28 / Subtitle 3 / Section 28-301
§28–301.
Status: in_force

A member of the Local Fire and Police System is entitled to:

(1) eligibility service as provided in §§ 28-302 through 28-307 of this subtitle; and

(2) creditable service as provided in § 28-308 of this subtitle.
Md. Code, Local Government § 28-205 — MD Code / Article glg / Title 28 / Subtitle 2 / Section 28-205
§28–205.
Status: in_force

(a) Five members of the Commission are a quorum.

(b) The Commission shall meet on or before the June 30 immediately following appointment.

(c) A member of the Commission may not receive compensation as a member of the Commission.

(d) The County Commissioners of Washington County shall provide professional staff to the Commission as necessary for the Commission to issue its report.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 28-1410 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 28 / Subtitle 14 / Section 28-1410
§28–1410.
Status: in_force

The County Treasurer shall:

(1) collect the license fees; and

(2) pay over to the Commissioners of Leonardtown the fees received for licenses issued for premises within the limits of the incorporated Town of Leonardtown.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 28-2001 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 28 / Subtitle 20 / Section 28-2001
§28–2001.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) Unless otherwise provided in this title, from 2 a.m. to 6 a.m. on any day, an individual may not consume alcoholic beverages in a premises licensed under this title.

(2) An owner, an operator, or a manager of a premises licensed under this title may not knowingly allow consumption prohibited under paragraph (1) of this subsection.

(b) A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $50.
Md. Code, State Personnel and Pensions § 28-201 — MD Code / Article gsp / Title 28 / Subtitle 2 / Section 28-201
§28–201.
Status: in_force

(a) This subtitle applies only to an employee of a participating governmental unit who is:

(1) a law enforcement officer who is certified by the Maryland Police Training and Standards Commission as a law enforcement officer; or

(2) a firefighter who is:

(i) a paid firefighter, as determined by the eligible governmental unit; or

(ii) a paid paramedic, as determined by the eligible governmental unit.

(b) This subtitle does not apply to an employee of a participating governmental unit who is a volunteer firefighter or volunteer paramedic.
Md. Code, Local Government § 28-106 — MD Code / Article glg / Title 28 / Subtitle 1 / Section 28-106
§28–106.
Status: in_force

(a) The Commission shall study the salaries of:

(1) the County Commissioners of Allegany County;

(2) the Allegany County Board of Education;

(3) the Allegany County Board of License Commissioners;

(4) the Allegany County Board of Elections;

(5) the judges of the Orphans’ Court for Allegany County; and

(6) the Sheriff of Allegany County.

(b) On or before January 29 of the year following appointment, the Commission shall make recommendations to the County Commissioners of Allegany County regarding salaries of the offices listed in subsection (a) of this section.

(c) Before the Commission submits its recommendations as provided in subsection (b) of this section, the Commission shall meet with each individual who holds an office listed in subsection (a) of this section to:

(1) acquaint the Commission with the duties and responsibilities of those public officials;

(2) obtain any additional information that the Commission believes would be helpful to complete its work; and

(3) provide an opportunity for the public officials to express their opinions about the appropriate compensation for the offices.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 28-1903 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 28 / Subtitle 19 / Section 28-1903
§28–1903.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, a consumer may not remain on the premises of an establishment that sells alcoholic beverages after the hours of sale end.

(b) On Sunday morning, a consumer may remain on the premises of an establishment that sells alcoholic beverages for one–half hour after the hours of sale end.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 28-601 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 28 / Subtitle 6 / Section 28-601
§28–601.
Status: in_force

(a) There is a Class A beer license.

(b) (1) The license authorizes the license holder to sell beer at retail to consumers at the place described in the license.

(2) The license holder shall sell the beer in a sealed package or container.

(3) The package or container may not be opened and its contents may not be consumed on the premises where the beer was sold.

(c) The annual license fee is $200.
Md. Code, Local Government § 28-1A-07 — MD Code / Article glg / Title 28 / Subtitle 1A / Section 28-1A-07
§28–1A–07.
Status: in_force

After reviewing the Commission’s report and recommendations, the members of the Montgomery County delegation to the General Assembly may introduce legislation to alter the salary of members of the Montgomery County Board of Education.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 28-1103 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 28 / Subtitle 11 / Section 28-1103
§28–1103.
Status: in_force

(a) The Board may issue a nonrefillable container permit for draft beer to a holder of a Class A license, a Class B license, or a Class D license.

(b) An applicant for the permit shall complete the form that the Board provides.

(c) The hours of sale for the permit:

(1) begin at the same time as those for the underlying license; and

(2) end at midnight.

(d) The Board shall adopt regulations to carry out this section.

(e) (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, the Board may charge annual permit fees of up to:

(i) $50 for an applicant who holds an underlying license with an off–sale privilege; or

(ii) $500 for an applicant who holds an underlying license without an off–sale privilege.

(2) An applicant who has a refillable container permit may not be charged a fee for a nonrefillable container permit.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 28-1501 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 28 / Subtitle 15 / Section 28-1501
§28–1501.
Status: in_force

(a) The following sections of Title 4, Subtitle 2 (“Issuance or Denial of Local Licenses”) of Division I of this article apply in the county without exception or variation:

(1) §�4–205�(“Chain store, supermarket, or discount house”);

(2) §�4–206�(“Limitations on retail sales floor space”);

(3) §�4–207�(“Licenses issued to minors”);

(4) §�4–208�(“Notice of license application required”);

(5) §�4–209�(“Hearing”);

(6) §�4–210�(“Approval or denial of license application”);

(7) §�4–211�(“License forms; effective date; expiration”);

(8) §�4–212�(“License not property”);

(9) §�4–213�(“Replacement licenses”); and

(10) §�4–214�(“Waiting periods after denial of license applications”).

(b) The following sections of Title 4, Subtitle 2 (“Issuance or Denial of Local Licenses”) of Division I of this article apply in the county:

(1) §�4–202�(“Authority of local licensing boards”), subject to §§ 28–1502 and 28–1503 of this subtitle;

(2) §�4–203�(“Prohibition against issuing multiple licenses to individual or for use of entity”), subject to § 28–1505 of this subtitle and Subtitle 13, Part III of this title; and

(3) §�4–204�(“Prohibition against issuing multiple licenses for same premises”), subject to § 28–1505 of this subtitle and Subtitle 13, Part III of this title.
Md. Code, State Personnel and Pensions § 28-304 — MD Code / Article gsp / Title 28 / Subtitle 3 / Section 28-304
§28–304.
Status: reserved

A member is entitled to eligibility service that equals:

(1) the member’s service credit transferred from a retirement or pension system under Title 37 of this article; and

(2) the member’s service credit transferred from a retirement or pension system on or before December 31, 2005.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 28-1503 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 28 / Subtitle 15 / Section 28-1503
§28–1503.
Status: in_force

A license application shall be disapproved and the license shall be denied if the Board determines that the applicant has been convicted of a felony.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 28-1402 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 28 / Subtitle 14 / Section 28-1402
§28–1402.
Status: in_force

(a) The Board shall obtain criminal history record information of each applicant for a license from the Central Repository.

(b) The Board may obtain criminal history record information on license applicants and their agents from the county police.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 28-901 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 28 / Subtitle 9 / Section 28-901
§28–901.
Status: in_force

(a) There are:

(1) a Class A–1 beer, wine, and liquor 7–day license; and

(2) a Class A–2 beer, wine, and liquor 6–day license.

(b) (1) The license authorizes the license holder to sell beer, wine, and liquor at retail at the place described in the license.

(2) The license holder shall deliver the beer, wine, or liquor in a sealed package or container that may not be opened or its contents consumed on the licensed premises.

(c) The license may not be issued for a drugstore unless the applicant:

(1) has been doing business at the location applied for in the license for at least 1 year before the date of the application for the license;

(2) is the assignee of a business established for at least 1 year before the date of the application for the license at the location applied for; or

(3) has been engaged in the retail drug business for at least 3 years.

(d) The annual license fees are:

(1) $400 for a Class A–1 7–day license; and

(2) $300 for a Class A–2 6–day license.
Md. Code, Insurance § 28-101 — MD Code / Article gin / Title 28 / Subtitle 1 / Section 28-101
§28–101.
Status: in_force

(a) In this title the following words have the meanings indicated.

(b) “Areas under Nazi influence” means the country of Nazi Germany, areas occupied by Nazi Germany, those European countries allied with Nazi Germany, areas occupied by those European countries allied with Nazi Germany, or any other neutral European country or area in Europe under the influence or threat of invasion by Nazi Germany or by any European country allied with or occupied by Nazi Germany.

(c) “Holocaust victim” means an individual, claimant, or the estate, heir, legatee, descendant, survivor, beneficiary, or other successor-in-interest of the individual, who died or lost property as a result of discriminatory laws, policies, or actions targeted against discrete groups of individuals based on race, religion, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or national origin, whether or not the individual was actually a member of any of those groups, or because the individual assisted or allegedly assisted any of those groups, between January 1, 1929, and December 31, 1945, in areas under Nazi influence.

(d) (1) “Insurance policy” means a policy of insurance substantially similar to any kind of insurance that was authorized at any time in Maryland between and including the years 1929 and 1945 or authorized by the jurisdiction in which the policy was sold at the time it was sold.

(2) “Insurance policy” includes any form of life, accident, health, annuities, property, casualty, education, or dowry insurance.

(e) “International Commission” means the twelve member commission, and any successor organization, established by the September 1998 Memorandum of Understanding executed by the Maryland Insurance Commissioner, insurance regulators from other states, European insurers, and international Jewish organizations.

(f) “Nazi Germany” means:

(1) for the period from 1929 to 1933, the Republic of Germany, commonly referred to as the Weimar Republic; and

(2) for the period from 1933 through 1945, Deutsche Reich.

(g) “Proceeds” means the face or other pay-out value of an insurance policy or annuity plus reasonable interest to date of payment as required by regulations adopted by the Commissioner.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 28-1504 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 28 / Subtitle 15 / Section 28-1504
§28–1504.
Status: in_force

The County Treasurer shall collect license fees and may issue licenses.
Md. Code, State Personnel and Pensions § 28-204 — MD Code / Article gsp / Title 28 / Subtitle 2 / Section 28-204
§28–204.
Status: reserved

(a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, a member’s contribution rate is 5% of the part of the member’s earnable compensation that exceeds the taxable wage base for each year.

(b) The contribution rate for a member who has transferred from the Employees’ Retirement System is 7% of the member’s earnable compensation.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 28-1304 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 28 / Subtitle 13 / Section 28-1304
§28–1304.
Status: in_force

(a) There is a beer festival (BF) license.

(b) The Board may issue the license to a holder of a retail license authorizing the sale of beer, a Class 5 brewery license, a Class 6 pub–brewery license, a Class 7 micro–brewery license, or a Class 8 farm brewery license.

(c) The license authorizes the holder to display and sell beer that is:

(1) manufactured and processed in any state; and

(2) distributed in the State when the license application is filed.

(d) A license holder shall display and sell beer:

(1) at retail for on– and off–premises consumption; and

(2) during the hours and days designated for the festival.

(e) The Board shall:

(1) choose 1 weekend each year for the beer festival that does not fall on the dates chosen for the Sotterley Wine Festival;

(2) choose a location in Historic St. Mary’s City for the festival; and

(3) ensure that the primary focuses of the festival are the promotions of both Maryland beer and tourism in Historic St. Mary’s City.

(f) The license holder may hold another license of a different class or nature.

(g) The license fee is $15.

(h) The Board shall adopt regulations to carry out this section.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 28-1309 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 28 / Subtitle 13 / Section 28-1309
§28–1309.
Status: in_force

(a) There is:

(1) a Class C per diem beer license;

(2) a Class C per diem beer and wine license; and

(3) a Class C per diem beer, wine, and liquor license.

(b) The Board may:

(1) issue a license to a:

(i) religious, fraternal, civic, veterans’, or charitable organization, association, club, or society; or

(ii) hospital supporting organization; and

(2) impose conditions on the license.

(c) The period for which a license under this section may be issued is:

(1) for a Class C per diem beer license, not longer than 10 days;

(2) for a Class C per diem beer and wine license, 1 day; and

(3) for a Class C per diem beer, wine, and liquor license, 1 day.

(d) A license holder may purchase the alcoholic beverages to be sold under the license from a retail dealer.

(e) The license holder may hold another license of a different class or nature.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 28-1406 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 28 / Subtitle 14 / Section 28-1406
§28–1406.
Status: in_force

The Board may set and charge a fee to cover the cost of obtaining the applicant’s fingerprints and the results of the State and national criminal history records check.
Md. Code, Local Government § 28-207 — MD Code / Article glg / Title 28 / Subtitle 2 / Section 28-207
§28–207.
Status: in_force

(a) The Commission shall study the salaries of:

(1) the County Commissioners of Washington County;

(2) the Washington County Board of Education;

(3) the Washington County Board of Liquor License Commissioners;

(4) the judges of the Orphans’ Court for Washington County; and

(5) the Treasurer of Washington County.

(b) On or before the December 1 following appointment, the Commission shall issue a report that contains recommendations to the County Commissioners of Washington County for review and consideration.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 28-201 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 28 / Subtitle 2 / Section 28-201
§28–201.
Status: in_force

There is a Board of License Commissioners for St. Mary’s County.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 28-208 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 28 / Subtitle 2 / Section 28-208
§28–208.
Status: in_force

The Board may adopt regulations to carry out this article.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 28-2301 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 28 / Subtitle 23 / Section 28-2301
§28–2301.
Status: in_force

Title 4, Subtitle 8 (“Death of License Holder”) of Division I of this article applies in the county without exception or variation.
Md. Code, Local Government § 28-103 — MD Code / Article glg / Title 28 / Subtitle 1 / Section 28-103
§28–103.
Status: in_force

(a) Subject to subsection (c) of this section, the Commission consists of the following members:

(1) one member from the Democratic Central Committee of Allegany County;

(2) one member from the Republican Central Committee of Allegany County;

(3) one member from the Allegany County Chamber of Commerce;

(4) one member from the Allegany–Garrett Counties Fire and Rescue Association, from Allegany County;

(5) one member from the Allegany County Farm Bureau;

(6) one member from the League of Women Voters of Allegany County; and

(7) one member from the Western Maryland Central Labor Council.

(b) On or before July 14, 2016, and on or before July 14 each fourth year thereafter, the County Commissioners of Allegany County shall request that each organization listed in subsection (a) of this section recommend an appointee to the county commissioners on or before the following August 1.

(c) (1) The County Commissioners of Allegany County shall appoint the individual recommended by each organization listed in subsection (a) of this section.

(2) If any organization fails to make a recommendation to the county commissioners on or before August 1, the county commissioners shall appoint a substitute public member to the Commission to serve through the following January 30.

(3) A member of the Commission appointed under paragraph (1) or (2) of this subsection may not be:

(i) an Allegany County official or employee; or

(ii) an official or employee of any office studied by the Commission.

(4) The county commissioners shall make their appointments to the Commission final on or before September 29 of the year of the recommendations under subsection (b) of this section.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 28-2201 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 28 / Subtitle 22 / Section 28-2201
§28–2201.
Status: in_force

Title 4, Subtitle 7 (“Expiration of Local Licenses”) of Division I of this article applies in the county without exception or variation.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 28-1701 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 28 / Subtitle 17 / Section 28-1701
§28–1701.
Status: in_force

(a) The following sections of Title 4, Subtitle 3 (“Transfer of Local Licenses; Substitution of Names on License”) of Division I of this article apply in the county without exception or variation:

(1) §�4–302�(“Transfer of place of business; transfer of license and inventory”);

(2) §�4–303�(“Chain store, supermarket, or discount house”);

(3) §�4–304�(“Compliance with Bulk Transfers Act required”); and

(4) §�4–306�(“Substitution of names of officers on license”).

(b) Section 4–305 (“Filing fee and endorsement”) of Division I of this article applies in the county, subject to § 28–1702 of this subtitle.
Md. Code, State Personnel and Pensions § 28-307 — MD Code / Article gsp / Title 28 / Subtitle 3 / Section 28-307
§28–307.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) In the year of retirement, a member may purchase service credit for eligibility service of up to 10 years for periods of employment for which the member:

(i) would have been entitled to purchase service credit under the Employees’ Pension System; and

(ii) is not otherwise entitled to service credit under the Local Fire and Police System.

(2) To purchase service credit under this section, a member must:

(i) complete a claim for the service credit and file it with the Board of Trustees on the form that the Board of Trustees provides; and

(ii) pay to the Board of Trustees an amount equal to the annuity reserve and pension reserve required to fund the additional allowance.

(b) (1) A member may purchase credit for eligibility service for previous service in a position described in § 23-204(a) of this article.

(2) To purchase the service credit, the member must pay, in a single payment, the contributions, with interest, that the Board of Trustees considers appropriate.
Md. Code, State Personnel and Pensions § 28-206 — MD Code / Article gsp / Title 28 / Subtitle 2 / Section 28-206
§28–206.
Status: in_force

Membership ends if the member is separated from employment for more than 4 years.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 28-1507 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 28 / Subtitle 15 / Section 28-1507
§28–1507.
Status: in_force

Cider and native wine may be sold by their makers without a license.
Md. Code, Local Government § 28-101 — MD Code / Article glg / Title 28 / Subtitle 1 / Section 28-101
§28–101.
Status: in_force

In this subtitle, “Commission” means the Allegany County Salary Study Commission.
Md. Code, Local Government § 28-203 — MD Code / Article glg / Title 28 / Subtitle 2 / Section 28-203
§28–203.
Status: in_force

(a) Subject to subsections (b) and (d) of this section, the Commission consists of the following members:

(1) one member from the Democratic Central Committee of Washington County;

(2) one member from the Republican Central Committee of Washington County;

(3) one member from the Washington County Chamber of Commerce;

(4) one member from the Washington County Farm Bureau;

(5) one member from the League of Women Voters of Washington County;

(6) one member from the Western Maryland Central Labor Council;

(7) one member from the Cumberland Valley Associated Builders and Contractors, Inc.;

(8) one member from the Joint Veterans Council of Washington County; and

(9) one at–large member who is a resident selected by the County Commissioners of Washington County.

(b) Each member shall be a registered voter of Washington County who in the previous 4 years has voted in at least two elections, at least one of which was in the gubernatorial election year.

(c) On or before March 31, 2016, and on or before March 31 each fourth year thereafter, the County Commissioners of Washington County shall request that each organization listed in subsection (a) of this section recommend an appointee to the county commissioners on or before the following May 15.

(d) (1) The County Commissioners of Washington County shall appoint the individual recommended by each organization listed in subsection (a) of this section.

(2) If an organization fails to make a recommendation to the county commissioners on or before June 1, the members who have been appointed to the Commission shall meet, solicit prospective members from the public, and select by majority vote a qualified substitute public member to the Commission to serve through the following December 1.

(3) A member of the Commission may not be an elected official or an employee of an official whose salary the Commission studies.
Md. Code, State Personnel and Pensions § 28-306 — MD Code / Article gsp / Title 28 / Subtitle 3 / Section 28-306
§28–306.
Status: in_force

(a) A member is entitled to eligibility service during a leave of absence if the leave of absence:

(1) is approved by the Board of Trustees under regulations that apply to all members similarly situated; and

(2) is not otherwise recognized as eligibility service under this subtitle.

(b) To receive service credit for a leave of absence described under subsection (a) of this section, a member shall pay the member contributions with regular interest, if any, as determined by the Board of Trustees under regulations that apply to all members similarly situated.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 28-205 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 28 / Subtitle 2 / Section 28-205
§28–205.
Status: in_force

The Board may appoint advisory committees composed of responsible individuals in the county to advise the Board on administering alcoholic beverages laws.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 28-2802 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 28 / Subtitle 28 / Section 28-2802
§28–2802.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) A person who violates a law relating to hours or days for the sale of alcoholic beverages is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment or a fine not exceeding $250 or both.

(2) If the Board finds that a person has violated a law relating to licensing the sale of alcoholic beverages, the Board may:

(i) revoke or suspend the person’s license;

(ii) impose a civil penalty not exceeding $2,500; or

(iii) both revoke or suspend the person’s license and impose a civil penalty not exceeding $2,500.

(b) If an employee of a license holder sells alcoholic beverages to an individual under the age of 21 years the Board may impose a fine on the employee not exceeding $500 per offense.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 28-1804 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 28 / Subtitle 18 / Section 28-1804
§28–1804.
Status: in_force

(a) The Board may deny a license renewal if the license holder or a stockholder of the corporation that uses the license has been convicted of a felony.

(b) The Board:

(1) shall hold a public hearing before renewing a license under the circumstances described in subsection (a) of this section; and

(2) may inquire into all relevant facts and circumstances concerning the felony offense at the hearing.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 28-1003 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 28 / Subtitle 10 / Section 28-1003
§28–1003.
Status: in_force

(a) This section applies only to a golf course that is:

(1) on land that is owned by the county; and

(2) operated by a county golf course manager or a golf course manager under a management agreement with the county.

(b) There is a Class M–G beer, wine, and liquor license.

(c) The Board may issue the license to a golf course manager.

(d) The license authorizes the license holder to sell beer, wine, and liquor for consumption on the land and in the facilities used for golfing purposes.

(e) (1) The license holder may designate an agent to sell beer, wine, and liquor at the golf course.

(2) The agent shall be considered the vendor for collecting and remitting the sales and use tax.

(f) On request of the county, the Board may transfer a Class M–G license to a different golf course manager.

(g) The Board shall adopt regulations to carry out this section.

(h) The annual license fee is $600.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 28-1805 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 28 / Subtitle 18 / Section 28-1805
§28–1805.
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding § 28–1502 of this title, the Board may renew a Class A or Class D beer license, beer and wine license, or beer, wine, and liquor license originally issued to a holder of an out–of–state alcoholic beverages license.
Md. Code, State Personnel and Pensions § 28-402 — MD Code / Article gsp / Title 28 / Subtitle 4 / Section 28-402
§28–402.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided in subsection (g) of this section, an individual who is receiving a service retirement allowance or vested allowance may accept employment with a participating employer on a permanent, temporary, or contractual basis, without any reduction in the allowance, if:

(1) the individual immediately notifies the Board of Trustees of the individual’s intention to accept the employment; and

(2) the individual specifies the compensation to be received.

(b) (1) The Board of Trustees shall reduce the allowance of an individual who accepts employment as provided under subsection (a) of this section if the individual’s current employer is a participating employer other than the State and is the same participating employer that employed the individual at the time of the individual’s last separation from employment with a participating employer before the individual commenced receiving a service retirement allowance or vested allowance.

(2) The reduction required under paragraph (1) of this subsection shall equal the amount that the sum of the individual’s initial annual basic allowance and the individual’s annual compensation exceeds the average final compensation used to compute the basic allowance.

(3) Except for an individual whose allowance is subject to a reduction as provided under paragraph (1) of this subsection, the reduction of an allowance under this subsection does not apply to:

(i) an individual whose average final compensation was less than $25,000 and who is reemployed on a temporary or contractual basis;

(ii) an individual who is serving in an elected position as an official of a participating governmental unit or as a constitutional officer for a county that is a participating governmental unit; or

(iii) an individual who has been retired for 5 years, beginning on January 1 after the date the individual retires.

(c) An individual who is receiving a service retirement allowance or a vested allowance and who is reemployed by a participating employer may not receive creditable service or eligibility service during the period of reemployment.

(d) The individual’s compensation during the period of reemployment may not be subject to the employer pickup provisions of § 21-303 of this article or any reduction or deduction as a member contribution for pension or retirement purposes.

(e) The State Retirement Agency shall institute appropriate reporting procedures with the affected payroll systems to ensure compliance with this section.

(f) (1) Immediately on the employment of any individual receiving a service retirement allowance or a vested allowance, a participating employer shall notify the State Retirement Agency of the type of employment and the anticipated earnings of the individual.

(2) At least once each year, in a format specified by the State Retirement Agency, each participating employer shall provide the State Retirement Agency with a list of all employees included on any payroll of the employer, the Social Security numbers of the employees, and their earnings for that year.

(g) An individual who is receiving a service retirement allowance under this title may not be employed by the State or other participating employer on a permanent, temporary, or contractual basis within 45 days of the date the individual retired.
Md. Code, Local Government § 28-204 — MD Code / Article glg / Title 28 / Subtitle 2 / Section 28-204
§28–204.
Status: in_force

From among its members, the Commission shall elect a chair.
Md. Code, State Personnel and Pensions § 28-401 — MD Code / Article gsp / Title 28 / Subtitle 4 / Section 28-401
§28–401.
Status: reserved

(a) (1) Subject to paragraphs (2) and (3) of this subsection, a member may retire with a normal service retirement allowance if, on or before the date of retirement, the member:

(i) has at least 25 years of eligibility service;

(ii) is at least 62 years old; or

(iii) is at least 60 years old and has transferred to the Local Fire and Police System from the Employees’ Retirement System.

(2) To retire under this subsection, a member shall complete and submit a written application to the Board of Trustees on the form that the Board of Trustees provides stating the date when the member desires to retire.

(3) A member may not retire before the first day of the month after employment ends.

(b) Except as provided in subsections (c) and (d) of this section, on retirement under this section, a member is entitled to receive a normal service retirement allowance that equals the number of years of the member’s creditable service multiplied by:

(1) 1% of the member’s average final compensation that is not in excess of the Social Security integration level; and

(2) 1.5% of the member’s average final compensation that exceeds the Social Security integration level.

(c) (1) This subsection applies to a member:

(i) who has not transferred from the Employees’ Retirement System; and

(ii) whose employer does not contribute to Social Security.

(2) On retirement under this section, a member is entitled to receive a normal service retirement allowance that equals the number of years of the member’s creditable service multiplied by 1.5% of the member’s average final compensation.

(d) (1) This subsection applies to a member who has transferred from the Employees’ Retirement System.

(2) On retirement under this section, a member is entitled to receive a normal service retirement allowance that equals:

(i) 2% of the member’s average final compensation multiplied by each year of the member’s first 30 years of creditable service; and

(ii) 1% of the member’s average final compensation multiplied by each year of creditable service in excess of 30 years.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 28-1004 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 28 / Subtitle 10 / Section 28-1004
§28–1004.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section, “nonprofit performing arts theater” means an area, a building, or a structure designed and used for plays, acts, dramas, concerts, or similar events by individuals performing on a stage.

(b) There is a nonprofit performing arts theater beer and wine license.

(c) (1) The Board may issue the license for use on the premises of a performing arts theater that:

(i) has seating; and

(ii) is operated by a nonprofit organization.

(2) The president and two other officers of the nonprofit performing arts theater shall sign the application for the license.

(d) The license authorizes the holder to sell or serve beer and wine at retail for on–premises consumption.

(e) The license holder may sell or serve beer and wine from 1 hour before to 1 hour after:

(1) a regular performance; or

(2) a fund–raiser performance that benefits the nonprofit performing arts theater.

(f) The license holder may purchase beer and wine from a licensed wholesaler.

(g) The annual license fee is $300.
Md. Code, State Personnel and Pensions § 28-101 — MD Code / Article gsp / Title 28 / Subtitle 1 / Section 28-101
§28–101.
Status: in_force

This title applies to the Local Fire and Police System.
Md. Code, Local Government § 28-209 — MD Code / Article glg / Title 28 / Subtitle 2 / Section 28-209
§28–209.
Status: in_force

(a) Subject to subsection (b) of this section and Article III, § 35 of the Maryland Constitution, within 60 days after receiving the recommendations of the Commission under § 28–207(b) of this subtitle, the County Commissioners of Washington County, by local law, shall set the salary for each office included in the recommendations.

(b) The County Commissioners of Washington County may accept, reduce, or reject, but may not increase, the recommendations of the Commission.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 28-803 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 28 / Subtitle 8 / Section 28-803
§28–803.
Status: in_force

(a) There is a Class B beer and wine license.

(b) The license authorizes the license holder to sell beer and wine at a hotel or restaurant at retail at the place described in the license, for on– and off–premises consumption.

(c) The annual license fee is $400.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 28-1703 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 28 / Subtitle 17 / Section 28-1703
§28–1703.
Status: in_force

The Board may not transfer an off–sale license for use in a business that is intended to be operated as a drive–through purchase facility where alcoholic beverages are to be sold at retail and dispensed through a window or door to a purchaser in or on a motor vehicle for off–premises consumption.
Md. Code, Local Government § 28-206 — MD Code / Article glg / Title 28 / Subtitle 2 / Section 28-206
§28–206.
Status: in_force

(a) The Commission shall hold at least one public hearing every 4 years.

(b) The Commission shall publish notice of each hearing in a newspaper of general circulation in the county.

(c) The County Commissioners of Washington County shall provide money necessary for the Commission to advertise its hearings so that the public receives sufficient notice and an opportunity to attend and present testimony at the hearings.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 28-206 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 28 / Subtitle 2 / Section 28-206
§28–206.
Status: in_force

(a) The Board shall appoint an inspector.

(b) An inspector shall:

(1) possess the power of a peace officer in the State arising out of or relating to the enforcement of this article; and

(2) carry out the duties that the Board requires.

(c) The County Commissioners shall set the salary of the inspector.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 28-2702 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 28 / Subtitle 27 / Section 28-2702
§28–2702.
Status: in_force

(a) A license holder or an employee of a license holder who is charged with a violation of § 6–304 of this article:

(1) shall receive a summons to appear in court on a certain day to answer the charges placed against the license holder or employee; and

(2) may not be required to post bail pending trial in any court in the State.

(b) A license holder or an employee of a license holder may not be found guilty of a violation of § 6–304 of this article if:

(1) the license holder or employee establishes to the satisfaction of the finder of fact that the license holder or employee used due caution to establish that the individual was not under the age of 21 years; and

(2) the individual was not a resident of the State.

(c) The granting of probation before judgment to a license holder or an employee of the license holder for a violation of § 6–304 of this article does not bar the Board from proceeding administratively against the license holder for the violation.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 28-1603 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 28 / Subtitle 16 / Section 28-1603
§28–1603.
Status: in_force

The Board may not issue any license with an off–sale privilege for use in a business that is intended to be operated as a drive–through sales facility at which alcoholic beverages are:

(1) sold at retail; and

(2) dispensed through a window or door to a purchaser in or on a motor vehicle for off–premises consumption.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 28-2801 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 28 / Subtitle 28 / Section 28-2801
§28–2801.
Status: in_force

Section 6–402 (“General penalty”) of Division I of this article applies in the county.
Md. Code, Local Government § 28-105 — MD Code / Article glg / Title 28 / Subtitle 1 / Section 28-105
§28–105.
Status: in_force

(a) Five members of the Commission are a quorum.

(b) The Commission shall meet on or before the December 31 immediately following appointment.

(c) A member of the Commission:

(1) may not receive compensation as a member of the Commission; but

(2) is entitled to reimbursement for expenses as authorized by the County Commissioners of Allegany County.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 28-1307 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 28 / Subtitle 13 / Section 28-1307
§28–1307.
Status: in_force

(a) There is a BWT beer and wine tasting permit.

(b) The Board may issue the permit only to a holder of a Class A license.

(c) The permit authorizes the holder to allow the on–premises consumption of beer and wine for tasting purposes only.

(d) The holder of a Class A license may apply for and the Board may issue the permit that is effective for a maximum of:

(1) any 26 days in a licensing period;

(2) any 52 days in a licensing period; or

(3) 365 days in a licensing period.

(e) A permit holder shall notify the Board of the holder’s intent to have a tasting at least 7 days before the event if the permit is effective for any:

(1) 26 days in a licensing period; or

(2) 52 days in a licensing period.

(f) An individual may consume beer or wine covered by the license in a quantity not exceeding:

(1) 1 ounce from each offering and 4 ounces from all offerings of wine in a day; and

(2) 2 ounces from each offering and 8 ounces from all offerings of beer in a day.

(g) The permit authorizes the consumption of beer or wine only on the licensed premises of the holder.

(h) The permit fees are:

(1) for a permit that is effective for any 26 days in a licensing period, $150;

(2) for a permit that is effective for any 52 days in a licensing period, $200; and

(3) for a permit that is effective for 365 days in a licensing period, $250.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 28-2402 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 28 / Subtitle 24 / Section 28-2402
§28–2402.
Status: in_force

In addition to the other powers of the circuit court for the county provided in Title 4, Subtitle 9 of this article, the court may remand the proceedings to the Board.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 28-2002 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 28 / Subtitle 20 / Section 28-2002
§28–2002.
Status: reserved

(a) A holder of a Class A beer license may sell beer on Monday through Sunday, from 6 a.m. to 2 a.m. the following day.

(b) Reserved.

(c) Reserved.

(d) A holder of a Class D beer license may sell beer on Monday through Sunday, from 6 a.m. to 2 a.m. the following day.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 28-404 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 28 / Subtitle 4 / Section 28-404
§28–404.
Status: in_force

(a) This section applies to a Class 6 pub–brewery license in the county.

(b) Section 2–208(d) of this article does not apply in the county.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 28-2004 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 28 / Subtitle 20 / Section 28-2004
§28–2004.
Status: in_force

(a) A holder of a Class A beer, wine, and liquor license may sell beer, wine, and liquor on Monday through Sunday, from 6 a.m. to 2 a.m. the following day.

(b) A holder of a Class B beer, wine, and liquor license may sell beer, wine, and liquor on Monday through Sunday, from 6 a.m. to 2 a.m. the following day.

(c) A holder of a Class C beer, wine, and liquor license may sell beer, wine, and liquor on Monday through Sunday, from 6 a.m. to 2 a.m. the following day.

(d) A holder of a Class D beer, wine, and liquor license may sell beer, wine, and liquor on Monday through Sunday, from 6 a.m. to 2 a.m. the following day.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 28-2101 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 28 / Subtitle 21 / Section 28-2101
§28–2101.
Status: in_force

Title 4, Subtitle 6 (“Revocation and Suspension of Local Licenses”) of Division I of this article applies in the county without exception or variation.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 28-204 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 28 / Subtitle 2 / Section 28-204
§28–204.
Status: in_force

(a) A majority of the members then serving on the Board is a quorum.

(b) (1) The Board shall meet at least once a month.

(2) Each hearing that the Board holds shall be open to the public.

(c) The County Commissioners shall:

(1) set the annual salary for the chair and each other member of the Board; and

(2) provide for the reasonable and necessary expenses of the Board.

(d) Subject to this section and § 28–206 of this subtitle, the Board may:

(1) employ:

(i) a secretary;

(ii) inspectors; and

(iii) clerical and other assistants as are necessary; and

(2) set the compensation of the employees.

(e) (1) The Board shall appoint an attorney.

(2) The County Commissioners shall set the annual salary for the attorney.

(f) (1) The Board shall appoint an administrator.

(2) The administrator shall carry out the duties assigned by the Board.

(3) The County Commissioners:

(i) shall set the salary of the administrator; and

(ii) may assign clerical assistants to discharge the duties of the Board.
Md. Code, State Personnel and Pensions § 28-403 — MD Code / Article gsp / Title 28 / Subtitle 4 / Section 28-403
§28–403.
Status: in_force

A member may be entitled to benefits under Title 29 of this article other than, or in addition to, the benefits provided under this subtitle.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 28-401 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 28 / Subtitle 4 / Section 28-401
§28–401.
Status: in_force

(a) The following sections of Title 2, Subtitle 2 (“Manufacturer’s Licenses”) of Division I of this article apply in the county without exception or variation:

(1) § 2–201 (“Issuance by Comptroller”);

(2) § 2–203 (“Class 9 limited distillery license”);

(3) § 2–204 (“Class 2 rectifying license”);

(4) § 2–205 (“Class 3 winery license”);

(5) § 2–206 (“Class 4 limited winery license”);

(6) § 2–207 (“Class 5 brewery license”);

(7) § 2–209 (“Class 7 micro–brewery license”);

(8) § 2–210 (“Class 8 farm brewery license”);

(9) § 2–211 (“Residency requirement”);

(10) § 2–212 (“Additional licenses”);

(11) § 2–213 (“Additional fees”);

(12) § 2–214 (“Sale or delivery restricted”);

(13) § 2–215 (“Beer sale on credit to retail dealer prohibited”);

(14) § 2–216 (“Interaction between manufacturing entities and retailers”);

(15) § 2–217 (“Distribution of alcoholic beverages — Prohibited practices”); and

(16) § 2–218 (“Restrictive agreements between producers and retailers — Prohibited”).

(b) The following sections of Title 2, Subtitle 2 (“Manufacturer’s Licenses”) of Division I of this article apply in the county:

(1) § 2–202 (“Class 1 distillery license”), subject to § 28–403 of this subtitle; and

(2) § 2–208 (“Class 6 pub–brewery license”), subject to § 28–404 of this subtitle.
Md. Code, Insurance § 28-104 — MD Code / Article gin / Title 28 / Subtitle 1 / Section 28-104
§28–104.
Status: in_force

(a) Notwithstanding any law or agreement among the parties to an insurance policy to the contrary, any action arising from an occurrence during the period between January 1, 1929, and December 31, 1945, brought by a Holocaust victim seeking proceeds of an insurance policy issued to or covering the life or property of a Holocaust victim before December 31, 1945, may not be dismissed for failure to comply with any statute of limitations or laches or other similar provision of any applicable law relating to the timeliness of the filing of claims that might prevent a claim from being heard on its merits, or any notice requirements imposed by any insurance policy if the action is commenced within 10 years after the effective date of this title.

(b) Any action arising from an occurrence during the period between January 1, 1929, and December 31, 1945, brought by a Holocaust victim seeking proceeds of an insurance policy issued to or covering the life or property of a Holocaust victim before December 31, 1945, may not be stayed or dismissed under the Maryland Rules of Civil Procedure.

(c) In recognition of the significant period of time that has passed and in order to effect the goals of substantial justice, the rules regarding the admissibility of evidence, and principles of law or other rules relating to the admission of hearsay evidence shall be relaxed at the discretion of the trial judge in any action or proceeding authorized by this section.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 28-501 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 28 / Subtitle 5 / Section 28-501
§28–501.
Status: in_force

Title 2, Subtitle 3 (“Wholesaler’s Licenses”) of Division I of this article applies in the county without exception or variation.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 28-1101 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 28 / Subtitle 11 / Section 28-1101
§28–1101.
Status: in_force

(a) The following sections of Title 4, Subtitle 11 (“Additional License Privileges”) of Division I of this article apply in the county without exception or variation:

(1) § 4–1102 (“Corkage — Consuming wine not purchased from license holder on licensed premises”); and

(2) § 4–1103 (“Removal of partially consumed bottle of wine from licensed premises”).

(b) Section 4–1105 (“Refillable container permit — Wine”) of Division I of this article does not apply in the county.

(c) The following sections of Title 4, Subtitle 11 (“Additional License Privileges”) of Division I of this article apply in the county:

(1) § 4–1104 (“Refillable container permit — Draft beer”), subject to § 28–1102 of this subtitle; and

(2) § 4–1106 (“Nonrefillable container permit –– Draft beer”), subject to § 28–1103 of this subtitle.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 28-2704 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 28 / Subtitle 27 / Section 28-2704
§28–2704.
Status: in_force

Sections 6–308 and 6–319 of this article do not apply to:

(1) a Class C beer license, beer and wine license, or beer, wine, and liquor license issued to a bona fide religious, fraternal, civic, veterans’, hospital, or charitable organization; or

(2) a license issued to an outdoor motor sports facility that is located in Mechanicsville or Budds Creek.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 28-502 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 28 / Subtitle 5 / Section 28-502
§28–502.
Status: in_force

Except as provided in § 28–503 of this subtitle, a holder of a wholesaler’s license may sell or deliver alcoholic beverages to a holder of a retail license from 6 a.m. to midnight on every day except Sunday.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 28-2401 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 28 / Subtitle 24 / Section 28-2401
§28–2401.
Status: in_force

Title 4, Subtitle 9 (“Judicial Review”) of Division I of this article applies in the county without exception or variation.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 28-1002 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 28 / Subtitle 10 / Section 28-1002
§28–1002.
Status: reserved

(a) There is a beauty salon beer and wine license.

(b) The Board may issue the license to a person who holds a beauty salon permit under § 5–501 of the Business Occupations and Professions Article.

(c) The license authorizes the license holder to sell or serve not more than two 12–ounce offerings of beer or two 5–ounce offerings of wine for on–premises consumption by a beauty salon customer while the customer undergoes a cosmetology procedure listed under § 5–101(n)(1) of the Business Occupations and Professions Article.

(d) The license may not be transferred to another location.

(e) A holder of the license may sell or serve beer and wine for on–premises consumption during normal business hours but not later than 9 p.m.

(f) An establishment for which the license is issued is subject to the alcohol awareness training requirements under § 4–505 of this article.

(g) The annual license fee is $300.
Md. Code, Local Government § 28-1A-01 — MD Code / Article glg / Title 28 / Subtitle 1A / Section 28-1A-01
§28–1A–01.
Status: in_force

In this subtitle, “Commission” means the Montgomery County Board of Education Compensation Commission.
Md. Code, Insurance § 28-102 — MD Code / Article gin / Title 28 / Subtitle 1 / Section 28-102
§28–102.
Status: in_force

The Commissioner shall arrange for a toll-free telephone number, available in English as well as other appropriate languages, to assist any person seeking to recover proceeds from an insurance policy issued to or covering the life or property of a Holocaust victim.
Md. Code, Local Government § 28-1A-02 — MD Code / Article glg / Title 28 / Subtitle 1A / Section 28-1A-02
§28–1A–02.
Status: in_force

There is a Montgomery County Board of Education Compensation Commission.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 28-902 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 28 / Subtitle 9 / Section 28-902
§28–902.
Status: in_force

(a) There is a Class B beer, wine, and liquor hotel/restaurant license.

(b) The Board may issue the license for use by a hotel that:

(1) accommodates the public and provides service ordinarily found in hotels; and

(2) has:

(i) at least 25 rooms;

(ii) a lobby with a registration and mail desk and seating facilities; and

(iii) a dining room that serves full–course meals at least twice daily.

(c) The license authorizes the license holder to sell beer, wine, and liquor for on–premises consumption at retail at the place described in the license.

(d) The license holder may sell beer, wine, and liquor during the hours and days as set out for a Class B beer, wine, and liquor license under § 28–2004(b) of this title.

(e) The annual license fee is $1,000.
Md. Code, Insurance § 28-106 — MD Code / Article gin / Title 28 / Subtitle 1 / Section 28-106
§28–106.
Status: in_force

(a) On or before December 1, 1999, and then on December 1 for each of the succeeding 10 years, the Commissioner shall report to the Governor and, subject to § 2-1257 of the State Government Article, the General Assembly the following information:

(1) the progress of the International Commission in receiving, investigating, and resolving insurance claims of Holocaust victims; and

(2) the status of any reports that insurers were directed to file under § 28-105 of this title.

(b) The Commissioner’s report under this section shall include:

(1) the number of insurers authorized to do business in the State and the number of other insurers that may be in the same holding company system as an authorized insurer that could possibly be expected to have issued an insurance policy to a Holocaust victim between January 1, 1920, and December 31, 1945;

(2) the approximate number and total value of all insurance policies issued to Holocaust victims between January 1, 1920, and December 31, 1945, that, as of the date of the report, remain unpaid or were paid to, or expropriated by, a government located in areas under Nazi influence that was not the named beneficiary of the insurance policy;

(3) a listing by insurer of the number of claims filed by individuals who allege or have alleged that they are Holocaust victims and whether each claim has been paid or payment has been denied;

(4) a summary of the length of time for the processing and disposition of claims filed by individuals who allege or have alleged that they are Holocaust victims by the insurer; and

(5) a listing of the circumstances of the activities of the Commissioner under item (4) of this subsection and § 28-107 of this title.
Md. Code, State Personnel and Pensions § 28-303 — MD Code / Article gsp / Title 28 / Subtitle 3 / Section 28-303
§28–303.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section, “break in service” means a period of separation from employment in a fiscal year after the one in which a member first becomes employed, if during that fiscal year the member does not complete more than 350 hours of employment while a member.

(b) A former member is entitled to the eligibility service to which the former member was entitled before the separation from employment if:

(1) the former member has not incurred a break in service;

(2) the former member was entitled to a vested allowance at the time of separation from employment; or

(3) (i) the former member has completed 1 year of eligibility service after a break in service; and

(ii) the number of consecutive years in which the member incurred a break in service is less than the years of eligibility service as a member before the break in service.

(c) To determine if a former member is eligible for prior eligibility service under subsection (b)(3)(ii) of this section, the Board of Trustees shall determine the number of years of prior eligibility service:

(1) as of the day the former member separated from employment; but

(2) excluding any eligibility service lost because of a prior break in service.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 28-1411 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 28 / Subtitle 14 / Section 28-1411
§28–1411.
Status: in_force

(a) Within 90 days after the Board approves an application for a license, the applicant shall attend Responsible Alcohol Service Training.

(b) Attendance at the Responsible Alcohol Service Training does not fulfill the alcohol awareness training requirement under § 4–505 of this article.
Md. Code, Insurance § 28-110 — MD Code / Article gin / Title 28 / Subtitle 1 / Section 28-110
§28–110.
Status: in_force

This title is the Holocaust Victims Insurance Act.
Md. Code, State Personnel and Pensions § 28-102 — MD Code / Article gsp / Title 28 / Subtitle 1 / Section 28-102
§28–102.
Status: in_force

Except as otherwise provided in this title, the operation of the Local Fire and Police System shall be the same as the operation of the Employees’ Pension System.
Md. Code, Local Government § 28-201 — MD Code / Article glg / Title 28 / Subtitle 2 / Section 28-201
§28–201.
Status: in_force

In this subtitle, “Commission” means the Washington County Salary Study Commission.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 28-2703 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 28 / Subtitle 27 / Section 28-2703
§28–2703.
Status: in_force

(a) A license holder or an employee of a license holder who is charged with a violation of § 6–307 of this article:

(1) shall receive a summons to appear in court on a certain day to answer the charges placed against the license holder or an employee; and

(2) may not be required to post bail pending trial in any court in the State.

(b) The granting of probation before judgment to a license holder or an employee of the license holder for a violation of § 6–307 of this article does not bar the Board from proceeding administratively against the license holder for the violation.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 28-1408 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 28 / Subtitle 14 / Section 28-1408
§28–1408.
Status: in_force

An individual is eligible to sign the petition of support required under § 4–110 of this article that must be included as part of an application for a license if the individual:

(1) owns real property within 5 miles of the premises for which the license is sought; and

(2) is a registered voter in the county.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 28-604 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 28 / Subtitle 6 / Section 28-604
§28–604.
Status: in_force

(a) There is a Class D beer license.

(b) (1) Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, the license authorizes the license holder to sell beer at retail at the place described in the license for on– and off–premises consumption.

(2) A license may not be issued for a drugstore.

(c) The annual license fees are:

(1) $200 for a 6–day license; and

(2) $250 for a 7–day license.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 28-802 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 28 / Subtitle 8 / Section 28-802
§28–802.
Status: in_force

(a) There is a Class A–3 beer and wine license.

(b) (1) The license authorizes the license holder to sell beer and wine at retail at the place described in the license.

(2) The license holder shall sell the beer and wine in a sealed package or container.

(3) The package or container may not be opened and its contents may not be consumed on the premises where the beer or wine is sold.

(c) The annual license fee is $350.
Md. Code, Public Utilities § 28-101 — MD Code / Article gpu / Title 28 / Subtitle 1 / Section 28-101
§28–101.
Status: in_force

The Commission is exempt from the payment of any fee or charge under § 5–403(b) and (c) of the Natural Resources Article.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 28-2003 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 28 / Subtitle 20 / Section 28-2003
§28–2003.
Status: reserved

(a) A holder of a Class A beer and wine license may sell beer and wine on Monday through Sunday, from 6 a.m. to 2 a.m. the following day.

(b) A holder of a Class B beer and wine license may sell beer and wine on Monday through Sunday, from 6 a.m. to 2 a.m. the following day.

(c) Reserved.

(d) Reserved.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 28-2705 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 28 / Subtitle 27 / Section 28-2705
§28–2705.
Status: in_force

(a) A person engaged in the manufacture or sale of alcoholic beverages, an agent or employee of the person, or a license holder may not, directly or indirectly, offer or make a payment or gift to:

(1) a member of the Board;

(2) an employee of the Board; or

(3) a person acting on behalf of a member or an employee of the Board.

(b) A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $1,000.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 28-1801 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 28 / Subtitle 18 / Section 28-1801
§28–1801.
Status: in_force

(a) The following sections of Title 4, Subtitle 4 (“Renewal of Local Licenses”) of Division I of this article apply in the county without exception or variation:

(1) § 4–402 (“Eligibility for renewal; process”);

(2) § 4–403 (“Renewal application”);

(3) § 4–405 (“Contents of renewal application”);

(4) § 4–406 (“Protests”);

(5) § 4–409 (“Multiple licenses”); and

(6) § 4–410 (“Chain store, supermarket, or discount house”).

(b) The following sections of Title 4, Subtitle 4 (“Renewal of Local Licenses”) of Division I of this article do not apply in the county:

(1) § 4–404 (“Filing period for renewal application”) and is superseded by § 28–1802 of this subtitle; and

(2) § 4–408 (“Issuance of renewed licenses”) and is superseded by § 28–1803 of this subtitle.

(c) Section 4–407 (“Denial of renewal application”) of Division I of this article applies in the county, subject to § 28–1804 of this subtitle.
Md. Code, Local Government § 28-202 — MD Code / Article glg / Title 28 / Subtitle 2 / Section 28-202
§28–202.
Status: in_force

There is a Washington County Salary Study Commission.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 28-1409 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 28 / Subtitle 14 / Section 28-1409
§28–1409.
Status: in_force

A license may not be issued for the use of a corporation unless the owners of at least 15% of the total stock of the corporation are residents in the county at the time the application for the license is filed.
Md. Code, Local Government § 28-1A-05 — MD Code / Article glg / Title 28 / Subtitle 1A / Section 28-1A-05
§28–1A–05.
Status: in_force

(a) The Commission shall study the salaries of the members of the Montgomery County Board of Education.

(b) The Commission shall issue a report to the members of the Montgomery County delegation to the General Assembly on or before September 1, 2019, and every 4 years thereafter, regarding its recommendations for the appropriate compensation for members of the Montgomery County Board of Education, including:

(1) any additional stipend for the president of the county board; and

(2) a scholarship amount to be awarded to a student member of the county board who completes a full term on the county board to be applied toward the student’s higher education costs.
Md. Code, Insurance § 28-103 — MD Code / Article gin / Title 28 / Subtitle 1 / Section 28-103
§28–103.
Status: in_force

(a) Notwithstanding any inconsistent provision of this title, any insurer authorized to do insurance business in the State, in receipt of a claim against it arising from an occurrence during the period between January 1, 1929, and December 31, 1945, from an individual that the insurer knows, or reasonably should have known, is a Holocaust victim shall:

(1) diligently and expeditiously investigate the claim;

(2) allow claimants to provide alternative documentation that does not meet the usual standards of proof required by the insurer to substantiate the particular claim, subject to standards established for alternative documentation as required by regulations adopted by the Commissioner; and

(3) attempt to resolve, settle, and, if appropriate, make payments on claims irrespective of any statute of limitations or notice requirements imposed by law or the insurance policy issued to or covering the life, property, or interests of a Holocaust victim, if the claim is submitted to the insurer within 10 years after the effective date of this title.

(b) A violation of this section is an unfair or deceptive act or practice in the business of insurance in violation of Title 27 of this article.

(c) (1) This title shall serve as additional and conclusive notice that the Commissioner is currently investigating all claims pertaining to the victims of the Holocaust.

(2) Evidence of the intentional destruction or alteration of any records or other materials pertaining to a claim shall be admissible in both administrative and judicial proceedings as evidence in support of any claim being made against the insurer involving the destroyed or altered material.

(3) It may be inferred in an administrative or judicial proceeding that the intentional destruction or alteration of any records or other materials pertaining to a claim was done in order to prevent discovery of information to support any claim of a Holocaust victim.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 28-903 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 28 / Subtitle 9 / Section 28-903
§28–903.
Status: in_force

(a) There is a Class B beer, wine, and liquor restaurant license.

(b) The license authorizes the license holder to sell beer, wine, and liquor at a restaurant at retail at the place described in the license for on– and off–premises consumption.

(c) The license holder may sell beer, wine, and liquor during the hours and days as set out for a Class B beer, wine, and liquor license under § 28–2004(b) of this title.

(d) The annual license fee is $650.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 28-1505 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 28 / Subtitle 15 / Section 28-1505
§28–1505.
Status: in_force

Multiple licenses may be issued for the same premises or to an individual for the use of that individual, a partnership, a corporation, an unincorporated association, or a limited liability company if:

(1) the licenses are Class D beer or Class D beer and wine licenses; and

(2) each premises is a bowling establishment that has at least 30 lanes with automatic pinsetters.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 28-2005 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 28 / Subtitle 20 / Section 28-2005
§28–2005.
Status: in_force

After a license holder has filed an application in a form and at a time that the Board requires, the Board may issue a permit authorizing the license holder to keep the licensed premises open on January 1.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 28-602 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 28 / Subtitle 6 / Section 28-602
§28–602.
Status: in_force

A Class B beer license may not be issued in the county.
Md. Code, State Personnel and Pensions § 28-306.1 — MD Code / Article gsp / Title 28 / Subtitle 3 / Section 28-306.1
§28–306.
Status: in_force

§28–306.1.

(a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, a member may not purchase service credit under this title if the member is separated from employment.

(b) A member who is separated from employment may purchase service credit under this title for a leave of absence approved by the Board of Trustees under regulations that apply to all members, if the member purchases the service credit within 60 days after the expiration of the leave of absence.
Md. Code, Local Government § 28-1A-06 — MD Code / Article glg / Title 28 / Subtitle 1A / Section 28-1A-06
§28–1A–06.
Status: in_force

In formulating its report and recommendations, the Commission shall consider for each member of the Montgomery County Board of Education:

(1) the scope of responsibilities of a county board member;

(2) the education, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the duties of a county board member;

(3) the salaries of similar county board members in other jurisdictions;

(4) the time required to perform the duties of a county board member;

(5) the salaries of subordinate employees under the direct supervision of the county board;

(6) the volume and workload of the county board; and

(7) any other relevant information.
Md. Code, State Personnel and Pensions § 28-205 — MD Code / Article gsp / Title 28 / Subtitle 2 / Section 28-205
§28–205.
Status: reserved

(a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, regular interest is payable on member contributions until retirement or withdrawal of accumulated contributions at the rate of:

(1) 4% a year, compounded annually, for a member who has transferred from the Employees’ Retirement System; or

(2) 5% a year, compounded annually, for each other member.

(b) No further interest shall be paid on member contributions after membership ends if the former member is not eligible to receive a vested allowance under Title 29, Subtitle 3 of this article.
Md. Code, Public Utilities § 28-201 — MD Code / Article gpu / Title 28 / Subtitle 2 / Section 28-201
§28–201.
Status: in_force

(a) There is a Commission police force.

(b) (1) A Commission police officer may exercise the powers of a law enforcement officer in the State on property that is owned, leased, or operated by or under the control of the Commission.

(2) A Commission police officer may not exercise law enforcement powers on any other property unless the officer is:

(i) engaged in fresh pursuit of a suspected offender;

(ii) requested or authorized to do so in a political subdivision by the chief executive officer or chief police officer of the political subdivision;

(iii) needed for the orderly flow of traffic to and from property owned, leased, or operated by or under the control of the Commission; or

(iv) ordered to do so by the Governor.

(c) (1) After consulting with the Secretary of State Police and the Police Training and Standards Commission, the Commission shall adopt regulations to carry out this section, including standards for character, training, education, human relations, experience, and job performance for Commission police officers.

(2) To the extent practicable, the Commission shall adopt standards that are similar to the standards of the Department of State Police.

(3) Standards adopted on or after October 1, 2002, on minimum hiring qualifications of Commission police officers do not affect the status of an individual who was a qualified Commission special police officer on October 1, 2002.
Md. Code, State Personnel and Pensions § 28-202 — MD Code / Article gsp / Title 28 / Subtitle 2 / Section 28-202
§28–202.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, an individual described in § 28-201 of this subtitle is a member of the Local Fire and Police System as a condition of employment.

(b) Membership in the Local Fire and Police System is optional for an individual who was employed by a participating governmental unit on the date the participating governmental unit begins to participate in the Local Fire and Police System.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 28-203 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 28 / Subtitle 2 / Section 28-203
§28–203.
Status: in_force

The at–large member of the Board is the chair.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 28-1401 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 28 / Subtitle 14 / Section 28-1401
§28–1401.
Status: in_force

(a) The following sections of Title 4, Subtitle 1 (“Applications for Local Licenses”) of Division I of this article apply in the county without exception or variation:

(1) § 4–102 (“Applications to be filed with local licensing board”);

(2) § 4–103 (“Application on behalf of partnership”);

(3) § 4–104 (“Application on behalf of corporation or club”);

(4) § 4–105 (“Application on behalf of limited liability company”);

(5) § 4–106 (“Payment of notice expenses”);

(6) § 4–108 (“Application form required by Comptroller”);

(7) § 4–109 (“Required information on application — In general”);

(8) § 4–111 (“Payment of license fees”);

(9) § 4–113 (“Refund of license fees”); and

(10) § 4–114 (“Fees for licenses issued for less than 1 year”).

(b) The following sections of Title 4, Subtitle 1 (“Applications for Local Licenses”) of Division I of this article apply in the county:

(1) § 4–107 (“Criminal history records check”), subject to §§ 28–1402 through 28–1407 of this subtitle;

(2) § 4–110 (“Required information on application — Petition of support”), subject to § 28–1408 of this subtitle; and

(3) § 4–112 (“Disposition of license fees”), subject to § 28–1410 of this subtitle.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 28-1305 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 28 / Subtitle 13 / Section 28-1305
§28–1305.
Status: in_force

(a) There is a wine festival (WF) license.

(b) The Board may issue the license to a holder of a retail license that authorizes the sale of wine, Class 3 winery license, or Class 4 limited winery license.

(c) The license authorizes the holder to display and sell wine that is:

(1) manufactured and processed in any state; and

(2) distributed in the State when the license application is filed.

(d) A license holder shall display and sell wine:

(1) at retail for on– and off–premises consumption; and

(2) during the hours and days designated for the festival.

(e) The Board shall:

(1) choose 1 weekend each year for the festival;

(2) choose a location that is not already licensed; and

(3) ensure that the primary focus of the festival is the promotion of Maryland wine.

(f) The license holder may hold another license of a different class or nature.

(g) The license fee is $15.

(h) The Board shall adopt regulations to carry out this section.
Md. Code, Local Government § 28-1A-03 — MD Code / Article glg / Title 28 / Subtitle 1A / Section 28-1A-03
§28–1A–03.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) The Commission consists of five residents of Montgomery County appointed by the Montgomery County Executive and confirmed by the Montgomery County Council.

(2) Members of the Commission shall be appointed on or before January 1, 2019, and every 4 years thereafter.

(b) A member of the Commission may not:

(1) be employed by the Montgomery County Board of Education; or

(2) have a relative who is a member of the Montgomery County Board of Education.

(c) A member of the Commission may be removed by the Montgomery County Council for the same causes and subject to the same procedures as set forth in § 3–901(g) of the Education Article.
Md. Code, Local Government § 28-107 — MD Code / Article glg / Title 28 / Subtitle 1 / Section 28-107
§28–107.
Status: in_force

(a) Subject to subsection (b) of this section and Article III, § 35 of the Maryland Constitution, the County Commissioners of Allegany County, by local law, shall set the salary for each office included in the recommendations.

(b) The County Commissioners of Allegany County may accept, reduce, or reject, but may not increase, the recommendations of the Commission.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 28-805 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 28 / Subtitle 8 / Section 28-805
§28–805.
Status: in_force

A Class D beer and wine license may not be issued in the county.