Md. Code, State Personnel and Pensions § 30-205 — MD Code / Article gsp / Title 30 / Subtitle 2 / Section 30-205
§30–205.
Status: in_force

(a) Under the program, the State and the participating employees shall contribute, to the extent required, toward the purchase of annuity contracts.

(b) A participating employee may elect to make contributions to no more than two designated companies under the program for the same payroll period, if the Board of Trustees determines that the election of more than one designated company is administratively feasible.

(c) (1) On behalf of each participating employee, the State shall contribute 7.25% of the participating employee’s annual earnable compensation.

(2) If a participating employee’s compensation is paid from special or federal funds or both, the State’s contribution to the program shall be paid from those funds.

(d) The Central Payroll Bureau shall pay contributions to the appropriate designated company for the benefit of each participating employee.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 30-2401 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 30 / Subtitle 24 / Section 30-2401
§30–2401.
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 § 30-204 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 30 / Subtitle 2 / Section 30-204
§30–204.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) The chair of the Board shall receive a salary of $750 annually.

(2) Each other member of the Board shall receive a salary of $500 annually.

(b) 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.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 30-2003 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 30 / Subtitle 20 / Section 30-2003
§30–2003.
Status: reserved

(a) A holder of a Class A beer and wine license may sell beer and wine on Monday through Saturday, from 6 a.m. to midnight.

(b) (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, a holder of a Class B beer and wine license may sell beer and wine from 6 a.m. to midnight.

(2) The license holder may not sell beer or wine at a bar or counter on Sunday.

(c) (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, a holder of a Class C beer and wine license may sell beer and wine from 6 a.m. to midnight.

(2) The license holder may not sell beer or wine at a bar or counter on Sunday.

(d) Reserved.
Md. Code, State Personnel and Pensions § 30-301 — MD Code / Article gsp / Title 30 / Subtitle 3 / Section 30-301
§30–301.
Status: in_force

(a) An individual is eligible to participate in the program only if the individual:

(1) is eligible for membership in a retirement system or a pension system;

(2) has not previously participated in a State system as an employee of an employing institution or any other unit of State government; and

(3) is:

(i) a member of the faculty of an employing institution;

(ii) a professional employee at a community college or regional community college established under Title 16 of the Education Article;

(iii) an employee of the University System of Maryland who is in a position designated as exempt under a policy adopted by the University System of Maryland Board of Regents;

(iv) an employee of Morgan State University who is in a position designated as executive or professional administrative by the Board of Regents of Morgan State University;

(v) an employee of St. Mary’s College of Maryland who is in a position determined by the Board of Trustees of the College to be an exempt position; or

(vi) an employee of the Maryland Higher Education Commission who is in a position determined by the Secretary of Higher Education to be a professional position.

(b) (1) This subsection applies to an individual who:

(i) on August 22, 2004, was eligible to participate in the program; and

(ii) is in a position that, as of August 23, 2004, was reclassified by the University System of Maryland Board of Regents or the Board of Regents of Morgan State University and would no longer be eligible for participation in the program under subsection (a) of this section.

(2) An individual described under paragraph (1) of this subsection shall continue to participate in the program if the individual:

(i) would otherwise be eligible for membership in a system under the State Retirement and Pension System; and

(ii) is employed by an employing institution.

(c) (1) This subsection applies to an individual who:

(i) is in a position that was eligible to participate in the program but was reclassified by the governing board of the individual’s employing institution or the Secretary of Higher Education to a position that would no longer be eligible for participation in the program under subsection (a) of this section; and

(ii) was a participant in the program on the date immediately preceding the reclassification.

(2) An individual described under paragraph (1) of this subsection shall continue to participate in the program if the individual:

(i) would otherwise be eligible for membership in a system under the State Retirement and Pension System; and

(ii) is employed by an employing institution.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 30-2001 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 30 / Subtitle 20 / Section 30-2001
§30–2001.
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, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 30-1404 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 30 / Subtitle 14 / Section 30-1404
§30–1404.
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, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 30-2501 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 30 / Subtitle 25 / Section 30-2501
§30–2501.
Status: in_force

(a) A person may not serve setups, including drinking containers and ice, or serve, keep, or allow to be consumed any alcoholic beverages or other component parts of mixed alcoholic drinks in a place of adult entertainment that:

(1) does not hold a license under this article; and

(2) allows at its location any form of attire or sexual display prohibited under § 4–605 of this article.

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

(c) A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 2 years or a fine not exceeding $10,000 or both.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 30-2601 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 30 / Subtitle 26 / Section 30-2601
§30–2601.
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) § 6–210 (“State preemption of local disorderly intoxication laws”).

(b) Section 6–211 (“Fines and forfeitures”) of Division I of this article applies in the county, subject to § 30–2602 of this subtitle.
Md. Code, State Personnel and Pensions § 30-202 — MD Code / Article gsp / Title 30 / Subtitle 2 / Section 30-202
§30–202.
Status: in_force

(a) The Board of Trustees may designate not more than five companies from which annuity contracts are to be purchased under the program.

(b) The Board of Trustees shall approve the form and contents of annuity contracts to be offered by a company that is designated by the Board of Trustees under subsection (a) of this section.

(c) In making the designation and giving approval under this section, the Board of Trustees shall consider:

(1) the nature and extent of the rights and benefits to be provided by the annuity contracts for participating employees and their beneficiaries;

(2) the relation of those rights and benefits to the amount of contributions to be made;

(3) the suitability of the rights and benefits to the needs of the participating employees and the interests of the employing institutions in the recruitment and retention of participating employees;

(4) the ability of the company to provide for suitable rights and benefits under the annuity contracts;

(5) the selection of annuity contracts offered by the company;

(6) the financial stability of the company and whether the company meets minimum financial criteria, if any, including a minimum net worth requirement, if any, established by the Board of Trustees; and

(7) the effect of any fees, commissions, or other charges imposed or collected in connection with an annuity contract.
Md. Code, Local Government § 30-102 — MD Code / Article glg / Title 30 / Subtitle 1 / Section 30-102
§30–102.
Status: in_force

(a) There is a Baltimore City Police Department Death Relief Fund.

(b) (1) The Fund is an instrumentality of the State.

(2) The Fund is the successor relief fund to any previous relief fund administered by the Police Commissioner of Baltimore City.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 30-2502 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 30 / Subtitle 25 / Section 30-2502
§30–2502.
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 § 30-801 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 30 / Subtitle 8 / Section 30-801
§30–801.
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, Local Government § 30-106 — MD Code / Article glg / Title 30 / Subtitle 1 / Section 30-106
§30–106.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) The Board may accept and shall credit to the Fund any gifts, devises, and bequests to be administered in accordance with this title.

(2) The Board may pay from the Fund the expenses necessary to carry out this title, including:

(i) organization, clerical, and office expenses; and

(ii) for the conduct of its proceedings, including expenses for investigation, medical or other advice, and stenographic service.

(b) (1) (i) If the balance of the Fund falls below $75,000, the Board may assess a fee not to exceed 10 cents per week on each officer and civilian employee of the Department.

(ii) The fee shall be collected through payroll deductions and credited to the Fund.

(iii) 1. The Board shall determine the period of time over which the fee will be collected.

2. The assessment shall end when the balance of the Fund reaches $200,000 and may only be reimposed when the balance of the Fund falls below $75,000.

(2) (i) On written request of at least 10% of the total number of officers and civilian employees of the Department, the action of the Board requiring an assessment under paragraph (1) of this subsection shall be submitted to a secret ballot vote of the officers and civilian employees of the Department.

(ii) If a majority of the votes cast are against the assessment, the assessment may not be imposed.

(3) (i) If the Fund is not replenished, the Fund shall be used until exhausted.

(ii) Once the assets of the Fund have been exhausted, the Fund shall cease.

(c) (1) The Board shall deposit sufficient money from the Fund in federally insured savings accounts to meet the anticipated benefit payments for each year.

(2) The Board may invest the remaining assets of the Fund in any other manner the Board considers prudent.

(d) (1) The Fund shall be audited from time to time by an independent certified public accountant that the Board retains.

(2) On or before May 1 of each year, the Board shall publish a report for the previous calendar year that includes the fiscal transactions of the Fund and a detailed balance sheet.

(3) (i) The Board shall provide copies of the report to all members of the Board by electronic mail and post copies of the report on the Department’s Intranet.

(ii) The Board shall keep copies of the report on file and make the report available to any officer or civilian employee of the Department or potential beneficiary of any deceased officer or civilian employee.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 30-603 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 30 / Subtitle 6 / Section 30-603
§30–603.
Status: in_force

(a) There is a Class C beer license.

(b) The license authorizes the license holder to sell beer at retail to members of a club and their guests at the place described in the license for on–premises consumption.

(c) The annual license fee is $25.
Md. Code, State Personnel and Pensions § 30-101 — MD Code / Article gsp / Title 30 / Subtitle 1 / Section 30-101
§30–101.
Status: in_force

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

(b) (1) “Annuity contract” means a fixed or variable annuity contract or combination of fixed or variable annuity contracts authorized under § 403(a) or (b) of the Internal Revenue Code.

(2) “Annuity contract” includes a custodial account to be invested in regulated investment company stock as provided in § 401(f) or § 403(b)(7) of the Internal Revenue Code.

(c) “Designated company” means an entity that is designated by the Board of Trustees.

(d) “Eligible employee” means an individual eligible to participate in the program.

(e) “Employing institution” means:

(1) the University System of Maryland;

(2) Morgan State University;

(3) St. Mary’s College;

(4) the Maryland Higher Education Commission with respect to eligible employees of the Commission; and

(5) any community college or regional community college established under Title 16 of the Education Article.

(f) “Participating employee” means an eligible employee who elects to participate in the program.

(g) “Pension system” means the Employees’ Pension System or the Teachers’ Pension System.

(h) “Program” means the optional retirement program established under § 30-201 of this title.

(i) “Retirement system” means the Employees’ Retirement System or the Teachers’ Retirement System.

(j) “Supplemental retirement plans” means plans established pursuant to § 30–401 of this title.
Md. Code, State Personnel and Pensions § 30-210.1 — MD Code / Article gsp / Title 30 / Subtitle 2 / Section 30-210.1
§30–210.
Status: in_force

§30–210.1.

(a) In this section, “covered individual” means an employee of an employing institution with discretionary authority over the management or administration of any of the supplemental retirement plans or the management or disposition of the assets of any of the supplemental retirement plans.

(b) Subject to the provisions of this section, the State shall indemnify a covered individual who is, or is threatened to be made, a party to an action or proceeding, including an administrative or investigative proceeding, by reason of the covered individual’s service as an employee of an employing institution with discretionary authority over the management or administration of any of the supplemental retirement plans or the management or disposition of the assets of any of the supplemental retirement plans.

(c) (1) In this subsection, “expenses” include:

(i) reasonable attorney’s fees;

(ii) judgments;

(iii) fines; and

(iv) other expenses that were actually and reasonably incurred by the individual in connection with the action or proceeding.

(2) With respect to a civil, administrative, or investigative action or proceeding, the State shall indemnify a covered individual for the expenses of the action or proceeding if the covered individual acted:

(i) in good faith; and

(ii) in a manner the covered individual reasonably believed to be in or not opposed to the best interest of the supplemental retirement plans.

(3) With respect to a criminal action or proceeding, the State shall indemnify a covered individual for the expenses of the action or proceeding if the covered individual:

(i) acted in good faith;

(ii) acted in a manner the covered individual reasonably believed to be in or not opposed to the best interest of the supplemental retirement plans; and

(iii) did not have reasonable cause to believe that the covered individual’s conduct was unlawful.

(d) Any termination of an action or proceeding does not, of itself, create a presumption that the covered individual did not meet the standards for indemnification described in subsection (b)(2) and (3) of this section.

(e) The State may not indemnify:

(1) a covered individual with respect to an action or proceeding as to which the covered individual was held liable for gross negligence or willful misconduct in the performance of the covered individual’s duty to the supplemental retirement plans; or

(2) an independent contractor furnishing services to the supplemental retirement plans.

(f) (1) The State shall provide insurance for a covered individual eligible for indemnification under this section.

(2) For the purpose of paragraph (1) of this subsection, the State may provide self-insurance under terms and conditions satisfactory to the State Treasurer.

(3) A covered individual may not be required to pay amounts attributable to liability described in this section because the State does not provide adequate insurance coverage or otherwise fails to indemnify in accordance with this section.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 30-203 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 30 / Subtitle 2 / Section 30-203
§30–203.
Status: in_force

From among its members, the Board shall elect a chair.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 30-1502 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 30 / Subtitle 15 / Section 30-1502
§30–1502.
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, Local Government § 30-103 — MD Code / Article glg / Title 30 / Subtitle 1 / Section 30-103
§30–103.
Status: in_force

The Board shall administer the Fund.
Md. Code, Insurance § 30-102 — MD Code / Article gin / Title 30 / Subtitle 1 / Section 30-102
§30–102.
Status: in_force

(a) On or before October 1, 2011, an insurer authorized to do business in the State shall provide the Commissioner with:

(1) a report of information in the records of the insurer about each slaveholder insurance policy issued in the State by the insurer, or any predecessor of the insurer, during the slavery era; and

(2) a copy of each document in the insurer’s records that relates to the information provided under item (1) of this subsection.

(b) A holding company may designate one insurer in the holding company to be a reporting insurer on behalf of the member insurers of the holding company.

(c) On or before January 1, 2010, the Commissioner shall adopt regulations that specify the form and content of the report required under this section.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 30-402 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 30 / Subtitle 4 / Section 30-402
§30–402.
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, State Personnel and Pensions § 30-210 — MD Code / Article gsp / Title 30 / Subtitle 2 / Section 30-210
§30–210.
Status: in_force

With respect to a participating employee who is employed by an employing institution or an institution over which the employing institution has administrative authority, the employing institution shall administer the participating employee’s enrollment, termination, or retirement under the program.
Md. Code, State Personnel and Pensions § 30-204 — MD Code / Article gsp / Title 30 / Subtitle 2 / Section 30-204
§30–204.
Status: in_force

The Board of Trustees is not responsible for:

(1) retirement counseling with respect to the program;

(2) preparing or disseminating information with respect to an annuity contract offered by a designated company; or

(3) enrolling, terminating, or retiring a participating employee.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 30-1901 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 30 / Subtitle 19 / Section 30-1901
§30–1901.
Status: in_force

Title 4, Subtitle 5 (“Conduct of Local License Holders”) of Division I of this article applies in the county without exception or variation.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 30-701 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 30 / Subtitle 7 / Section 30-701
§30–701.
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 3 winery license or 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 § 30-404 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 30 / Subtitle 4 / Section 30-404
§30–404.
Status: in_force

(a) This section applies to a Class 7 micro–brewery license in the county.

(b) The Executive Director shall specify which local license is the equivalent of the Class B beer, wine, and liquor license specified in § 2–209(b) of this article.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 30-604 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 30 / Subtitle 6 / Section 30-604
§30–604.
Status: in_force

A Class D beer license may not be issued in the county.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 30-805 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 30 / Subtitle 8 / Section 30-805
§30–805.
Status: in_force

A Class D beer and wine license may not be issued in the county.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 30-802 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 30 / Subtitle 8 / Section 30-802
§30–802.
Status: in_force

A Class A beer and wine license may not be issued in the county.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 30-2201 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 30 / Subtitle 22 / Section 30-2201
§30–2201.
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 § 30-904 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 30 / Subtitle 9 / Section 30-904
§30–904.
Status: in_force

A Class D beer, wine, and liquor license may not be issued in the county.
Md. Code, State Personnel and Pensions § 30-304 — MD Code / Article gsp / Title 30 / Subtitle 3 / Section 30-304
§30–304.
Status: reserved

Unless an eligible employee transferred to a pension system on or before July 1, 1981, the eligible employee may not elect to participate in the program after transferring to a pension system.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 30-902 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 30 / Subtitle 9 / Section 30-902
§30–902.
Status: in_force

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

(b) (1) The Board may issue the license for use in:

(i) a hotel that:

1. has 25 or more bedrooms located under one roof; and

2. regularly serves meals; or

(ii) a restaurant:

1. that seats at least 50 individuals; and

2. for which at least 60% of the gross income is derived from the sale of food.

(2) The license holder may not make a liquor sale that:

(i) exceeds 1 quart; or

(ii) is made at a bar or counter.

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

(d) The annual license fee is $1,000.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 30-102 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 30 / Subtitle 1 / Section 30-102
§30–102.
Status: in_force

This title applies only in Talbot County.
Md. Code, State Personnel and Pensions § 30-201 — MD Code / Article gsp / Title 30 / Subtitle 2 / Section 30-201
§30–201.
Status: in_force

(a) There is an optional retirement program in which eligible employees may participate.

(b) Under the program, annuity contracts offered by a designated company that provide retirement and death benefits may be purchased for participating employees.

(c) (1) The Board of Trustees shall administer the program to the extent provided in this title.

(2) The State Retirement Agency shall carry out the administrative duties of the Board of Trustees.

(d) The program shall be offered by each employing institution.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 30-803 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 30 / Subtitle 8 / Section 30-803
§30–803.
Status: in_force

A Class B beer and wine license may not be issued in the county.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 30-101 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 30 / Subtitle 1 / Section 30-101
§30–101.
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 Talbot County.

(c) “County” means Talbot County.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 30-1802 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 30 / Subtitle 18 / Section 30-1802
§30–1802.
Status: in_force

The Board may exempt applicants for license renewal from the requirement for a criminal history records check under § 4–107 of this article.
Md. Code, State Personnel and Pensions § 30-307 — MD Code / Article gsp / Title 30 / Subtitle 3 / Section 30-307
§30–307.
Status: reserved

(a) (1) This subsection applies to an election to participate in the program made on or before June 30, 2017.

(2) Except as otherwise provided in this section, an election to participate in the program is a waiver of all rights and benefits provided by the retirement or pension system in which the participating employee was a member on the effective date of the election.

(3) For the purpose of determining eligibility for immediate vested rights or benefits in a retirement system or pension system, an eligible employee who is a member of that State system when the employee elects to participate in the program is deemed to have separated from employment on the effective date of the election.

(4) The Board of Trustees may only compute retirement system or pension system benefits on the basis of years of creditable service as a member of that State system.

(5) (i) This paragraph applies only to a participating employee whose last employer prior to joining the program was a participating employer that does not participate in the employer pick–up program as defined in § 414(h)(2) of the Internal Revenue Code.

(ii) A participating employee may withdraw any accumulated contributions in the annuity savings fund on or after the effective date of the participating employee’s election to join the program.

(iii) If a participating employee withdraws the accumulated contributions, the participating employee forfeits any right to a benefit in the State system from which the accumulated contributions were withdrawn.

(b) (1) A participating employee is ineligible for membership in a retirement system or pension system while the participating employee is employed in any eligible position by any employing institution.

(2) A participating employee who is subsequently appointed, promoted, or transferred to another position that is eligible for membership in a State system but is not eligible for participation in the program shall participate in a State system with respect to that position as a condition of employment.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 30-1401 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 30 / Subtitle 14 / Section 30-1401
§30–1401.
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) § 4–110 (“Required information on application — Petition of support”);

(9) § 4–111 (“Payment of license fees”);

(10) § 4–112 (“Disposition of license fees”);

(11) § 4–113 (“Refund of license fees”); and

(12) § 4–114 (“Fees for licenses issued for less than 1 year”).

(b) Section 4–107 (“Criminal history records check”) of Division I of this article applies in the county, subject to §§ 30–1402 through 30–1404 of this subtitle.
Md. Code, State Personnel and Pensions § 30-209 — MD Code / Article gsp / Title 30 / Subtitle 2 / Section 30-209
§30–209.
Status: in_force

(a) There is an expense fund for the program to which shall be credited and from which shall be paid all money provided in the State budget to pay the administrative and operational expenses of the program.

(b) (1) Each year, the Board of Trustees shall estimate the amount of money required to provide for the administrative and operational expenses of the program for the subsequent fiscal year.

(2) The amount determined in accordance with paragraph (1) of this subsection shall be collected from the designated companies on an equal basis and credited to the expense fund, as determined by the Board of Trustees.

(c) The costs incurred by the Board of Trustees in selecting companies and types of annuity contracts to be offered under the program shall be recovered by assessing on an equal basis the companies designated by the Board of Trustees under § 30-202(a) of this subtitle and crediting those amounts to the expense fund.

(d) Any unexpended funds remaining in the expense fund at the end of the fiscal year shall be held by the Board of Trustees for the exclusive purpose of defraying administrative costs of the program in subsequent years and may not revert to the General Fund of the State.

(e) The Board of Trustees may invest and reinvest the expense fund as the Board of Trustees determines.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 30-602 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 30 / Subtitle 6 / Section 30-602
§30–602.
Status: in_force

(a) There is a Class B beer license.

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

(c) The annual license fee is $250.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 30-1403 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 30 / Subtitle 14 / Section 30-1403
§30–1403.
Status: in_force

The Board may make criminal history record information available only to Board members and their designees.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 30-1701 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 30 / Subtitle 17 / Section 30-1701
§30–1701.
Status: in_force

Title 4, Subtitle 3 (“Transfer of Local Licenses; Substitution of Names on License”) of Division I of this article applies in the county without exception or variation.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 30-2701 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 30 / Subtitle 27 / Section 30-2701
§30–2701.
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) § 6–304 (“Selling or providing alcoholic beverages to individual under the age of 21 years”);

(2) § 6–305 (“Proof of age for sale of alcoholic beverages”);

(3) § 6–306 (“Defense to prosecution for sale to underage individual”);

(4) § 6–307 (“Selling or providing alcoholic beverages to intoxicated individual”);

(5) § 6–308 (“Allowing on–premises consumption of alcoholic beverages not purchased from license holder”);

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

(7) § 6–310 (“Providing free food”);

(8) § 6–311 (“Restrictions on purchases and sales by retail dealer”);

(9) § 6–312 (“Beverage misrepresentation”);

(10) § 6–313 (“Tampering with alcoholic beverage container”);

(11) § 6–314 (“Sale of alcoholic beverage container with detachable metal tab”);

(12) § 6–315 (“Alcoholic beverage in container without regular label presumed illicit”);

(13) § 6–316 (“Maximum alcohol content”);

(14) § 6–317 (“Multiple serving purchase required”);

(15) § 6–319 (“On–premises consumption of alcoholic beverages not purchased from license holder”);

(16) § 6–320 (“Disorderly intoxication”);

(17) § 6–321 (“Consumption of alcoholic beverages in public”);

(18) § 6–323 (“Possession or use of Alcohol Without Liquid machine”);

(19) § 6–326 (“Sale of alcoholic beverages in powder or crystalline form prohibited”);

(20) § 6–327 (“Unlicensed out–of–state sale of alcoholic beverages”);

(21) § 6–328 (“Tax evasion”);

(22) § 6–329 (“Destruction of evidence”); and

(23) § 6–330 (“Perjury”).

(b) Section 6–322 (“Possession of open container”) of Division I of this article does not apply in the county.
Md. Code, State Personnel and Pensions § 30-203 — MD Code / Article gsp / Title 30 / Subtitle 2 / Section 30-203
§30–203.
Status: in_force

The Board of Trustees shall adopt and maintain a written plan document for the program and may adopt regulations that it deems necessary to carry out this title.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 30-403 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 30 / Subtitle 4 / Section 30-403
§30–403.
Status: in_force

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

(b) The Executive Director shall specify which local license is the equivalent of the Class B beer, wine, and liquor license specified in § 2–208(b) of this article.
Md. Code, State Personnel and Pensions § 30-302 — MD Code / Article gsp / Title 30 / Subtitle 3 / Section 30-302
§30–302.
Status: in_force

(a) An election to participate in the program shall be made by an eligible employee at commencement of employment.

(b) An eligible employee’s election to participate in the program is a one–time irrevocable election.

(c) An individual who previously participated in a State system as an employee of an employing institution or any other unit of State government may not elect to participate in the program.
Md. Code, Local Government § 30-101 — MD Code / Article glg / Title 30 / Subtitle 1 / Section 30-101
§30–101.
Status: in_force

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

(b) “Board” means the Board of Trustees for the Fund.

(c) “Department” means the Baltimore City Police Department.

(d) “Fund” means the Baltimore City Police Department Death Relief Fund.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 30-2602 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 30 / Subtitle 26 / Section 30-2602
§30–2602.
Status: in_force

One–half of each fine imposed in the county shall be distributed as provided under § 7–507 of the Courts Article.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 30-401 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 30 / Subtitle 4 / Section 30-401
§30–401.
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) § 2–202 (“Class 1 distillery license”);

(3) § 2–203 (“Class 9 limited distillery license”);

(4) § 2–204 (“Class 2 rectifying license”);

(5) § 2–205 (“Class 3 winery license”);

(6) § 2–206 (“Class 4 limited winery license”);

(7) § 2–207 (“Class 5 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) § 2–208 (“Class 6 pub–brewery license”), subject to § 30–403 of this subtitle; and

(2) § 2–209 (“Class 7 micro–brewery license”), subject to § 30–404 of this subtitle.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 30-1402 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 30 / Subtitle 14 / Section 30-1402
§30–1402.
Status: in_force

The Board shall obtain criminal history record information of each applicant for a license from the Central Repository.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 30-503 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 30 / Subtitle 5 / Section 30-503
§30–503.
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 § 30-103 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 30 / Subtitle 1 / Section 30-103
§30–103.
Status: in_force

(a) The county governing body shall regulate the retail sale of alcoholic beverages in the county.

(b) (1) A law regulating the retail sale of alcoholic beverages that is enacted by the county governing body prevails over a provision in the Code of Public General Laws of Maryland.

(2) Unless the county governing body enacts a conflicting or inconsistent law regulating the retail sale of alcoholic beverages, the Code of Public General Laws remains in effect.
Md. Code, State Personnel and Pensions § 30-208 — MD Code / Article gsp / Title 30 / Subtitle 2 / Section 30-208
§30–208.
Status: in_force

(a) Every 3 years the Board of Trustees shall review the performance, form, and contents of the annuity contracts offered under the program.

(b) After a review under subsection (a) of this section, the Board of Trustees may:

(1) eliminate a designated company from participation in the program; or

(2) withdraw approval for a type of annuity contract offered by a designated company under the program.

(c) (1) If a designated company is eliminated from the program or approval for a type of annuity contract is withdrawn, the Board of Trustees:

(i) to the extent permitted under an annuity contract, may direct the transfer of existing balances of participating employees to a new annuity contract; and

(ii) shall give participating employees an opportunity to select an annuity contract with a designated company for future contributions and existing balances subject to transfer under the program, in accordance with item (i) of this paragraph.

(2) If a participating employee does not make a selection under paragraph (1)(ii) of this subsection within a period specified by the Board of Trustees, the participating employee shall be deemed to have elected for future contributions and existing balances subject to transfer an annuity contract and a designated company specified by the Board of Trustees.

(d) All eligible employees shall have access to the information compiled for the purpose of conducting the review required under this section and shall be notified of the availability of the information by the Board of Trustees.
Md. Code, State Personnel and Pensions § 30-211 — MD Code / Article gsp / Title 30 / Subtitle 2 / Section 30-211
§30–211.
Status: in_force

(a) Before enrolling a participating employee, each designated company shall provide to eligible employees, the Board of Trustees, and the employing institutions any information requested, including a full disclosure of the entire compensation provided to the senior executives of the designated company, and any information requested regarding the designated company or the annuity contracts offered by the designated company.

(b) Each designated company shall provide and pay for all administrative, informational, and counseling services with respect to the annuity contracts offered by the designated company.

(c) Each designated company shall cooperate with the employing institution in connection with any concerns that relate to enrollment, termination, or retirement of a participating employee.

(d) Each designated company shall disclose to the Board of Trustees all fees, commissions, or other charges the designated company imposes or collects with respect to an annuity contract.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 30-1702 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 30 / Subtitle 17 / Section 30-1702
§30–1702.
Status: in_force

An applicant for a transfer of a license is subject to a State and national criminal history records check under § 4–107 of this article.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 30-2101 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 30 / Subtitle 21 / Section 30-2101
§30–2101.
Status: in_force

(a) The following sections of Title 4, Subtitle 6 (“Revocation and Suspension of Local Licenses”) of Division I of this article apply in the county without exception or variation:

(1) § 4–602 (“Power of local licensing board”);

(2) § 4–603 (“Revocation and suspension procedures”);

(3) § 4–604 (“Grounds for revocation or suspension”); and

(4) § 4–606 (“Effects of revocation”).

(b) Section 4–605 (“Nudity and sexual displays”) of Division I of this article does not apply in the county.
Md. Code, State Personnel and Pensions § 30-306 — MD Code / Article gsp / Title 30 / Subtitle 3 / Section 30-306
§30–306.
Status: in_force

An election of the program by an eligible employee is only effective when the election is accompanied by an appropriate application, if required, for the issuance of an annuity contract under the program.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 30-202 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 30 / Subtitle 2 / Section 30-202
§30–202.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) The Governor shall appoint three regular members and one substitute member to the Board.

(2) The appointments shall be made:

(i) if the Senate is in session, with the advice and consent of the Senate; or

(ii) if the Senate is not in session, by the Governor alone.

(b) Each member of the Board shall be:

(1) a resident and voter of the county; and

(2) an individual of high character and integrity and of recognized business capacity.

(c) (1) The substitute member shall serve:

(i) when a regular member is absent, recused, or incapacitated for any reason; or

(ii) if a vacancy occurs.

(2) A substitute member:

(i) shall serve until the regular member’s absence, recusal, or incapacity ends or the vacancy is filled; and

(ii) has all the powers and duties of a regular member when serving on the Board.

(d) (1) The term of a member is 6 years.

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

(e) (1) The Governor shall appoint an eligible individual to fill a vacancy during the remainder of the term of office of the individual originally appointed in accordance with subsection (a) of this section.

(2) A member who is appointed after a term has begun serves for the remainder of the term and until a successor is appointed and qualifies.

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

(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, Local Government § 30-107 — MD Code / Article glg / Title 30 / Subtitle 1 / Section 30-107
§30–107.
Status: in_force

(a) The Fund shall pay special death benefits, as provided in this title, for an officer or a civilian employee of the Department whose death is proximately caused by injuries sustained or by harm inflicted on the body in the course of the performance of the officer’s or employee’s duties.

(b) The Fund shall pay death benefits, as provided in this title, for an active officer or a civilian employee of the Department whose death is not proximately caused by injuries sustained or by harm inflicted on the body in the course of the performance of the officer’s or employee’s duties.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 30-903 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 30 / Subtitle 9 / Section 30-903
§30–903.
Status: in_force

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

(b) (1) The Board may issue the license for use by a club that:

(i) except as provided in item (ii) of this paragraph, has had at least 50 members paying dues of at least $10 per year per member for the 5 years immediately before the year for which the license is issued; or

(ii) if the club is composed exclusively of members who served in the armed forces of the United States and is affiliated with a national organization, has at least 50 members paying the dues that were required by the national organization in the year immediately before the year for which the license is issued.

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

(c) The annual license fee is $250.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 30-301 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 30 / Subtitle 3 / Section 30-301
§30–301.
Status: in_force

There is no liquor control board or department of liquor control in the county.
Md. Code, State Personnel and Pensions § 30-303 — MD Code / Article gsp / Title 30 / Subtitle 3 / Section 30-303
§30–303.
Status: in_force

(a) An eligible employee shall elect to:

(1) join a pension or retirement system in accordance with the provisions of this Division II applicable to that system; or

(2) participate in the program.

(b) An eligible employee shall:

(1) make an election under this section in writing; and

(2) file the election with the Board of Trustees and the employing institution at commencement of employment.

(c) An eligible employee’s election under this section is a one–time, irrevocable election.

(d) The effective date of the election shall be the day of commencement of employment.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 30-206 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 30 / Subtitle 2 / Section 30-206
§30–206.
Status: in_force

The Board may adopt regulations to carry out this article.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 30-502 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 30 / Subtitle 5 / Section 30-502
§30–502.
Status: in_force

Except as provided in § 30–503 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 and election days.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 30-2002 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 30 / Subtitle 20 / Section 30-2002
§30–2002.
Status: reserved

(a) The holder of a Class A beer license may sell beer:

(1) on Monday through Saturday, from 6 a.m. to midnight; and

(2) on Sunday, from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.

(b) (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, a holder of a Class B beer license may sell beer for on–premises consumption:

(i) on Monday through Saturday, from 6 a.m. to midnight; and

(ii) on Sunday, from 12:30 p.m. to 10 p.m.

(2) The license holder may not sell beer at a bar or counter on Sunday.

(c) (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, a holder of a Class C beer license may sell beer for on–premises consumption:

(i) on Monday through Saturday, from 6 a.m. to midnight; and

(ii) on Sunday, from 12:30 p.m. to 10 p.m.

(2) The license holder may not sell beer at a bar or counter on Sunday.

(d) Reserved.
Md. Code, Insurance § 30-101 — MD Code / Article gin / Title 30 / Subtitle 1 / Section 30-101
§30–101.
Status: in_force

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

(b) “Reporting insurer” means an insurer that is a member of a holding company that has been designated by the holding company as responsible for submitting a report under § 30–102 of this title on behalf of the insurer and other insurers in the holding company.

(c) “Slave” means an individual:

(1) who had no freedom of action;

(2) whose person and services were wholly under the control of another;

(3) who was in a state of enforced compulsory service to another; and

(4) who could not legally leave enforced compulsory service to another on the individual’s own initiative during the individual’s lifetime before the end of the slavery era.

(d) “Slaveholder” means:

(1) an owner of a slave;

(2) an owner of a commercial enterprise that used the services of a slave;

(3) an owner of a vessel or other means of transporting slaves; or

(4) a person dealing in the purchase, sale, or financing of the business of slaves and slavery.

(e) “Slaveholder insurance policy” means a policy issued to or for the benefit of a slaveholder to insure the slaveholder against injury to a slave or the death of a slave.

(f) “Slavery era” means years prior to 1865.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 30-901 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 30 / Subtitle 9 / Section 30-901
§30–901.
Status: in_force

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

(b) The license may be issued only to a grocery store, a drugstore, an incorporated club, a restaurant, or a hotel that has been doing business in the county for more than 1 year before the date of the application for the license.

(c) (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.

(d) The annual license fee is $1,000.
Md. Code, State Personnel and Pensions § 30-206 — MD Code / Article gsp / Title 30 / Subtitle 2 / Section 30-206
§30–206.
Status: in_force

In accordance with § 403(b) of the Internal Revenue Code, a participating employee’s rights to benefits under an annuity contract purchased under the program shall be fully vested and nonforfeitable.
Md. Code, Local Government § 30-104 — MD Code / Article glg / Title 30 / Subtitle 1 / Section 30-104
§30–104.
Status: reserved

(a) (1) The Board consists of the following members elected from the Department:

(i) one member of the rank of major or higher;

(ii) one member of the rank of deputy major;

(iii) one member of the rank of lieutenant;

(iv) one member of the rank of sergeant;

(v) three patrol officers; and

(vi) one civilian employee.

(2) The Director of Fiscal Affairs Division of the Department serves as an ex officio member.

(b) (1) The elected members of the Board shall be elected at large by the officers and civilian employees of the Department.

(2) (i) The term of an elected member is 4 years.

(ii) Elections are held every 2 years with the terms of the major or higher ranked member, sergeant, and two patrol officers ending at alternate 2–year periods with those of the deputy major, lieutenant, one patrol officer, and the civilian employee.

(iii) At the end of a term, a member continues to serve until a successor is elected.

(3) (i) Nominations for elected members shall be submitted in writing to the secretary of the Board at least 15 days before the election.

(ii) 1. Nominations for elected members shall be signed by at least 20 officers or civilian employees of the Department.

2. No more than half of the individuals signing the nomination may be from the same district or unit.

(4) The nominees who correspond to the vacancies on the Board and receive the highest number of votes shall be declared elected.

(5) Elections may be held concurrent with the election of members to the Personnel Service Board as provided in the Code of Public Local Laws of Baltimore City, 1979 Edition, § 16–12.

(c) (1) A vacancy on the Board shall be filled for the remainder of the unexpired term from the nominees of comparable rank or status who received the next highest number of votes in descending order from the nominees actually elected during the preceding election.

(2) If there is no nominee available as provided in paragraph (1) of this subsection, the Board shall elect from the Department at large a member of the same rank or status to serve for the remainder of the unexpired term.

(d) (1) A Board member shall take an oath of office that the member will diligently and faithfully perform the duties of a member in accordance with law.

(2) The oath shall be administered by the Clerk of the Circuit Court for Baltimore City, subscribed by the Board member making it, within 10 days after the Board member’s term begins, and filed in the Clerk’s office.

(e) A Board member:

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

(2) shall be reimbursed from the Fund for expenses.

(f) (1) Each Board member is entitled to one vote.

(2) Five members are a quorum.

(3) The Board shall act by majority vote.

(4) From among its members, the Board shall elect officers.

(g) The Board may adopt rules and regulations providing for:

(1) the amount of benefits;

(2) the administration of the Fund; and

(3) the transaction of the Board’s business.

(h) (1) The legal adviser to the Department is the legal adviser to the Board.

(2) On request of the Board, the legal adviser shall assist and advise the Board during the conduct of a hearing.

(i) The Board may sue and be sued.

(j) The Board shall adopt an official seal.

(k) A Board member:

(1) may be liable only for the member’s own negligence or default; and

(2) is not liable for the conduct of any predecessor or cotrustee or any agent, representative, custodian, or depository selected with reasonable care.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 30-2801 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 30 / Subtitle 28 / Section 30-2801
§30–2801.
Status: in_force

Section 6–402 (“General penalty”) of Division I of this article applies in the county.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 30-104 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 30 / Subtitle 1 / Section 30-104
§30–104.
Status: in_force

A copy of any legislation concerning alcoholic beverages enacted by the county governing body under this title shall be sent to the Department of Legislative Services, 90 State Circle, Annapolis, Maryland 21401.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 30-601 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 30 / Subtitle 6 / Section 30-601
§30–601.
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 $25.
Md. Code, Local Government § 30-105 — MD Code / Article glg / Title 30 / Subtitle 1 / Section 30-105
§30–105.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) If requested, the Board shall provide an opportunity for a full hearing, including the right to counsel and cross–examination for all interested parties, in a proceeding regarding any benefit provided under this title.

(2) (i) Through the member presiding at a hearing, the Board may:

1. administer oaths; and

2. apply to the circuit court of any county for a subpoena for a witness.

(ii) If the Board applies for a subpoena under subparagraph (i) of this paragraph, the circuit court shall grant the subpoena if the court finds that:

1. the evidence of the witness is necessary to provide a fair hearing; and

2. requiring attendance by the witness would not be oppressive.

(b) (1) The Board shall keep a record of its proceedings.

(2) The record shall be open to public inspection.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 30-804 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 30 / Subtitle 8 / Section 30-804
§30–804.
Status: in_force

A Class C beer and wine license may not be issued in the county.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 30-1801 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 30 / Subtitle 18 / Section 30-1801
§30–1801.
Status: in_force

Title 4, Subtitle 4 (“Renewal of Local Licenses”) of Division I of this article applies in the county without exception or variation.
Md. Code, State Personnel and Pensions § 30-305 — MD Code / Article gsp / Title 30 / Subtitle 3 / Section 30-305
§30–305.
Status: reserved

(a) This section applies only to a State employee who is appointed, promoted, transferred, or reclassified to a position in which an employee would be eligible to participate in the program.

(b) A State employee described in subsection (a) of this section may not elect to participate in the program.
Md. Code, State Personnel and Pensions § 30-207 — MD Code / Article gsp / Title 30 / Subtitle 2 / Section 30-207
§30–207.
Status: in_force

Benefits under the program:

(1) shall be payable to participating employees or their beneficiaries in accordance with the terms of the annuity contracts; and

(2) are not payable by the State or governing board of an employing institution.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 30-205 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 30 / Subtitle 2 / Section 30-205
§30–205.
Status: in_force

(a) Subject to subsection (b) of this section, the County Council shall pay the salaries and expenses of the Board from license fees.

(b) The Board may not spend more than $3,500 in any year for salaries and expenses.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 30-1301 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 30 / Subtitle 13 / Section 30-1301
§30–1301.
Status: in_force

Title 4, Subtitle 12 (“Temporary Licenses”) of Division I of this article does not apply in the county.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 30-201 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 30 / Subtitle 2 / Section 30-201
§30–201.
Status: in_force

There is a Board of License Commissioners for Talbot County.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 30-501 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 30 / Subtitle 5 / Section 30-501
§30–501.
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 § 30-2004 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 30 / Subtitle 20 / Section 30-2004
§30–2004.
Status: reserved

(a) A holder of a Class A beer, wine, and liquor license may sell beer, wine, and liquor on Monday through Saturday, from 8 a.m. to midnight.

(b) (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, a holder of a Class B beer, wine, and liquor license may sell beer, wine, and liquor:

(i) on Monday through Saturday, from 6 a.m. to 2 a.m. the following day; and

(ii) on Sunday, for consumption on the premises, from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.

(2) The license holder may not sell beer, wine, or liquor at a bar or counter on Sunday.

(c) (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, a holder of a Class C beer, wine, and liquor license may sell beer, wine, and liquor:

(i) on Monday through Saturday, from 6 a.m. to 2 a.m. the following day; and

(ii) on Sunday, for on–premises consumption, from 12:30 p.m. to 10 p.m.

(2) The license holder may not sell beer, wine, or liquor at a bar or counter on Sunday.

(d) Reserved.
Md. Code, State Personnel and Pensions § 30-401 — MD Code / Article gsp / Title 30 / Subtitle 4 / Section 30-401
§30–401.
Status: in_force

(a) An employing institution may:

(1) establish supplemental retirement plans that provide supplemental retirement accounts offered by a designated company in accordance with § 401(a), § 403(b), or § 457 of the Internal Revenue Code, or any other provision of federal law that authorizes supplemental retirement accounts; and

(2) authorize its employees or the employees of an institution over which it has administrative authority to participate in one or more of the supplemental retirement plans.

(b) (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, if an employing institution authorizes its employees or the employees of an institution over which it has administrative authority to participate in a supplemental retirement plan, the employing institution shall select one or more of the designated companies under § 30–202 of this title that may offer supplemental retirement accounts to those employees and shall administer the participation of those employees in the supplemental retirement plan.

(2) With respect to a community or regional college established under Title 16 of the Education Article, other than a community college established under Title 16, Subtitle 5 of the Education Article, if an employing institution authorizes its employees or the employees of an institution over which it has administrative authority to participate in a supplemental retirement plan, the employing institution shall select one or more companies that may offer supplemental retirement accounts to those employees and shall administer the participation of those employees in the supplemental retirement plan.

(c) Contributions authorized under this section to a supplemental retirement account on behalf of an employee may be made by payroll deduction, a reduction in salary, deferral in compensation in accordance with § 403(b), § 457, or § 414(h) of the Internal Revenue Code, or as otherwise permitted by the Internal Revenue Code and authorized by the employing institution.

(d) Assets of the supplemental retirement plans may be deposited and invested in accordance with the investment elections allowed under the supplemental retirement plans notwithstanding any other law limiting the types of investments that may be made with State funds or imposing conditions on the deposit of State funds.

(e) An employee of an employing institution with discretionary authority over the management or administration of any of the supplemental retirement plans or the management or disposition of the assets of any of the supplemental retirement plans is entitled to indemnification and insurance as provided under § 30–210.1 of this title.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 30-1501 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 30 / Subtitle 15 / Section 30-1501
§30–1501.
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) §�4–202�(“Authority of local licensing boards”);

(2) §�4–205�(“Chain store, supermarket, or discount house”);

(3) §�4–206�(“Limitations on retail sales floor space”);

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

(5) §�4–208�(“Notice of license application required”);

(6) §�4–209�(“Hearing”);

(7) §�4–210�(“Approval or denial of license application”);

(8) §�4–211�(“License forms; effective date; expiration”);

(9) §�4–212�(“License not property”);

(10) §�4–213�(“Replacement licenses”); and

(11) §�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) §�4–203�(“Prohibition against issuing multiple licenses to individual or for use of entity”), subject to § 30–1502 of this subtitle; and

(2) §�4–204�(“Prohibition against issuing multiple licenses for same premises”), subject to § 30–1502 of this subtitle.
Md. Code, State Personnel and Pensions § 30-212 — MD Code / Article gsp / Title 30 / Subtitle 2 / Section 30-212
§30–212.
Status: in_force

A designated company or a company authorized to provide supplemental retirement accounts under § 30–401 of this title shall hold harmless and indemnify the State, the Board of Trustees, employing institutions, and the officers, agents, and employees of the State, the Board of Trustees, and employing institutions from any claims or demands arising from any act or omission on the part of the designated company or a company authorized to provide supplemental retirement accounts under § 30–401 of this title or its officers, agents, or employees, including any claim or demand for payment of benefits or damages arising from the formation, execution, performance, or termination of an annuity contract.
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 30-1101 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 30 / Subtitle 11 / Section 30-1101
§30–1101.
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) The following sections of Title 4, Subtitle 11 (“Additional License Privileges”) of Division I of this article do not apply in the county:

(1) § 4–1104 (“Refillable container permit — Draft beer”); and

(2) § 4–1105 (“Refillable container permit — Wine”).
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 30-2301 — MD Code / Article gab / Title 30 / Subtitle 23 / Section 30-2301
§30–2301.
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, Insurance § 30-103 — MD Code / Article gin / Title 30 / Subtitle 1 / Section 30-103
§30–103.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) On or before April 1, 2012, the Commissioner shall issue a report on the information provided to the Commissioner under § 30–102 of this title.

(2) The report required under this section shall:

(i) contain the names of any slaveholders or slaves provided under § 30–102 of this title; and

(ii) include a copy of each document provided to the Commissioner under § 30–102 of this title.

(b) (1) The report required under this section shall be made available to the public.

(2) The Commissioner shall make a copy of the report available on the Web site of the Administration.

(c) The Commissioner shall provide a copy of the report required under this section to the Governor and, in accordance with § 2–1257 of the State Government Article, the General Assembly.

(d) A copy of the report shall be maintained at the Thurgood Marshall Law Library at the University of Maryland School of Law.
Md. Code, Local Government § 30-108 — MD Code / Article glg / Title 30 / Subtitle 1 / Section 30-108
§30–108.
Status: in_force

(a) (1) Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection:

(i) the amount of benefit payable under § 30–107(a) of this title is $10,000; and

(ii) the amount of benefit payable under § 30–107(b) of this title is $500.

(2) The Board may prospectively and uniformly establish by resolution an amount of benefit payable under this title that is greater than the amount specified in this subsection.

(3) The benefit provided for under this title shall be in addition to all other benefits provided by law or by voluntary action of any person.

(b) (1) On the death of an officer or a civilian employee of the Department, the benefit provided for under this title is payable to the following individuals:

(i) the surviving spouse;

(ii) if there is no surviving spouse, to the minor children, in equal shares;

(iii) if there is no surviving spouse or minor children, to the dependent parents, in equal shares; or

(iv) if there is no surviving spouse, minor child, or dependent parent, to any other dependents or the estate of the officer or employee.

(2) Any benefit paid under paragraph (1)(iv) of this subsection shall:

(i) not exceed the maximum benefit provided in subsection (a) of this section; and

(ii) be paid in proportions determined by the Board.

(3) (i) Any benefit payable to a minor shall be made to the minor’s legal guardian in the State.

(ii) If a benefit is payable to a minor who does not have a legal guardian in the State, the benefit is payable on behalf of the minor to a person determined by the Board under conditions set by the Board.

(4) A beneficiary’s eligibility is not affected by whether the deceased officer or civilian employee paid into the Fund.

(c) The benefit provided for under this title is not subject to:

(1) execution, garnishment, attachment, or any other process; and

(2) assignment until the benefits are paid to the beneficiary.