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MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  22-2103 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions|Title 22 - Harford County|Subtitle 21 - Revocation and Suspension of Licenses|Section 22-2103 - Surety Bond for License Previously Denied, Suspended, or Revoked

    (a)    (1)    Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, the Board may not issue a license to an applicant if the license has been previously denied, suspended, or revoked unless:            (i)    1.    the applicant executes a surety bond of $1,000 to the State;                2.    the Board approves the surety; and                3.    the surety bond is conditioned on the faithful observance of the laws governing alcoholic beverages in the State; or            (ii)    the Board:                1.    accepts $1,000 in cash; and                2.    deposits the cash and records the deposit.        (2)    The Board may waive a required surety bond or cash deposit.    (b)    The bond shall secure the payment of all costs, fines, and penalties imposed on the applicant on a charging document for a violation of alcoholic beverages laws in the county.    (c)    (1)    The applicant shall deposit an approved bond with the Board.        (2)    The Board shall record the bond in a book kept for that purpose.        (3)    The record or a certified copy of the record is evidence of the bond.    (d)    The Board may stop requiring a license holder to post bond if the Board finds that the license holder has complied with the terms of a bond for 1 calendar year.    (e)    (1)    The Board may petition for forfeiture of the bond in circuit court if:            (i)    the Board determines that the license holder has failed to observe the terms of the bond; and            (ii)    sufficient notice is given to the license holder.        (2)    If the circuit court declares the bond forfeited, the bond shall be payable to the Board.
MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  22-2201 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions|Title 22 - Harford County|Subtitle 22 - Expiration of Licenses|Section 22-2201 - Application of General Provisions

    Title 4, Subtitle 7 (“Expiration of Local Licenses”) of Division I of this article applies in the county without exception or variation.
MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  22-2202 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions|Title 22 - Harford County|Subtitle 22 - Expiration of Licenses|Section 22-2202 - Seasonal Closing

    The Board may authorize the closing of a licensed premises for not more than 9 months if:        (1)    the Board determines that the licensed premises is seasonally operated; and        (2)    the license holder submits a written request to the Board at least 30 days before:            (i)    the anticipated date of closing; and            (ii)    the anticipated date of reopening.
MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  22-2301 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions|Title 22 - Harford County|Subtitle 23 - Death of License Holder|Section 22-2301 - Application of General Provisions

    Title 4, Subtitle 8 (“Death of License Holder”) of Division I of this article applies in the county without exception or variation.
MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  22-2401 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions|Title 22 - Harford County|Subtitle 24 - Judicial Review|Section 22-2401 - Application of General Provisions

    (a)    The following sections of Title 4, Subtitle 9 (“Judicial Review”) of Division I of this article apply in the county without exception or variation:        (1)    § 4–902 (“Judicial review of decision of local licensing board”);        (2)    § 4–903 (“Petitioners”);        (3)    § 4–904 (“Stay of local board’s petition”);        (4)    § 4–906 (“Representation of local licensing board”);        (5)    § 4–907 (“Affirmations, modifications, and reversals”); and        (6)    § 4–908 (“Appeals to Court of Special Appeals and Court of Appeals”).    (b)    Section 4–905 (“Scope of judicial review”) of Division I of this article applies in the county, subject to § 22–2403 of this subtitle.
MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  22-2402 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions|Title 22 - Harford County|Subtitle 24 - Judicial Review|Section 22-2402 - Court May Remand

    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. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  22-2403 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions|Title 22 - Harford County|Subtitle 24 - Judicial Review|Section 22-2403 - Options for Board

    The Board may choose to:        (1)    have an action for judicial review tried before a jury; and        (2)    if the Board has suspended or revoked a license, allow the license holder to operate pending the outcome of the judicial review.
MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  22-2501 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions|Title 22 - Harford County|Subtitle 25 - Unlicensed Establishments|Section 22-2501 - Allowing Consumption, Possession, or Transfer of Alcoholic Beverages

    (a)    Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section and otherwise provided in this article, a person may not knowingly allow the consumption, possession, or transfer of alcoholic beverages in an establishment that is a restaurant, tavern, hotel, club, dance studio, disco, or place of public entertainment if:        (1)    the establishment is not licensed by the Board;        (2)    the person possesses or controls the establishment as owner, lessee, or user; and        (3)    the establishment is:            (i)    open to the public or licensed by the State; or            (ii)    licensed by the State or a county unit other than the Board.    (b)    (1)    The prohibition under subsection (a) of this section does not apply to:            (i)    the room of a registered guest in a hotel, motel, or hospice; or            (ii)    the property of:                1.    a volunteer fire company;                2.    a catering establishment;                3.    a community or civic association;                4.    a swim club;                5.    a social, civic, nonprofit, charitable, fraternal, patriotic, educational, or public service organization; or                6.    a religious institution that has been in existence for at least 3 years.        (2)    The Board may exempt a place similar to one listed in paragraph (1) of this subsection on a case–by–case basis.        (3)    The Board shall adopt regulations to administer this subsection.    (c)    An owner, a manager, or an employee of an establishment subject to the prohibitions of this section who knowingly allows the prohibited consumption in violation of this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $1,000.
MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  22-2502 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions|Title 22 - Harford County|Subtitle 25 - Unlicensed Establishments|Section 22-2502 - Hours When Consuming or Allowing Consumption of Alcoholic Beverages Is Prohibited

    (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. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  22-2601 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions|Title 22 - Harford County|Subtitle 26 - Enforcement|Section 22-2601 - Application of General Provisions

    (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)    § 6–205 (“Peace officers”);        (4)    § 6–206 (“Charging document for unlawful sale of alcoholic beverage”);        (5)    § 6–207 (“Display of alcoholic beverages as prima facie evidence of sale”);        (6)    § 6–208 (“Regulating possession or consumption of alcohol in public places”); and        (7)    § 6–209 (“Adoption of standards for authorization of consumption”).    (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 § 22–2602 of this subtitle.    (c)    The following sections of Title 6, Subtitle 2 (“Enforcement”) of Division I of this article apply in the county:        (1)    § 6–204 (“Power to summon witnesses”), in addition to § 22–2604 of this subtitle; and        (2)    § 6–211 (“Fines and forfeitures”), subject to § 22–2606 of this subtitle.
MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  22-2602 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions|Title 22 - Harford County|Subtitle 26 - Enforcement|Section 22-2602 - Local Regulation of Disorderly Intoxication Allowed

    The county may:        (1)    adopt an ordinance or a resolution supplementing the prohibition against disorderly intoxication under § 6–320 of this article; and        (2)    regulate possession or consumption of alcoholic beverages on public property, property used by the public, or a highway.
MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  22-2603 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions|Title 22 - Harford County|Subtitle 26 - Enforcement|Section 22-2603 - Investigation of Violation

    (a)    If the Board or an inspector of the Board receives a complaint or information about a violation of this title by a license holder, the Board shall order an inspector to investigate.    (b)    If the investigation shows that the complaint or information is supported by evidence, the Board shall handle the case in accordance with § 22–2102 of this title.
MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  22-2604 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions|Title 22 - Harford County|Subtitle 26 - Enforcement|Section 22-2604 - Service of Summons

    In addition to the sheriff who may serve a summons under § 6–204 of this article, an inspector that the Board employs may serve a summons.
MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  22-2605 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions|Title 22 - Harford County|Subtitle 26 - Enforcement|Section 22-2605 - Issuance of Citations

    An inspector who investigates a license violation may issue a civil citation as provided in § 10–119 of the Criminal Law Article.
MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  22-2606 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions|Title 22 - Harford County|Subtitle 26 - Enforcement|Section 22-2606 - Distribution of Fines

    Each fine imposed or recognizance forfeited for a violation of this article that was committed in the county shall be payable to the Board.
MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  22-2701 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions|Title 22 - Harford County|Subtitle 27 - Prohibited Acts|Section 22-2701 - Application of General Provisions

    (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)    § 6–307 (“Selling or providing alcoholic beverages to intoxicated individual”);        (4)    § 6–309 (“Allowing on–premises consumption or possession of alcoholic beverages by individual under the age of 21 years”);        (5)    § 6–310 (“Providing free food”);        (6)    § 6–311 (“Restrictions on purchases and sales by retail dealer”);        (7)    § 6–312 (“Beverage misrepresentation”);        (8)    § 6–313 (“Tampering with alcoholic beverage container”);        (9)    § 6–314 (“Sale of alcoholic beverage container with detachable metal tab”);        (10)    § 6–315 (“Alcoholic beverage in container without regular label presumed illicit”);        (11)    § 6–316 (“Maximum alcohol content”);        (12)    § 6–320 (“Disorderly intoxication”);        (13)    § 6–321 (“Consumption of alcoholic beverages in public”);        (14)    § 6–323 (“Possession or use of Alcohol Without Liquid machine”);        (15)    § 6–326 (“Sale of alcoholic beverages in powder or crystalline form prohibited”);        (16)    § 6–327 (“Unlicensed out–of–state sale of alcoholic beverages”);        (17)    § 6–328 (“Tax evasion”);        (18)    § 6–329 (“Destruction of evidence”); and        (19)    § 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 § 22–2702 of this subtitle;        (2)    §§ 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 § 22–2703 of this subtitle; and        (3)    § 6–322 (“Possession of open container”), subject to § 22–2704 of this subtitle.
MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  22-2702 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions|Title 22 - Harford County|Subtitle 27 - Prohibited Acts|Section 22-2702 - Selling or Providing Alcoholic Beverages to Individual Under the Age of 21 Years -- Criminal Procedure

    A license holder may not be found guilty of a violation of § 6–304 of this article if the license holder establishes to the satisfaction of the finder of fact that the license holder used due caution to establish that the individual was not under the age of 21 years.
MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  22-2703 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions|Title 22 - Harford County|Subtitle 27 - Prohibited Acts|Section 22-2703 - Possessing and Allowing Consumption of Alcoholic Beverages Not Purchased From License Holder

    A person may possess alcoholic beverages on the premises of a license holder if:        (1)    the alcoholic beverages are owned by a member of a club licensed for the sale of beer and wine or beer, wine, and liquor and are consumed on the premises;        (2)    the alcoholic beverages:            (i)    have been brought on the premises of an on–sale restaurant for consumption and use in a private dining room at a private gathering; and            (ii)    have not been provided by the license holder of the restaurant; or        (3)    a dance or social event is:            (i)    held on the premises of an establishment of a holder of a Class C license; and            (ii)    1.    advertised as being bring your own (BYO); or                2.    sponsored by a member of the club or by a guest that a club member sponsors.
MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  22-2704 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions|Title 22 - Harford County|Subtitle 27 - Prohibited Acts|Section 22-2704 - Possession of Open Container -- Written Consent Required

    An individual may possess an alcoholic beverage in an open container on private property described under § 6–322(a)(1) of this article only if the individual possesses and presents the written consent of the owner of the property.
MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  22-2705 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions|Title 22 - Harford County|Subtitle 27 - Prohibited Acts|Section 22-2705 - Selling or Providing Alcoholic Beverages to Habitual Drunkard

    (a)    In this section, “knowingly” means the knowledge a reasonable individual would have under ordinary circumstances based on the habits, appearance, or personal reputation of an individual.    (b)    A license holder or an employee of a license holder may not knowingly sell or provide an alcoholic beverage to a habitual drunkard.    (c)    A license holder who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to:        (1)    for a first offense, a fine not exceeding $50; and        (2)    for each subsequent offense, imprisonment not exceeding 30 days or a fine not exceeding $100 or both.
MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  22-2706 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions|Title 22 - Harford County|Subtitle 27 - Prohibited Acts|Section 22-2706 - Allowing Individual Under the Age of 18 Years to Loiter About Pool or Billiard Parlor

    (a)    A license holder who operates a pool or billiard parlor on the licensed premises may not allow an individual under the age of 18 years, unless accompanied by a parent, to enter into or loiter about the part of the premises devoted to the playing of pool or billiards.    (b)    After a public hearing, if the Board determines that a license holder or an agent or employee of the license holder has violated this section, the Board may impose:        (1)    for a first offense within the licensing period:            (i)    a fine not exceeding $2,000; or            (ii)    suspension or revocation of the license; or        (2)    for a subsequent offense within the same licensing period as the first offense:            (i)    a fine not exceeding $2,000; and            (ii)    suspension or revocation of the license.
MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  22-2801 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions|Title 22 - Harford County|Subtitle 28 - Penalties|Section 22-2801 - Application of General Provision

    (a)    Section 6–402(b) (“General penalty — Imposition of penalty”) of Division I of this article applies in the county without exception or variation.    (b)    Section 6–402(a) (“General penalty — In general”) of Division I of this article does not apply in the county and is superseded by § 22–2802 of this subtitle.
MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  22-2802 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions|Title 22 - Harford County|Subtitle 28 - Penalties|Section 22-2802 - General Penalty

    (a)    A person who violates this article is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 1 year or a fine not exceeding $1,000 or both unless another penalty is specified.    (b)    (1)    After a person is convicted for the illegal sale, offer of sale, or possession of alcoholic beverages, the Sheriff or other law enforcement officer in the county shall seize the alcoholic beverages and deliver them to the Board.        (2)    The Board shall sell the alcoholic beverages and pay the proceeds to the county Treasurer.
MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  23-101 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions|Title 23 - Howard County|Subtitle 1 - Definitions; General Provisions|Section 23-101 - Definitions

    (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 Howard County.    (c)    “County” means Howard County.    (d)    “Light wine” means wine that contains not more than 15.5% of alcohol by volume.
MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  23-102 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions|Title 23 - Howard County|Subtitle 1 - Definitions; General Provisions|Section 23-102 - Scope of Title

    This title applies only in Howard County.
MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  23-103 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions|Title 23 - Howard County|Subtitle 1 - Definitions; General Provisions|Section 23-103 - Copy of Legislation

    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. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  23-201 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions|Title 23 - Howard County|Subtitle 2 - Board of License Commissioners; Appointed Alcoholic Beverage Hearing Board|Section 23-201 - "Hearing Board" Defined

    In this subtitle, “Hearing Board” means the Appointed Alcoholic Beverage Hearing Board established under § 23–204 of this subtitle.
MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  23-202 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions|Title 23 - Howard County|Subtitle 2 - Board of License Commissioners; Appointed Alcoholic Beverage Hearing Board|Section 23-202 - Board of License Commissioners Established

    There is a Board of License Commissioners for Howard County.
MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  23-203 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions|Title 23 - Howard County|Subtitle 2 - Board of License Commissioners; Appointed Alcoholic Beverage Hearing Board|Section 23-203 - Membership

    (a)    The County Council sits as the Board of License Commissioners.    (b)    A member of the Board of License Commissioners is subject to the public ethics laws of the county.
MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  23-204 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions|Title 23 - Howard County|Subtitle 2 - Board of License Commissioners; Appointed Alcoholic Beverage Hearing Board|Section 23-204 - Establishment of Appointed Alcoholic Beverage Hearing Board

    There is an Appointed Alcoholic Beverage Hearing Board in the county.
MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  23-206 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions|Title 23 - Howard County|Subtitle 2 - Board of License Commissioners; Appointed Alcoholic Beverage Hearing Board|Section 23-206 - Hearing Board Chair

    From among its members, the Hearing Board shall elect a chair.