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MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  22-202 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions|Title 22 - Harford County|Subtitle 2 - Board of License Commissioners|Section 22-202 - Membership

    (a)    The County Executive shall appoint five members to the Board in accordance with this section.    (b)    (1)    (i)    At least 60 days before the expiration of a member’s term, the County Executive shall submit the name of one nominee to the Harford County Delegation to the Maryland General Assembly, consisting of Harford County Senators and Delegates, for the advice and consent of the Delegation.            (ii)    The County Executive shall consider geographical representation in selecting nominees.        (2)    Within 7 working days after the Delegation receives the name of the nominee:            (i)    the Delegation shall approve or reject the nominee; or            (ii)    if the Delegation fails to act, the nominee shall be considered to have been approved.        (3)    If the Delegation rejects the nominee, the County Executive shall submit the name of a new nominee to the Delegation within 7 working days after the County Executive receives notice of the rejection.        (4)    The County Executive shall continue to submit names of nominees in accordance with paragraphs (2) and (3) of this subsection to the Delegation until a nominee is approved.        (5)    The County Executive shall submit the name of the approved nominee to the County Council for its advice and consent.    (c)    Each member of the Board:        (1)    shall be a resident, voter, and taxpayer of the county;        (2)    shall be an individual of high character and integrity and of recognized business capacity; and        (3)    notwithstanding any other provision of the Code or local law, shall be subject to Title 5, Subtitle 5, Part I, and Subtitles 6 and 7 of the General Provisions Article regarding financial disclosure, conflicts of interest, and lobbying activities.    (d)    (1)    Each member of the Board shall provide a penalty bond to the county in an amount to be set by the County Executive and County Council on the condition that the member faithfully performs all of the duties of the office.        (2)    The Board shall pay the cost of the bonds.    (e)    (1)    The term of a member is 3 years and begins on the first Monday in April.        (2)    The terms of the members are staggered as required by the terms provided for members of the Board on July 1, 2016.    (f)    (1)    To fill a vacancy other than one resulting from an expired term, the County Executive, as soon as practicable, shall submit the name of one nominee to the Harford County Delegation to the Maryland General Assembly, consisting of Harford County Senators and Delegates, for the advice and consent of the Delegation.        (2)    After the name of a nominee is submitted, the procedures under subsection (b)(2) through (5) of this section apply.        (3)    A member who is appointed after a term has begun serves only for the rest of the term.
MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  22-203 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions|Title 22 - Harford County|Subtitle 2 - Board of License Commissioners|Section 22-203 - Chair

    From among its members, the Board shall elect a chair.
MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  22-204 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions|Title 22 - Harford County|Subtitle 2 - Board of License Commissioners|Section 22-204 - Meetings; Compensation

    (a)    (1)    Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, the Board shall meet at least 50 times each year.        (2)    The chair may cancel a meeting for lack of an agenda.    (b)    (1)    The chair of the Board shall receive annually $7,000 and any additional compensation that the County Council considers appropriate.        (2)    Each other member of the Board shall receive annually $6,000 and any additional compensation that the County Council considers appropriate.
MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  22-205 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions|Title 22 - Harford County|Subtitle 2 - Board of License Commissioners|Section 22-205 - Budget

    (a)    Before the beginning of each fiscal year, the Board shall submit an annual budget to the County Council and County Executive for review.    (b)    Except as provided under § 22–206(b) of this subtitle, the budget is not subject to approval by the County Council or County Executive.
MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  22-205.1 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions|Title 22 - Harford County|Subtitle 2 - Board of License Commissioners|Section 22-205.1 - Annual Financial Audit

    (a)    At the end of each fiscal year, the Board shall submit a financial audit for review to:        (1)    the County Executive; and        (2)    the Harford County Delegation to the Maryland General Assembly, consisting of Harford County Senators and Delegates.    (b)    The financial audit is not subject to approval by the County Executive or the Harford County Delegation�to the Maryland General Assembly, consisting of Harford County Senators and Delegates.
MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  22-206 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions|Title 22 - Harford County|Subtitle 2 - Board of License Commissioners|Section 22-206 - Staff

    (a)    The Board may employ a secretary and clerical and other assistants as are necessary.    (b)    (1)    The Board shall set the compensation of all employees of the Board, subject to the approval of the County Executive and County Council.        (2)    The Board shall require fidelity bonds of employees of the Board to protect the county.        (3)    The County Council shall review the adequacy of the fidelity bonds that the Board requires of the employees.    (c)    Notwithstanding any other law, an employee of the Board:        (1)    is subject to provisions regarding conflicts of interest and lobbying activities in Title 5, Subtitle 5, Part I, and Subtitle 7 of the General Provisions Article; but        (2)    may not be required to file the financial disclosure statement required by § 5–601 of the General Provisions Article.    (d)    (1)    The Board shall appoint a general manager.        (2)    The general manager serves under the control and supervision of the Board as the secretary–treasurer and chief business administrative officer of the Board.        (3)    An individual is not eligible to be the general manager while a member of the Board.        (4)    The general manager may be discharged only:            (i)    for cause involving dishonesty, incompetence, or immoral conduct; and            (ii)    after given an opportunity before the Board for a hearing.
MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  22-207 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions|Title 22 - Harford County|Subtitle 2 - Board of License Commissioners|Section 22-207 - Inspectors

    (a)    (1)    Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, the Board shall employ one full–time chief inspector and as many other inspectors as the Board determines are required.        (2)    The Sheriff, a deputy sheriff, or a municipal peace officer in the county may not be appointed or serve as the chief inspector or as an inspector.    (b)    (1)    When appointed, the chief inspector shall have had investigative experience as:            (i)    a police officer;            (ii)    an inspector for a governmental unit; or            (iii)    an investigator for a private agency.        (2)    With the approval of the Board, the chief inspector may contract with or hire an independent accounting firm to audit the books and accounts of any license holder.        (3)    (i)    After appointment, the chief inspector may be discharged only for cause involving dishonesty, incompetence, or immoral conduct, subject to subparagraph (ii) of this paragraph.            (ii)    Before a chief inspector is discharged, the chief inspector shall be given a list of the charges against the chief inspector and an opportunity to reply to the charges in a public hearing in person or by counsel.    (c)    The Board may establish reasonable compensation for the chief inspector and any other inspector and, when warranted by their respective duties, change their compensation.    (d)    Inspectors may:        (1)    serve a summons under § 22–2604 of this title; and        (2)    issue civil citations as provided in § 22–2605 of this title.    (e)    This section does not relieve the peace officers specified in § 6–205 of this article from the responsibility to enforce this article in the county.
MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  22-208 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions|Title 22 - Harford County|Subtitle 2 - Board of License Commissioners|Section 22-208 - Disposition of License Fees

    (a)    Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, after deduction of a proportionate share of the expenses to administer and enforce this title, including the salaries of the members and employees of the Board, the Board shall pay the net proceeds of fees received from the issuance of licenses:        (1)    outside of Aberdeen, Bel Air, and Havre de Grace, to the Treasurer to be credited to the general fund of the county; and        (2)    in Aberdeen, Bel Air, and Havre de Grace, to the treasurers of the respective municipalities to pay the interest and redeem the principal of any bonded indebtedness of the municipality.    (b)    (1)    In this subsection, “Reserve Account” means the Reserve Account of the Board.        (2)    There is a Reserve Account of the Board.        (3)    The purpose of the Reserve Account is to ensure that issuance and renewal of licenses, licensing enforcement, and other services that the Board provides will continue to be met in the face of unanticipated financial events or circumstances.        (4)    A designee of the Board shall administer the Reserve Account.        (5)    The Reserve Account is a special, nonlapsing account.        (6)    The Board shall hold the Reserve Account separately and account for the Reserve Account.        (7)    The Reserve Account consists of:            (i)    money distributed to the Board from license fees;            (ii)    fines imposed for a violation of this article in Harford County as provided in § 22–2606 of this title;            (iii)    except for bonds forfeited under § 22–2103 of this title, recognizances forfeited for a violation of this article in Harford County as provided in § 22–2606 of this title;            (iv)    interest or other income earned from the investment of any portion of the Reserve Account; and            (v)    any other money from any other source accepted for the benefit of the Reserve Account.        (8)    Each year, the amount payable into the Reserve Account may not be more than 20% of the aggregate net proceeds received by the Board.        (9)    Expenditures from the Reserve Account may occur if the Board determines that appropriations for the current year exceed expected revenues.        (10)    The Reserve Account may not exceed $100,000 at any time.    (c)    The expenditure of license fees collected by the Board to administer and enforce county alcoholic beverages laws is a matter within the discretion of the Board and in accordance with this subtitle.
MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  22-209 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions|Title 22 - Harford County|Subtitle 2 - Board of License Commissioners|Section 22-209 - Regulations

    (a)    The Board may adopt regulations to carry out this article.    (b)    (1)    The Board shall hold public hearings on all proposed alterations of its regulations.        (2)    The hearings shall be advertised at least 2 consecutive weeks before the scheduled public hearings:            (i)    in at least one newspaper of general circulation published in the county; and            (ii)    on the website of the Board.
MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  22-301 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions|Title 22 - Harford County|Subtitle 3 - Liquor Control|Section 22-301 - Liquor Control -- Not Applicable

    There is no liquor control board or department of liquor control in the county.
MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  22-401 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions|Title 22 - Harford County|Subtitle 4 - Manufacturer's Licenses|Section 22-401 - Application of General Provisions

    (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)    § 2–208 (“Class 6 pub–brewery license”);        (8)    § 2–209 (“Class 7 micro–brewery license”);        (9)    § 2–210 (“Class 8 farm brewery license”);        (10)    § 2–211 (“Residency requirement”);        (11)    § 2–212 (“Additional licenses”);        (12)    § 2–213 (“Additional fees”);        (13)    § 2–214 (“Sale or delivery restricted”);        (14)    § 2–215 (“Beer sale on credit to retail dealer prohibited”);        (15)    § 2–216 (“Interaction between manufacturing entities and retailers”);        (16)    § 2–217 (“Distribution of alcoholic beverages — Prohibited practices”); and        (17)    § 2–218 (“Restrictive agreements between producers and retailers — Prohibited”).    (b)    Section 2–207 (“Class 5 brewery license”) of Division I of this article applies in the county, subject to § 22–403 of this subtitle.
MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  22-402 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions|Title 22 - Harford County|Subtitle 4 - Manufacturer's Licenses|Section 22-402 - Hours and Days of Sale or Delivery

    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.
MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  22-403 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions|Title 22 - Harford County|Subtitle 4 - Manufacturer's Licenses|Section 22-403 - Class Dbr License

    (a)    There is a Class DBR license.    (b)    (1)    The license may be issued to a holder of a Class 5 brewery license.        (2)    The Board may issue a maximum number of two licenses to the same person.    (c)    (1)    The license serves as the on–premises consumption permit and the license equivalent to a Class D license specified under § 2–207(e)(1) of this article.        (2)    The license holder is not required to sell food, but is required to provide prepackaged snacks.        (3)    The license holder may sell beer brewed at the brewery for on–premises and off–premises consumption to the extent the license holder is allowed under the license holder’s Class 5 brewery license.    (d)    The value of the equipment used on the premises may be used toward meeting any minimum capital investment requirement imposed on a holder of the license.    (e)    The hours of sale are as provided for a Class D beer, wine, and liquor license under Subtitle 20 of this title.    (f)    The annual license fee is $500.
MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  22-501 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions|Title 22 - Harford County|Subtitle 5 - Wholesaler's Licenses|Section 22-501 - Application of General Provisions

    Title 2, Subtitle 3 (“Wholesaler’s Licenses”) of Division I of this article applies in the county without exception or variation.
MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  22-502 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions|Title 22 - Harford County|Subtitle 5 - Wholesaler's Licenses|Section 22-502 - Hours and Days of Sale or Delivery

    Except as provided in § 22–503 of this subtitle, a holder of a wholesaler’s license may sell or deliver alcoholic beverages to a holder of a retail license from 6 a.m. to midnight on every day except Sunday.
MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  22-503 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions|Title 22 - Harford County|Subtitle 5 - Wholesaler's Licenses|Section 22-503 - Delivery of Beer to per Diem License Holder

    (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. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  22-601 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions|Title 22 - Harford County|Subtitle 6 - Beer Licenses|Section 22-601 - Class a Beer License -- Not Applicable

    A Class A beer license may not be issued in the county.
MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  22-602 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions|Title 22 - Harford County|Subtitle 6 - Beer Licenses|Section 22-602 - Class B Beer License -- Not Applicable

    A Class B beer license may not be issued in the county.
MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  22-603 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions|Title 22 - Harford County|Subtitle 6 - Beer Licenses|Section 22-603 - Class C Beer License -- Not Applicable

    A Class C beer license may not be issued in the county.
MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  22-604 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions|Title 22 - Harford County|Subtitle 6 - Beer Licenses|Section 22-604 - Class D Beer License -- Not Applicable

    A Class D beer license may not be issued in the county.
MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  22-701 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions|Title 22 - Harford County|Subtitle 7 - Wine Licenses|Section 22-701 - Class a Wine License

    (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 that contains not more than 23% of alcohol by volume.        (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 $100.
MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  22-801 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions|Title 22 - Harford County|Subtitle 8 - Beer and Wine Licenses|Section 22-801 - Alcohol Content Limitation on Wine Sold Under Beer and Wine License

    The wine that may be sold under a beer and wine license may not contain more than 23% of alcohol by volume.
MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  22-802 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions|Title 22 - Harford County|Subtitle 8 - Beer and Wine Licenses|Section 22-802 - Class a Beer and Wine License

    (a)    There is:        (1)    a Class A beer and wine 6–day license; and        (2)    a Class A beer and wine 7–day license.    (b)    The Board may issue the license only to a proprietor of a retail store selling food, drugs, or other similar commodities.    (c)    (1)    The license authorizes the license holder to sell beer and wine, at retail, at the place described in the license.        (2)    The license holder:            (i)    shall sell the beer and wine in a sealed package or container; and            (ii)    may sell beer in individual bottles or cans and wine in split bottles.        (3)    The package or container may not be opened and its contents may not be consumed on the premises where the beer or wine is sold.    (d)    The annual license fees are:        (1)    $625 for a 6–day license; and        (2)    $850 for a 7–day license.
MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  22-803 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions|Title 22 - Harford County|Subtitle 8 - Beer and Wine Licenses|Section 22-803 - Class B-1 Beer and Wine License

    (a)    There is:        (1)    a Class B–1 beer and wine 6–day license; and        (2)    a Class B–1 beer and wine 7–day license.    (b)    (1)    The Board may issue the license for use by a restaurant.        (2)    Except as provided in paragraph (3) of this subsection, the license authorizes the license holder to sell beer and wine at a restaurant, at retail, at the place described in the license, for on–premises consumption.        (3)    (i)    The holder of a license issued before July 1, 1984, may sell beer and wine for on– and off–premises consumption.            (ii)    The license holder may sell wine in split bottles.            (iii)    Beer sold in bottles or cans exceeding 12 ounces in weight or size for off–premises consumption may be sold in a quantity of less than six.            (iv)    If beer is sold in a containerized package, the package shall hold at least six bottles or containers.    (c)    (1)    A Class B–1 temporary (on–sale) license may be issued to an applicant who seeks after 6 months to obtain a Class B beer, wine, and liquor license.        (2)    The Class B–1 license shall be revoked after the 6–month period has expired if the license holder has not met all requirements for a Class B beer, wine, and liquor license.    (d)    The license holder shall comply with the food sale requirements under § 22–103 of this article only for the purpose of meeting the requirements of § 22–902 of this title necessary to apply for a license.    (e)    The annual license fees are:        (1)    $350 for a 6–day license; and        (2)    $500 for a 7–day license.