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MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  17-2501 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions|Title 17 - Cecil County|Subtitle 25 - Unlicensed Establishments|Section 17-2501 - Selling, Serving, Keeping, or Allowing Consumption of Alcoholic Beverages

    (a)    A public club, room, or other unlicensed establishment, at a location under the control or possession of the establishment, may not:        (1)    sell or serve alcoholic beverages to a member or guest;        (2)    keep alcoholic beverages for a member or guest;        (3)    allow a customer to consume or to be served or given alcoholic beverages from the supplies that the customer has previously purchased or reserved; or        (4)    sell, serve, keep, or allow to be consumed setups or other component parts of mixed alcoholic drinks to a member or guest.    (b)    A person that 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 that violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $1,000.
MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  17-2502 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions|Title 17 - Cecil County|Subtitle 25 - Unlicensed Establishments|Section 17-2502 - 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. §  17-2601 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions|Title 17 - Cecil County|Subtitle 26 - Enforcement|Section 17-2601 - 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 § 17–2602 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 § 17–2603 of this subtitle; and        (2)    § 6–211 (“Fines and forfeitures”), subject to § 17–2605 of this subtitle.
MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  17-2602 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions|Title 17 - Cecil County|Subtitle 26 - Enforcement|Section 17-2602 - Local Regulation of Disorderly Intoxication Allowed

    The county may:        (1)    adopt an ordinance or 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. §  17-2603 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions|Title 17 - Cecil County|Subtitle 26 - Enforcement|Section 17-2603 - 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. §  17-2604 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions|Title 17 - Cecil County|Subtitle 26 - Enforcement|Section 17-2604 - Authority of Board to Subpoena Records

    (a)    The Board may subpoena records pertaining to a licensed establishment.    (b)    (1)    The Board may petition the circuit court if a witness refuses to produce a subpoenaed record.        (2)    The court may proceed by attachment against the witness as if the refusal had been by a witness summoned to appear in a case pending before the court.
MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  17-2605 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions|Title 17 - Cecil County|Subtitle 26 - Enforcement|Section 17-2605 - Distribution of Fines

    One–half of each fine imposed in the county shall be distributed as provided under § 7–507 of the Courts Article.
MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  17-2606 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions|Title 17 - Cecil County|Subtitle 26 - Enforcement|Section 17-2606 - Observation of Sales by Out-of-State Official

    (a)    To protect the public safety and peace when law enforcement officials are present in the county enforcing the laws of other states, an agent, an employee, or a representative of an alcoholic beverages licensing board of another state who enters the county to observe an alcoholic beverage sale:        (1)    shall register in person at least 30 days before entry into the county; and        (2)    when registering, shall provide:            (i)    a written statement setting forth the identity of the registrant;            (ii)    the purpose of the entry into the county;            (iii)    the make, model, and license number of each vehicle to be used for surveillance activity;            (iv)    the names of the premises where surveillance will be conducted; and            (v)    the specific time for surveillance of each establishment.    (b)    (1)    The Sheriff’s office shall issue a certificate of registration to each registrant.        (2)    A registrant shall keep the certificate in the registrant’s possession during all investigative activities.    (c)    (1)    An individual who fails to register as required by this section may not register for 6 months after being found in violation of this section.        (2)    The Board shall suspend the registration of a registrant who violates this section for 6 months.    (d)    A person who violates this section when the person is prohibited from registering or when the person’s certificate of registration is suspended is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 2 years or a fine not exceeding $1,000 or both.
MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  17-2701 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions|Title 17 - Cecil County|Subtitle 27 - Prohibited Acts|Section 17-2701 - 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)    § 6–308 (“Allowing on–premises consumption of alcoholic beverages not purchased from license holder”);        (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)    § 6–319 (“On–premises consumption of alcoholic beverages not purchased from license holder”);        (13)    § 6–320 (“Disorderly intoxication”);        (14)    § 6–321 (“Consumption of alcoholic beverages in public”);        (15)    § 6–322 (“Possession of open container”);        (16)    § 6–323 (“Possession or use of Alcohol Without Liquid machine”);        (17)    § 6–326 (“Sale of alcoholic beverages in powder or crystalline form prohibited”);        (18)    § 6–327 (“Unlicensed out–of–state sale of alcoholic beverages”);        (19)    § 6–328 (“Tax evasion”);        (20)    § 6–329 (“Destruction of evidence”); and        (21)    § 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 § 17–2702 of this subtitle; and        (2)    § 6–307 (“Selling or providing alcoholic beverages to intoxicated individual”), subject to § 17–2703 of this subtitle.
MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  17-2702 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions|Title 17 - Cecil County|Subtitle 27 - Prohibited Acts|Section 17-2702 - Selling or Providing Alcoholic Beverages to Individual Under the Age of 21 Years -- Criminal Procedure

    (a)    A license holder or an employee of a license holder who is charged with a violation of § 6–304 of this article:        (1)    shall receive a summons to appear in court on a certain day to answer the charges placed against the license holder or employee; and        (2)    may not be required to post bail pending trial in any court in the State.    (b)    A license holder or an employee of a license holder may not be found guilty of a violation of § 6–304 of this article if:        (1)    the license holder or employee establishes to the satisfaction of the finder of fact that the license holder or employee used due caution to establish that the individual was not under the age of 21 years; and        (2)    the individual was not a resident of the State.    (c)    The granting of probation before judgment to a license holder or an employee of the license holder for a violation of § 6–304 of this article does not bar the Board from proceeding administratively against the license holder for the violation.
MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  17-2703 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions|Title 17 - Cecil County|Subtitle 27 - Prohibited Acts|Section 17-2703 - Selling or Providing Alcoholic Beverages to Intoxicated Individual -- Criminal Procedure

    (a)    A license holder or an employee of a license holder who is charged with a violation of § 6–307 of this article:        (1)    shall receive a summons to appear in court on a certain day to answer the charges placed against the license holder or employee; and        (2)    may not be required to post bail pending trial in any court in the State.    (b)    The granting of probation before judgment to a license holder or an employee of the license holder for a violation of § 6–307 of this article does not bar the Board from proceeding administratively against the license holder for the violation.
MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  17-2801 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions|Title 17 - Cecil County|Subtitle 28 - Penalties|Section 17-2801 - Application of General Provision

    Section 6–402 (“General penalty”) of Division I of this article applies in the county.
MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  17-2802 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions|Title 17 - Cecil County|Subtitle 28 - Penalties|Section 17-2802 - Penalty Imposed by Board

    (a)    The Board may impose a fine not exceeding $1,000 or suspend a license for a violation of this title.    (b)    Fines collected under this section shall be paid into the general fund of the county.    (c)    If a period of at least 5 years has elapsed since a violation of this title, a subsequent violation shall be considered a first offense.
MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  18-101 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions|Title 18 - Charles County|Subtitle 1 - Definitions; General Provisions|Section 18-101 - 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 Charles County.    (c)    “County” means Charles County.    (d)    “Light wine” means wine that contains not more than 15.5% of alcohol by volume.
MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  18-102 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions|Title 18 - Charles County|Subtitle 1 - Definitions; General Provisions|Section 18-102 - Scope of Title

    This title applies only in Charles County.
MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  18-103 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions|Title 18 - Charles County|Subtitle 1 - Definitions; General Provisions|Section 18-103 - Regulation of Alcoholic Beverages on Public Property

    The County Commissioners may regulate by ordinance the consumption of alcoholic beverages on public property, including buildings, grounds, streets, highways, alleys, sidewalks, and other structures or roads on land in the county owned by:        (1)    the county;        (2)    the county board of education; or        (3)    the State.
MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  18-104 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions|Title 18 - Charles County|Subtitle 1 - Definitions; General Provisions|Section 18-104 - Copy of Legislation

    A copy of any legislation concerning alcoholic beverages enacted by the County Commissioners under this title shall be sent to the Department of Legislative Services, 90 State Circle, Annapolis, Maryland 21401.
MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  18-201 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions|Title 18 - Charles County|Subtitle 2 - Board of License Commissioners|Section 18-201 - Established

    There is a Board of License Commissioners for Charles County.
MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  18-202 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions|Title 18 - Charles County|Subtitle 2 - Board of License Commissioners|Section 18-202 - Membership

    (a)    The County Commissioners shall appoint five members to the Board.    (b)    (1)    Of the members of the Board:            (i)    at least one shall be from each of the County Commissioner districts; and            (ii)    one shall be at large.        (2)    Each member of the Board shall be a registered voter of the county.        (3)    Preferably, at least one member of the Board before being appointed shall have some familiarity or experience with the alcoholic beverages industry.    (c)    (1)    In this subsection, “direct or indirect interest” means an interest that is proprietary or obtained by a loan, mortgage, or lien or in any other manner.        (2)    A member of the Board may not:            (i)    have a direct or indirect interest in or on a premises where alcoholic beverages are sold;            (ii)    have a direct or indirect interest in a business wholly or partly devoted to the sale of alcoholic beverages;            (iii)    own stock in:                1.    a corporation that has a direct or indirect interest in a premises where alcoholic beverages are sold; or                2.    a business wholly or partially devoted to the sale of alcoholic beverages;            (iv)    hold any other public office or employment; or            (v)    solicit or receive, directly or indirectly, a commission, remuneration, or gift from:                1.    a person engaged in the sale of alcoholic beverages or an agent or employee of the person; or                2.    a license holder.        (3)    A person engaged in the manufacture or sale of alcoholic beverages, an agent or employee of the person, or a license holder may not directly or indirectly offer a commission, remuneration, or gift to:            (i)    a member of the Board; or            (ii)    someone on behalf of a member of the Board.    (d)    (1)    The term of a member is 4 years.        (2)    A member may not serve more than two consecutive terms.        (3)    The terms of the members are staggered as required by the terms provided for members of the Board on July 1, 2016.    (e)    The County Commissioners may remove a member for:        (1)    a violation of subsection (c) of this section or other misconduct in office;        (2)    incompetence; or        (3)    willful neglect of duty.
MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  18-203 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions|Title 18 - Charles County|Subtitle 2 - Board of License Commissioners|Section 18-203 - Chair

    (a)    From among its members, the Board annually shall elect a chair.    (b)    A member may not serve more than two consecutive terms as chair.
MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  18-204 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions|Title 18 - Charles County|Subtitle 2 - Board of License Commissioners|Section 18-204 - Quorum; Meetings; Salaries; Staff

    (a)    Three members of the Board are a quorum for transacting business.    (b)    The Board shall meet at least once a month.    (c)    The County Commissioners shall set the salaries of the chair and the other members of the Board.    (d)    (1)    The Board may:            (i)    employ:                1.    a secretary;                2.    inspectors; and                3.    clerical and other assistants as are necessary; and            (ii)    set the compensation of the employees.        (2)    (i)    The County Commissioners shall provide a clerk, counsel, and supplies to the Board as the County Commissioners consider appropriate.            (ii)    The County Commissioners may set salaries for the clerk and counsel as the County Commissioners consider appropriate.
MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  18-205 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions|Title 18 - Charles County|Subtitle 2 - Board of License Commissioners|Section 18-205 - Regulations

    The Board may adopt regulations to carry out this article.
MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  18-301 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions|Title 18 - Charles County|Subtitle 3 - Liquor Control|Section 18-301 - Liquor Control -- Not Applicable

    There is no liquor control board or department of liquor control in the county.
MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  18-401 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions|Title 18 - Charles County|Subtitle 4 - Manufacturer's Licenses|Section 18-401 - Application of General Provisions

    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)    § 2–208 (“Class 6 pub–brewery license”);        (9)    § 2–209 (“Class 7 micro–brewery license”);        (10)    § 2–210 (“Class 8 farm brewery license”);        (11)    § 2–211 (“Residency requirement”);        (12)    § 2–212 (“Additional licenses”);        (13)    § 2–213 (“Additional fees”);        (14)    § 2–214 (“Sale or delivery restricted”);        (15)    § 2–215 (“Beer sale on credit to retail dealer prohibited”);        (16)    § 2–216 (“Interaction between manufacturing entities and retailers”);        (17)    § 2–217 (“Distribution of alcoholic beverages — Prohibited practices”); and        (18)    § 2–218 (“Restrictive agreements between producers and retailers — Prohibited”).
MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  18-402 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions|Title 18 - Charles County|Subtitle 4 - Manufacturer's Licenses|Section 18-402 - 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. §  18-501 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions|Title 18 - Charles County|Subtitle 5 - Wholesaler's Licenses|Section 18-501 - 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. §  18-502 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions|Title 18 - Charles County|Subtitle 5 - Wholesaler's Licenses|Section 18-502 - Hours and Days of Sale or Delivery

    Except as provided in § 18–503 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. §  18-503 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions|Title 18 - Charles County|Subtitle 5 - Wholesaler's Licenses|Section 18-503 - 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. §  18-601 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions|Title 18 - Charles County|Subtitle 6 - Beer Licenses|Section 18-601 - Class a Beer License -- Not Applicable

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