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MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  23-2401 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions|Title 23 - Howard County|Subtitle 24 - Judicial Review|Section 23-2401 - Application of General Provisions

    Title 4, Subtitle 9 (“Judicial Review”) of Division I of this article applies in the county without exception or variation.
MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  23-2402 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions|Title 23 - Howard County|Subtitle 24 - Judicial Review|Section 23-2402 - Costs

    (a)    Before docketing an action for judicial review under Title 4, Subtitle 9 of this article, the clerk of the circuit court for the county shall:        (1)    collect all court costs from the petitioner; and        (2)    receive a statement from the clerk of the Board that the costs for getting records and transcripts of proceedings of the hearing before the Board have been paid.    (b)    The costs described in subsection (a)(1) of this section may not be assessed against the Board.
MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  23-2403 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions|Title 23 - Howard County|Subtitle 24 - Judicial Review|Section 23-2403 - 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. §  23-2501 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions|Title 23 - Howard County|Subtitle 25 - Unlicensed Establishments|Section 23-2501 - Place of Adult Entertainment

    (a)    In this subtitle, “place of adult entertainment” means an establishment that:        (1)    is not licensed by the Board but to which a customer brings alcoholic beverages that the customer has purchased elsewhere; and        (2)    allows at its location a form of sexual display or attire prohibited under § 4–605 of this article.    (b)    An individual who serves food, alcoholic beverages, or setups, including drinking containers and ice, in a place of adult entertainment or who supervises or manages a place of adult entertainment shall:        (1)    receive alcohol awareness training as provided in § 4–508 of this article; and        (2)    refuse to facilitate the continued consumption of alcoholic beverages by a customer who appears to be inebriated.    (c)    The hours and days during which a place of public entertainment may be open are Monday through Saturday, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 a.m. the following day.    (d)    (1)    A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $5,000 for each violation.        (2)    Each day of operation in violation of this section is a separate violation.
MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  23-2502 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions|Title 23 - Howard County|Subtitle 25 - Unlicensed Establishments|Section 23-2502 - Prohibited Activities in a Place of Adult Entertainment

    (a)    A person may not bring into a place of adult entertainment and consume or transfer alcoholic beverages, if the entertainment in the place is adult entertainment described in § 4–605 of this article.    (b)    A person who operates a place of adult entertainment may not allow a female entertainer to exhibit her breasts below the top of the areola or exhibit the cleft of her buttocks.    (c)    (1)    A person who operates a place of adult entertainment who knowingly allows a violation of this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $5,000 for each violation.        (2)    Each day of operation in violation of this section is a separate violation.
MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  23-2503 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions|Title 23 - Howard County|Subtitle 25 - Unlicensed Establishments|Section 23-2503 - 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. §  23-2601 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions|Title 23 - Howard County|Subtitle 26 - Enforcement|Section 23-2601 - Application of General Provisions

    Title 6, Subtitle 2 (“Enforcement”) of Division I of this article applies in the county without exception or variation.
MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  23-2602 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions|Title 23 - Howard County|Subtitle 26 - Enforcement|Section 23-2602 - 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 shall 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. §  23-2701 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions|Title 23 - Howard County|Subtitle 27 - Prohibited Acts|Section 23-2701 - 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)    § 6–309 (“Allowing on–premises consumption or possession of alcoholic beverages by individual under the age of 21 years”);        (4)    § 6–310 (“Providing free food”);        (5)    § 6–311 (“Restrictions on purchases and sales by retail dealer”);        (6)    § 6–312 (“Beverage misrepresentation”);        (7)    § 6–313 (“Tampering with alcoholic beverage container”);        (8)    § 6–314 (“Sale of alcoholic beverage container with detachable metal tab”);        (9)    § 6–315 (“Alcoholic beverage in container without regular label presumed illicit”);        (10)    § 6–316 (“Maximum alcohol content”);        (11)    § 6–320 (“Disorderly intoxication”);        (12)    § 6–321 (“Consumption of alcoholic beverages in public”);        (13)    § 6–322 (“Possession of open container”);        (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 § 23–2702 of this subtitle;        (2)    § 6–307 (“Selling or providing alcoholic beverages to intoxicated individual”), subject to § 23–2703 of this subtitle; and        (3)    §§ 6–308 (“Allowing on–premises consumption of alcoholic beverages not purchased from license holder”) and 6–319 (“On–premises consumption of alcoholic beverages not purchased from license holder”), subject to § 23–2704 of this subtitle.
MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  23-2702 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions|Title 23 - Howard County|Subtitle 27 - Prohibited Acts|Section 23-2702 - 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. §  23-2703 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions|Title 23 - Howard County|Subtitle 27 - Prohibited Acts|Section 23-2703 - 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. §  23-2704 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions|Title 23 - Howard County|Subtitle 27 - Prohibited Acts|Section 23-2704 - On-Premises Consumption of Alcoholic Beverages Not Purchased From License Holder -- Exception for Veterans Organization or Continuing Care Retirement Community

    (a)    (1)    The prohibitions in §§ 6–308 and 6–319 of this article concerning the on–premises consumption of alcoholic beverages not purchased from a license holder do not apply to a social event, including a dance, wedding, or fundraiser, that is held in a hall rented from and located on the premises of a veterans organization that holds a license.    (2)    The veterans organization may not sell or provide alcoholic beverages to the individuals attending the social event.    (b)    Residents and guests of residents in a continuing care retirement community that holds a Class C (continuing care retirement community) beer, wine, and liquor license may consume beer, wine, or liquor not purchased from the continuing care retirement community if:        (1)    the beer, wine, or liquor is consumed with a meal in the dining room; and        (2)    the continuing care retirement community:            (i)    is operated by a nonprofit organization for the continuing care retirement of individuals at least 60 years old;            (ii)    has been incorporated for at least 1 year;            (iii)    has obtained a certificate of registration from the Department of Aging under Title 10, Subtitle 4 of the Human Services Article; and            (iv)    prepares and serves meals during regular operating hours to residents and their guests.
MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  23-2705 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions|Title 23 - Howard County|Subtitle 27 - Prohibited Acts|Section 23-2705 - Allowing Game of Chance or Skill to Be Played on Premises by Individual Under the Age of 18 Years

    (a)    A holder of an on–sale license may not allow an individual under the age of 18 years to play a game of chance or skill, including pool, billiards, shuffleboard, or a pinball or console machine, in the licensed establishment unless the individual is accompanied by a parent or guardian.    (b)    A license holder who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 30 days or a fine not exceeding $100 or both.
MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  23-2706 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions|Title 23 - Howard County|Subtitle 27 - Prohibited Acts|Section 23-2706 - Gifts to Member of Board or Hearing Board Prohibited

    (a)    A person engaged in the manufacture or sale of alcoholic beverages, an applicant for a license, and a license holder may not, directly or indirectly, offer or make a payment or gift of more than nominal value to:        (1)    a member of the Board or Hearing Board;        (2)    an employee of the member of the Board or Hearing Board; or        (3)    an agent acting on behalf of a member of the Board or Hearing Board or employee assigned to the Board or Hearing Board.    (b)    A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $1,000.
MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  23-2801 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions|Title 23 - Howard County|Subtitle 28 - Penalties|Section 23-2801 - Application of General Provision

    Section 6–402 (“General penalty”) of Division I of this article applies in the county.
MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  23-2802 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions|Title 23 - Howard County|Subtitle 28 - Penalties|Section 23-2802 - Penalty Imposed by Board

    (a)    The Board may impose a fine not exceeding $2,000 for each offense or suspend a license or both for a violation that is cause for suspension of a license.    (b)    Fines collected under this section shall be paid into the general fund of the county.
MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  24-101 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions|Title 24 - Kent County|Subtitle 1 - Definitions; General Provisions|Section 24-101 - Definitions

    (a)    In this title:        (1)    (i)    the definitions in § 1–101(b) through (y) and (aa) through (hh) of this article apply without exception or variation; and            (ii)    the definition of “restaurant” in § 1–101(z) of this article applies, subject to § 24–104 of this subtitle; and        (2)    the following words have the meanings indicated.    (b)    “Board” means the Board of License Commissioners for Kent County.    (c)    “County” means Kent County.
MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  24-102 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions|Title 24 - Kent County|Subtitle 1 - Definitions; General Provisions|Section 24-102 - Scope of Title

    This title applies only in Kent County.
MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  24-103 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions|Title 24 - Kent County|Subtitle 1 - Definitions; General Provisions|Section 24-103 - 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. §  24-104 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions|Title 24 - Kent County|Subtitle 1 - Definitions; General Provisions|Section 24-104 - Qualification as a Restaurant

    To qualify as a restaurant under this title, an establishment shall have average daily receipts from the sale of food that are at least 25% of the total average daily receipts of the establishment.
MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  24-201 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions|Title 24 - Kent County|Subtitle 2 - Board of License Commissioners|Section 24-201 - Established

    There is a Board of License Commissioners for Kent County.
MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  24-202 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions|Title 24 - Kent County|Subtitle 2 - Board of License Commissioners|Section 24-202 - Membership; Compensation

    ** CONTINGENCY – NOT IN EFFECT – CHAPTER 236 OF 1991 **    (a)    The County Commissioners shall appoint three members to the Board.    (b)    Each member of the Board shall be:        (1)    a registered voter of the County during the member’s term of office; and        (2)    an individual of good moral character and integrity who reasonably reflects the citizenry of the County.    (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 manufactured or sold;            (ii)    have a direct or indirect interest in a business wholly or partly devoted to the manufacture or sale of alcoholic beverages;            (iii)    own stock in:                1.    a corporation that has a direct or indirect interest in a premises where alcoholic beverages are manufactured or sold; or                2.    a business wholly or partly devoted to the manufacture or sale of alcoholic beverages;            (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 manufacture or sale of alcoholic beverages; or                2.    a license holder.        (3)    A person who violates this subsection is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $1,000.    (d)    (1)    The term of a member is 4 years.        (2)    The terms of the members are staggered as required by the terms provided for members of the Board on October 1, 2016.    (e)    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 County Commissioners may remove a member for:            (i)    incompetence;                    (ii)    misconduct;            (iii)    unprofessional conduct;            (iv)    dishonorable conduct; or            (v)    neglect of a duty required by law.        (2)    The removal procedure is as provided in this article.    (g)    From among its members, the Board shall elect a chair.    (h)    A majority of the members then serving on the Board is a quorum.    (i)    The chair and each other member of the Board shall receive $300 annually.
MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  24-203 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions|Title 24 - Kent County|Subtitle 2 - Board of License Commissioners|Section 24-203 - Staff

    ** CONTINGENCY – NOT IN EFFECT – CHAPTER 236 OF 1991 **    (a)    The Board may employ:        (1)    a secretary;        (2)    inspectors; and        (3)    with the approval of the County Commissioners, clerical and other assistants as are necessary to carry out the duties of the Board.    (b)    (1)    The Board shall set the compensation of the secretary and inspectors.        (2)    The County Commissioners shall set the salary of the clerical and other assistants, as provided in the County budget.    (c)    The restrictions and penalty under § 24–202(c) of this subtitle regarding direct and indirect interests of members of the Board in alcoholic beverages activities apply to all employees of the Board.
MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  24-204 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions|Title 24 - Kent County|Subtitle 2 - Board of License Commissioners|Section 24-204 - Inspectors

    (a)    The Board:        (1)    shall employ one full–time inspector; and        (2)    may employ one additional part–time or full–time inspector.    (b)    An individual may not qualify or continue service as an inspector if the inspector or any member of the inspector’s immediate family has a personal or financial interest, directly or indirectly, in a license, license holder, or premises licensed under this article.    (c)    An inspector shall:        (1)    investigate all applicants for a license or transfer of license;        (2)    inspect at unannounced times every licensed premises in the county at least once every 90 days;        (3)    enforce all alcoholic beverages laws with the same power as a law enforcement officer of the State;        (4)    investigate all violations of the alcoholic beverages laws and report them to the Board; and        (5)    submit monthly reports in writing to the Board of the inspector’s activities, setting forth complaints and listing violations that the inspector observed or were reported to the inspector.    (d)    An inspector shall take the oath required by Article I, § 9 of the Maryland Constitution.    (e)    (1)    Each inspector is entitled to compensation and reimbursement for travel expenses.        (2)    The Board shall set the rate for reimbursement of travel expenses.        (3)    The Board of County Commissioners shall:            (i)    set the compensation; and            (ii)    pay for the compensation and travel expenses.    (f)    (1)    An inspector may be removed only for cause involving dishonesty, incompetence, or immoral conduct while in the performance of duty.        (2)    Before an inspector may be removed, the Board, in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act, shall give the inspector:            (i)    written notice of all pending charges; and            (ii)    an opportunity to reply in a public hearing before the Board in person or by counsel.
MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  24-205 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions|Title 24 - Kent County|Subtitle 2 - Board of License Commissioners|Section 24-205 - Application of Provisions

    Sections 24–201 through 24–203 of this subtitle apply in the county until the Board of County Commissioners passes the resolution for which provision is made by Chapter 236 of the Acts of the General Assembly of 1991.
MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  24-206 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions|Title 24 - Kent County|Subtitle 2 - Board of License Commissioners|Section 24-206 - Regulations

    The Board may adopt regulations to carry out this article.
MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  24-301 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions|Title 24 - Kent County|Subtitle 3 - Liquor Control|Section 24-301 - Liquor Control -- Not Applicable

    There is no liquor control board or department of liquor control in the county.