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MD. Transportation Code Ann. §  26-407 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Transportation|Title 26 - Vehicle Laws -- Parties and Procedure on Citation, Arrest, Trial, and Appeal|Subtitle 4 - Venue, Court Procedure, Bail, and Charging Documents|Section 26-407 - Disposition and Records of Traffic Citations

    (a)    This section does not affect or modify the procedures established under Subtitle 3 of this title as to violations of parking ordinances or regulations adopted under that subtitle.    (b)    Each police officer who issues a traffic citation to an alleged violator of any State or local law:        (1)    Shall file an electronic or written copy of the citation promptly with the District Court;        (2)    If the person charged acknowledges receipt on a written copy of the citation, shall keep that copy to produce as evidence in court if required; and        (3)    Shall dispose of the other copies of the citation in accordance with the regulations adopted by the Administration.    (c)    After the copy of a traffic citation is filed with the District Court, the citation may be disposed of only by:        (1)    Trial, dismissal of the charges, or other official action by a judge of the court;        (2)    Forfeiture of the collateral, if authorized by the court; or        (3)    Payment of a fine by the person to whom the traffic citation has been issued.    (d)    This section does not prohibit the entry of a “nol pros” or “stet”.    (e)    For each traffic citation issued by a police officer under the police officer’s jurisdiction, the chief executive officer of each traffic enforcement agency shall keep a record of the disposition of the charge by the District Court.    (f)    (1)    Subject to the requirements of this section and in consultation with the Chief Judge of the District Court, the Administration shall adopt regulations:            (i)    To govern the distribution and disposition of written and electronic traffic citation forms; and            (ii)    To specify the records and reports required to be made of the disposition of charges.        (2)    These regulations apply to each traffic enforcement agency and police officer with authority to issue traffic citations for a violation of a State or local law.        (3)    Each police officer and the chief executive officer of each traffic enforcement agency shall make the records and reports required by these regulations.    (g)    (1)    No police officer or other public employee may dispose of a traffic citation, its copies, or the record of the issuance of a traffic citation in any manner other than as required by this section and the regulations adopted by the Administration.        (2)    In addition to being unlawful, a violation of this subsection constitutes official misconduct.
MD. Transportation Code Ann. §  26-408 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Transportation|Title 26 - Vehicle Laws -- Parties and Procedure on Citation, Arrest, Trial, and Appeal|Subtitle 4 - Venue, Court Procedure, Bail, and Charging Documents|Section 26-408 - Cancellation or Solicitation of Cancellation of Traffic Citation

    (a)    A person may not cancel a traffic citation in any manner other than as provided in this subtitle.    (b)    A person may not solicit another person to cancel a traffic citation in any manner other than as provided in this subtitle.
MD. Transportation Code Ann. §  26-409 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Transportation|Title 26 - Vehicle Laws -- Parties and Procedure on Citation, Arrest, Trial, and Appeal|Subtitle 4 - Venue, Court Procedure, Bail, and Charging Documents|Section 26-409 - When Copy of Citation Is Sufficient Charging Document; Case to Be Tried Only on Proper Charging Document

    (a)    The form of traffic citation provided for under § 1–605 of the Courts Article is a sufficient charging document for the prosecution of any offense for which a traffic citation may be issued under this title if:        (1)    It includes the information required under the laws of this State;        (2)    It is executed by the police officer issuing the citation as required under § 1–605 of the Courts Article; and        (3)    It is filed with the District Court as required under § 1–605 of the Courts Article.    (b)    The trial court may try a case for which a charge is made under this title only on:        (1)    A traffic citation that meets the requirements of a charging document under subsection (a) of this section;        (2)    A warrant, information, or indictment; or        (3)    Any other charging document authorized by a rule adopted by the Court of Appeals with the concurrence of the Administration.
MD. Transportation Code Ann. §  26-410 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Transportation|Title 26 - Vehicle Laws -- Parties and Procedure on Citation, Arrest, Trial, and Appeal|Subtitle 4 - Venue, Court Procedure, Bail, and Charging Documents|Section 26-410 - Fees for Sheriffs

    Notwithstanding any local law to the contrary, a sheriff is not entitled to any fee for services rendered in connection with a prosecution under the vehicle laws of this State in excess of the fees prescribed for sheriffs by § 7-402 of the Courts Article.
MD. Transportation Code Ann. §  26-411 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Transportation|Title 26 - Vehicle Laws -- Parties and Procedure on Citation, Arrest, Trial, and Appeal|Subtitle 4 - Venue, Court Procedure, Bail, and Charging Documents|Section 26-411 - Witness Fees for Officers Prohibited

    A constable or police officer is not entitled to any fee for testifying as a witness in any case involving a violation of the vehicle laws of this State.
MD. Transportation Code Ann. §  26-412 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Transportation|Title 26 - Vehicle Laws -- Parties and Procedure on Citation, Arrest, Trial, and Appeal|Subtitle 4 - Venue, Court Procedure, Bail, and Charging Documents|Section 26-412 - Conflict With Courts Article

    If a provision of this title and a provision of Title 4 of the Courts Article conflict, the provision in the Courts Article prevails.
MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  1-202 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division I - General Provisions Affecting Multiple Jurisdictions|Title 1 - Definitions; General Provisions|Subtitle 2 - Statement of Policy; Construction of Article|Section 1-202 - Construction of Article

    (a)    To the extent that a statement of a general rule of law conflicts or is inconsistent with an exception or a qualification applicable to a special area, particular person, or set of circumstances, the exception or qualification prevails.    (b)    A provision in Division II of this article prevails over a conflicting or inconsistent provision in Division I of this article or a provision in the Tax – General Article relating to alcoholic beverages.
MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  1-203 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division I - General Provisions Affecting Multiple Jurisdictions|Title 1 - Definitions; General Provisions|Subtitle 2 - Statement of Policy; Construction of Article|Section 1-203 - Added Fees or Taxes by Municipalities -- Prohibited

    A municipality may not impose an additional license fee or tax other than the usual property tax on alcoholic beverages or the exercise of a privilege conferred by a license.
MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  1-301 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division I - General Provisions Affecting Multiple Jurisdictions|Title 1 - Definitions; General Provisions|Subtitle 3 - Alcohol and Tobacco Commission|Section 1-301 - "Division Director" Defined

    In this subtitle, “Division director” means the director of the Field Enforcement Division of the Office of the Executive Director.
MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  1-302 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division I - General Provisions Affecting Multiple Jurisdictions|Title 1 - Definitions; General Provisions|Subtitle 3 - Alcohol and Tobacco Commission|Section 1-302 - Commission Established

    There is an Alcohol and Tobacco Commission.
MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  1-303 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division I - General Provisions Affecting Multiple Jurisdictions|Title 1 - Definitions; General Provisions|Subtitle 3 - Alcohol and Tobacco Commission|Section 1-303 - Membership

    (a)    (1)    The Commission consists of five members to be appointed by the Governor with the advice and consent of the Senate.        (2)    The presiding officer of either House of the General Assembly may recommend to the Governor a list of individuals for appointment to the Commission.        (3)    Of the Commission members:            (i)    one shall be knowledgeable and experienced in public health matters;            (ii)    one shall be knowledgeable and experienced in law enforcement matters;            (iii)    one shall be knowledgeable and experienced in the alcoholic beverages industry; and            (iv)    two shall be members of the public who are knowledgeable and experienced in fiscal matters and shall have substantial experience:                1.    as an executive with fiduciary responsibilities in charge of a large organization or foundation;                2.    in an academic field relating to finance or economics; or                3.    as an accountant, an economist, or a financial analyst.        (4)    In addition to the members appointed under paragraph (3) of this subsection, the Secretary of Health and the Secretary of State Police, or their designees, may participate in the Commission as ex officio nonvoting members.    (b)    At the time of appointment, each member of the Commission shall be:        (1)    at least 25 years old;        (2)    a resident of the State who has resided in the State for at least 5 years;        (3)    a qualified voter of the State; and        (4)    an individual who has not been convicted of or granted probation before judgment for a serious crime or a crime that involves moral turpitude.    (c)    (1)    The term of a member is 5 years.        (2)    The terms of members are staggered as required by the terms provided for members of the Commission on June 30, 2020.        (3)    At the end of a term, a member continues to serve until a successor is appointed and qualifies.        (4)    A member who is appointed after a term has begun serves only for the rest of the term and until a successor is appointed and qualifies.        (5)    A member may not serve for more than two full terms.    (d)    (1)    Subject to the hearing requirements of this subsection, the Governor may remove a member for cause.        (2)    Before the Governor removes a member, the Governor shall give the member notice and an opportunity for a public hearing.
MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  1-304 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division I - General Provisions Affecting Multiple Jurisdictions|Title 1 - Definitions; General Provisions|Subtitle 3 - Alcohol and Tobacco Commission|Section 1-304 - Prohibited Acts; Financial Disclosures

    (a)    A member of the Commission may not:        (1)    have a direct or indirect financial interest, ownership, or management, including holding any stocks, bonds, or other similar financial interests, in the alcohol or tobacco industries;        (2)    have an official relationship to a person who holds a license or permit under this article or Title 16, Title 16.5, or Title 16.7 of the Business Regulation Article;        (3)    be an elected official;        (4)    receive or share in, directly or indirectly, the receipts or proceeds of any activities conducted in the alcohol or tobacco industries;        (5)    have a beneficial interest in any contract for the manufacture or sale of any device or product or the provision of any independent consulting services in connection with a holder of a license or permit issued under this article or Title 16, Title 16.5, or Title 16.7 of the Business Regulation Article; or        (6)    accept a contribution of money or property worth at least $100 from an entity or individual associated with the alcohol or tobacco industries with respect to the regulation of alcohol or tobacco.    (b)    A member of the Commission shall file a financial disclosure statement with the State Ethics Commission in accordance with Title 5, Subtitle 6 of the General Provisions Article.
MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  1-305 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division I - General Provisions Affecting Multiple Jurisdictions|Title 1 - Definitions; General Provisions|Subtitle 3 - Alcohol and Tobacco Commission|Section 1-305 - Chair

    From among its members, the Commission annually shall elect a chair.
MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  1-306 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division I - General Provisions Affecting Multiple Jurisdictions|Title 1 - Definitions; General Provisions|Subtitle 3 - Alcohol and Tobacco Commission|Section 1-306 - Operations

    (a)    A majority of the full authorized membership of the Commission is a quorum.    (b)    The Commission shall meet monthly at the times and places that the Commission determines.    (c)    (1)    The secretary of the Commission promptly shall send the Governor a certified copy of the minutes of each meeting of the Commission.        (2)    The minutes shall include a copy of each regulation that is adopted.    (d)    Each member of the Commission is entitled to reimbursement for expenses under the Standard State Travel Regulations, as provided in the budget of the Commission.    (e)    (1)    With the advice of the Commission, the Executive Director may employ staff in accordance with the State budget.        (2)    The staff of the Commission is in the State Personnel Management System.
MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  1-307 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division I - General Provisions Affecting Multiple Jurisdictions|Title 1 - Definitions; General Provisions|Subtitle 3 - Alcohol and Tobacco Commission|Section 1-307 - Powers and Duties

    (a)    The Commission has the powers and duties set forth in this section.    (b)    The Commission shall:        (1)    educate the public, by resource sharing and serving as an information clearinghouse, on such topics as:            (i)    recent increases in alcohol content for popular beer and other beverages;            (ii)    the proper limits of drinking for adults;            (iii)    the adverse consequences of surpassing those limits;            (iv)    parental or adult responsibility for serving alcohol to underage individuals; and            (v)    comparable topics relating to smoking, vaping, tobacco, other tobacco products, and electronic nicotine delivery systems; and        (2)    subject to federal approval, ensure that all alcoholic beverages sold in the State with an alcohol content exceeding 4.5% by volume bear a large and conspicuous label stating the percentage of alcohol content.    (c)    (1)    The Commission shall conduct studies of:            (i)    the operation and administration of similar laws in other states or countries; and            (ii)    federal laws that may affect the operation of the alcohol or tobacco industries, the literature on those industries, and the reaction of residents of the State to existing and potential features of those industries.        (2)    The Commission shall submit to the Governor and, in accordance with § 2–1257 of the State Government Article, the General Assembly the studies required under this subsection.
MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  1-308 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division I - General Provisions Affecting Multiple Jurisdictions|Title 1 - Definitions; General Provisions|Subtitle 3 - Alcohol and Tobacco Commission|Section 1-308 - Development of Best Practices

    The Commission shall develop best practices for:        (1)    the dedication of a minimum effective portion of the budget of a local licensing board to administrative enforcement activities, such as inspections, compliance checks, overservice, operations, and trade practice violations;        (2)    the carrying out of compliance checks for alcoholic beverages licenses, in which each license is checked at least once a year;        (3)    the development of guidelines for the minimum capacity of inspections carried out by inspectors of local licensing boards, based on the number and type of licensed outlets in the licensing jurisdiction;        (4)    ensuring that alcoholic beverages inspections be based on data such as the violation history of the license holder, and calls for emergency assistance, emergency medical service, or nonemergency service, so that resources are being allocated based on where the greatest need is;        (5)    the reporting of aggregate data between local police and local licensing boards;        (6)    the development of mandatory State–provided training for liquor inspectors;        (7)    reporting by the State to the affected local licensing board of a State–issued license or permit within 10 days after the State receives an application;        (8)    the development of a public health impact statement for all changes to the State alcoholic beverages laws; and        (9)    ensuring that:            (i)    all license holders, managers, and servers receive certification from an approved alcohol awareness program; and            (ii)    at least one employee who is certified in an alcohol awareness program be on the licensed premises at all times when alcoholic beverages are served.
MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  1-309 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division I - General Provisions Affecting Multiple Jurisdictions|Title 1 - Definitions; General Provisions|Subtitle 3 - Alcohol and Tobacco Commission|Section 1-309 - Executive Director

    (a)    With the advice and consent of the Senate, the Governor shall appoint an Executive Director of the Commission.    (b)    The Executive Director serves at the pleasure of the Governor.    (c)    The Executive Director shall:        (1)    have the training and experience, including knowledge of the Maryland alcohol regulatory system, that is needed to direct the work of the Commission; and        (2)    devote full time to the duties of office and may not engage in another profession or occupation.    (d)    The Executive Director is entitled to the salary provided in the State budget.
MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  1-310 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division I - General Provisions Affecting Multiple Jurisdictions|Title 1 - Definitions; General Provisions|Subtitle 3 - Alcohol and Tobacco Commission|Section 1-310 - Acceptance of Contributions Prohibited

    The Executive Director and all employees in the Office of the Executive Director may not accept a contribution of money or property worth at least $100 from an entity or individual associated with the alcohol or tobacco industries with respect to regulation of alcohol or tobacco.
MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  1-311 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division I - General Provisions Affecting Multiple Jurisdictions|Title 1 - Definitions; General Provisions|Subtitle 3 - Alcohol and Tobacco Commission|Section 1-311 - Regulations

    (a)    The Executive Director shall adopt regulations to discharge the duties under:        (1)    this article; and        (2)    Titles 16, 16.5, and 16.7 of the Business Regulation Article.    (b)    The Executive Director may adopt regulations regarding:        (1)    labeling and advertising similar to the regulations adopted by the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau of the United States Department of the Treasury;        (2)    nature, form, and capacity of containers;        (3)    credit sales;        (4)    records to be kept by license holders and others engaged in the business;        (5)    the amount of deposit on returnable beer containers that manufacturers and wholesalers of beer charge and collect; and        (6)    any other subject the Executive Director considers necessary for the proper administration of the duties of the Executive Director under this article, Title 16, Title 16.5, or Title 16.7 of the Business Regulation Article, or the provisions of the Tax – General Article relating to the alcoholic beverage tax.    (c)    (1)    Any violation of a regulation adopted by the Executive Director under this article, Title 16, Title 16.5, or Title 16.7 of the Business Regulation Article, or the provisions of the Tax – General Article relating to the alcoholic beverage tax is grounds to revoke or suspend a license.        (2)    The violator is subject to the penalties provided under § 6–402(a) of this article.
MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  1-312 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division I - General Provisions Affecting Multiple Jurisdictions|Title 1 - Definitions; General Provisions|Subtitle 3 - Alcohol and Tobacco Commission|Section 1-312 - Regulations -- Discounts Allowed in the Sale and Distribution of Wine and Liquor

    By regulation, the Executive Director may:        (1)    establish or prohibit the maximum discounts that may be allowed by a manufacturer, wholesaler, or nonresident winery permit holder in the sale and distribution of wine and liquor; or        (2)    prohibit the giving of discounts by a manufacturer, wholesaler, or nonresident winery permit holder in the sale and distribution of wine and liquor.
MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  1-313 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division I - General Provisions Affecting Multiple Jurisdictions|Title 1 - Definitions; General Provisions|Subtitle 3 - Alcohol and Tobacco Commission|Section 1-313 - Field Enforcement Division

    (a)    There is a Field Enforcement Division in the Office of the Executive Director.    (b)    (1)    The Field Enforcement Division may employ officers and employees as provided in the State budget.        (2)    The officers and employees of the Field Enforcement Division:            (i)    shall be sworn police officers;            (ii)    shall have the powers, duties, and responsibilities of peace officers to enforce the provisions of this article relating to:                1.    the unlawful importation of alcoholic beverages and tobacco into the State;                2.    the unlawful manufacture of alcoholic beverages and tobacco in the State;                3.    the transportation and distribution throughout the State of alcoholic beverages and tobacco that are manufactured illegally and on which any alcoholic beverages taxes or tobacco taxes imposed by the State are due and unpaid; and                4.    the manufacture, sale, barter, transportation, distribution, or other form of owning, handling, or dispersing alcoholic beverages or tobacco by any person not licensed or authorized under this article, provisions of the Tax – General Article relating to alcoholic beverages or tobacco, or provisions of the Business Regulation Article relating to tobacco; and            (iii)    may make cooperative arrangements for and work and cooperate with the Office of the Comptroller, local State’s Attorneys, sheriffs, bailiffs, police, and other prosecuting and peace officers to enforce this article.    (c)    The Field Enforcement Division:        (1)    shall consult with and advise the local State’s Attorneys and other law enforcement officials and police officers regarding enforcement problems in their respective jurisdictions; and        (2)    may recommend changes to improve the administration of this article, provisions of the Tax – General Article relating to alcoholic beverages and tobacco, and provisions of the Business Regulation Article relating to tobacco.