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MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  32-2102 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions|Title 32 - Wicomico County|Subtitle 21 - Revocation and Suspension of Licenses|Section 32-2102 - Additional Grounds for Revocation or Suspension

    In addition to the grounds for revocation or suspension in § 4–604 of this article, the Board may revoke or suspend a new or transferred license:        (1)    if the license has not been placed in operation after 6 months following its issuance or transfer; or        (2)    for a conviction of the license holder for violating State gambling law in or on the licensed premises.
MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  32-2103 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions|Title 32 - Wicomico County|Subtitle 21 - Revocation and Suspension of Licenses|Section 32-2103 - Effects of Revocation -- Alcoholic Beverage Tax Violation

    (a)    If a license is revoked because the license holder is convicted of violating this article or the provisions of the Tax – General Article that relate to the alcoholic beverage tax, a license may not be issued to the former license holder within 1 year after the revocation.    (b)    A person other than the former license holder may not obtain a license for the same premises until after 6 months following the revocation.
MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  32-2201 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions|Title 32 - Wicomico County|Subtitle 22 - Expiration of Licenses|Section 32-2201 - Application of General Provisions

    Title 4, Subtitle 7 (“Expiration of Local Licenses”) of Division I of this article applies in the county without exception or variation.
MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  32-2202 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions|Title 32 - Wicomico County|Subtitle 22 - Expiration of Licenses|Section 32-2202 - Seasonal Closing

    The Board may authorize the closing of a licensed premises for not more than 6 months if:        (1)    the Board determines that the licensed premises is seasonally operated; and        (2)    the license holder submits a written request to the Board at least 30 days before the anticipated date of closing.
MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  32-2301 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions|Title 32 - Wicomico County|Subtitle 23 - Death of License Holder|Section 32-2301 - Application of General Provisions

    (a)    The following sections of Title 4, Subtitle 8 (“Death of License Holder”) of Division I of this article apply in the county without exception or variation:        (1)    § 4–802 (“Expiration of license on death of license holder”);        (2)    § 4–804 (“Transfer or reinstatement of license”);        (3)    § 4–805 (“Rights of protest, revocation, suspension, and restriction”); and        (4)    § 4–806 (“Refund”).    (b)    Section 4–803 (“Certificate of permission or renewal license for continuation of business”) of Division I of this article applies in the county, subject to § 32–2302 of this subtitle.
MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  32-2302 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions|Title 32 - Wicomico County|Subtitle 23 - Death of License Holder|Section 32-2302 - Death of Married License Holder or Holder of License for Partnership or Corporation

    (a)    (1)    On the death of a married license holder or a license holder that holds a license for the benefit of a partnership or corporation, on application to the Board, a new license shall be issued to:            (i)    the surviving spouse;            (ii)    the surviving partners for the benefit of the partnership; or            (iii)    the senior surviving officer of the corporation for the benefit of the corporation.        (2)    The new license shall be issued:            (i)    for the balance of the license year; and            (ii)    without further proceedings.    (b)    A renewal license may be issued to the following if they are qualified to hold the license:        (1)    the surviving spouse;        (2)    the surviving partners of a partnership; or        (3)    the senior surviving officer of a corporation for the benefit of the corporation.
MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  32-2401 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions|Title 32 - Wicomico County|Subtitle 24 - Judicial Review|Section 32-2401 - 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. §  32-2501 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions|Title 32 - Wicomico County|Subtitle 25 - Unlicensed Establishments|Section 32-2501 - Prohibited Activities in a Place of Adult Entertainment

    (a)    A person may not serve setups, including drinking containers and ice, or serve, keep, or allow to be consumed any alcoholic beverages or other component parts of mixed alcoholic drinks in a place of adult entertainment that:        (1)    does not hold a license under this article; and        (2)    allows at its location any form of attire or sexual display prohibited under § 4–605 of this article.    (b)    A person who 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 who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 2 years or a fine not exceeding $10,000 or both.
MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  32-2502 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions|Title 32 - Wicomico County|Subtitle 25 - Unlicensed Establishments|Section 32-2502 - 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. §  32-2601 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions|Title 32 - Wicomico County|Subtitle 26 - Enforcement|Section 32-2601 - 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)    § 6–204 (“Power to summon witnesses”);        (4)    § 6–205 (“Peace officers”);        (5)    § 6–206 (“Charging document for unlawful sale of alcoholic beverage”);        (6)    § 6–207 (“Display of alcoholic beverages as prima facie evidence of sale”);        (7)    § 6–208 (“Regulating possession or consumption of alcohol in public places”);        (8)    § 6–209 (“Adoption of standards for authorization of consumption”); and        (9)    § 6–210 (“State preemption of local disorderly intoxication laws”).    (b)    Section 6–211 (“Fines and forfeitures”) of Division I of this article applies in the county, subject to §§ 32–2612 and 32–2613 of this subtitle.
MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  32-2602 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions|Title 32 - Wicomico County|Subtitle 26 - Enforcement|Section 32-2602 - 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 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. §  32-2604 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions|Title 32 - Wicomico County|Subtitle 26 - Enforcement|Section 32-2604 - Applicant May Assist in Execution of Warrant

    An applicant for a warrant under this subtitle or an agent of the applicant may:        (1)    accompany the officer who serves the warrant;        (2)    point out and enter the place or thing to be searched; and        (3)    assist the officer in searching the place or thing.
MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  32-2605 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions|Title 32 - Wicomico County|Subtitle 26 - Enforcement|Section 32-2605 - Search of Residence Prohibited; Exception

    (a)    Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, a warrant may not be issued to search a residence unless:        (1)    the residence or part of the residence is used as a store, hotel, restaurant, or boarding house;        (2)    the residence is used as a public resort; or        (3)    the residence is used to keep, hide, or provide alcoholic beverages to sell or for another use that violates the law.    (b)    A judge of the District Court may issue a warrant after determining that the issuance would be proper, based on an examination of:        (1)    the applicant for the warrant; or        (2)    other evidence.
MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  32-2606 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions|Title 32 - Wicomico County|Subtitle 26 - Enforcement|Section 32-2606 - When Posting of Copy of Warrant Is Required

    If an owner or operator of the establishment or thing from which alcoholic beverages or other items are seized cannot be served under this subtitle, the officer seizing the items shall:        (1)    post a copy of the warrant in a conspicuous location at the place searched at or near the thing searched; and        (2)    hold the items subject to the order of the court and make return of that action.
MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  32-2607 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions|Title 32 - Wicomico County|Subtitle 26 - Enforcement|Section 32-2607 - Requirements for Prosecution

    In a prosecution under this title:        (1)    it is not necessary to:            (i)    describe the place where the alcoholic beverage is sold or handled;            (ii)    show knowledge on the part of the principal to convict for the acts of the agent; or            (iii)    state the name of any person to whom the alcoholic beverage is sold; but        (2)    it is sufficient to state that the violation charged took place in the county.
MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  32-2608 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions|Title 32 - Wicomico County|Subtitle 26 - Enforcement|Section 32-2608 - Receipt Is Prima Facie Evidence of Sale

    In a prosecution under this article, a receipt issued by the United States in the county to a person as a wholesaler or retail dealer in alcoholic beverages or malt liquor is prima facie evidence of the sale of the class of alcoholic beverages or malt liquor authorized to be sold under the receipt:        (1)    by the person;        (2)    in the county or a place of business of the person where the receipt is posted; and        (3)    at the time charged in a suit or prosecution under this article, if the time is within the life of the receipt.
MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  32-2609 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions|Title 32 - Wicomico County|Subtitle 26 - Enforcement|Section 32-2609 - Items Seized as Evidence

    (a)    Alcoholic beverages and items used to sell alcoholic beverages that are seized shall be held subject to the order of the court to be used as evidence in the prosecution of a violation of this article.    (b)    Prima facie evidence of the violation of this article includes:        (1)    alcoholic beverages and items used to sell alcoholic beverages;        (2)    the means or materials to manufacture, transport, or dispose of the alcoholic beverages; and        (3)    the paraphernalia of a barroom or saloon.
MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  32-2610 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions|Title 32 - Wicomico County|Subtitle 26 - Enforcement|Section 32-2610 - Notice of Hearing

    (a)    (1)    After scheduling a hearing to determine the purpose for which the alcoholic beverages are kept, the court shall issue a hearing notice to the officer who carried out the search.        (2)    On receipt of the notice, the officer shall post the notice at or near the place or thing where the alcoholic beverages were found.    (b)    If no one appears to claim the alcoholic beverages or other seized items at the hearing scheduled in accordance with this section or within 30 days after the hearing, the court shall order that the alcoholic beverages and other items be disposed of.
MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  32-2611 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions|Title 32 - Wicomico County|Subtitle 26 - Enforcement|Section 32-2611 - Disposition of Seized Items

    (a)    If a prosecution under this article results in a conviction and an appeal is not taken:        (1)    alcoholic beverages seized in connection with the prosecution shall be ordered to be destroyed; and        (2)    other property seized in connection with the prosecution shall continue to be held as the property of the defendant or the owner.    (b)    If a prosecution under this article does not result in a conviction, property seized in connection with the prosecution shall be returned to the person from whom it was taken.    (c)    (1)    Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, a person’s claim of insufficiency of the description of the alcoholic beverages seized under this subtitle or the place or thing searched provided in the complaint or warrant does not result in the immediate return of the alcoholic beverages to the person.        (2)    The person with a claim of insufficiency under paragraph (1) of this subsection is entitled to a hearing on the claim when the case is tried.        (3)    A conviction under this subtitle bars an action for:            (i)    the recovery of alcoholic beverages or the value of alcoholic beverages; or            (ii)    damages alleged to have arisen from seizing alcoholic beverages.        (4)    Alcoholic beverages or other items seized under this subtitle may not be taken from the custody of the officer by a writ of replevin or other process while a prosecution under this subtitle is pending.
MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  32-2612 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions|Title 32 - Wicomico County|Subtitle 26 - Enforcement|Section 32-2612 - 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. §  32-2613 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions|Title 32 - Wicomico County|Subtitle 26 - Enforcement|Section 32-2613 - Use of Fines

    (a)    (1)    The county may use any part of the fines for a violation of this article to hire detectives or undercover agents.        (2)    A detective or an undercover agent hired under this section shall be deputized as an officer.    (b)    When money is not available from fines, the County Commissioners may appropriate not more than $200 annually from the general fund of the county to enforce this subtitle.
MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  32-2614 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions|Title 32 - Wicomico County|Subtitle 26 - Enforcement|Section 32-2614 - Public Nuisance

    (a)    A place where alcoholic beverages are sold in violation of this article or Title 5 of the Tax – General Article is a public nuisance.    (b)    (1)    On conviction of the owner or operator of the place, the place may be closed and the public nuisance may be abated until a $2,000 bond is posted, payable to the State.        (2)    The bond shall be conditioned on the owner or operator:            (i)    not selling alcoholic beverages in violation of this article; and            (ii)    paying all fines, costs, and damages assessed against the owner.        (3)    If a condition of the bond is violated, the county may bring action against the owner or operator for fines, costs, and damages.    (c)    If a jury trial is requested or appeal is taken in a case in which a place is alleged to be a public nuisance, the place shall be closed until the defendant posts a $2,000 bond under the same conditions as those specified under subsection (b) of this section.    (d)    A person who owns or operates a public nuisance as described in subsection (a) of this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $200 or imprisonment not exceeding 6 months or both.
MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  32-2701 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions|Title 32 - Wicomico County|Subtitle 27 - Prohibited Acts|Section 32-2701 - 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)    § 6–323 (“Possession or use of Alcohol Without Liquid machine”);        (16)    § 6–326 (“Sale of alcoholic beverages in powder or crystalline form prohibited”);        (17)    § 6–327 (“Unlicensed out–of–state sale of alcoholic beverages”);        (18)    § 6–328 (“Tax evasion”);        (19)    § 6–329 (“Destruction of evidence”); and        (20)    § 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 § 32–2702 of this subtitle;        (2)    § 6–307 (“Selling or providing alcoholic beverages to intoxicated individual”), subject to § 32–2703 of this subtitle; and        (3)    § 6–322 (“Possession of open container”), subject to § 32–2704 of this subtitle.
MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  32-2702 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions|Title 32 - Wicomico County|Subtitle 27 - Prohibited Acts|Section 32-2702 - Selling or Providing Alcoholic Beverages to Individual Under the Age of 21 Years -- No Bar to Administrative Action

    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. §  32-2703 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions|Title 32 - Wicomico County|Subtitle 27 - Prohibited Acts|Section 32-2703 - Selling or Providing Alcoholic Beverages to Intoxicated Individual -- No Bar to Administrative Action

    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. §  32-2704 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions|Title 32 - Wicomico County|Subtitle 27 - Prohibited Acts|Section 32-2704 - Possession of Open Container -- Written Consent Required

    An individual may possess an alcoholic beverage in an open container on private property described under § 6–322(a)(1) of this article only if the individual possesses and presents the written consent of the owner of the property.
MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  32-2705 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions|Title 32 - Wicomico County|Subtitle 27 - Prohibited Acts|Section 32-2705 - Allowing Individual Under the Age of 21 Years to Loiter on Premises

    (a)    (1)    A license holder or an agent or an employee of the license holder may not allow an individual under the age of 21 years to loiter about the premises for which a Class B or Class D beer license is issued.        (2)    An individual under the age of 21 years may not loiter or be a nuisance on the premises for which a Class B or Class D beer license is issued.    (b)    A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 1 year or a fine not exceeding $200 or both.
MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  32-2801 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions|Title 32 - Wicomico County|Subtitle 28 - Penalties|Section 32-2801 - Application of General Provision

    Section 6–402 (“General penalty”) of Division I of this article applies in the county.
MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  32-2802 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions|Title 32 - Wicomico County|Subtitle 28 - Penalties|Section 32-2802 - Penalty Imposed by Board

    (a)    The Board may suspend a license or impose a fine not exceeding $5,000 or both for a violation that is cause for suspension under the alcoholic beverage laws affecting the county.    (b)    Fines collected under this section shall be paid to the director of finance.