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MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  31-2701 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions|Title 31 - Washington County|Subtitle 27 - Prohibited Acts|Section 31-2701 - 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)    Section 6–322 (“Possession of open container”) of Division I of this article does not apply in the county.    (c)    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 § 31–2702 of this subtitle; and        (2)    § 6–307 (“Selling or providing alcoholic beverages to intoxicated individual”), subject to § 31–2703 of this subtitle.
MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  31-2702 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions|Title 31 - Washington County|Subtitle 27 - Prohibited Acts|Section 31-2702 - 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 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.    (c)    (1)    A violation for which a penalty is imposed under paragraph (2) of this subsection is a misdemeanor.        (2)    (i)    If an employee of a license holder violates § 6–304 of this article, the employee is subject to:                1.    except as provided in subparagraph (ii) of this paragraph, for a first offense, a fine of $100;                2.    except as provided in subparagraph (ii) of this paragraph, for a second offense, a fine of $250; and                3.    for each subsequent offense, a term of imprisonment not exceeding 2 years or a fine not exceeding $1,000 or both.            (ii)    If an employee does not pay within 30 days a fine imposed under subparagraph (i)1 or 2 of this paragraph, the employee is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 2 years or a fine not exceeding $1,000 or both.        (3)    If a license holder violates § 6–304 of this article, the Board may impose a fine not exceeding $2,500, suspend or revoke the license, or impose both a fine and suspend or revoke the license.    (d)    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.    (e)    The Board may not proceed administratively against an employee of a license holder for a violation of § 6–304 of this article until after the employee is granted probation before judgment or found guilty of the violation.
MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  31-2703 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions|Title 31 - Washington County|Subtitle 27 - Prohibited Acts|Section 31-2703 - 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. §  31-2704 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions|Title 31 - Washington County|Subtitle 27 - Prohibited Acts|Section 31-2704 - Selling or Providing Alcoholic Beverages to Habitual Drunkard

    (a)    In this section, “knowingly” means the knowledge a reasonable individual would have under ordinary circumstances based on the habits, appearance, or personal reputation of an individual.    (b)    A license holder or an employee of a license holder may not knowingly sell or provide an alcoholic beverage to a habitual drunkard.    (c)    A license holder who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to:        (1)    for a first offense, a fine not exceeding $50; and        (2)    for each subsequent offense, imprisonment not exceeding 30 days or a fine not exceeding $100 or both.
MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  31-2801 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions|Title 31 - Washington County|Subtitle 28 - Penalties|Section 31-2801 - Application of General Provision

    Section 6–402 (“General penalty”) of Division I of this article applies in the county.
MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  31-2802 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions|Title 31 - Washington County|Subtitle 28 - Penalties|Section 31-2802 - Penalty Imposed by Board

    (a)    The Board may impose a fine not exceeding $2,500 or suspend a license or both on a license holder who violates this article.    (b)    In deciding whether to fine a license holder or suspend the license, the Board shall consider whether:        (1)    the public welfare and morals would be impaired by allowing the license holder to operate during the suspension period; and        (2)    the payment of the fine will achieve the desired disciplinary purposes.    (c)    Fines collected under this section shall be paid to the Board.
MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  31-2803 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions|Title 31 - Washington County|Subtitle 28 - Penalties|Section 31-2803 - Expungement of Record of Violation

    The Board shall expunge the record of a violation of this article or a regulation adopted under this article 5 years after the date the violation occurred.
MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  32-101 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions|Title 32 - Wicomico County|Subtitle 1 - Definitions; General Provisions|Section 32-101 - 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 Wicomico County.    (c)    “County” means Wicomico County.
MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  32-102 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions|Title 32 - Wicomico County|Subtitle 1 - Definitions; General Provisions|Section 32-102 - Scope of Title

    This title applies only in Wicomico County.
MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  32-103 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions|Title 32 - Wicomico County|Subtitle 1 - Definitions; General Provisions|Section 32-103 - Copy of Legislation

    A copy of any legislation concerning alcoholic beverages enacted by the county governing body under this title shall be sent to the Department of Legislative Services, 90 State Circle, Annapolis, Maryland 21401.
MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  32-201 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions|Title 32 - Wicomico County|Subtitle 2 - Board of License Commissioners|Section 32-201 - Established

    (a)    There is a Board of License Commissioners for Wicomico County.    (b)    The Board is a State unit that administers this title and may issue, deny, revoke, or suspend licenses.
MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  32-202 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions|Title 32 - Wicomico County|Subtitle 2 - Board of License Commissioners|Section 32-202 - Membership

    (a)    The Governor shall appoint five members to the Board, subject to the advice and consent of the Senate.    (b)    (1)    Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, each member of the Board shall be:            (i)    a resident and voter of the county;            (ii)    an individual of high character and integrity and of recognized business capacity; and            (iii)    nominated by the County Executive.        (2)    Three members of the Board shall be residents of the City of Salisbury, nominated jointly by the County Executive and the Mayor of Salisbury.    (c)    (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 July 1, 2020.    (d)    (1)    At the end of a term, a member continues to serve until a successor is appointed and qualifies.        (2)    A member who is appointed after a term has begun serves only for the remainder of the term and until a successor is appointed and qualifies.    (e)    (1)    The Governor may remove a member for misconduct in office, incompetence, or willful neglect of duty.        (2)    The Governor shall give a member who is charged a copy of the charges against the member and, with at least 10 days’ notice, an opportunity to be heard publicly in person or by counsel.        (3)    If a member is removed, the Governor shall file with the Office of the Secretary of State a statement of charges against the member and the Governor’s findings on the charges.
MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  32-203 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions|Title 32 - Wicomico County|Subtitle 2 - Board of License Commissioners|Section 32-203 - Chair

    The Governor shall designate a chair from among the members of the Board.
MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  32-204 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions|Title 32 - Wicomico County|Subtitle 2 - Board of License Commissioners|Section 32-204 - Salaries; Staff

    (a)    (1)    The chair of the Board shall receive $5,000 annually.        (2)    Each other member of the Board shall receive $4,000 annually.    (b)    Subject to this section and § 32–205 of this subtitle, the Board may:        (1)    employ:            (i)    a secretary;            (ii)    inspectors; and            (iii)    clerical and other assistants as are necessary; and        (2)    set the compensation of the employees.    (c)    (1)    The Board may designate an attorney for the Board.        (2)    The annual salary of the attorney:            (i)    is $10,000; and            (ii)    shall be provided in the county budget.
MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  32-205 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions|Title 32 - Wicomico County|Subtitle 2 - Board of License Commissioners|Section 32-205 - Inspectors

    (a)    (1)    The Board shall appoint a full–time inspector and a part–time inspector.        (2)    The salaries of the inspectors shall be as provided in the county budget.    (b)    The inspectors have the powers of a peace officer or sheriff in the State arising out of or relating to the enforcement of this article.    (c)    The Board shall specify the duties of the inspectors, which shall be for the proper administration and enforcement of the alcoholic beverages laws in the county.    (d)    The inspectors shall take the oath required by Article I, § 9 of the Maryland Constitution.    (e)    (1)    The inspectors shall separately provide a penalty bond of $2,000 to the Board and the county jointly on the condition that the inspector and part–time inspector faithfully perform the duties of office.        (2)    The county shall pay the cost of the bonds.
MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  32-206 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions|Title 32 - Wicomico County|Subtitle 2 - Board of License Commissioners|Section 32-206 - Disposition of License Fees

    The County Council shall pay the salaries and expenses of the Board.
MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  32-207 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions|Title 32 - Wicomico County|Subtitle 2 - Board of License Commissioners|Section 32-207 - Enforcement and Regulations

    (a)    The Board shall coordinate the enforcement of all alcoholic beverages licensing laws for the county.    (b)    The Board may adopt regulations to carry out this article.
MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  32-301 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions|Title 32 - Wicomico County|Subtitle 3 - Liquor Control Board|Section 32-301 - Definitions

    (a)    In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.    (b)    “Dispensary” means a store established and maintained by the Liquor Control Board for the sale of alcoholic beverages.    (c)    “Liquor Control Board” means the Liquor Control Board for the county.
MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  32-302 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions|Title 32 - Wicomico County|Subtitle 3 - Liquor Control Board|Section 32-302 - Established

    There is a Liquor Control Board for Wicomico County.
MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  32-303 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions|Title 32 - Wicomico County|Subtitle 3 - Liquor Control Board|Section 32-303 - Membership

    (a)    The Governor shall appoint three members to the Liquor Control Board with the advice and consent of the Senate.    (b)    Each member of the Liquor Control Board shall be:        (1)    a resident and voter in the county; and        (2)    an individual of high character, integrity, and recognized business capacity.    (c)    (1)    A member of the Liquor Control Board may not:            (i)    have a direct or indirect financial interest in the manufacture or sale of alcoholic beverages; or            (ii)    derive profit or remuneration from the sale of alcoholic beverages other than the salary or wages payable for the discharge of the duties of the office.        (2)    A person who violates this paragraph is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 3 years or a fine not exceeding $2,000 or both.    (d)    The term of a member is 2 years and begins on July 1.    (e)    If a vacancy occurs, it shall be filled for the unexpired term in the same manner as the original appointment.
MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  32-304 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions|Title 32 - Wicomico County|Subtitle 3 - Liquor Control Board|Section 32-304 - Chair

    The Liquor Control Board shall elect a chair from among its members.
MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  32-305 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions|Title 32 - Wicomico County|Subtitle 3 - Liquor Control Board|Section 32-305 - Meetings; Salaries; Staff

    (a)    The Liquor Control Board shall meet as often as necessary for the public business.    (b)    (1)    The chair of the Liquor Control Board shall receive an annual salary of $6,000.        (2)    The other members of the Liquor Control Board shall receive an annual salary of $5,000.    (c)    (1)    The Liquor Control Board shall appoint employees necessary to operate the dispensary system, set employee compensation, and require a bond for the faithful performance of employee duties.        (2)    (i)    An employee of the Liquor Control Board may not:                1.    have a direct or indirect financial interest in the manufacture or sale of alcoholic beverages; or                2.    derive profit or remuneration from the sale of alcoholic beverages other than the salary or wages payable for the discharge of the duties of the office.            (ii)    A person who violates this paragraph is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 3 years or a fine not exceeding $2,000 or both.
MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  32-306 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions|Title 32 - Wicomico County|Subtitle 3 - Liquor Control Board|Section 32-306 - Monopoly Control

    Subject to § 1–319 of this article, the Liquor Control Board has a monopoly on the sale and distribution in the county of:        (1)    wine that contains more than 15.5% alcohol by volume; and        (2)    liquor.
MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  32-307 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions|Title 32 - Wicomico County|Subtitle 3 - Liquor Control Board|Section 32-307 - Borrowing Power

    (a)    (1)    The county may lend money to the Liquor Control Board to provide the Liquor Control Board with adequate working capital to acquire, establish, and operate the dispensary system and warehouse facilities.        (2)    The county may finance a loan under this subsection by issuing notes, certificates of indebtedness, or bonds as the county finds necessary.        (3)    (i)    The Liquor Control Board may borrow money from a banking institution on the Liquor Control Board’s own credit.            (ii)    The aggregate sum advanced to or borrowed by the Liquor Control Board may not exceed $500,000.    (b)    (1)    Money shall bear interest at the lowest rate possible, not exceeding 6% a year that, under this subtitle is:            (i)    loaned to the Liquor Control Board by the county;            (ii)    borrowed by the county; or            (iii)    borrowed by the Liquor Control Board.        (2)    Money loaned or borrowed, and the interest on it, shall be repaid from the receipts from sales made at the dispensaries.
MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  32-308 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions|Title 32 - Wicomico County|Subtitle 3 - Liquor Control Board|Section 32-308 - Other Powers

    Subject to § 1–319 of this article, the Liquor Control Board may:        (1)    purchase from a holder of a wholesaler’s license or manufacturer’s license alcoholic beverages that the Liquor Control Board is authorized to sell and on which the excise tax imposed by § 5–102 of the Tax – General Article is paid;        (2)    (i)    purchase from a holder of a resident or nonresident dealer’s permit and import for resale alcoholic beverages that the Liquor Control Board is authorized to sell; and            (ii)    resell the alcoholic beverages once the excise tax is paid;        (3)    sell alcoholic beverages in sealed containers at prices that it determines and that are uniform in all dispensaries;        (4)    refuse to sell alcoholic beverages to a person that, in the judgment of the Liquor Control Board, is not suitable to purchase or consume the alcoholic beverages;        (5)    restrict by any method the quantity of alcoholic beverages that may be sold to an individual consumer or license holder at or during any time;        (6)    enter into a contract or adopt regulations necessary or desirable to carry out this article;        (7)    sell and ship outside the county a container or package of alcoholic beverages kept for sale in a dispensary, if not prohibited by law in the place where the shipment is consigned;        (8)    subject to the approval of the county, rent, lease, or purchase premises necessary for the operation of the dispensaries; and        (9)    establish the hours of sale for dispensaries, outside of which a dispensary may not remain open.