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MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  3-503 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division I - General Provisions Affecting Multiple Jurisdictions|Title 3 - State Licensing|Subtitle 5 - Conduct of State License Holders|Section 3-503 - Employment of Underage Individuals

    (a)    An individual under the age of 18 years may not be engaged in the sale of alcoholic beverages.    (b)    (1)    Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, an individual between the ages of 18 and 21 years may be employed in the sale of beer and light wine.        (2)    An individual under the age of 21 years may not be employed by a holder of a Class D beer, wine, and liquor license in the sale of alcoholic beverages.    (c)    An individual at least 18 years old may be employed by a holder of a Class A license to operate a lottery ticket terminal.
MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  3-505 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division I - General Provisions Affecting Multiple Jurisdictions|Title 3 - State Licensing|Subtitle 5 - Conduct of State License Holders|Section 3-505 - Evidence of Purchaser's Age

    (a)    A license holder or an employee of the license holder may require an individual to sign a book that the license holder keeps if:        (1)    the individual has shown documentary evidence that substantiates the individual’s age to allow the purchase of alcoholic beverages; and        (2)    the age of the individual remains in question.    (b)    (1)    The book authorized under subsection (a) of this section shall contain copies of the following form:    Date............... 20.... To Be Filled in by Seller    x    xIDENTIFICATION (CHECK ALL SHOWN)    xDriver’s License    ?      Army I.D. Card    ?Birth Certificate    ?      Coast Guard I.D. Card    ?Service Discharge    ?      Marine I.D. Card    ?Draft Card    ?      Navy I.D. Card    ?Air Force I.D. Card    ?Other (Specify)     x    x    xDESCRIPTION OF PURCHASER    xHeight          Weight    xColor of Eyes      Color of Hair    xOutstanding Features    x    x    x    x    xSeller’s Signature    x    x    xTo Be Filled in by Prospective PurchaserI declare I am of legal age to purchase fermented malt beverages or intoxicating liquor, and that I am subject to arrest and prosecution for misrepresenting my age. Print full name    xStreet address    xCity      State    xSignature    x        (2)    The license holder or an employee of the license holder shall record all information required by each section of the form.
MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  3-506 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division I - General Provisions Affecting Multiple Jurisdictions|Title 3 - State Licensing|Subtitle 5 - Conduct of State License Holders|Section 3-506 - Retail Delivery of Alcoholic Beverages

    (a)    This section does not apply to:        (1)    the delivery of wine from a direct wine shipper to a consumer using a common carrier in accordance with Title 2, Subtitle 1, Part V of this article; or        (2)    the holder of a common carrier permit in the course of delivering directly shipped wine in accordance with Title 2, Subtitle 1, Part V of this article.    (b)    Retail delivery to a purchaser of alcoholic beverages is prohibited unless:        (1)    a retail license holder obtains a letter of authorization from the local licensing board to make deliveries; and        (2)    the delivery is made from the licensed premises by the retail license holder or an employee of the retail license holder.
MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  3-507 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division I - General Provisions Affecting Multiple Jurisdictions|Title 3 - State Licensing|Subtitle 5 - Conduct of State License Holders|Section 3-507 - Display of License

    (a)    A license holder shall frame the license under glass and display the license conspicuously in the licensed premises.    (b)    A Class F license shall be kept in the chief operating office of the corporation in the State.
MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  3-601 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division I - General Provisions Affecting Multiple Jurisdictions|Title 3 - State Licensing|Subtitle 6 - Revocation and Suspension of State Licenses and Permits|Section 3-601 - Power of Comptroller

    The Comptroller may revoke or suspend a license or permit that the Comptroller issues in accordance with this subtitle.
MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  3-602 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division I - General Provisions Affecting Multiple Jurisdictions|Title 3 - State Licensing|Subtitle 6 - Revocation and Suspension of State Licenses and Permits|Section 3-602 - Revocation and Suspension Procedures

    (a)    Revocation or suspension procedures may be started:        (1)    by the Comptroller, at the Comptroller’s initiative;        (2)    on the complaint of a deputy or an inspector that the Comptroller employs to administer this article;        (3)    on the complaint of a peace officer;        (4)    if the license holder or permit holder is located in a municipality that is within a county, on the complaint of the mayor and council of the municipality; or        (5)    on the written complaint of at least 10 residents, real estate owners, or voters of the precinct in which the licensed premises is located.    (b)    Subject to subsection (c) of this section, a license holder or permit holder against whom proceedings under this section are brought shall:        (1)    be entitled to a hearing on the charges in the complaint; and        (2)    receive notice of the hearing at least 10 days before the hearing date.    (c)    The Comptroller may immediately suspend a license or permit for a violation of record–keeping or reporting requirements under § 1–408 of this article.
MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  3-603 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division I - General Provisions Affecting Multiple Jurisdictions|Title 3 - State Licensing|Subtitle 6 - Revocation and Suspension of State Licenses and Permits|Section 3-603 - Grounds for Revocation or Suspension

    (a)    The Comptroller may revoke or suspend a license or permit:        (1)    for any reason to promote the peace or safety of the community in which the premises are located; or        (2)    for offenses as provided in this article.    (b)    The Comptroller shall revoke a license or permit or, except as provided in § 3–606 of this subtitle, suspend a license or permit for:        (1)    conviction of the license holder or permit holder for violation of this article or a provision of the Tax – General Article that relates to the alcoholic beverage tax;        (2)    willful failure or refusal of the license holder or permit holder to comply with:            (i)    this article or provisions of the Tax – General Article that relate to the alcoholic beverage tax; or            (ii)    a regulation adopted under this article or under provisions of the Tax – General Article that relate to the alcoholic beverage tax;        (3)    making a material false statement in an application for a license or permit;        (4)    two or more convictions within 2 years of an agent or employee of a license holder or permit holder for on–premises violations of this article or provisions of the Tax – General Article that relate to the alcoholic beverage tax;        (5)    on–premises possession by a retail dealer, other than a holder of a Class E, Class F, or Class G license, of an alcoholic beverage on which the tax imposed by § 5–102 of the Tax – General Article has not been paid;        (6)    violation of § 2–216 or § 2–315 of this article;        (7)    willful failure of a license holder or permit holder to:            (i)    keep the records required under this article or under provisions of the Tax – General Article that relate to the alcoholic beverage tax; or            (ii)    allow inspection of the records by an authorized person;        (8)    on–premises possession of an alcoholic beverage that a license holder or permit holder, other than a holder of a Class E, Class F, or Class G license, is not licensed to sell;        (9)    revocation or suspension of a permit issued to a license holder or permit holder by the federal Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau or for conviction of violating a federal law relating to alcoholic beverages;        (10)    failure to furnish bond as required by this article within 15 days after notice from the Comptroller; and        (11)    violation of § 3–604 of this subtitle.
MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  3-605 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division I - General Provisions Affecting Multiple Jurisdictions|Title 3 - State Licensing|Subtitle 6 - Revocation and Suspension of State Licenses and Permits|Section 3-605 - Effects of Revocation

    (a)    After revoking a license or permit, the Comptroller:        (1)    may not issue another license or permit to the person whose license or permit is revoked;        (2)    may not issue any license or permit for the same premises for 6 months after the revocation; and        (3)    may decide not to issue another license or permit for the same premises.    (b)    If the license or permit was held on behalf of a corporation, a partnership, or an unincorporated association, another license or permit may not be obtained on behalf of the corporation, partnership, or unincorporated association to sell alcoholic beverages on the same premises for 6 months after the revocation.
MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  3-606 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division I - General Provisions Affecting Multiple Jurisdictions|Title 3 - State Licensing|Subtitle 6 - Revocation and Suspension of State Licenses and Permits|Section 3-606 - Payment of Money in Lieu of Suspension

    (a)    Before the effective date of a suspension of a license or permit, the license holder or permit holder may make an offer of compromise consisting of money in lieu of serving the suspension.    (b)    An offer of compromise may not exceed:        (1)    $2,000 for retail license holders; and        (2)    $50,000 for other license holders and permit holders.    (c)    The Comptroller may accept the offer of compromise if:        (1)    the public welfare and morals would not be impaired by allowing the license holder or permit holder to operate during the period set for the suspension; and        (2)    the payment of the money will achieve the desired disciplinary purposes.    (d)    Money in lieu of suspension shall be paid into the General Fund of the State.
MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  3-701 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division I - General Provisions Affecting Multiple Jurisdictions|Title 3 - State Licensing|Subtitle 7 - Expiration of State Licenses|Section 3-701 - Expiration of Licenses

    (a)    A license expires on the death of a license holder, subject to Subtitle 8 of this title.    (b)    Except as otherwise provided in this subtitle, a license issued by the Comptroller expires on the 10th day after a license holder has vacated or been evicted from the licensed premises.
MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  3-702 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division I - General Provisions Affecting Multiple Jurisdictions|Title 3 - State Licensing|Subtitle 7 - Expiration of State Licenses|Section 3-702 - Pending or Approved Transfers or Continuation of Business

    Section 3–701 of this subtitle does not apply if an application is pending or has been approved for:        (1)    a transfer of a license to another location or another person, subject to Subtitle 3 of this title; or        (2)    a certificate of permission, subject to § 3–802 of this title.
MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  3-703 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division I - General Provisions Affecting Multiple Jurisdictions|Title 3 - State Licensing|Subtitle 7 - Expiration of State Licenses|Section 3-703 - License for Premises Acquired for Public Use

    A license issued by the Comptroller for a premises acquired for public use shall expire 180 days after acquisition unless an application is pending or has been approved for:        (1)    a transfer of the license to another location or another person, subject to Subtitle 3 of this title; or        (2)    a certificate of permission or a renewal license for continuation of business, subject to § 3–802 of this title.
MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  3-704 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division I - General Provisions Affecting Multiple Jurisdictions|Title 3 - State Licensing|Subtitle 7 - Expiration of State Licenses|Section 3-704 - Postponement to Avoid Hardship

    (a)    The Comptroller may postpone the expiration of a license that the Comptroller issues for an additional period to avoid hardship.    (b)    The additional period may not exceed 20 days.
MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  3-801 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division I - General Provisions Affecting Multiple Jurisdictions|Title 3 - State Licensing|Subtitle 8 - Death of License Holder|Section 3-801 - Expiration of License on Death of License Holder

    Subject to § 3–802 of this subtitle and except as provided in § 2–408 of this article, a license expires when the license holder dies.
MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  3-802 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division I - General Provisions Affecting Multiple Jurisdictions|Title 3 - State Licensing|Subtitle 8 - Death of License Holder|Section 3-802 - Certificate of Permission or Renewal License for Continuation of Business

    (a)    Except as provided in § 2–408 of this article, on application to the Comptroller and payment of a fee of $1 by the personal representative or special administrator of the estate of a deceased license holder, the Comptroller may grant a certificate of permission for the continuation of the business in the name of the personal representative or special administrator for the benefit of the estate of the deceased license holder.    (b)    (1)    The certificate of permission may be granted for a period not exceeding 18 months after the date of the granted permission unless the license expires earlier.        (2)    If the license expires earlier than 18 months after the date of the granted permission, the Comptroller may issue a renewal license on application by the personal representative or special administrator for a period not exceeding 18 months after the death of the license holder.
MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  3-803 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division I - General Provisions Affecting Multiple Jurisdictions|Title 3 - State Licensing|Subtitle 8 - Death of License Holder|Section 3-803 - Transfer or Reinstatement of License

    (a)    The personal representative or special administrator to whom a certificate of permission has been granted may apply to the Comptroller for the transfer of the license for the benefit of the estate of the license holder.    (b)    On approval of the application for transfer of the license and payment of the balance of any license fee due until the expiration of the license year, the license is reinstated.
MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  3-804 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division I - General Provisions Affecting Multiple Jurisdictions|Title 3 - State Licensing|Subtitle 8 - Death of License Holder|Section 3-804 - Rights of Protest, Revocation, Suspension, and Restriction

    (a)    On payment of a pro rata license fee for the period of continuation, a certificate of permission and a renewal license are subject to the right of protest, revocation, suspension, and restriction.    (b)    During the period of continuation, the renewal license and the personal representative or special administrator of the estate of the deceased license holder are subject to this article and the provisions of the Tax – General Article that relate to the alcoholic beverage tax.
MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  3-805 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division I - General Provisions Affecting Multiple Jurisdictions|Title 3 - State Licensing|Subtitle 8 - Death of License Holder|Section 3-805 - Refund

    The personal representative or special administrator of the deceased license holder may apply for and obtain any refund to which the deceased license holder would have been entitled if the license had been surrendered for cancellation on the date of the license holder’s death if:        (1)    the business of the license holder is not continued under § 3–802 of this subtitle; and        (2)    the license is not transferred under § 3–803 of this subtitle.
MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  3-901 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division I - General Provisions Affecting Multiple Jurisdictions|Title 3 - State Licensing|Subtitle 9 - Judicial Review|Section 3-901 - Judicial Review of Comptroller's Final Decision

    A person aggrieved by a final decision of the Comptroller in a contested case under this title may seek judicial review in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act.
MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  4-101 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division I - General Provisions Affecting Multiple Jurisdictions|Title 4 - Local Licensing|Subtitle 1 - Applications for Local Licenses|Section 4-101 - Scope of Subtitle

    Subject to Division II of this article, this subtitle applies statewide.
MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  4-102 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division I - General Provisions Affecting Multiple Jurisdictions|Title 4 - Local Licensing|Subtitle 1 - Applications for Local Licenses|Section 4-102 - Applications to Be Filed With Local Licensing Board

    (a)    Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, an application for a license shall be filed with the local licensing board.    (b)    If an application for a license is for a business that is located in more than one jurisdiction:        (1)    the business shall be considered to be entirely in the jurisdiction where the major portion of the business is located; and        (2)    the alcoholic beverage laws of the jurisdiction where the major portion of the business is located govern the licensing, regulation, and operation of the entire business.    (c)    (1)    If an application for a license is for a business that is located equally in more than one jurisdiction:            (i)    the business shall be considered to be entirely in the jurisdiction in which the license fee is highest; and            (ii)    the alcoholic beverage laws of the jurisdiction where the license fee is highest govern the licensing, regulation, and operation of the entire business.        (2)    The local collecting agent that collects the license fee shall remit an equal portion of the fee to the local collecting agent in each jurisdiction where the business is located.
MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  4-103 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division I - General Provisions Affecting Multiple Jurisdictions|Title 4 - Local Licensing|Subtitle 1 - Applications for Local Licenses|Section 4-103 - Application on Behalf of Partnership

    (a)    An application for a license for the use of a partnership shall be made by and the license issued to all of the partners as individuals.    (b)    Each of the partners shall:        (1)    reside in the county or city where the business is located at the time the application is filed; and        (2)    remain a resident of the county or city where the business is located for the duration of time the license is in effect.    (c)    The application for a license shall state the name and address of the partnership and the name and address of each applicant.
MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  4-104 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division I - General Provisions Affecting Multiple Jurisdictions|Title 4 - Local Licensing|Subtitle 1 - Applications for Local Licenses|Section 4-104 - Application on Behalf of Corporation or Club

    (a)    This section applies to:        (1)    a corporation; and        (2)    a club, whether incorporated or unincorporated.    (b)    (1)    Except as provided in subsections (c) and (d) of this section, a license on behalf of a corporation or club shall be applied for and issued to three officers of the corporation or club as individuals.        (2)    At least one of the three officers shall:            (i)    be a resident of the jurisdiction or municipality at the time the application is filed; and            (ii)    remain a resident of the jurisdiction or municipality for the duration of time the license is in effect.    (c)    If a corporation has fewer than three officers or directors, all officers or directors shall apply for a license.    (d)    In a close corporation, at least one individual stockholder may apply for a license if:        (1)    the close corporation does not have officers or directors; and        (2)    there is an affirmative vote of a majority of the stockholders.    (e)    An application for a corporation or a club license shall include:        (1)    the name and address of each officer;        (2)    the name and address of the corporation or club; and        (3)    the signatures of the president or vice president of the corporation or club and of the three officers to whom the license shall be issued.
MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  4-105 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division I - General Provisions Affecting Multiple Jurisdictions|Title 4 - Local Licensing|Subtitle 1 - Applications for Local Licenses|Section 4-105 - Application on Behalf of Limited Liability Company

    (a)    (1)    A license for the use of a limited liability company shall be applied for and issued to authorized persons of the limited liability company, as individuals.        (2)    (i)    All of the authorized individuals shall apply for the license, if the limited liability company has fewer than three authorized individuals.            (ii)    Three authorized individuals shall apply for the license, if the limited liability company has three or more authorized individuals.        (3)    At least one of the authorized individuals shall:            (i)    be a resident of the jurisdiction or municipality at the time the application is filed; and            (ii)    remain a resident of the jurisdiction or municipality for the duration of time the license is in effect.    (b)    An application for a limited liability company license shall include:        (1)    the name, address, and signature of each authorized individual to whom the license shall be issued; and        (2)    the name and address of the limited liability company.
MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  4-106 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division I - General Provisions Affecting Multiple Jurisdictions|Title 4 - Local Licensing|Subtitle 1 - Applications for Local Licenses|Section 4-106 - Payment of Notice Expenses

    (a)    An applicant for a license shall pay the expenses to provide:        (1)    publication of the notice of application; and        (2)    notice to the applicant and to persons that oppose the application.    (b)    The applicant shall deposit money in advance with the local collecting agent to cover the expenses.