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MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  24-2603 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions|Title 24 - Kent County|Subtitle 26 - Enforcement|Section 24-2603 - Distribution of Fines

    One–half of each fine imposed in the county shall be distributed as provided in § 7–507 of the Courts Article.
MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  24-2701 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions|Title 24 - Kent County|Subtitle 27 - Prohibited Acts|Section 24-2701 - 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)    § 6–323 (“Possession or use of Alcohol Without Liquid machine”);        (15)    § 6–326 (“Sale of alcoholic beverages in powder or crystalline form prohibited”);        (16)    § 6–327 (“Unlicensed out–of–state sale of alcoholic beverages”);        (17)    § 6–328 (“Tax evasion”);        (18)    § 6–329 (“Destruction of evidence”); and        (19)    § 6–330 (“Perjury”).    (b)    The following sections of Title 6, Subtitle 3 (“Prohibited Acts”) of Division I of this article do not apply in the county:        (1)    § 6–321 (“Consumption of alcoholic beverages in public”); and        (2)    § 6–322 (“Possession of open container”).    (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 § 24–2702 of this subtitle; and        (2)    § 6–307 (“Selling or providing alcoholic beverages to intoxicated individual”), subject to § 24–2703 of this subtitle.
MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  24-2702 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions|Title 24 - Kent County|Subtitle 27 - Prohibited Acts|Section 24-2702 - Selling or Providing Alcoholic Beverages to Individual Under the Age of 21 Years -- Criminal Procedure

    (a)    A license holder or an employee of a license holder who is charged with a violation of § 6–304 of this article:        (1)    shall receive a summons to appear in court on a certain day to answer the charges placed against the license holder or employee; and        (2)    may not be required to post bail pending trial in any court in the State.    (b)    A license holder or an employee of a license holder may not be found guilty of a violation of § 6–304 of this article if:        (1)    the license holder or employee establishes to the satisfaction of the finder of fact that the license holder or employee used due caution to establish that the individual was not under the age of 21 years; and        (2)    the individual was not a resident of the State.    (c)    The granting of probation before judgment to a license holder or 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. §  24-2703 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions|Title 24 - Kent County|Subtitle 27 - Prohibited Acts|Section 24-2703 - 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 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. §  24-2704 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions|Title 24 - Kent County|Subtitle 27 - Prohibited Acts|Section 24-2704 - 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. §  24-2705 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions|Title 24 - Kent County|Subtitle 27 - Prohibited Acts|Section 24-2705 - Individuals Under the Age of 21 Years

    (a)    An individual under the age of 21 years may not:        (1)    enter the licensed premises; or        (2)    knowingly make a false statement concerning the individual’s age to gain entrance to the establishment.    (b)    An individual who violates subsection (a)(2) of this section:        (1)    shall be issued a citation under § 10–119 of the Criminal Law Article by a police officer or alcoholic beverages inspector; and        (2)    is subject to the penalties provided in § 10–119 of the Criminal Law Article.
MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  24-2706 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions|Title 24 - Kent County|Subtitle 27 - Prohibited Acts|Section 24-2706 - 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. §  24-2801 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions|Title 24 - Kent County|Subtitle 28 - Penalties|Section 24-2801 - Application of General Provision

    Section 6–402 (“General penalty”) of Division I of this article applies in the county.
MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  24-2802 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions|Title 24 - Kent County|Subtitle 28 - Penalties|Section 24-2802 - Hearing and Penalty for Violation

    (a)    (1)    The Board shall hear a case within 30 days after the violation is reported by an inspector or law enforcement officer.        (2)    The Board shall make a determination of the case within 15 days after the conclusion of the hearing.    (b)    (1)    Unless another penalty is provided, for a violation of this article, the Board may impose:            (i)    for the first offense:                1.    a fine not exceeding $1,000;                2.    suspension of the license; and                3.    closure of the place of business not exceeding 15 days;            (ii)    for the second offense:                1.    a fine not exceeding $2,000;                2.    suspension of the license; and                3.    closure of the place of business not exceeding 30 days;            (iii)    for a third or subsequent offense that is different from either of the two previous offenses:                1.    a fine not exceeding $2,500;                2.    suspension of the license; and                3.    closure of the place of business not exceeding 90 days; and            (iv)    for a third offense that is the same as either of the two previous offenses:                1.    revocation of the license;                2.    prohibition of licensure of the violator; and                3.    prohibition of licensure of the premises for a period not exceeding 1 year after the revocation.        (2)    The penalties provided in paragraph (1) of this subsection:            (i)    do not limit, but are in addition to, other specific or general penalties for the same violation under this article; and            (ii)    are independent of any related court action based on the same violation.    (c)    A petition seeking judicial review may not stay an order of the Board to suspend a license or close a place of business.
MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  24-2803 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions|Title 24 - Kent County|Subtitle 28 - Penalties|Section 24-2803 - Expungement of Record of Violation

    The Board shall expunge the record of a violation of this article or a regulation adopted under this article 7 years after the date the violation occurred.
MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  25-101 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions|Title 25 - Montgomery County|Subtitle 1 - Definitions; General Provisions|Section 25-101 - 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 Montgomery County.    (c)    “County” means Montgomery County.
MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  25-102 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions|Title 25 - Montgomery County|Subtitle 1 - Definitions; General Provisions|Section 25-102 - Scope of Title

    This title applies only in Montgomery County.
MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  25-103 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions|Title 25 - Montgomery County|Subtitle 1 - Definitions; General Provisions|Section 25-103 - 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. §  25-201 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions|Title 25 - Montgomery County|Subtitle 2 - Board of License Commissioners|Section 25-201 - Established

    There is a Board of License Commissioners for Montgomery County.
MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  25-202 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions|Title 25 - Montgomery County|Subtitle 2 - Board of License Commissioners|Section 25-202 - Membership

    (a)    The County Executive shall appoint five members to the Board, subject to confirmation by the County Council.    (b)    (1)    Each member of the Board shall be a registered voter of the county.        (2)    Not more than three members of the Board may be members of the same political party.    (c)    (1)    In this subsection, “direct or indirect interest” means an interest that is proprietary or obtained by a loan, mortgage, or lien or in any other manner.        (2)    A member of the Board may not:            (i)    have a direct or indirect interest in or on a premises where alcoholic beverages are manufactured or sold;            (ii)    have a direct or indirect interest in a business wholly or partly devoted to the manufacture or sale of alcoholic beverages;            (iii)    own stock in:                1.    a corporation that has a direct or indirect interest in a premises where alcoholic beverages are manufactured or sold; or                2.    a business wholly or partly devoted to the manufacture or sale of alcoholic beverages;            (iv)    hold any other public office, including federal, State, or local office; or            (v)    solicit or receive, directly or indirectly, a commission, remuneration, or gift from:                1.    a person engaged in the manufacture or sale of alcoholic beverages or an agent or employee of the person; or                2.    a license holder.        (3)    (i)    Subject to the Montgomery County public ethics law and subparagraph (ii) of this paragraph, a member of the Board may be an employee of the federal, State, or local government.            (ii)    A member of the Board may not be an employee of the County Alcohol Beverage Services.    (d)    (1)    The term of a member is 4 years.        (2)    The terms of the members are staggered as required by the terms provided for members of the Board on July 1, 2016.    (e)    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.    (f)    With the approval of the County Council, the County Executive may remove a member for misconduct in office, incompetence, or willful neglect of duty.
MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  25-203 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions|Title 25 - Montgomery County|Subtitle 2 - Board of License Commissioners|Section 25-203 - Chair

    From among its members, the Board annually shall elect a chair.
MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  25-204 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions|Title 25 - Montgomery County|Subtitle 2 - Board of License Commissioners|Section 25-204 - Quorum; Compensation; Staff

    (a)    Three members of the Board are a quorum for transacting business.    (b)    (1)    The chair of the Board shall receive $10,000 annually.        (2)    Each other member of the Board shall receive $9,000 annually.    (c)    (1)    The Board may:            (i)    employ:                1.    a secretary;                2.    inspectors; and                3.    clerical and other assistants as are necessary; and            (ii)    set the compensation of the employees.        (2)    The office of the County Attorney and other county departments shall be made available to the Board.        (3)    A county employee made available to the Board under paragraph (2) of this subsection may not solicit or receive, directly or indirectly, a commission, remuneration, or gift from:            (i)    a person engaged in the manufacture or sale of alcoholic beverages or an agent or employee of the person; or            (ii)    a license holder.
MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  25-205 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions|Title 25 - Montgomery County|Subtitle 2 - Board of License Commissioners|Section 25-205 - Inspectors; Civil Citations

    An inspector may issue a civil citation as provided in § 25–2602 of this title.
MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  25-206 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions|Title 25 - Montgomery County|Subtitle 2 - Board of License Commissioners|Section 25-206 - Regulations

    The Board may adopt regulations to carry out this article.
MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  25-301 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions|Title 25 - Montgomery County|Subtitle 3 - Alcohol Beverage Services|Section 25-301 - Definitions

    (a)    In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.    (b)    “Director” means the Director of the Services.    (c)    “Dispensary” means a store established and maintained by the Services for the sale of alcoholic beverages.    (d)    “Services” means the County Alcohol Beverage Services.
MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  25-302 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions|Title 25 - Montgomery County|Subtitle 3 - Alcohol Beverage Services|Section 25-302 - Established

    There is the Alcohol Beverage Services in the county government, which functions as a liquor control board.
MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  25-303 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions|Title 25 - Montgomery County|Subtitle 3 - Alcohol Beverage Services|Section 25-303 - Director

    (a)    There is a Director of the Services, who shall be the chief administrative officer of and exercise general supervision over the Services.    (b)    The County Executive shall appoint the Director with the consent of the County Council.    (c)    The County Executive shall determine the qualifications of the Director.    (d)    The Director:        (1)    serves at the pleasure of the County Executive; and        (2)    shall devote full time to the duties of the Services.    (e)    The County Executive shall set the salary of the Director with the approval of the County Council.
MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  25-304 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions|Title 25 - Montgomery County|Subtitle 3 - Alcohol Beverage Services|Section 25-304 - Staff

    (a)    (1)    With the approval of the County Executive, the Director may appoint employees necessary to operate the dispensary system, set employee compensation, and require a bond for the faithful performance of employee duties.        (2)    Except for the Director, each Services employee shall be appointed and employed in accordance with regulations of the Merit System Protection Board.    (b)    The Office of the County Attorney shall provide legal services to the Services.
MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  25-305 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions|Title 25 - Montgomery County|Subtitle 3 - Alcohol Beverage Services|Section 25-305 - Restrictions on Financial Interests

    (a)    A member of the County Council or the County Executive may not have a direct or indirect financial interest in the sale, manufacture, blending, brewing, distilling, rectifying, or wholesaling of any alcoholic beverage purchased or sold under this article.    (b)    Except as provided in subsection (c) of this section, an employee of the Services may not:        (1)    have a direct or indirect financial interest in the sale, manufacture, blending, brewing, distilling, rectifying, or wholesaling of any alcoholic beverage purchased or sold under this article;        (2)    have an interest in a license;        (3)    directly or indirectly solicit or receive any fee, commission, gratuity, emolument, remuneration, reward, present, or alcoholic beverage sample, and any other consideration from:            (i)    a person who sells, manufactures, blends, brews, distills, rectifies, wholesales, or distributes alcoholic beverages; or            (ii)    a license holder; or        (4)    derive any profit or remuneration from the purchase or sale of alcoholic beverages other than the salary paid by the county for the discharge of the employee’s duties.    (c)    Subject to the County Public Ethics Law, the Services may allow a Services employee to be employed by a license holder if the employment directly relates to the performing arts.    (d)    (1)    Except as provided in subsection (e) of this section, a person listed in paragraph (2) of this subsection may not directly or indirectly offer, pay, or give a fee, reward, present, commission, gift, or sample of alcoholic beverages to an employee of the Services, a member of the County Council, or the County Executive.        (2)    This subsection applies to:            (i)    a license holder or an employee of a license holder; or            (ii)    a person or an agent or employee of a person engaged in the manufacture, sale, blending, brewing, distilling, rectifying, wholesaling, or distribution of alcoholic beverages.    (e)    (1)    This section does not prohibit a manufacturer, brewer, wholesaler, or dealer that sells or attempts to sell alcoholic beverages to the Services from providing samples of alcoholic beverages to the Services.        (2)    A person that provides samples of alcoholic beverages to the Services shall obtain a receipt, signed by the Director, stating in detail the amount and a description of the samples.        (3)    When received, samples of alcoholic beverages provided under this subsection shall be inventoried and sold in the same manner as other beverages that the Services purchases.    (f)    A person that violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 12 years or a fine not exceeding $5,000 or both.