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2023 Maryland Statutes › Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis › Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions › Title 27 - Queen Anne's County › Subtitle 14 - Applications for Licenses › Section 27-1404 - Required Statement

(a)    In this section, “controlling interest” means the ownership or control of sufficient shares or interest in a business to allow for an exercise of control over that business.
(b)    An applicant for a license shall:
(1)    include a statement in the application that the applicant is at least 21 years old; and
(2)    submit an affidavit verifying the application.
(c)    (1)    Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, a license holder shall meet all requirements of the respective licenses.
(2)    The term “financial interest” as used in § 4–109(a)(11), (13), and (16) of this article refers to an applicant who is the owner of a controlling interest in a place of business for which a license has been applied for or issued.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis › Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions › Title 27 - Queen Anne's County › Subtitle 14 - Applications for Licenses › Section 27-1405 - Six- and Twelve-Month Licenses

(a)    (1)    All licenses shall be issued for 6 or 12 months.
(2)    The term of a 6–month license begins on November 1.
(3)    The term of a 12–month license begins on May 1.
(b)    The fee for a 6–month license is half of the annual fee.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis › Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions › Title 27 - Queen Anne's County › Subtitle 15 - Issuance or Denial of Licenses › Section 27-1501 - Application of General Provisions

(a)    The following sections of Title 4, Subtitle 2 (“Issuance or Denial of Local Licenses”) of Division I of this article apply in the county without exception or variation:
(1)    §�4–205�(“Chain store, supermarket, or discount house”);
(2)    §�4–206�(“Limitations on retail sales floor space”);
(3)    §�4–207�(“Licenses issued to minors”);
(4)    §�4–208�(“Notice of license application required”);
(5)    §�4–209�(“Hearing”);
(6)    §�4–210�(“Approval or denial of license application”);
(7)    §�4–211�(“License forms; effective date; expiration”);
(8)    §�4–212�(“License not property”);
(9)    §�4–213�(“Replacement licenses”); and
(10)    §�4–214�(“Waiting periods after denial of license applications”).
(b)    The following sections of Title 4, Subtitle 2 (“Issuance or Denial of Local Licenses”) of Division I of this article apply in the county:
(1)    §�4–202�(“Authority of local licensing boards”), subject to § 27–1502 of this subtitle;
(2)    §�4–203�(“Prohibition against issuing multiple licenses to individual or for use of entity”), subject to § 27–1503 of this subtitle and Subtitle 13, Part III of this title; and
(3)    §�4–204�(“Prohibition against issuing multiple licenses for same premises”), subject to § 27–1503 of this subtitle and Subtitle 13, Part III and Subtitle 16, Part II of this title.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis › Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions › Title 27 - Queen Anne's County › Subtitle 15 - Issuance or Denial of Licenses › Section 27-1502 - Authority of Board -- Prohibited Issuance of License

The Board may not issue a Class A beer, wine, and liquor license to a person or on behalf of a firm or corporation that has been convicted of a violation of this article.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis › Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions › Title 27 - Queen Anne's County › Subtitle 15 - Issuance or Denial of Licenses › Section 27-1503 - Bowling Establishments

Multiple licenses may be issued for the same premises or to an individual for the use of that individual, a partnership, a corporation, an unincorporated association, or a limited liability company if:
(1)    the licenses are Class D beer or Class D beer and wine licenses; and
(2)    each premises is a bowling establishment that has at least 30 lanes with automatic pinsetters.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis › Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions › Title 27 - Queen Anne's County › Subtitle 15 - Issuance or Denial of Licenses › Section 27-1504 - Class B License Filing Requirements

(a)    (1)    Before a Class B license of any type may be issued, the applicant shall attest in a sworn statement that gross receipts from food sales in the restaurant will be more than the gross receipts from the sale of alcoholic beverages.
(2)    If the license holder fails to maintain more gross receipts from the sale of food than gross receipts from the sale of alcoholic beverages for a 6–month period, the Board may revoke the license.
(b)    (1)    Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, a license holder of a Class B license of any type shall file with the Board a sworn statement that the gross receipts from food sales in the restaurant for the 6–month period immediately before the filing of the report are more than the gross receipts from the sale of alcoholic beverages.
(2)    The Board may require a license holder to provide:
(i)    the sworn statement required under paragraph (1) of this subsection at least biannually, on dates to be set by the Board; and
(ii)    supporting data to establish that the requirements of paragraph (1) of this subsection have been met.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis › Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions › Title 27 - Queen Anne's County › Subtitle 15 - Issuance or Denial of Licenses › Section 27-1505 - Issuance of License Before Completion of Establishment

The Board may:
(1)    give tentative approval to issuing a license for an establishment that is not completed, based on plans and specifications that accompany the application; and
(2)    issue the license when the construction is completed in accordance with the plans and specifications.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis › Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions › Title 27 - Queen Anne's County › Subtitle 16 - Licensing Conditions; Multiple Licensing Plans › Part I - Licensing Conditions › Section 27-1601 - Distance Restriction From Place of School, Library, or Youth Center

(a)    (1)    Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, the Board may not issue a license for an establishment unless the establishment is located at least 500 feet away from:
(i)    an elementary or secondary school;
(ii)    a public library; or
(iii)    a youth center sponsored or conducted by a governmental unit.
(2)    The distance is to be measured from the nearest point of the building of the establishment to the nearest point of the property line of the elementary or secondary school, public library, or youth center.
(b)    The prohibition against issuing a license in subsection (a) of this section does not apply to:
(1)    the renewal or transfer of a license issued before May 1, 1976; or
(2)    the issuance of a Class B (on–sale) hotel and restaurant license of any type.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis › Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions › Title 27 - Queen Anne's County › Subtitle 17 - Transfer of Licenses; Substitution of Names on License › Section 27-1701 - Application of General Provisions

(a)    The following sections of Title 4, Subtitle 3 (“Transfer of Local Licenses; Substitution of Names on License”) of Division I of this article apply in the county without exception or variation:
(1)    §�4–302�(“Transfer of place of business; transfer of license and inventory”);
(2)    §�4–303�(“Chain store, supermarket, or discount house”);
(3)    §�4–304�(“Compliance with Bulk Transfers Act required”); and
(4)    §�4–305�(“Filing fee and endorsement”).
(b)    Section 4–306 (“Substitution of names of officers on license”) of Division I of this article applies in the county, subject to § 27–1702 of this subtitle.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis › Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions › Title 27 - Queen Anne's County › Subtitle 17 - Transfer of Licenses; Substitution of Names on License › Section 27-1702 - Class C License -- Substitution of Names

(a)    For a Class C license issued for the use of a corporation or club, the license holder may substitute on the license the name of a different officer for the name of any officer who:
(1)    has died;
(2)    has retired; or
(3)    no longer holds an office in the corporation or club.
(b)    The license holder shall file an affidavit with the Board that contains:
(1)    the substitution of the officer; and
(2)    an explanation for the substitution.
(c)    On receipt of the affidavit, the Board shall:
(1)    amend its record; and
(2)    issue a corrected license.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis › Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions › Title 27 - Queen Anne's County › Subtitle 19 - Conduct of License Holders › Section 27-1901 - Application of General Provisions

(a)    The following sections of Title 4, Subtitle 5 (“Conduct of Local License Holders”) of Division I of this article apply in the county without exception or variation:
(1)    § 4–502 (“Storage of alcoholic beverages”);
(2)    § 4–503 (“Solicitations and sales outside of licensed premises”);
(3)    § 4–506 (“Evidence of purchaser’s age”);
(4)    § 4–507 (“Retail delivery of alcoholic beverages”); and
(5)    § 4–508 (“Display of license”).
(b)    The following sections of Title 4, Subtitle 5 (“Conduct of Local License Holders”) of Division I of this article apply in the county:
(1)    § 4–504 (“Employment of underage individuals”), subject to § 27–1902 of this subtitle; and
(2)    § 4–505 (“Alcohol awareness program”), subject to § 27–1903 of this subtitle.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis › Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions › Title 27 - Queen Anne's County › Subtitle 19 - Conduct of License Holders › Section 27-1902 - Employment of Underage Individuals

(a)    This section applies to the holder of:
(1)    a Class A (off–sale) license;
(2)    a Class B (on–sale) license; or
(3)    a Class C (on–sale) beer, wine, and liquor license.
(b)    (1)    Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, an individual under the age of 21 years may not be employed to sell, deliver, or otherwise deal with alcoholic beverages.
(2)    An individual at least 18 years old may be employed to:
(i)    stock alcoholic beverages in a premises for which a Class A license is issued;
(ii)    serve alcoholic beverages while acting as a server on the licensed premises other than a premises for which a Class A license is issued; and
(iii)    operate a lottery ticket terminal in a premises for which a Class A license is issued.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis › Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions › Title 27 - Queen Anne's County › Subtitle 19 - Conduct of License Holders › Section 27-1903 - Alcohol Awareness Program -- Presence on Licensed Premises Required

(a)    A license holder or an individual designated by the license holder who has completed training in an approved alcohol awareness program as required under § 4–505(e) of this article shall be present on the licensed premises at all times when alcoholic beverages may be sold.
(b)    A license holder who violates this section is subject to:
(1)    for a first offense, a $100 fine; and
(2)    for each subsequent offense, a fine not exceeding $500 or a suspension or revocation of the license or both.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis › Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions › Title 27 - Queen Anne's County › Subtitle 20 - Hours and Days for Consumption and Sale › Section 27-2001 - Consumption From 2 a.m. to 6 a.m. Prohibited

(a)    (1)    Unless otherwise provided in this title, from 2 a.m. to 6 a.m. on any day, an individual may not consume alcoholic beverages in a premises licensed under this title.
(2)    An owner, an operator, or a manager of a premises licensed under this title may not knowingly allow consumption prohibited under paragraph (1) of this subsection.
(b)    A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $50.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis › Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions › Title 27 - Queen Anne's County › Subtitle 20 - Hours and Days for Consumption and Sale › Section 27-2002 - Beer Licenses

(a)    A holder of a Class A beer license may sell beer:
(1)    on Monday through Saturday, from 6 a.m. to midnight; and
(2)    on Sunday, from 8 a.m. to midnight.
(b)    A holder of a Class B beer license may sell beer:
(1)    on Monday through Saturday, from 6 a.m. to midnight; and
(2)    on Sunday, from 8 a.m. to midnight.
(c)    A holder of a Class C beer license may sell beer:
(1)    on Monday through Saturday, from 6 a.m. to midnight; and
(2)    on Sunday, from 8 a.m. to midnight.
(d)    A holder of a Class D beer license may sell beer:
(1)    on Monday through Saturday, from 6 a.m. to midnight; and
(2)    on Sunday, from 8 a.m. to midnight.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis › Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions › Title 27 - Queen Anne's County › Subtitle 20 - Hours and Days for Consumption and Sale › Section 27-2003 - Beer and Wine Licenses

(a)    A holder of a Class A beer and wine license may sell beer and wine:
(1)    on Monday through Saturday, from 6 a.m. to midnight; and
(2)    on Sunday, from 8 a.m. to midnight.
(b)    A holder of a Class B beer and wine license may sell beer and wine:
(1)    on Monday through Saturday, from 6 a.m. to midnight; and
(2)    on Sunday, from 8 a.m. to midnight.
(c)    Reserved.
(d)    A holder of a Class D beer and wine license may sell beer and wine:
(1)    on Monday through Saturday, from 6 a.m. to midnight; and
(2)    on Sunday, from 8 a.m. to midnight.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis › Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions › Title 27 - Queen Anne's County › Subtitle 20 - Hours and Days for Consumption and Sale › Section 27-2004 - Beer, Wine, and Liquor Licenses

(a)    A holder of a Class A beer, wine, and liquor license may sell beer, wine, and liquor:
(1)    on Monday through Saturday, from 6 a.m. to midnight; and
(2)    on Sunday, from 8 a.m. to midnight.
(b)    A holder of a Class B beer, wine, and liquor license may sell beer, wine, and liquor:
(1)    on Monday through Saturday, from 6 a.m. to 2 a.m. the following day; and
(2)    on Sunday, from 8 a.m. to 2 a.m. the following day.
(c)    A holder of a Class B–D beer, wine, and liquor license may sell beer, wine, and liquor:
(1)    on Monday through Saturday, from 6 a.m. to 2 a.m. the following day; and
(2)    on Sunday, from 8 a.m. to 2 a.m. the following day.
(d)    A holder of a Class C beer, wine, and liquor license may sell beer, wine, and liquor:
(1)    on Monday through Saturday, from 6 a.m. to 2 a.m. the following day; and
(2)    on Sunday, from 8 a.m. to 2 a.m. the following day.
(e)    A holder of a Class D beer, wine, and liquor license may sell beer, wine, and liquor:
(1)    on Monday through Saturday, from 6 a.m. to 2 a.m. the following day; and
(2)    on Sunday, from 8 a.m. to 2 a.m. the following day.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis › Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions › Title 27 - Queen Anne's County › Subtitle 20 - Hours and Days for Consumption and Sale › Section 27-2005 - Hours on January 1

On January 1, a holder of a license with an on–sale privilege may sell alcoholic beverages authorized by the license for on–premises consumption at any time.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis › Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions › Title 27 - Queen Anne's County › Subtitle 21 - Revocation and Suspension of Licenses › Section 27-2101 - Application of General Provisions

Title 4, Subtitle 6 (“Revocation and Suspension of Local Licenses”) of Division I of this article applies in the county without exception or variation.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis › Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions › Title 27 - Queen Anne's County › Subtitle 25 - Unlicensed Establishments › Section 27-2501 - 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 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 sexual display or attire 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.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis › Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions › Title 27 - Queen Anne's County › Subtitle 25 - Unlicensed Establishments › Section 27-2502 - 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.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis › Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions › Title 27 - Queen Anne's County › Subtitle 26 - Enforcement › Section 27-2601 - 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)    § 6–208 (“Regulating possession or consumption of alcohol in public places”); and
(6)    § 6–209 (“Adoption of standards for authorization of consumption”).
(b)    Section 6–210 (“State preemption of local disorderly intoxication laws”) of Division I of this article does not apply in the county.
(c)    The following sections of Title 6, Subtitle 2 (“Enforcement”) of Division I of this article apply in the county:
(1)    § 6–206 (“Charging document for unlawful sale of alcoholic beverage”), in addition to § 27–2608 of this subtitle;
(2)    § 6–207 (“Display of alcoholic beverages as prima facie evidence of sale”), in addition to § 27–2609 of this subtitle; and
(3)    § 6–211 (“Fines and forfeitures”), subject to §§ 27–2614 and 27–2615 of this subtitle.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis › Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions › Title 27 - Queen Anne's County › Subtitle 26 - Enforcement › Section 27-2602 - Legislative Intent; Construction of Subtitle

(a)    The intention of this subtitle is to prevent the evasion and violation of alcoholic beverages laws in the county.
(b)    This subtitle shall be liberally construed to carry out this purpose.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis › Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions › Title 27 - Queen Anne's County › Subtitle 26 - Enforcement › Section 27-2605 - 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.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis › Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions › Title 27 - Queen Anne's County › Subtitle 26 - Enforcement › Section 27-2606 - 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.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis › Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions › Title 27 - Queen Anne's County › Subtitle 26 - Enforcement › Section 27-2607 - 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 or at or near the thing searched; and
(2)    hold the items subject to the order of the court and make return of that action.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis › Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions › Title 27 - Queen Anne's County › Subtitle 26 - Enforcement › Section 27-2608 - 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.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis › Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions › Title 27 - Queen Anne's County › Subtitle 26 - Enforcement › Section 27-2609 - Receipt Is Prima Facie Evidence of Sale

In a prosecution under this article, the issuance of 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.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis › Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions › Title 27 - Queen Anne's County › Subtitle 26 - Enforcement › Section 27-2610 - 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.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis › Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions › Title 27 - Queen Anne's County › Subtitle 26 - Enforcement › Section 27-2611 - Scheduling of Trial

(a)    Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, if alcoholic beverages are seized and intended to be used as evidence in a prosecution under this article, the trial must take place within 30 days after the start of the prosecution.
(b)    The trial may be postponed not more than 15 days beyond the 30–day period:
(1)    if at the time of trial, a return has not been properly made; or
(2)    for other sufficient cause.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis › Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions › Title 27 - Queen Anne's County › Subtitle 26 - Enforcement › Section 27-2612 - 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.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis › Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions › Title 27 - Queen Anne's County › Subtitle 26 - Enforcement › Section 27-2613 - 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.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis › Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions › Title 27 - Queen Anne's County › Subtitle 26 - Enforcement › Section 27-2614 - Distribution of Fines

Fines imposed in the county shall be paid as follows:
(1)    one–half of each fine to the clerk of the court for use as provided in § 7–507 of the Courts Article; and
(2)    the other half to the county.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis › Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions › Title 27 - Queen Anne's County › Subtitle 26 - Enforcement › Section 27-2615 - 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.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis › Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions › Title 27 - Queen Anne's County › Subtitle 26 - Enforcement › Section 27-2616 - 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 an 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:
(1)    for a first offense, a fine not exceeding $500 or imprisonment not exceeding 1 year or both; and
(2)    for each subsequent offense, a fine not exceeding $2,000 and imprisonment not exceeding 2 years or both.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis › Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions › Title 27 - Queen Anne's County › Subtitle 27 - Prohibited Acts › Section 27-2701 - 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)    § 6–317 (“Multiple serving purchase required”);
(13)    § 6–319 (“On–premises consumption of alcoholic beverages not purchased from license holder”);
(14)    § 6–320 (“Disorderly intoxication”);
(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 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 § 27–2702 of this subtitle; and
(2)    § 6–307 (“Selling or providing alcoholic beverages to intoxicated individual”), subject to § 27–2703 of this subtitle.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis › Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions › Title 27 - Queen Anne's County › Subtitle 27 - Prohibited Acts › Section 27-2702 - 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 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.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis › Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions › Title 27 - Queen Anne's County › Subtitle 27 - Prohibited Acts › Section 27-2703 - 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.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis › Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions › Title 27 - Queen Anne's County › Subtitle 27 - Prohibited Acts › Section 27-2704 - 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.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis › Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions › Title 27 - Queen Anne's County › Subtitle 28 - Penalties › Section 27-2802 - Penalty Imposed by Board

(a)    The Board may impose a fine not exceeding $2,000 or suspend a license or both for a violation that is cause for license suspension under the alcoholic beverages laws affecting the county.
(b)    The penalties imposed under this section are:
(1)    in addition to and do not limit other penalties for the same violation; and
(2)    independent of any related court action based on the same violation.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis › Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions › Title 28 - St. Mary's County › Subtitle 1 - Definitions; General Provisions › Section 28-101 - 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 St. Mary’s County.
(c)    “County” means St. Mary’s County.
(d)    “Taxpayer” means a resident who pays real estate or income tax to the county.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis › Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions › Title 28 - St. Mary's County › Subtitle 1 - Definitions; General Provisions › Section 28-103 - Regulation of Alcoholic Beverages on Public Property

The County Commissioners may regulate by ordinance the consumption of alcoholic beverages on public property, including buildings, grounds, streets, highways, alleys, sidewalks, and other structures or roads on land in the county owned by:
(1)    the county;
(2)    the county board of education; or
(3)    the State.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis › Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions › Title 28 - St. Mary's County › Subtitle 1 - Definitions; General Provisions › Section 28-104 - Copy of Legislation

A copy of any legislation concerning alcoholic beverages enacted by the County Commissioners under this title shall be sent to the Department of Legislative Services, 90 State Circle, Annapolis, Maryland 21401.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis › Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions › Title 28 - St. Mary's County › Subtitle 2 - Board of License Commissioners › Section 28-202 - Membership

(a)    (1)    The Governor shall appoint five members to the Board, subject to the advice and consent of the Senate.
(2)    Of the five members:
(i)    one shall be appointed from each of the County Commissioner districts; and
(ii)    one shall be appointed at large.
(b)    A member of the Board shall be:
(1)    (i)    of good moral character and integrity; and
(ii)    at least 21 years old; and
(2)    except for the at–large member, a resident of the County Commissioner district at the time of appointment and during the term of office.
(c)    (1)    In this subsection, “direct or indirect interest” means an interest that is proprietary or obtained by a loan, mortgage, or lien.
(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; or
(iv)    hold any elective public office or position of public employment.
(3)    A person who violates this subsection is guilty of a misdemeanor and is subject to a fine not exceeding $1,000.
(d)    (1)    The term of a member is 4 years.
(2)    Except as provided in subsection (e) of this section, a member may serve a maximum of two consecutive terms.
(3)    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 to fill a vacancy serves only for the remainder of the term and is eligible to serve the next consecutive term if otherwise qualified and appointed.
(f)    (1)    The Governor may remove a member for misconduct in office, incompetence, or willful neglect of duty required by law.
(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.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis › Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions › Title 28 - St. Mary's County › Subtitle 2 - Board of License Commissioners › Section 28-204 - Quorum; Meetings; Compensation; Staff

(a)    A majority of the members then serving on the Board is a quorum.
(b)    (1)    The Board shall meet at least once a month.
(2)    Each hearing that the Board holds shall be open to the public.
(c)    The County Commissioners shall:
(1)    set the annual salary for the chair and each other member of the Board; and
(2)    provide for the reasonable and necessary expenses of the Board.
(d)    Subject to this section and § 28–206 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.
(e)    (1)    The Board shall appoint an attorney.
(2)    The County Commissioners shall set the annual salary for the attorney.
(f)    (1)    The Board shall appoint an administrator.
(2)    The administrator shall carry out the duties assigned by the Board.
(3)    The County Commissioners:
(i)    shall set the salary of the administrator; and
(ii)    may assign clerical assistants to discharge the duties of the Board.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis › Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions › Title 28 - St. Mary's County › Subtitle 2 - Board of License Commissioners › Section 28-206 - Inspector

(a)    The Board shall appoint an inspector.
(b)    An inspector shall:
(1)    possess the power of a peace officer in the State arising out of or relating to the enforcement of this article; and
(2)    carry out the duties that the Board requires.
(c)    The County Commissioners shall set the salary of the inspector.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis › Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions › Title 28 - St. Mary's County › Subtitle 2 - Board of License Commissioners › Section 28-207 - Noise

The Board may regulate the playing time and noise level of live music, a mechanical music box, or a sound making device on licensed premises if the sound disturbs the peace, tranquility, safety, and health of the surrounding neighborhood.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis › Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions › Title 28 - St. Mary's County › Subtitle 4 - Manufacturer's Licenses › Section 28-401 - Application of General Provisions

(a)    The following sections of Title 2, Subtitle 2 (“Manufacturer’s Licenses”) of Division I of this article apply in the county without exception or variation:
(1)    § 2–201 (“Issuance by Comptroller”);
(2)    § 2–203 (“Class 9 limited distillery license”);
(3)    § 2–204 (“Class 2 rectifying license”);
(4)    § 2–205 (“Class 3 winery license”);
(5)    § 2–206 (“Class 4 limited winery license”);
(6)    § 2–207 (“Class 5 brewery license”);
(7)    § 2–209 (“Class 7 micro–brewery license”);
(8)    § 2–210 (“Class 8 farm brewery license”);
(9)    § 2–211 (“Residency requirement”);
(10)    § 2–212 (“Additional licenses”);
(11)    § 2–213 (“Additional fees”);
(12)    § 2–214 (“Sale or delivery restricted”);
(13)    § 2–215 (“Beer sale on credit to retail dealer prohibited”);
(14)    § 2–216 (“Interaction between manufacturing entities and retailers”);
(15)    § 2–217 (“Distribution of alcoholic beverages — Prohibited practices”); and
(16)    § 2–218 (“Restrictive agreements between producers and retailers — Prohibited”).
(b)    The following sections of Title 2, Subtitle 2 (“Manufacturer’s Licenses”) of Division I of this article apply in the county:
(1)    § 2–202 (“Class 1 distillery license”), subject to § 28–403 of this subtitle; and
(2)    § 2–208 (“Class 6 pub–brewery license”), subject to § 28–404 of this subtitle.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis › Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions › Title 28 - St. Mary's County › Subtitle 4 - Manufacturer's Licenses › Section 28-402 - Hours and Days of Sale or Delivery

A holder of a manufacturer’s license may sell or deliver alcoholic beverages to a holder of a retail license from 6 a.m. to midnight on every day except Sunday or an election day.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis › Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions › Title 28 - St. Mary's County › Subtitle 4 - Manufacturer's Licenses › Section 28-403 - Distillery On-Site Consumption Permit to Class I Distillery License Holder -- Application -- Annual Fee

(a)    The Board may grant an on–site consumption permit for use at the location of the Class 1 distillery license to a holder of a Class 1 distillery license in the county.
(b)    An application for a permit shall be made at least 30 days before the day when the permit is to take effect.
(c)    The annual permit fee is $650.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis › Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions › Title 28 - St. Mary's County › Subtitle 4 - Manufacturer's Licenses › Section 28-404 - Class 6 Pub-Brewery License

(a)    This section applies to a Class 6 pub–brewery license in the county.
(b)    Section 2–208(d) of this article does not apply in the county.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis › Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions › Title 28 - St. Mary's County › Subtitle 5 - Wholesaler's Licenses › Section 28-502 - Hours and Days of Sale or Delivery

Except as provided in § 28–503 of this subtitle, a holder of a wholesaler’s license may sell or deliver alcoholic beverages to a holder of a retail license from 6 a.m. to midnight on every day except Sunday.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis › Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions › Title 28 - St. Mary's County › Subtitle 5 - Wholesaler's Licenses › Section 28-503 - Delivery of Beer to per Diem License Holder

(a)    A holder of a wholesaler’s license may enter into an agreement with a holder of a per diem license issued under Subtitle 13 of this title to deliver beer on the effective date of the per diem license and accept returns on the same day.
(b)    The agreement entered into under subsection (a) of this section shall include the type of equipment, services, personnel, and supplies required to dispense draft beer.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis › Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions › Title 28 - St. Mary's County › Subtitle 6 - Beer Licenses › Section 28-601 - Class a Beer License

(a)    There is a Class A beer license.
(b)    (1)    The license authorizes the license holder to sell beer at retail to consumers at the place described in the license.
(2)    The license holder shall sell the beer in a sealed package or container.
(3)    The package or container may not be opened and its contents may not be consumed on the premises where the beer was sold.
(c)    The annual license fee is $200.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis › Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions › Title 28 - St. Mary's County › Subtitle 6 - Beer Licenses › Section 28-604 - Class D Beer License

(a)    There is a Class D beer license.
(b)    (1)    Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, the license authorizes the license holder to sell beer at retail at the place described in the license for on– and off–premises consumption.
(2)    A license may not be issued for a drugstore.
(c)    The annual license fees are:
(1)    $200 for a 6–day license; and
(2)    $250 for a 7–day license.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis › Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions › Title 28 - St. Mary's County › Subtitle 7 - Wine Licenses › Section 28-701 - Class a Wine License

(a)    There is a Class A wine license in the county.
(b)    The license may be issued to a holder of a Class 4 limited winery license.
(c)    (1)    The license authorizes the license holder to sell at retail at the place described in the license wine produced at the winery.
(2)    Wine shall be sold in a sealed package or container that may not be opened or its contents consumed on the licensed premises.
(d)    The annual license fee is $50.