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2023 Maryland Statutes › Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis › Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions › Title 21 - Garrett County › Subtitle 19 - Conduct of License Holders › Section 21-1901 - 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)    § 4–505 (“Alcohol awareness program”);
(4)    § 4–506 (“Evidence of purchaser’s age”); 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 § 21–1902 of this subtitle; and
(2)    § 4–507 (“Retail delivery of alcoholic beverages”), subject to § 21–1903 of this subtitle.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis › Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions › Title 21 - Garrett County › Subtitle 19 - Conduct of License Holders › Section 21-1902 - Employment of Underage Individuals

(a)    Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, a license holder may not employ an individual under the age of 21 years to sell or deliver alcoholic beverages.
(b)    A license holder may employ an individual at least 18 years old to:
(1)    serve and sell alcoholic beverages in a restaurant in connection with the serving or selling of a meal;
(2)    serve alcoholic beverages from a service bar to a seated customer; or
(3)    operate a lottery ticket terminal in a premises for which a Class A license has been issued.
(c)    A license holder may not employ an individual under the age of 18 years to handle alcoholic beverages.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis › Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions › Title 21 - Garrett County › Subtitle 19 - Conduct of License Holders › Section 21-1903 - Retail Delivery

(a)    The Board may issue a delivery option that entitles a license holder or an authorized employee of the license holder to make an off–site retail delivery of alcoholic beverages if:
(1)    the deliverer is at least 21 years old and certified by an approved alcohol awareness program; and
(2)    the deliverer and purchaser endorse a delivery form that the Board approves, certifying that:
(i)    the individual who received the delivery claimed to be at least 21 years old, and the claim was supported by documentary evidence;
(ii)    the individual who received the delivery knew that it is a criminal offense for alcoholic beverages to be given to an individual under the age of 21 years; and
(iii)    the deliverer examined the purchaser’s identification.
(b)    Each delivery form endorsed under subsection (a)(2) of this section shall be submitted to the Board on or before the 10th day of the month following delivery.
(c)    (1)    The annual fee for a delivery option is $150.
(2)    In addition to an annual fee, the Board shall charge an initial issuing fee of $150.
(d)    The Board shall adopt regulations to carry out this section.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis › Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions › Title 21 - Garrett County › Subtitle 20 - Hours and Days for Consumption and Sale › Section 21-2001 - 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 21 - Garrett County › Subtitle 20 - Hours and Days for Consumption and Sale › Section 21-2002 - Beer Licenses

(a)    This section does not apply to the hours of sale on December 31 and January 1 set out in § 21–2007 of this subtitle.
(b)    A holder of a Class A beer license may sell beer on Monday through Saturday from 6 a.m. to 2 a.m. the following day.
(c)    A holder of a Class B beer license may sell beer on Monday through Saturday from 6 a.m. to 2 a.m. the following day.
(d)    Reserved.
(e)    A holder of a Class D beer license may sell beer on Monday through Saturday from 6 a.m. to 2 a.m. the following day.
(f)    Sunday sales for a Class A, Class B, or Class D license are allowed from 10 a.m. to midnight in:
(1)    election districts 11 and 15; and
(2)    any other election district or precinct of an election district in which the voters in a referendum authorized by law approve Sunday sales as specified in this paragraph.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis › Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions › Title 21 - Garrett County › Subtitle 20 - Hours and Days for Consumption and Sale › Section 21-2003 - Beer and Wine Licenses

(a)    This section does not apply to the hours of sale on December 31 and January 1 set out in § 21–2007 of this subtitle.
(b)    (1)    A holder of a Class A beer and wine license may sell beer and wine on Monday through Saturday, from 6 a.m. to 2 a.m. the following day.
(2)    Sunday sales are allowed from 10 a.m. to midnight in:
(i)    election districts 11 and 15; and
(ii)    any other election district or precinct of an election district in which the voters in a referendum authorized by law approve Sunday sales as specified in this paragraph.
(c)    (1)    A holder of a Class B beer and wine license may sell beer and wine on Monday through Saturday, from 6 a.m. to 2 a.m. the following day.
(2)    Sunday sales are allowed from 10 a.m. to midnight in:
(i)    election districts 11 and 15; and
(ii)    any other election district or precinct of an election district in which the voters in a referendum authorized by law approve Sunday sales as specified in this paragraph.
(d)    Reserved.
(e)    (1)    A holder of a Class D beer and wine license may sell beer and wine on Monday through Saturday, from 6 a.m. to 2 a.m. the following day.
(2)    Sunday sales are allowed from 10 a.m. to midnight in:
(i)    election districts 11 and 15; and
(ii)    any other election district or precinct of an election district in which the voters in a referendum authorized by law approve Sunday sales as specified in this paragraph.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis › Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions › Title 21 - Garrett County › Subtitle 20 - Hours and Days for Consumption and Sale › Section 21-2004 - Beer, Wine, and Liquor Licenses

(a)    This section does not apply to the hours of sale on December 31 and January 1 set out in § 21–2007 of this subtitle.
(b)    Reserved.
(c)    (1)    A holder of a Class B beer, wine, and liquor license may sell beer, wine, and liquor on Monday through Saturday, from 6 a.m. to 2 a.m. the following day.
(2)    Sunday sales are allowed from 10 a.m. to midnight in:
(i)    election districts 11 and 15; and
(ii)    any other election district or precinct of an election district in which the voters in a referendum authorized by law approve Sunday sales as specified in this paragraph.
(d)    (1)    A holder of a Class BDR (deluxe restaurant) beer, wine, and liquor license may sell beer, wine, and liquor on Monday through Saturday, from 6 a.m. to 2 a.m. the following day.
(2)    Sunday sales are allowed from 10 a.m. to midnight in:
(i)    election districts 11 and 15; and
(ii)    any other election district or precinct of an election district in which the voters in a referendum authorized by law approve Sunday sales as specified in this paragraph.
(e)    (1)    A holder of a Class C beer, wine, and liquor license may sell beer, wine, and liquor on Monday through Saturday, from 6 a.m. to 2 a.m. the following day.
(2)    Sunday sales are allowed from 10 a.m. to midnight in:
(i)    election districts 11 and 15; and
(ii)    any other election district in which the voters by referendum approve Sunday sales.
(f)    (1)    A holder of a Class D beer, wine, and liquor license may sell beer, wine, and liquor on Monday through Saturday, from 6 a.m. to 2 a.m. the following day.
(2)    Sunday sales are allowed from 10 a.m. to midnight in:
(i)    election districts 11 and 15; and
(ii)    any other election district or precinct of an election district in which the voters in a referendum authorized by law approve Sunday sales as specified in this paragraph.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis › Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions › Title 21 - Garrett County › Subtitle 20 - Hours and Days for Consumption and Sale › Section 21-2005 - Water Vessel Licenses

(a)    Subject to subsection (b) of this section, a holder of a Class E water vessel license operating on State waters in the county may sell beer, wine, and liquor on Monday through Saturday, from 6 a.m. to 2 a.m. the following day.
(b)    The Board shall determine when the license holder shall stop selling alcoholic beverages on December 31 and the morning of January 1, regardless of the days of the week on which these dates fall.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis › Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions › Title 21 - Garrett County › Subtitle 20 - Hours and Days for Consumption and Sale › Section 21-2006 - Sunday Sales for Certain Class A, B, C, and D Licenses

(a)    This section applies in:
(1)    election districts 11 and 15; and
(2)    any other election district or precinct of an election district in which the voters in a referendum authorized by law approve Sunday sales as specified in this section.
(b)    (1)    This section applies only to off–premises sales by:
(i)    a holder of a Class A license;
(ii)    a holder of a Class B license, including a Class B&B license, Class BDR license, and Resort license;
(iii)    a holder of a multiple day or multiple event license; and
(iv)    a holder of a Class D license.
(2)    A holder of a license listed in paragraph (1) of this subsection may sell alcoholic beverages for off–premises consumption on a Sunday if the license holder may sell alcoholic beverages for off–premises consumption for the underlying license.
(c)    (1)    This subsection applies to on–premises sales by:
(i)    a holder of a Class B license, including a Class B&B license, Class BDR license, and Resort license;
(ii)    a holder of a Class C license;
(iii)    a holder of a multiple day or multiple event license; and
(iv)    a holder of a Class D license.
(2)    A holder of a license specified in paragraph (1) of this subsection may sell alcoholic beverages for on–premises consumption on Sunday if the license holder is authorized by the underlying license to sell alcoholic beverages for on–premises consumption.
(3)    Sunday sales authorized under this subsection are from 10 a.m. to midnight.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis › Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions › Title 21 - Garrett County › Subtitle 20 - Hours and Days for Consumption and Sale › Section 21-2007 - Hours on December 31 and January 1

The Board shall determine when a license holder shall stop selling alcoholic beverages on December 31 and the morning of January 1, regardless of the days of the week on which these dates fall.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis › Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions › Title 21 - Garrett County › Subtitle 21 - Revocation and Suspension of Licenses › Section 21-2101 - Application of General Provisions

(a)    The following sections of Title 4, Subtitle 6 (“Revocation and Suspension of Local Licenses”) of Division I of this article apply in the county without exception or variation:
(1)    § 4–602 (“Power of local licensing board”); and
(2)    § 4–603 (“Revocation and suspension procedures”).
(b)    The following sections of Title 4, Subtitle 6 (“Revocation and Suspension of Local Licenses”) of Division I of this article apply in the county:
(1)    § 4–604 (“Grounds for revocation or suspension”), subject to § 21–2102 of this subtitle;
(2)    § 4–605 (“Nudity and sexual displays”), subject to § 21–2103 of this subtitle; and
(3)    § 4–606 (“Effects of revocation”), subject to § 21–2104 of this subtitle.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis › Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions › Title 21 - Garrett County › Subtitle 21 - Revocation and Suspension of Licenses › Section 21-2102 - Additional Grounds for Suspension

(a)    In addition to the grounds for suspension in § 4–604 of this article, the Board may suspend a license for a time not exceeding 1 year for:
(1)    the sale of alcoholic beverages to an individual under the age of 21 years; or
(2)    the sale on Sunday of alcoholic beverages in an election district or a precinct of an election district in which Sunday sales have not been authorized by a voter referendum.
(b)    The decision of the Board is conclusive.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis › Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions › Title 21 - Garrett County › Subtitle 21 - Revocation and Suspension of Licenses › Section 21-2103 - Nudity and Sexual Displays

Notwithstanding the mandatory revocation requirement for local licensing boards under § 4–605(a) of this article, after a finding that an activity listed under § 4–605(b) through (e) of this article has occurred, the Board may decide whether to revoke a license.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis › Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions › Title 21 - Garrett County › Subtitle 21 - Revocation and Suspension of Licenses › Section 21-2104 - Effects of Revocation

In exercising the authority conferred on the Board under § 4–606 of this article, if the Board revokes a license for conviction of the license holder for a violation of this article or the Tax – General Article that relates to the alcoholic beverage tax, the Board may not issue a license until 2 years after the revocation:
(1)    to the same license holder; or
(2)    for the same premises.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis › Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions › Title 21 - Garrett County › Subtitle 25 - Unlicensed Establishments › Section 21-2501 - 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 21 - Garrett County › Subtitle 26 - Enforcement › Section 21-2601 - Application of General Provisions

(a)    The following sections of Title 6, Subtitle 2 (“Enforcement”) of Division I of this article apply in the county without exception or variation:
(1)    § 6–202 (“Inspections”);
(2)    § 6–203 (“Use of equipment to measure quantity and quality of alcoholic beverages”);
(3)    § 6–204 (“Power to summon witnesses”);
(4)    § 6–205 (“Peace officers”);
(5)    § 6–206 (“Charging document for unlawful sale of alcoholic beverage”);
(6)    § 6–207 (“Display of alcoholic beverages as prima facie evidence of sale”);
(7)    § 6–208 (“Regulating possession or consumption of alcohol in public places”);
(8)    § 6–209 (“Adoption of standards for authorization of consumption”); and
(9)    § 6–211 (“Fines and forfeitures”).
(b)    Section 6–210 (“State preemption of local disorderly intoxication laws”) of Division I of this article does not apply in the county and is superseded by § 21–2602 of this subtitle.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis › Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions › Title 21 - Garrett County › Subtitle 26 - Enforcement › Section 21-2602 - Local Regulation of Disorderly Intoxication Allowed

The county may:
(1)    adopt an ordinance or a resolution supplementing the prohibition against disorderly intoxication under § 6–320 of this article; and
(2)    regulate possession or consumption of alcoholic beverages on public property, property used by the public, or a highway.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis › Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions › Title 21 - Garrett County › Subtitle 26 - Enforcement › Section 21-2603 - Authority of Board to Subpoena Records

(a)    The Board may subpoena records pertaining to a licensed establishment.
(b)    (1)    The Board may petition the circuit court if a witness refuses to produce a subpoenaed record.
(2)    The court may proceed by attachment against the witness as if the refusal had been by a witness summoned to appear in a case pending before the court.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis › Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions › Title 21 - Garrett County › Subtitle 27 - Prohibited Acts › Section 21-2701 - 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)    § 6–321 (“Consumption of alcoholic beverages in public”);
(16)    § 6–322 (“Possession of open container”);
(17)    § 6–323 (“Possession or use of Alcohol Without Liquid machine”);
(18)    § 6–326 (“Sale of alcoholic beverages in powder or crystalline form prohibited”);
(19)    § 6–327 (“Unlicensed out–of–state sale of alcoholic beverages”);
(20)    § 6–328 (“Tax evasion”);
(21)    § 6–329 (“Destruction of evidence”); and
(22)    § 6–330 (“Perjury”).
(b)    The following sections of Title 6, Subtitle 3 (“Prohibited Acts”) of Division I of this article apply in the county:
(1)    § 6–304 (“Selling or providing alcoholic beverages to individual under the age of 21 years”), subject to § 21–2702 of this subtitle; and
(2)    § 6–307 (“Selling or providing alcoholic beverages to intoxicated individual”), subject to § 21–2703 of this subtitle.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis › Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions › Title 21 - Garrett County › Subtitle 27 - Prohibited Acts › Section 21-2702 - 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 21 - Garrett County › Subtitle 27 - Prohibited Acts › Section 21-2703 - 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 21 - Garrett County › Subtitle 27 - Prohibited Acts › Section 21-2704 - Allowing Individual Under the Age of 21 Years to Loiter on Premises

A license holder may not allow an individual under the age of 21 years to loiter about the premises for which the license is issued.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis › Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions › Title 22 - Harford County › Subtitle 1 - Definitions; General Provisions › Section 22-101 - Definitions

(a)    In this title:
(1)    except as provided in subsection (e) of this section, 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 Harford County.
(c)    “County” means Harford County.
(d)    “Premises” includes all integral parts of the licensed premises, including any building, parking lot, terrace, and grounds.
(e)    The definition of “restaurant” under § 1–101 of this article applies in the county, subject to § 22–103 of this subtitle.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis › Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions › Title 22 - Harford County › Subtitle 1 - Definitions; General Provisions › Section 22-103 - Requirements for Restaurants

(a)    To be considered a restaurant, an establishment shall meet the requirements of this section.
(b)    The Board and the County Department of Health shall approve the sanitary facilities, running hot and cold water, equipment for the proper cleaning of dishes and kitchenware, and adequate number of toilets in the establishment.
(c)    The establishment shall have one or more signs in front of the establishment that:
(1)    designate “restaurant” or food and beverages sold; and
(2)    do not advertise any other business.
(d)    The establishment shall have sufficient food on the premises at all times for the regular serving of meals.
(e)    An establishment that serves food and alcoholic beverages and has gross monthly receipts from the sale of food that average $1,500 or more may not be required to sell food in excess of one–half of the average monthly receipts from the sale of alcoholic beverages.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis › Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions › Title 22 - Harford County › Subtitle 1 - Definitions; General Provisions › Section 22-104 - 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.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis › Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions › Title 22 - Harford County › Subtitle 2 - Board of License Commissioners › Section 22-202 - Membership

(a)    The County Executive shall appoint five members to the Board in accordance with this section.
(b)    (1)    (i)    At least 60 days before the expiration of a member’s term, the County Executive shall submit the name of one nominee to the Harford County Delegation to the Maryland General Assembly, consisting of Harford County Senators and Delegates, for the advice and consent of the Delegation.
(ii)    The County Executive shall consider geographical representation in selecting nominees.
(2)    Within 7 working days after the Delegation receives the name of the nominee:
(i)    the Delegation shall approve or reject the nominee; or
(ii)    if the Delegation fails to act, the nominee shall be considered to have been approved.
(3)    If the Delegation rejects the nominee, the County Executive shall submit the name of a new nominee to the Delegation within 7 working days after the County Executive receives notice of the rejection.
(4)    The County Executive shall continue to submit names of nominees in accordance with paragraphs (2) and (3) of this subsection to the Delegation until a nominee is approved.
(5)    The County Executive shall submit the name of the approved nominee to the County Council for its advice and consent.
(c)    Each member of the Board:
(1)    shall be a resident, voter, and taxpayer of the county;
(2)    shall be an individual of high character and integrity and of recognized business capacity; and
(3)    notwithstanding any other provision of the Code or local law, shall be subject to Title 5, Subtitle 5, Part I, and Subtitles 6 and 7 of the General Provisions Article regarding financial disclosure, conflicts of interest, and lobbying activities.
(d)    (1)    Each member of the Board shall provide a penalty bond to the county in an amount to be set by the County Executive and County Council on the condition that the member faithfully performs all of the duties of the office.
(2)    The Board shall pay the cost of the bonds.
(e)    (1)    The term of a member is 3 years and begins on the first Monday in April.
(2)    The terms of the members are staggered as required by the terms provided for members of the Board on July 1, 2016.
(f)    (1)    To fill a vacancy other than one resulting from an expired term, the County Executive, as soon as practicable, shall submit the name of one nominee to the Harford County Delegation to the Maryland General Assembly, consisting of Harford County Senators and Delegates, for the advice and consent of the Delegation.
(2)    After the name of a nominee is submitted, the procedures under subsection (b)(2) through (5) of this section apply.
(3)    A member who is appointed after a term has begun serves only for the rest of the term.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis › Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions › Title 22 - Harford County › Subtitle 2 - Board of License Commissioners › Section 22-204 - Meetings; Compensation

(a)    (1)    Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, the Board shall meet at least 50 times each year.
(2)    The chair may cancel a meeting for lack of an agenda.
(b)    (1)    The chair of the Board shall receive annually $7,000 and any additional compensation that the County Council considers appropriate.
(2)    Each other member of the Board shall receive annually $6,000 and any additional compensation that the County Council considers appropriate.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis › Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions › Title 22 - Harford County › Subtitle 2 - Board of License Commissioners › Section 22-205 - Budget

(a)    Before the beginning of each fiscal year, the Board shall submit an annual budget to the County Council and County Executive for review.
(b)    Except as provided under § 22–206(b) of this subtitle, the budget is not subject to approval by the County Council or County Executive.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis › Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions › Title 22 - Harford County › Subtitle 2 - Board of License Commissioners › Section 22-205.1 - Annual Financial Audit

(a)    At the end of each fiscal year, the Board shall submit a financial audit for review to:
(1)    the County Executive; and
(2)    the Harford County Delegation to the Maryland General Assembly, consisting of Harford County Senators and Delegates.
(b)    The financial audit is not subject to approval by the County Executive or the Harford County Delegation�to the Maryland General Assembly, consisting of Harford County Senators and Delegates.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis › Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions › Title 22 - Harford County › Subtitle 2 - Board of License Commissioners › Section 22-206 - Staff

(a)    The Board may employ a secretary and clerical and other assistants as are necessary.
(b)    (1)    The Board shall set the compensation of all employees of the Board, subject to the approval of the County Executive and County Council.
(2)    The Board shall require fidelity bonds of employees of the Board to protect the county.
(3)    The County Council shall review the adequacy of the fidelity bonds that the Board requires of the employees.
(c)    Notwithstanding any other law, an employee of the Board:
(1)    is subject to provisions regarding conflicts of interest and lobbying activities in Title 5, Subtitle 5, Part I, and Subtitle 7 of the General Provisions Article; but
(2)    may not be required to file the financial disclosure statement required by § 5–601 of the General Provisions Article.
(d)    (1)    The Board shall appoint a general manager.
(2)    The general manager serves under the control and supervision of the Board as the secretary–treasurer and chief business administrative officer of the Board.
(3)    An individual is not eligible to be the general manager while a member of the Board.
(4)    The general manager may be discharged only:
(i)    for cause involving dishonesty, incompetence, or immoral conduct; and
(ii)    after given an opportunity before the Board for a hearing.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis › Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions › Title 22 - Harford County › Subtitle 2 - Board of License Commissioners › Section 22-207 - Inspectors

(a)    (1)    Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, the Board shall employ one full–time chief inspector and as many other inspectors as the Board determines are required.
(2)    The Sheriff, a deputy sheriff, or a municipal peace officer in the county may not be appointed or serve as the chief inspector or as an inspector.
(b)    (1)    When appointed, the chief inspector shall have had investigative experience as:
(i)    a police officer;
(ii)    an inspector for a governmental unit; or
(iii)    an investigator for a private agency.
(2)    With the approval of the Board, the chief inspector may contract with or hire an independent accounting firm to audit the books and accounts of any license holder.
(3)    (i)    After appointment, the chief inspector may be discharged only for cause involving dishonesty, incompetence, or immoral conduct, subject to subparagraph (ii) of this paragraph.
(ii)    Before a chief inspector is discharged, the chief inspector shall be given a list of the charges against the chief inspector and an opportunity to reply to the charges in a public hearing in person or by counsel.
(c)    The Board may establish reasonable compensation for the chief inspector and any other inspector and, when warranted by their respective duties, change their compensation.
(d)    Inspectors may:
(1)    serve a summons under § 22–2604 of this title; and
(2)    issue civil citations as provided in § 22–2605 of this title.
(e)    This section does not relieve the peace officers specified in § 6–205 of this article from the responsibility to enforce this article in the county.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis › Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions › Title 22 - Harford County › Subtitle 2 - Board of License Commissioners › Section 22-208 - Disposition of License Fees

(a)    Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, after deduction of a proportionate share of the expenses to administer and enforce this title, including the salaries of the members and employees of the Board, the Board shall pay the net proceeds of fees received from the issuance of licenses:
(1)    outside of Aberdeen, Bel Air, and Havre de Grace, to the Treasurer to be credited to the general fund of the county; and
(2)    in Aberdeen, Bel Air, and Havre de Grace, to the treasurers of the respective municipalities to pay the interest and redeem the principal of any bonded indebtedness of the municipality.
(b)    (1)    In this subsection, “Reserve Account” means the Reserve Account of the Board.
(2)    There is a Reserve Account of the Board.
(3)    The purpose of the Reserve Account is to ensure that issuance and renewal of licenses, licensing enforcement, and other services that the Board provides will continue to be met in the face of unanticipated financial events or circumstances.
(4)    A designee of the Board shall administer the Reserve Account.
(5)    The Reserve Account is a special, nonlapsing account.
(6)    The Board shall hold the Reserve Account separately and account for the Reserve Account.
(7)    The Reserve Account consists of:
(i)    money distributed to the Board from license fees;
(ii)    fines imposed for a violation of this article in Harford County as provided in § 22–2606 of this title;
(iii)    except for bonds forfeited under § 22–2103 of this title, recognizances forfeited for a violation of this article in Harford County as provided in § 22–2606 of this title;
(iv)    interest or other income earned from the investment of any portion of the Reserve Account; and
(v)    any other money from any other source accepted for the benefit of the Reserve Account.
(8)    Each year, the amount payable into the Reserve Account may not be more than 20% of the aggregate net proceeds received by the Board.
(9)    Expenditures from the Reserve Account may occur if the Board determines that appropriations for the current year exceed expected revenues.
(10)    The Reserve Account may not exceed $100,000 at any time.
(c)    The expenditure of license fees collected by the Board to administer and enforce county alcoholic beverages laws is a matter within the discretion of the Board and in accordance with this subtitle.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis › Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions › Title 22 - Harford County › Subtitle 2 - Board of License Commissioners › Section 22-209 - Regulations

(a)    The Board may adopt regulations to carry out this article.
(b)    (1)    The Board shall hold public hearings on all proposed alterations of its regulations.
(2)    The hearings shall be advertised at least 2 consecutive weeks before the scheduled public hearings:
(i)    in at least one newspaper of general circulation published in the county; and
(ii)    on the website of the Board.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis › Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions › Title 22 - Harford County › Subtitle 4 - Manufacturer's Licenses › Section 22-401 - 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)    § 2–202 (“Class 1 distillery license”);
(3)    § 2–203 (“Class 9 limited distillery license”);
(4)    § 2–204 (“Class 2 rectifying license”);
(5)    § 2–205 (“Class 3 winery license”);
(6)    § 2–206 (“Class 4 limited winery license”);
(7)    § 2–208 (“Class 6 pub–brewery license”);
(8)    § 2–209 (“Class 7 micro–brewery license”);
(9)    § 2–210 (“Class 8 farm brewery license”);
(10)    § 2–211 (“Residency requirement”);
(11)    § 2–212 (“Additional licenses”);
(12)    § 2–213 (“Additional fees”);
(13)    § 2–214 (“Sale or delivery restricted”);
(14)    § 2–215 (“Beer sale on credit to retail dealer prohibited”);
(15)    § 2–216 (“Interaction between manufacturing entities and retailers”);
(16)    § 2–217 (“Distribution of alcoholic beverages — Prohibited practices”); and
(17)    § 2–218 (“Restrictive agreements between producers and retailers — Prohibited”).
(b)    Section 2–207 (“Class 5 brewery license”) of Division I of this article applies in the county, subject to § 22–403 of this subtitle.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis › Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions › Title 22 - Harford County › Subtitle 4 - Manufacturer's Licenses › Section 22-402 - 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.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis › Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions › Title 22 - Harford County › Subtitle 4 - Manufacturer's Licenses › Section 22-403 - Class Dbr License

(a)    There is a Class DBR license.
(b)    (1)    The license may be issued to a holder of a Class 5 brewery license.
(2)    The Board may issue a maximum number of two licenses to the same person.
(c)    (1)    The license serves as the on–premises consumption permit and the license equivalent to a Class D license specified under § 2–207(e)(1) of this article.
(2)    The license holder is not required to sell food, but is required to provide prepackaged snacks.
(3)    The license holder may sell beer brewed at the brewery for on–premises and off–premises consumption to the extent the license holder is allowed under the license holder’s Class 5 brewery license.
(d)    The value of the equipment used on the premises may be used toward meeting any minimum capital investment requirement imposed on a holder of the license.
(e)    The hours of sale are as provided for a Class D beer, wine, and liquor license under Subtitle 20 of this title.
(f)    The annual license fee is $500.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis › Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions › Title 22 - Harford County › Subtitle 5 - Wholesaler's Licenses › Section 22-502 - Hours and Days of Sale or Delivery

Except as provided in § 22–503 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 22 - Harford County › Subtitle 5 - Wholesaler's Licenses › Section 22-503 - 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 22 - Harford County › Subtitle 7 - Wine Licenses › Section 22-701 - 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 3 winery license or 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 that contains not more than 23% of alcohol by volume.
(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 $100.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis › Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions › Title 22 - Harford County › Subtitle 8 - Beer and Wine Licenses › Section 22-802 - Class a Beer and Wine License

(a)    There is:
(1)    a Class A beer and wine 6–day license; and
(2)    a Class A beer and wine 7–day license.
(b)    The Board may issue the license only to a proprietor of a retail store selling food, drugs, or other similar commodities.
(c)    (1)    The license authorizes the license holder to sell beer and wine, at retail, at the place described in the license.
(2)    The license holder:
(i)    shall sell the beer and wine in a sealed package or container; and
(ii)    may sell beer in individual bottles or cans and wine in split bottles.
(3)    The package or container may not be opened and its contents may not be consumed on the premises where the beer or wine is sold.
(d)    The annual license fees are:
(1)    $625 for a 6–day license; and
(2)    $850 for a 7–day license.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis › Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions › Title 22 - Harford County › Subtitle 8 - Beer and Wine Licenses › Section 22-803 - Class B-1 Beer and Wine License

(a)    There is:
(1)    a Class B–1 beer and wine 6–day license; and
(2)    a Class B–1 beer and wine 7–day license.
(b)    (1)    The Board may issue the license for use by a restaurant.
(2)    Except as provided in paragraph (3) of this subsection, the license authorizes the license holder to sell beer and wine at a restaurant, at retail, at the place described in the license, for on–premises consumption.
(3)    (i)    The holder of a license issued before July 1, 1984, may sell beer and wine for on– and off–premises consumption.
(ii)    The license holder may sell wine in split bottles.
(iii)    Beer sold in bottles or cans exceeding 12 ounces in weight or size for off–premises consumption may be sold in a quantity of less than six.
(iv)    If beer is sold in a containerized package, the package shall hold at least six bottles or containers.
(c)    (1)    A Class B–1 temporary (on–sale) license may be issued to an applicant who seeks after 6 months to obtain a Class B beer, wine, and liquor license.
(2)    The Class B–1 license shall be revoked after the 6–month period has expired if the license holder has not met all requirements for a Class B beer, wine, and liquor license.
(d)    The license holder shall comply with the food sale requirements under § 22–103 of this article only for the purpose of meeting the requirements of § 22–902 of this title necessary to apply for a license.
(e)    The annual license fees are:
(1)    $350 for a 6–day license; and
(2)    $500 for a 7–day license.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis › Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions › Title 22 - Harford County › Subtitle 8 - Beer and Wine Licenses › Section 22-804 - Class B-2 Beer and Wine License

(a)    There is:
(1)    a Class B–2 beer and wine 6–day license; and
(2)    a Class B–2 beer and wine 7–day license.
(b)    (1)    The Board may issue the license for use by a restaurant that:
(i)    was operating for 1 year before an application for the license was made; and
(ii)    is equipped and stocked for the continued regular sale of food to customers and guests, as determined by the Board.
(2)    The license holder need not meet the food sale requirements set forth in § 22–103 of this title.
(c)    (1)    Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, the license authorizes the license holder to sell beer and wine at a restaurant, at retail, at the place described in the license, for on–premises consumption.
(2)    (i)    The holder of a license issued before July 1, 1984, may sell beer and wine for on– and off–premises consumption.
(ii)    The license holder may sell wine in split bottles.
(iii)    Beer sold in bottles or cans exceeding 12 ounces in weight or size for off–premises consumption may be sold in a quantity of less than six.
(iv)    If beer is sold in a containerized package, the package shall hold at least six bottles or containers.
(d)    The annual license fees are:
(1)    $500 for a 6–day license; and
(2)    $700 for a 7–day license.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis › Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions › Title 22 - Harford County › Subtitle 8 - Beer and Wine Licenses › Section 22-805 - Class B Cafe Beer and Wine License

(a)    There is a Class B Cafe beer and wine license.
(b)    (1)    The Board may issue the license for use by a cafe if:
(i)    the Board determines that the cafe has adequate tables, chairs, food, and facilities for preparing and serving meals;
(ii)    the average gross monthly receipts from the sale of cooked or prepared food served at the cafe and other items approved by the Board exceed 50% of the average monthly receipts from the sale of beer and wine sold for on–premises consumption; and
(iii)    not more than 10% of the total square footage of the cafe is dedicated to the public display of beer and wine that are offered for sale.
(2)    The Board shall set a maximum and a minimum seating capacity for the cafe.
(3)    The license:
(i)    authorizes the license holder to sell beer and wine 7 days a week at a cafe, at retail, at the place described in the license, for on– and off–premises consumption;
(ii)    has a wine tasting privilege for on–premises consumption for every day of the year; and
(iii)    may be used for off–premises catering.
(c)    The Board shall set the maximum number of cafe licenses that it may issue under this section.
(d)    The annual license fee is $1,575.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis › Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions › Title 22 - Harford County › Subtitle 8 - Beer and Wine Licenses › Section 22-806 - Class C-1 Beer and Wine License

(a)    There is:
(1)    a Class C–1 beer and wine 6–day license; and
(2)    a Class C–1 beer and wine 7–day license.
(b)    (1)    The Board may issue the license for use by a nonprofit association or corporation that:
(i)    is organized for patriotic or war veterans purposes; and
(ii)    has held regular meetings at an established headquarters for 1 year before the application for the license was made.
(2)    The license authorizes the license holder to sell beer and wine to a member of a nonprofit association or corporation and guests of members, at retail, at the place described in the license, for on–premises consumption.
(c)    The annual license fees are:
(1)    $150 for a 6–day license; and
(2)    $225 for a 7–day license.