Maryland § 1-311

Full text of Maryland Maryland Code § 1-311, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 1-311.

    (a)    The Executive Director shall adopt regulations to discharge the duties under:

        (1)    this article; and

        (2)    Titles 16, 16.5, 16.7, and 16.9 of the Business Regulation Article.

    (b)    The Executive Director may adopt regulations regarding:

        (1)    labeling and advertising similar to the regulations adopted by the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau of the United States Department of the Treasury;

        (2)    nature, form, and capacity of containers;

        (3)    credit sales;

        (4)    records to be kept by license holders and others engaged in the business;

        (5)    the amount of deposit on returnable beer containers that manufacturers and wholesalers of beer charge and collect; and

        (6)    any other subject the Executive Director considers necessary for the proper administration of the duties of the Executive Director under this article, Title 16, Title 16.5, Title 16.7, or Title 16.9 of the Business Regulation Article, or the provisions of the Tax – General Article relating to the alcoholic beverage tax or the tobacco tax.

    (c)    (1)    Any violation of a regulation adopted by the Executive Director under this article, Title 16, Title 16.5, Title 16.7, or Title 16.9 of the Business Regulation Article, or the provisions of the Tax – General Article relating to the alcoholic beverage tax or the tobacco tax is grounds to revoke or suspend a license.

        (2)    The violator is subject to the penalties provided under § 6–402(a) of this article.

Frequently Asked Questions About Maryland § 1-311

What does Maryland Code § 1-311 cover?

Section 1-311 is part of the Maryland Code, the codified statutory law of Maryland. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.

How do I cite Maryland § 1-311?

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Is this the official text of Maryland law?

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