Maryland § 12-2802
Full text of Maryland Maryland Code § 12-2802, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 12-2802.
(a) For a violation that is cause for suspension of a license, the Board may:
(1) except as provided in subsections (b) and (c) of this section, for a first offense, impose a fine not exceeding $500 or suspend the license or both; or
(2) except as provided in subsection (c) of this section, for each subsequent offense, impose a fine not exceeding $20,000 or suspend the license or both.
(b) For a first offense of selling alcoholic beverages to an individual under the age of 21 years, the Board may impose a fine not exceeding $1,000 or suspend the license or both.
(c) (1) For the offense of publicizing, selling tickets for, organizing, operating, producing, facilitating, or staging a pub crawl with the knowledge or a reason to know that a pub crawl promoter’s permit required under § 12–1101.1 of this title has not been obtained, the Board shall impose a fine of not less than $1,000 and not more than $20,000 or suspend the license or both.
(2) A person who violates § 12–1101.1 of this title may not be granted a promoter’s permit for at least 1 year.
(d) For the offense by a holder of an alcoholic beverages license of operating the licensed premises outside the hours of operation specified in this title without first obtaining an exemption under § 12–2007 of this title, the Board shall:
(1) for a first offense, impose a fine of not less than $1,000 or suspend the license or both; and
(2) for a second or subsequent offense, impose a fine of not less than $2,000 and not more than $20,000 or suspend the license or both.
Frequently Asked Questions About Maryland § 12-2802
What does Maryland Code § 12-2802 cover?
Section 12-2802 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 § 12-2802?
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