Maryland § 14-2802
Full text of Maryland Maryland Code § 14-2802, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 14-2802.
(a) Subject to subsection (d) of this section, the Board may:
(1) except for a violation regarding an unlicensed establishment, impose a fine not exceeding:
(i) $1,000 for a violation of State law; or
(ii) $500 for a violation of the regulations of the Board; or
(2) suspend a license for a violation of any alcoholic beverages law that applies in the county.
(b) If a license holder or an employee of a license holder sells alcoholic beverages to an individual under the age of 21 years, the Board may:
(1) for a first offense, impose a fine not exceeding $500 or suspend the license for not more than 3 days or both; and
(2) for an offense occurring within 3 years after a prior offense, impose a fine not exceeding $1,000 or suspend the license for not more than 30 days or both.
(c) In determining the length of a suspension under subsection (b)(2) of this section, the Board shall consider:
(1) the class of license; and
(2) the economic impact the suspension will have on:
(i) the business of the license holder; and
(ii) employees of the license holder.
(d) A fine under this section shall be imposed subject to § 10–1001 of the State Government Article.
(e) Fines collected under this section shall be paid into the general fund of the county.
Frequently Asked Questions About Maryland § 14-2802
What does Maryland Code § 14-2802 cover?
Section 14-2802 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.
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