Maryland § 26-2606

§ 26-2606.

    (a)    (1)    This section applies only to inspections performed by or on behalf of the Board.

        (2)    Unless the inspection is performed on behalf of the Board and does not relate to health and safety, this section does not apply to inspections conducted by one or more of the following persons:

            (i)    a police department;

            (ii)    a fire department or fire inspector; or

            (iii)    a health department.

    (b)    An inspection of a licensed premises may be conducted with or without prior notice in order to:

        (1)    provide assistance to the Board in any matter pertaining to alcoholic beverages;

        (2)    conduct background investigations and criminal history records checks on all license applicants;

        (3)    make routine inspections of licensed establishments in the county to ensure that they are in compliance with all appropriate State laws, local laws, restrictions, and Board rules and regulations;

        (4)    coordinate information with other appropriate regulatory agencies;

        (5)    take appropriate action on any written report of violations forwarded by a uniformed officer of a municipal or county police department, the Maryland–National Capital Park Police, or the State Police;

        (6)    investigate complaints made against a licensed establishment; or

        (7)    initiate covert inspections and investigations of licensed establishments that may be necessary to ensure compliance or to prove or disprove alleged violations.

    (c)    Within 5 business days after an inspection under this section, the inspector shall provide to the license holder and the Board a report of the inspection.

    (d)    On or before December 31 each year, the Board shall publish on the Board’s website a list of the total number of inspections conducted of each licensed premises by the Board in the prior calendar year.