Maryland § 26-2702
Full text of Maryland Maryland Code § 26-2702, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 26-2702.
(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 Board may not proceed against a license holder for a violation of § 6–304 of this article if the license holder or an employee of the license holder is found not guilty of, or granted probation before judgment for, the violation.
Frequently Asked Questions About Maryland § 26-2702
What does Maryland Code § 26-2702 cover?
Section 26-2702 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 § 26-2702?
A common citation format is "Maryland Code § 26-2702" (Maryland). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Maryland law?
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How does Maryland § 26-2702 apply to my situation?
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