Section 6-308 – Allowing On-Premises Consumption of Alcoholic Beverages Not Purchased From License Holder
(a) This section does not apply to a Class 4 limited winery that brings wine or pomace brandy manufactured on its licensed premises onto a retail licensed premises if: (1) the wine or pomace brandy is being provided for a promotional activity conducted by the limited winery, a retail license holder, an alcoholic beverages trade association, or […]
Section 6-202 – Inspections
(a) A building, vehicle, or premises where alcoholic beverages are authorized to be kept, transported, manufactured, or sold under a license or permit may be inspected and searched, without a warrant, by: (1) the Comptroller or an authorized deputy, inspector, or clerk of the Comptroller; (2) the Executive Director of the Commission or an authorized deputy, inspector, or […]
Section 6-309 – Allowing On-Premises Consumption or Possession of Alcoholic Beverages by Individual Under the Age of 21 Years
(a) A license holder, a proprietor, or an operator of an establishment that provides alcoholic beverages may not allow on–premises consumption or possession of alcoholic beverages by an individual under the age of 21 years, regardless of who purchased or obtained the alcoholic beverages. (b) In addition to any other penalty under this article, a license holder, […]
Section 6-203 – Use of Equipment to Measure Quantity and Quality of Alcoholic Beverages
To prevent and detect fraud by manufacturers, wholesalers, and retail dealers, the Commission, the local licensing board, and an authorized deputy or inspector of the Commission or the local licensing board: (1) may use hydrometers, saccharometers, weighing and gauging instruments, or other means, records, or devices to ascertain the quantity or quality of alcohol in an […]
Section 6-310 – Providing Free Food
(a) (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, a license holder may not directly or indirectly give or offer without charge food to a customer to induce the customer to purchase alcoholic beverages for on–premises consumption. (2) This section does not apply to hors d’oeuvres, pretzels, cheese, or crackers that are placed on a counter […]
Section 6-204 – Power to Summon Witnesses
(a) For a hearing or inquiry that the Commission or a local licensing board may hold or make, the Commission or a local licensing board may issue summonses for witnesses and administer oaths or affirmations to the witnesses. (b) A summons shall be served by the sheriff. (c) (1) The official issuing a summons may petition the circuit court […]
Section 6-311 – Restrictions on Purchases and Sales by Retail Dealer
(a) This section does not apply to a holder of a Class E, Class F, or Class G license. (b) A retail dealer may not: (1) purchase any alcoholic beverage except from a licensed manufacturer or wholesaler, private bulk sale permit holder, or nonresident winery permit holder; (2) sell any alcoholic beverage to any other retail dealer except the […]
Section 6-205 – Peace Officers
(a) The State’s Attorneys, sheriffs, bailiffs, police, and other prosecuting and peace officers shall: (1) enforce this article; and (2) prosecute a person charged with violating this article. (b) The powers and duties conferred on the Comptroller, the Commission, or any other State official by this article do not relieve local officials from the duty of enforcement or prosecution. […]
Section 6-206 – Charging Document for Unlawful Sale of Alcoholic Beverage
(a) A charging document may charge an unlawful sale or disposition of an alcoholic beverage without stating the particular kind of alcoholic beverage. (b) On application by the defendant before trial, the State’s Attorney shall give to the defendant a statement of the particular kind of alcoholic beverage.
Section 6-207 – Display of Alcoholic Beverages as Prima Facie Evidence of Sale
In a prosecution for selling alcoholic beverages without an appropriate license, proof that the defendant displayed or offered alcoholic beverages for sale, or kept a place of business where alcoholic beverages were displayed or offered for sale, is prima facie evidence that the defendant sold alcoholic beverages.