Section 32-201 – Established
(a) There is a Board of License Commissioners for Wicomico County. (b) The Board is a State unit that administers this title and may issue, deny, revoke, or suspend licenses.
Section 32-202 – Membership
(a) The Governor shall appoint five members to the Board, subject to the advice and consent of the Senate. (b) (1) Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, each member of the Board shall be: (i) a resident and voter of the county; (ii) an individual of high character and integrity and of recognized business capacity; and (iii) nominated by the […]
Section 32-203 – Chair
The Governor shall designate a chair from among the members of the Board.
Section 32-204 – Salaries; Staff
(a) (1) The chair of the Board shall receive $5,000 annually. (2) Each other member of the Board shall receive $4,000 annually. (b) Subject to this section and § 32–205 of this subtitle, the Board may: (1) employ: (i) a secretary; (ii) inspectors; and (iii) clerical and other assistants as are necessary; and (2) set the compensation of the employees. (c) (1) The Board may designate […]
Section 32-205 – Inspectors
(a) (1) The Board shall appoint a full–time inspector and a part–time inspector. (2) The salaries of the inspectors shall be as provided in the county budget. (b) The inspectors have the powers of a peace officer or sheriff in the State arising out of or relating to the enforcement of this article. (c) The Board shall specify the duties […]
Section 32-206 – Disposition of License Fees
The County Council shall pay the salaries and expenses of the Board.
Section 32-207 – Enforcement and Regulations
(a) The Board shall coordinate the enforcement of all alcoholic beverages licensing laws for the county. (b) The Board may adopt regulations to carry out this article.