Section 6-201 – Scope of Subtitle
Subject to Division II of this article, this subtitle applies statewide.
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 6-203 – 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 6-204 – 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 6-205 – 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.
Section 6-208 – Regulating Possession or Consumption of Alcohol in Public Places
The governing body of a municipality may adopt an ordinance or a resolution to regulate the possession or consumption of alcoholic beverages in a parking lot, common area, or general common element in: (1) a leased residential property, including attached single–family homes or a multifamily dwelling unit; (2) a condominium; or (3) a homeowners association.
Section 6-209 – Adoption of Standards for Authorization of Consumption
A local governmental entity that owns or otherwise has jurisdiction over public property may adopt by local law or ordinance standards providing for the authorization of the consumption of alcoholic beverages on public property, otherwise prohibited by this subtitle, and consistent with the intended use of the property by the public.
Section 6-210 – State Preemption of Local Disorderly Intoxication Laws
(a) A political subdivision of the State may not adopt an ordinance or a resolution identical to or in addition to § 6–320 of this title. (b) An existing ordinance, resolution, or other legislation adopted by a political subdivision of the State that is inconsistent with § 6–320 of this title is repealed.
Section 6-211 – Fines and Forfeitures
Each fine imposed or recognizance forfeited for a violation of this article is payable to the county where the offense was committed.