§ 11–202
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 11-202 (2026)
Title 11. Anne Arundel County
Subtitle 2. Board of License Commissioners
§ 11–202LinkCopy Citation
(a)
(1)
Subject to paragraph (3)(i) of this subsection, the Governor shall appoint five members to the Board.
(2)
The appointments shall be made:
(i)
if the Senate is in session, with the advice and consent of the Senate; or
(ii)
if the Senate is not in session, by the Governor alone, subject to the advice and consent of the Senate when the Senate next convenes.
(3)
(i)
The Governor shall appoint the members of the Board from a list of individuals recommended by the members of the county House and Senate delegations to the General Assembly.
(ii)
The Governor may request a new list of recommendations under subparagraph (i) of this paragraph at any time.
(b)
(1)
Each member of the Board shall be:
(i)
a resident and voter of the county; and
(ii)
an individual of high character and integrity and of recognized business capacity.
(2)
No more than three members of the Board may belong to the same political party.
(3)
No more than two members of the Board may be residents of the same State legislative district.
(c)
(1)
The term of a member is 2 years.
(2)
A member may not serve more than four consecutive terms.
(d)
(1)
The Governor shall appoint an eligible individual to fill a vacancy during the remainder of the term of office of the individual originally appointed in accordance with subsection (a) of this section.
(2)
A member who is appointed after a term has begun serves only for the rest of the term and until a successor is appointed and qualifies.
(e)
(1)
The Governor may remove a member for misconduct in office, incompetence, or willful neglect of duty.
(2)
The Governor shall give a member who is charged a copy of the charges against the member and, with at least 10 days’ notice, an opportunity to be heard publicly in person or by counsel.
(3)
If a member is removed, the Governor shall file with the Office of the Secretary of State a statement of charges against the member and the Governor’s findings on the charges.