Title 14. Calvert County — Subtitle 2. Board of License Commissioners
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 14-201 (2026)
Title 14. Calvert County
Subtitle 2. Board of License Commissioners
§ 14–201LinkCopy Citation
There is a Board of License Commissioners for Calvert County.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 14-202 (2026)
Title 14. Calvert County
Subtitle 2. Board of License Commissioners
§ 14–202LinkCopy Citation
(a)
(1)
The Governor shall appoint three regular members and one substitute member 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.
(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)
One regular member of the Board shall always be a member of the political party that at the last preceding gubernatorial election polled the second highest number of votes throughout the State for that office.
(c)
(1)
The substitute member serves on the Board in the absence of a regular member.
(2)
When serving on the Board, the substitute member has all of the powers and responsibilities of a regular member.
(d)
The term of a member is 2 years.
(e)
(1)
The Governor shall appoint an eligible individual to fill a vacancy that occurs during 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.
(f)
(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.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 14-203 (2026)
Title 14. Calvert County
Subtitle 2. Board of License Commissioners
§ 14–203LinkCopy Citation
In making the appointments, the Governor shall designate a chair from among the regular members of the Board.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 14-204 (2026)
Title 14. Calvert County
Subtitle 2. Board of License Commissioners
§ 14–204LinkCopy Citation
(a)
(1)
The chair of the Board shall receive $5,000 annually for expenses incurred while performing the duties of the office.
(2)
Each regular member of the Board shall receive $4,350 annually for expenses incurred while performing the duties of the office.
(3)
The substitute member of the Board shall receive $200 for each meeting of the Board attended as an acting regular member for expenses incurred while performing the duties of the office.
(b)
Subject to § 14–205 of this subtitle, the Board:
(1)
may employ:
(i)
a secretary;
(ii)
inspectors; and
(iii)
clerical and other assistants as are necessary; and
(2)
shall set the compensation of the employees.
(c)
The Board may appoint a clerk and an attorney at salaries that the County Commissioners set.
(d)
The Board of County Commissioners shall pay the salaries and expenses of the Board of License Commissioners.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 14-204.1 (2026)
Title 14. Calvert County
Subtitle 2. Board of License Commissioners
§ 14–204.1LinkCopy Citation
(a)
Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, at least 3 months before submitting a legislative proposal to the county delegation for introduction as a bill in a session of the General Assembly, the Board shall:
(1)
post a notice of the proposal on the Board’s website;
(2)
send a notice of the proposal by e–mail to each license holder; and
(3)
hold a public hearing on the proposal.
(b)
Subsection (a) of this section does not apply to a legislative proposal to the county delegation for introduction as an emergency bill in a session of the General Assembly.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 14-205 (2026)
Title 14. Calvert County
Subtitle 2. Board of License Commissioners
§ 14–205LinkCopy Citation
With the approval of the County Commissioners, the Board may appoint full–time or part–time inspectors who:
(1)
shall have their salaries set by the County Commissioners on an annual or per diem basis; and
(2)
shall be paid reasonable expenses related to performance of their duties.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 14-206 (2026)
Title 14. Calvert County
Subtitle 2. Board of License Commissioners
§ 14–206LinkCopy Citation
The Board may adopt regulations to carry out this article.