Title 14. Calvert County — Subtitle 28. Penalties
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 14-2801 (2026)
Title 14. Calvert County
Subtitle 28. Penalties
§ 14–2801LinkCopy Citation
Section 6–402 (“General penalty”) of Division I of this article applies in the county.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 14-2802 (2026)
Title 14. Calvert County
Subtitle 28. Penalties
§ 14–2802LinkCopy Citation
(a)
Subject to subsection (d) of this section, the Board may:
(1)
except for a violation regarding an unlicensed establishment, impose a fine not exceeding:
(i)
$1,000 for a violation of State law; or
(ii)
$500 for a violation of the regulations of the Board; or
(2)
suspend a license for a violation of any alcoholic beverages law that applies in the county.
(b)
If a license holder or an employee of a license holder sells alcoholic beverages to an individual under the age of 21 years, the Board may:
(1)
for a first offense, impose a fine not exceeding $500 or suspend the license for not more than 3 days or both; and
(2)
for an offense occurring within 3 years after a prior offense, impose a fine not exceeding $1,000 or suspend the license for not more than 30 days or both.
(c)
In determining the length of a suspension under subsection (b)(2) of this section, the Board shall consider:
(1)
the class of license; and
(2)
the economic impact the suspension will have on:
(i)
the business of the license holder; and
(ii)
employees of the license holder.
(d)
A fine under this section shall be imposed subject to § 10–1001 of the State Government Article.
(e)
Fines collected under this section shall be paid into the general fund of the county.