# Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis (GAB)

## Title 16. Carroll County

### Subtitle 19. Conduct of License Holders

#### Section 16-1904

(a) The holder of a Class B or Class D license or an individual designated by the license holder who is employed in a supervisory capacity shall be:

  (1) certified by an approved alcohol awareness program; and

  (2) present on the licensed premises during the hours in which alcoholic beverages may be sold.

(b) A license holder who violates this section is subject to:

  (1) for the first offense, a $100 fine; and

  (2) for each subsequent offense, a fine not exceeding $500 or a suspension or revocation of the license or both.

(c) At least one individual who is listed on the license as a license holder shall maintain a current certificate reflecting the completion of an alcohol awareness program while the individual is listed on the license.

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Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. (as displayed at mgaleg.maryland.gov, October 16, 2026)