Title 17. Cecil County — Subtitle 26. Enforcement
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 17-2601 (2026)
Title 17. Cecil County
Subtitle 26. Enforcement
§ 17–2601LinkCopy Citation
(a)
The following sections of Title 6, Subtitle 2 (“Enforcement”) of Division I of this article apply in the county without exception or variation:
(1)
§ 6–202 (“Inspections”);
(2)
§ 6–203 (“Use of equipment to measure quantity and quality of alcoholic beverages”);
(3)
§ 6–205 (“Peace officers”);
(4)
§ 6–206 (“Charging document for unlawful sale of alcoholic beverage”);
(5)
§ 6–207 (“Display of alcoholic beverages as prima facie evidence of sale”);
(6)
§ 6–208 (“Regulating possession or consumption of alcohol in public places”); and
(7)
§ 6–209 (“Adoption of standards for authorization of consumption”).
(b)
Section 6–210 (“State preemption of local disorderly intoxication laws”) of Division I of this article does not apply in the county and is superseded by § 17–2602 of this subtitle.
(c)
The following sections of Title 6, Subtitle 2 (“Enforcement”) of Division I of this article apply in the county:
(1)
§ 6–204 (“Power to summon witnesses”), in addition to § 17–2603 of this subtitle; and
(2)
§ 6–211 (“Fines and forfeitures”), subject to § 17–2605 of this subtitle.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 17-2602 (2026)
Title 17. Cecil County
Subtitle 26. Enforcement
§ 17–2602LinkCopy Citation
The county may:
(1)
adopt an ordinance or resolution supplementing the prohibition against disorderly intoxication under § 6–320 of this article; and
(2)
regulate possession or consumption of alcoholic beverages on public property, property used by the public, or a highway.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 17-2603 (2026)
Title 17. Cecil County
Subtitle 26. Enforcement
§ 17–2603LinkCopy Citation
In addition to the sheriff who may serve a summons under § 6–204 of this article, an inspector that the Board employs may serve a summons.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 17-2604 (2026)
Title 17. Cecil County
Subtitle 26. Enforcement
§ 17–2604LinkCopy Citation
(a)
The Board may subpoena records pertaining to a licensed establishment.
(b)
(1)
The Board may petition the circuit court if a witness refuses to produce a subpoenaed record.
(2)
The court may proceed by attachment against the witness as if the refusal had been by a witness summoned to appear in a case pending before the court.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 17-2605 (2026)
Title 17. Cecil County
Subtitle 26. Enforcement
§ 17–2605LinkCopy Citation
One–half of each fine imposed in the county shall be distributed as provided under § 7–507 of the Courts Article.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 17-2606 (2026)
Title 17. Cecil County
Subtitle 26. Enforcement
§ 17–2606LinkCopy Citation
(a)
To protect the public safety and peace when law enforcement officials are present in the county enforcing the laws of other states, an agent, an employee, or a representative of an alcoholic beverages licensing board of another state who enters the county to observe an alcoholic beverage sale:
(1)
shall register in person at least 30 days before entry into the county; and
(2)
when registering, shall provide:
(i)
a written statement setting forth the identity of the registrant;
(ii)
the purpose of the entry into the county;
(iii)
the make, model, and license number of each vehicle to be used for surveillance activity;
(iv)
the names of the premises where surveillance will be conducted; and
(v)
the specific time for surveillance of each establishment.
(b)
(1)
The Sheriff’s office shall issue a certificate of registration to each registrant.
(2)
A registrant shall keep the certificate in the registrant’s possession during all investigative activities.
(c)
(1)
An individual who fails to register as required by this section may not register for 6 months after being found in violation of this section.
(2)
The Board shall suspend the registration of a registrant who violates this section for 6 months.
(d)
A person who violates this section when the person is prohibited from registering or when the person’s certificate of registration is suspended is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 2 years or a fine not exceeding $1,000 or both.