The following sections of Title 6, Subtitle 2 (“Enforcement”) of Division I of this article apply in the county without exception or variation: § 6–202 (“Inspections”); § 6–203 (“Use of equipment to measure quantity and quality of alcoholic beverages”); § 6–205 (“Peace officers”); § 6–206 (“Charging document for unlawful sale of alcoholic beverage”); § 6–207 (“Display of alcoholic beverages as prima facie evidence of sale”); § 6–208 (“Regulating possession or consumption of alcohol in public places”); and § 6–209 (“Adoption of standards for authorization of consumption”). 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preemption of local disorderly intoxication laws”) of Division I of this article does not apply in the county and is superseded by § 17–2602 of this subtitle. The following sections of Title 6, Subtitle 2 (“Enforcement”) of Division I of this article apply in the county: § 6–204 (“Power to summon witnesses”), in addition to § 17–2603 of this subtitle; and § 6–211 (“Fines and forfeitures”), subject to § 17–2605 of this subtitle.

The county may: adopt an ordinance or resolution supplementing the prohibition against disorderly intoxication under § 6–320 of this article; and regulate possession or consumption of alcoholic beverages on public property, property used by the public, or a highway.

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.

The Board may subpoena records pertaining to a licensed establishment. The Board may petition the circuit court if a witness refuses to produce a subpoenaed record. 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.

One–half of each fine imposed in the county shall be distributed as provided under § 7–507 of the Courts Article.

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: shall register in person at least 30 days before entry into the county; and when registering, shall provide: a written statement setting forth the identity of the registrant; the purpose of the entry into the county; the make, model, and license number of each vehicle to be used for surveillance activity; the names of the premises where surveillance will be conducted; and the specific time for surveillance of each establishment. The Sheriff’s office shall issue a certificate of registration to each registrant. A registrant shall keep the certificate in the registrant’s possession during all investigative activities. 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. The Board shall suspend the registration of a registrant who violates this section for 6 months. 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.