§ 17–2606
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
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.