# Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis (GAB)

## Title 17. Cecil County

### Subtitle 26. Enforcement

#### Section 17-2606

(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.

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