# Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis (GAB)

## Title 19. Dorchester County

### Subtitle 28. Penalties

#### Section 19-2801

Section 6-402 ("General penalty") of Division I of this article applies in the county.

#### Section 19-2802

(a) The Board may impose a fine not exceeding $2,500 or suspend a license or both for a violation that is a cause for suspension of a license.

(b) A penalty imposed under this section:

  (1) is in addition to and does not limit any other penalty for the same violation; and

  (2) is independent of any court action based on the same violation.

(c) Fines collected under this section shall be paid into the general fund of the county.

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