Title 20. Frederick County — Subtitle 2. Board of License Commissioners
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 20-201 (2026)
Title 20. Frederick County
Subtitle 2. Board of License Commissioners
§ 20–201LinkCopy Citation
There is a Board of License Commissioners for Frederick County.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 20-202 (2026)
Title 20. Frederick County
Subtitle 2. Board of License Commissioners
§ 20–202LinkCopy Citation
(a)
The Governor shall appoint three members to the Board.
(b)
Each member of the Board shall be:
(1)
a registered voter of the county during the member’s term of office; and
(2)
an individual of good moral character and integrity who reasonably reflects the citizenry of the county.
(c)
(1)
In this subsection, “direct or indirect interest” means an interest that is proprietary or obtained by a loan, mortgage, or lien or in any other manner.
(2)
A member of the Board may not:
(i)
have a direct or indirect interest in or on a premises where alcoholic beverages are manufactured or sold;
(ii)
have a direct or indirect interest in a business wholly or partly devoted to the manufacture or sale of alcoholic beverages;
(iii)
own stock in:
(1)
a corporation that has a direct or indirect interest in a premises where alcoholic beverages are manufactured or sold; or
(2)
a business wholly or partly devoted to the manufacture or sale of alcoholic beverages;
(iv)
hold any other public office or employment; or
(v)
solicit or receive, directly or indirectly, a commission, remuneration, or gift from:
(1)
a person engaged in the manufacture or sale of alcoholic beverages; or
(2)
a license holder.
(3)
A person who violates this subsection is guilty of a misdemeanor and is subject to a fine not exceeding $1,000.
(d)
(1)
The term of a member is 5 years.
(2)
The terms of the members are staggered as required by the terms provided for members of the Board on July 1, 2016.
(e)
A member who is appointed after a term has begun serves only for the rest of the term and until a successor is appointed and qualifies.
(f)
(1)
The Governor may remove a member for incompetence, misconduct, neglect of a duty required by law, or unprofessional or dishonorable conduct.
(2)
The Governor shall give a member who is charged a copy of the charges against the member and, with at least 10 days’ notice, an opportunity to be heard publicly in person or by counsel.
(3)
If a member is removed, the Governor shall file with the Office of the Secretary of State a statement of charges against the member and the Governor’s findings on the charges.
(g)
(1)
In this subsection, “campaign finance entity” has the meaning stated in § 1–101 of the Election Law Article.
(2)
A member, a person acting on behalf of the member, a campaign finance entity of the member, or any other campaign finance entity operated in coordination with the member may not solicit, receive, deposit, or use a contribution while the member is serving on the Board.
(3)
A campaign finance entity of the member or any other campaign finance entity operated in coordination with the member may not make an expenditure, except to pay a late filing fee or civil penalty imposed under Title 13 of the Election Law Article, while the member is serving on the Board.
(4)
A campaign finance entity of the member or any other campaign finance entity operated in coordination with the member shall pay any outstanding obligations before the member begins serving on the Board.
(5)
Not later than 48 hours after opening a campaign account through a campaign finance entity, a member who has established an authorized candidate campaign committee shall vacate the member’s position on the Board in accordance with § 5–866 of the General Provisions Article.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 20-203 (2026)
Title 20. Frederick County
Subtitle 2. Board of License Commissioners
§ 20–203LinkCopy Citation
From among its members, the Board shall elect a chair.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 20-204 (2026)
Title 20. Frederick County
Subtitle 2. Board of License Commissioners
§ 20–204LinkCopy Citation
(a)
A majority of the members then serving on the Board is a quorum.
(b)
The Board shall meet at least once a month.
(c)
(1)
(i)
The chair of the Board shall receive an annual salary of $7,000.
(ii)
Each other member of the Board shall receive an annual salary of $6,500.
(2)
The chair and other members of the Board shall be reimbursed for reasonable expenses.
(d)
(1)
With the approval of the governing body of the county, the chair of the Board may employ the clerical assistants necessary to discharge the duties of the Board.
(2)
The salary of the clerical assistants shall be set by the governing body of the county and provided for in the county budget.
(3)
The restrictions and penalty under § 20–202(c) of this subtitle regarding direct and indirect interests of members of the Board in alcoholic beverages activities apply to employees of the Board.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 20-205 (2026)
Title 20. Frederick County
Subtitle 2. Board of License Commissioners
§ 20–205LinkCopy Citation
(a)
The Board may appoint:
(1)
one chief inspector; and
(2)
not more than:
(i)
one full–time inspector in addition to the chief alcoholic beverages inspector; or
(ii)
two part–time inspectors.
(b)
To qualify for appointment as an inspector of any type, an individual shall:
(1)
be of high moral character; and
(2)
possess a sound reputation for sobriety, honesty, and integrity.
(c)
(1)
An inspector of any type shall:
(i)
receive the compensation set by the governing body of the county and provided for in the county budget;
(ii)
be reimbursed for reasonable expenses; and
(iii)
receive reimbursement for mileage at the standard rate set by the governing body of the county.
(2)
Reimbursement for mileage does not include travel to and from the inspector’s home and office.
(d)
(1)
An inspector of any type:
(i)
may issue a civil citation as allowed under § 20–2603 of this title; and
(ii)
shall:
(1)
possess the power of a peace officer in the State arising out of or relating to the enforcement of this article;
(2)
submit monthly reports in writing to the Board of the inspector’s activities, setting forth complaints or violations that the inspector observed or that were reported to the inspector;
(3)
assist the Board to enforce the alcoholic beverages laws; and
(4)
have any other duties that the Board requires.
(2)
The chief inspector shall determine the hours and assignments of all inspectors.
(e)
The restrictions and penalty under § 20–202(c) of this subtitle regarding direct and indirect interests of members of the Board in alcoholic beverages activities apply to full–time and part–time inspectors.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 20-206 (2026)
Title 20. Frederick County
Subtitle 2. Board of License Commissioners
§ 20–206LinkCopy Citation
The County Treasurer shall:
(1)
receive all the license fees that the Board collects; and
(2)
from the fees, pay all the salaries and expenses of the Board.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 20-207 (2026)
Title 20. Frederick County
Subtitle 2. Board of License Commissioners
§ 20–207LinkCopy Citation
The Board may adopt regulations to carry out this article.