# Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis (GAB)

## Title 20. Frederick County

### Subtitle 27. Prohibited Acts

#### Section 20-2703

(a) A person engaged in the manufacture or sale of alcoholic beverages, an agent or employee of the person, and a license holder may not, directly or indirectly, offer or make a payment or gift to:

  (1) a member of the Board;

  (2) the chief alcoholic beverages inspector;

  (3) a full-time or part-time alcoholic beverages inspector; or

  (4) any other employee of the Board.

(b) A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $1,000.

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