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Title 22. Harford County — Subtitle 19. Conduct of License Holders

Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.

Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 22-1901 (2026)
Title 22. Harford County
Subtitle 19. Conduct of License Holders

§ 22–1901Copy Citation

(a)
The following sections of Title 4, Subtitle 5 (“Conduct of Local License Holders”) of Division I of this article apply in the county without exception or variation:
(1)
§ 4–502 (“Storage of alcoholic beverages”);
(2)
§ 4–503 (“Solicitations and sales outside of licensed premises”);
(3)
§ 4–506 (“Evidence of purchaser’s age”);
(4)
§ 4–507 (“Retail delivery of alcoholic beverages”); and
(5)
§ 4–508 (“Display of license”).
(b)
The following sections of Title 4, Subtitle 5 (“Conduct of Local License Holders”) of Division I of this article apply in the county:
(1)
§ 4–504 (“Employment of underage individuals”), subject to § 22–1902 of this subtitle; and
(2)
§ 4–505 (“Alcohol awareness program”), subject to § 22–1903 of this subtitle.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 22-1902 (2026)
Title 22. Harford County
Subtitle 19. Conduct of License Holders

§ 22–1902Copy Citation

(a)
A license holder may not:
(1)
employ or allow an individual under the age of 18 years to sell or serve alcoholic beverages; or
(2)
except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, employ an individual under the age of 21 years to act as a bartender or to serve alcoholic beverages at a permanent full–service bar.
(b)
An individual at least 18 years old may act as a bartender or serve alcoholic beverages at a permanent full–service bar if the individual is the son or daughter of the owner of the licensed premises.
(c)
A license holder may employ:
(1)
an individual at least 18 years old to serve alcoholic beverages while acting as a server; or
(2)
an individual at least 16 years old to act as a bartender’s assistant who:
(i)
may replace ice, remove trash, or perform similar tasks that do not involve alcoholic beverages; but
(ii)
may not engage in the distribution or sale of alcoholic beverages.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 22-1903 (2026)
Title 22. Harford County
Subtitle 19. Conduct of License Holders

§ 22–1903Copy Citation

(a)
The license holder or an individual designated by the license holder who is employed in a supervisory capacity shall be:
(1)
certified by an approved alcohol awareness program; and
(2)
present on the licensed premises during the hours in which alcoholic beverages may be sold.
(b)
A license holder who violates this section is subject to:
(1)
for the first offense, a $100 fine; and
(2)
for each subsequent offense, a fine not exceeding $500 or a suspension or revocation of the license or both.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 22-1904 (2026)
Title 22. Harford County
Subtitle 19. Conduct of License Holders

§ 22–1904Copy Citation

(a)
A holder of a license with an on–sale privilege shall:
(1)
keep complete and accurate books of account of daily receipts and expenditures in the form that the Board requires; and
(2)
procure vouchers or purchase slips for all alcoholic beverages, food, and other items bought for sale.
(b)
An on–sale license holder shall:
(1)
keep the records required under subsection (a) of this section at the location designated in the license or another location in the county; and
(2)
on at least 5 days’ notice, make the records available for inspection by the Board or a designee of the Board.
(c)
(1)
If a report required by this section or an investigation by the Board, a Board officer, or any other person indicates that a holder of a license with an on–sale privilege is violating this title, the Board shall summon the license holder and conduct a hearing.
(2)
If the charges at the hearing are sustained, the Board:
(i)
shall impose a fine of not less than $250 and not more than $2,000; and
(ii)
may suspend or revoke the license holder’s license immediately.