# Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis (GAB)

## Title 22. Harford County

### Subtitle 19. Conduct of License Holders

#### Section 22-1901

(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) Sec. 4-502 ("Storage of alcoholic beverages");

  (2) Sec. 4-503 ("Solicitations and sales outside of licensed premises");

  (3) Sec. 4-506 ("Evidence of purchaser's age");

  (4) Sec. 4-507 ("Retail delivery of alcoholic beverages"); and

  (5) Sec. 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) Sec. 4-504 ("Employment of underage individuals"), subject to Sec. 22-1902 of this subtitle; and

  (2) Sec. 4-505 ("Alcohol awareness program"), subject to Sec. 22-1903 of this subtitle.

#### Section 22-1902

(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.

#### Section 22-1903

(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.

#### Section 22-1904

(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.

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