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: § 4–502 (“Storage of alcoholic beverages”); § 4–503 (“Solicitations and sales outside of licensed premises”); § 4–506 (“Evidence of purchaser’s age”); § 4–507 (“Retail delivery of alcoholic beverages”); and § 4–508 (“Display of license”). The following sections of Title 4, Subtitle 5 (“Conduct of Local License Holders”) of Division I of this article apply in the county: § 4–504 (“Employment of underage individuals”), subject to § 22–1902 of this subtitle; and § 4–505 (“Alcohol awareness program”), subject to § 22–1903 of this subtitle.

A license holder may not: employ or allow an individual under the age of 18 years to sell or serve alcoholic beverages; or 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. 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. A license holder may employ: an individual at least 18 years old to serve alcoholic beverages while acting as a server; or an individual at least 16 years old to act as a bartender’s assistant who: may replace ice, remove trash, or perform similar tasks that do not involve alcoholic beverages; but may not engage in the distribution or sale of alcoholic beverages.

The license holder or an individual designated by the license holder who is employed in a supervisory capacity shall be: certified by an approved alcohol awareness program; and present on the licensed premises during the hours in which alcoholic beverages may be sold. A license holder who violates this section is subject to: for the first offense, a $100 fine; and for each subsequent offense, a fine not exceeding $500 or a suspension or revocation of the license or both.

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