Title 22. Harford County — Subtitle 26. Enforcement
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 22-2601 (2026)
Title 22. Harford County
Subtitle 26. Enforcement
§ 22–2601LinkCopy Citation
(a)
The following sections of Title 6, Subtitle 2 (“Enforcement”) of Division I of this article apply in the county without exception or variation:
(1)
§ 6–202 (“Inspections”);
(2)
§ 6–203 (“Use of equipment to measure quantity and quality of alcoholic beverages”);
(3)
§ 6–205 (“Peace officers”);
(4)
§ 6–206 (“Charging document for unlawful sale of alcoholic beverage”);
(5)
§ 6–207 (“Display of alcoholic beverages as prima facie evidence of sale”);
(6)
§ 6–208 (“Regulating possession or consumption of alcohol in public places”); and
(7)
§ 6–209 (“Adoption of standards for authorization of consumption”).
(b)
Section 6–210 (“State preemption of local disorderly intoxication laws”) of Division I of this article does not apply in the county and is superseded by § 22–2602 of this subtitle.
(c)
The following sections of Title 6, Subtitle 2 (“Enforcement”) of Division I of this article apply in the county:
(1)
§ 6–204 (“Power to summon witnesses”), in addition to § 22–2604 of this subtitle; and
(2)
§ 6–211 (“Fines and forfeitures”), subject to § 22–2606 of this subtitle.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 22-2602 (2026)
Title 22. Harford County
Subtitle 26. Enforcement
§ 22–2602LinkCopy Citation
The county may:
(1)
adopt an ordinance or a resolution supplementing the prohibition against disorderly intoxication under § 6–320 of this article; and
(2)
regulate possession or consumption of alcoholic beverages on public property, property used by the public, or a highway.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 22-2603 (2026)
Title 22. Harford County
Subtitle 26. Enforcement
§ 22–2603LinkCopy Citation
(a)
If the Board or an inspector of the Board receives a complaint or information about a violation of this title by a license holder, the Board shall order an inspector to investigate.
(b)
If the investigation shows that the complaint or information is supported by evidence, the Board shall handle the case in accordance with § 22–2102 of this title.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 22-2604 (2026)
Title 22. Harford County
Subtitle 26. Enforcement
§ 22–2604LinkCopy Citation
In addition to the sheriff who may serve a summons under § 6–204 of this article, an inspector that the Board employs may serve a summons.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 22-2605 (2026)
Title 22. Harford County
Subtitle 26. Enforcement
§ 22–2605LinkCopy Citation
An inspector who investigates a license violation may issue a civil citation as provided in § 10–119 of the Criminal Law Article.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 22-2606 (2026)
Title 22. Harford County
Subtitle 26. Enforcement
§ 22–2606LinkCopy Citation
Each fine imposed or recognizance forfeited for a violation of this article that was committed in the county shall be payable to the Board.