# Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis (GAB)

## Title 22. Harford County

### Subtitle 26. Enforcement

#### Section 22-2601

(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) Sec. 6-202 ("Inspections");

  (2) Sec. 6-203 ("Use of equipment to measure quantity and quality of alcoholic beverages");

  (3) Sec. 6-205 ("Peace officers");

  (4) Sec. 6-206 ("Charging document for unlawful sale of alcoholic beverage");

  (5) Sec. 6-207 ("Display of alcoholic beverages as prima facie evidence of sale");

  (6) Sec. 6-208 ("Regulating possession or consumption of alcohol in public places"); and

  (7) Sec. 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preemption of local disorderly intoxication laws") of Division I of this article does not apply in the county and is superseded by Sec. 22-2602 of this subtitle.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) Sec. 6-204 ("Power to summon witnesses"), in addition to Sec. 22-2604 of this subtitle; and

  (2) Sec. 6-211 ("Fines and forfeitures"), subject to Sec. 22-2606 of this subtitle.

#### Section 22-2602

The county may:

(1) adopt an ordinance or a resolution supplementing the prohibition against disorderly intoxication under Sec. 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.

#### Section 22-2603

(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 Sec. 22-2102 of this title.

#### Section 22-2604

In addition to the sheriff who may serve a summons under Sec. 6-204 of this article, an inspector that the Board employs may serve a summons. 

#### Section 22-2605

An inspector who investigates a license violation may issue a civil citation as provided in Sec. 10-119 of the Criminal Law Article.

#### Section 22-2606

Each fine imposed or recognizance forfeited for a violation of this article that was committed in the county shall be payable to the Board.

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