# Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis (GAB)

## Title 23. Howard County

### Subtitle 27. Prohibited Acts

#### Section 23-2706

(a) A person engaged in the manufacture or sale of alcoholic beverages, an applicant for a license, and a license holder may not, directly or indirectly, offer or make a payment or gift of more than nominal value to:

  (1) a member of the Board or Hearing Board;

  (2) an employee of the member of the Board or Hearing Board; or

  (3) an agent acting on behalf of a member of the Board or Hearing Board or employee assigned to the Board or Hearing Board.

(b) A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $1,000.

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