# Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis (GAB)

## Title 24. Kent County

### Subtitle 26. Enforcement

#### Section 24-2601

(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.

(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. 24-2602 of this subtitle; and

  (2) Sec. 6-211 ("Fines and forfeitures"), subject to Sec. 24-2603 of this subtitle.

#### Section 24-2602

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 24-2603

One-half of each fine imposed in the county shall be distributed as provided in Sec. 7-507 of the Courts Article.  

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