# Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis (GAB)

## Title 26. Prince George's County

### Subtitle 26. Enforcement

#### Section 26-2601

(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. 6-204 ("Power to summon witnesses");

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

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

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

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

  (8) Sec. 6-209 ("Adoption of standards for authorization of consumption"); and

  (9) Sec. 6-211 ("Fines and forfeitures").

(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preemption of local disorderly intoxication laws") of Division I of this article does not apply in the county and is superseded by Sec. 26-2602 of this subtitle.

#### Section 26-2602

The county may:

(1) adopt an ordinance or 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 26-2603

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

#### Section 26-2604

(a) The Board may subpoena records pertaining to a licensed establishment.

(b)

  (1) The Board may petition the circuit court if a witness refuses to produce a subpoenaed record.

  (2) The court may proceed by attachment against the witness as if the refusal had been by a witness summoned to appear in a case pending before the court.

#### Section 26-2605

(a) The Board shall:

  (1) obtain from the appropriate law enforcement agencies information regarding citations issued and arrests made on licensed premises for violations of Sec. 14-139.03 of the Prince George's County Code; and

  (2) maintain a comprehensive database of:

    (i) the information obtained under item (1) of this subsection; and

    (ii) fines imposed under subsection (b) of this section.

(b) The Board may impose a fine under Sec. 26-2802 of this title on a license holder if at least 3 citations are issued or arrests are made on the licensed premises for violations of Sec. 14-139.03 of the Prince George's County Code in a 12-month period.

#### Section 26-2606

(a)

  (1) This section applies only to inspections performed by or on behalf of the Board.

  (2) Unless the inspection is performed on behalf of the Board and does not relate to health and safety, this section does not apply to inspections conducted by one or more of the following persons:

    (i) a police department;

    (ii) a fire department or fire inspector; or

    (iii) a health department.

(b) An inspection of a licensed premises may be conducted with or without prior notice in order to:

  (1) provide assistance to the Board in any matter pertaining to alcoholic beverages;

  (2) conduct background investigations and criminal history records checks on all license applicants;

  (3) make routine inspections of licensed establishments in the county to ensure that they are in compliance with all appropriate State laws, local laws, restrictions, and Board rules and regulations;

  (4) coordinate information with other appropriate regulatory agencies;

  (5) take appropriate action on any written report of violations forwarded by a uniformed officer of a municipal or county police department, the Maryland-National Capital Park Police, or the State Police;

  (6) investigate complaints made against a licensed establishment; or

  (7) initiate covert inspections and investigations of licensed establishments that may be necessary to ensure compliance or to prove or disprove alleged violations.

(c) Within 5 business days after an inspection under this section, the inspector shall provide to the license holder and the Board a report of the inspection.

(d) On or before December 31 each year, the Board shall publish on the Board's website a list of the total number of inspections conducted of each licensed premises by the Board in the prior calendar year.

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