# Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis (GAB)

## Title 26. Prince George's County

### Subtitle 4. Manufacturer's Licenses

#### Section 26-405

(a)

  (1) A cash deposit for a returnable container shall be required at the time of sale or delivery of beer.

  (2) For purposes of construing Sec. 2-215 of this article:

    (i) a check accepted for payment that is not postdated and is promptly deposited for collection is considered cash; and

    (ii) a check that is given in payment for alcoholic beverages to a holder of the license, and is returned uncollected, is prima facie evidence in a civil case of a violation of this section or Sec. 2-215 of this article.

(b) A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 6 months or a fine not exceeding $500 or both.

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