# Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis (GAB)

## Title 27. Queen Anne's County

### Subtitle 26. Enforcement

#### Section 27-2606

(a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, a warrant may not be issued to search a residence unless:

  (1) the residence or part of the residence is used as a store, hotel, restaurant, or boarding house;

  (2) the residence is used as a public resort; or

  (3) the residence is used to keep, hide, or provide alcoholic beverages to sell or for another use that violates the law.

(b) A judge of the District Court may issue a warrant after determining that the issuance would be proper, based on an examination of:

  (1) the applicant for the warrant; or

  (2) other evidence.

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