# Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis (GAB)

## Title 30. Talbot County

### Subtitle 2. Board of License Commissioners

#### Section 30-201

There is a Board of License Commissioners for Talbot County.

#### Section 30-202

(a)

  (1) The Governor shall appoint three regular members and one substitute member to the Board.

  (2) The appointments shall be made:

    (i) if the Senate is in session, with the advice and consent of the Senate; or

    (ii) if the Senate is not in session, by the Governor alone.

(b) Each member of the Board shall be:

  (1) a resident and voter of the county; and

  (2) an individual of high character and integrity and of recognized business capacity.

(c)

  (1) The substitute member shall serve:

    (i) when a regular member is absent, recused, or incapacitated for any reason; or

    (ii) if a vacancy occurs.

  (2) A substitute member:

    (i) shall serve until the regular member's absence, recusal, or incapacity ends or the vacancy is filled; and

    (ii) has all the powers and duties of a regular member when serving on the Board.

(d)

  (1) The term of a member is 6 years.

  (2) The terms of the members are staggered as required by the terms provided for members of the Board on July 1, 2016.

(e)

  (1) The Governor shall appoint an eligible individual to fill a vacancy during the remainder of the term of office of the individual originally appointed in accordance with subsection (a) of this section.

  (2) A member who is appointed after a term has begun serves for the remainder of the term and until a successor is appointed and qualifies.

(f)

  (1) The Governor may remove a member for misconduct in office, incompetence, or willful neglect of duty.

  (2) The Governor shall give a member who is charged a copy of the charges against the member and, with at least 10 days' notice, an opportunity to be heard publicly in person or by counsel.

  (3) If a member is removed, the Governor shall file with the Office of the Secretary of State a statement of charges against the member and the Governor's findings on the charges.

#### Section 30-203

From among its members, the Board shall elect a chair.

#### Section 30-204

(a)

  (1) The chair of the Board shall receive a salary of $750 annually.

  (2) Each other member of the Board shall receive a salary of $500 annually.

(b) The Board may:

  (1) employ:

    (i) a secretary;

    (ii) inspectors; and

    (iii) clerical and other assistants as are necessary; and

  (2) set the compensation of the employees.

#### Section 30-205

(a) Subject to subsection (b) of this section, the County Council shall pay the salaries and expenses of the Board from license fees.

(b) The Board may not spend more than $3,500 in any year for salaries and expenses.

#### Section 30-206

The Board may adopt regulations to carry out this article.

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