# Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis (GAB)

## Title 31. Washington County

### Subtitle 28. Penalties

#### Section 31-2801

Section 6-402 ("General penalty") of Division I of this article applies in the county.

#### Section 31-2802

(a) The Board may impose a fine not exceeding $2,500 or suspend a license or both on a license holder who violates this article.

(b) In deciding whether to fine a license holder or suspend the license, the Board shall consider whether:

  (1) the public welfare and morals would be impaired by allowing the license holder to operate during the suspension period; and

  (2) the payment of the fine will achieve the desired disciplinary purposes.

(c) Fines collected under this section shall be paid to the Board.

#### Section 31-2803

The Board shall expunge the record of a violation of this article or a regulation adopted under this article 5 years after the date the violation occurred.

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