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<section article="gab" article_name="Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis" number="31-504" title_number="31" title_name="Washington County" subtitle_number="5" subtitle_name="Wholesaler's Licenses">
  <level label="a">
    <text>This section and § 2–314 of this article do not apply to a:</text>
    <level label="1">
      <text>club that is the holder of a Class C beer, wine, and liquor license; or</text>
    </level>
    <level label="2">
      <text>hotel that is the holder of a Class B beer, wine, and liquor license.</text>
    </level>
  </level>
  <level label="b">
    <text>For purposes of applying § 2–314 of this article:</text>
    <level label="1">
      <text>a cash deposit for a returnable container shall be required at the time of sale or delivery of beer;</text>
    </level>
    <level label="2">
      <text>a check accepted for payment that is not postdated and is promptly deposited for collection is considered cash; and</text>
    </level>
    <level label="3">
      <text>a check that is given in payment for beer to a holder of the license, and is returned uncollected, is prima facie evidence of a violation by the wholesaler of § 2–314 of this article.</text>
    </level>
  </level>
  <level label="c">
    <text>A suit or civil action to enforce or collect a claim for credit extended or enforce payment of a check given for payment in violation of this section may not be maintained in the State.</text>
  </level>
  <level label="d">
    <text>A person who violates § 2–314 of this article is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 6 months or a fine not exceeding $500 or both.</text>
  </level>
</section>
