Title 9. Allegany County — Subtitle 28. Penalties
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 9-2801 (2026)
Title 9. Allegany County
Subtitle 28. Penalties
§ 9–2801LinkCopy Citation
(a)
Section 6–402(b) (“General penalty — Imposition of penalty”) of Division I of this article applies in the county without exception or variation.
(b)
Section 6–402(a) (“General penalty — In general”) of Division I of this article does not apply in the county and is superseded by § 9–2802 of this subtitle.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 9-2802 (2026)
Title 9. Allegany County
Subtitle 28. Penalties
§ 9–2802LinkCopy Citation
A person who violates a provision of this article for which no other penalty is provided is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 1 year or a fine not exceeding $500 or both.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 9-2803 (2026)
Title 9. Allegany County
Subtitle 28. Penalties
§ 9–2803LinkCopy Citation
(a)
The Board may revoke or suspend a license or impose a fine on a license holder who violates this article.
(b)
(1)
In lieu of suspension, the Board may impose a fine not exceeding $2,500, which shall be paid into the general fund of the county.
(2)
In deciding whether to fine a license holder or suspend the license, the Board shall consider whether:
(i)
the public welfare and morals would be impaired by allowing the license holder to operate during the suspension period; and
(ii)
the payment of the fine will achieve the desired disciplinary purposes.
Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 9-2804 (2026)
Title 9. Allegany County
Subtitle 28. Penalties
§ 9–2804LinkCopy Citation
(a)
A municipality may impose a penalty for the violation of an ordinance passed for the regulation and control of a license holder under this title.
(b)
(1)
In lieu of suspension, the municipality may impose a fine not exceeding $2,500, which shall be paid into the general fund of the county.
(2)
In deciding whether to fine a license holder or suspend the license, the municipality shall consider whether:
(i)
the public welfare and morals would be impaired by allowing the license holder to operate during the suspension period; and
(ii)
the payment of the fine will achieve the desired disciplinary purposes.