§ 9–2804

Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.

Md. Code Ann., Alco. Bev. § 9-2804 (2026)

Title 9. Allegany County

Subtitle 28. Penalties

(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.