# Criminal Law (GCR)

## Title 13. Gaming -- Local Provisions

### Subtitle 24. Washington County

#### Section 13-2437

(a) If a person violates Part III of this subtitle, the person is subject to:

  (1) for a first violation, suspension of the person's tip jar license or wholesaler's license and a civil penalty not exceeding $1,500; or

  (2) for each subsequent violation, revocation of the person's tip jar license or wholesaler's license and a civil penalty not exceeding $5,000.

(b) In addition to the penalties under subsection (a)(2) of this section, if the person has a liquor license, the agency may recommend to the Board of License Commissioners for Washington County that the Board suspend the person's liquor license for not less than 15 days for a subsequent violation.

(c) Civil penalties collected under subsection (a) of this section shall be credited to the general fund of the county.

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