Ch. 5

1993 LAWS OF MARYLAND

(2)     Whenever any licensee operates a pool or billiard parlor on premises
licensed hereunder, the licensee may not permit minors, under 18 years of age to enter
into or loiter about that part of the premises devoted to the playing of pool or billiards
unless accompanied by a parent. [A violation of this prohibition empowers the] THE
Board [to] MAY impose the penalty provisions provided in this subsection upon the
licensee FOR A VIOLATION OF THIS PARAGRAPH (2).

(3)     If the Liquor Control Board after a public hearing determines that a
licensee or an agent or employee of the licensee has violated a provision of this
subsection, then the Liquor Board may impose the following penalties:

(i) For a first offense within the licensing period, a fine of not less
than $250 or more than $2,000 or suspension or revocation of the license; or

(ii) For a subsequent offense within the same licensing period as the
first offense, a fine of not less than $250 or more than $2,000 and suspension or
revocation of the license.

[(h)](F) In Howard County, in addition to the grounds for the revocation and
suspension of alcoholic beverages licenses and permits provided for in this section, the
Howard County Board of License Commissioners may revoke or suspend a license if it
finds that a licensee or any agent, servant, or employee of a licensee has violated any of
the provisions of this article or any rule or regulation of the Board.

[(f)] (G) (1) THIS SUBSECTION APPLIES ONLY IN [In] Prince George's
County. [, notwithstanding]

(2)     (I) The term "conviction" in this [section] SUBSECTION includes:

[(i)] 1. A verdict or plea of guilty; or

[(ii)] 2. The forfeiture of a bond or collateral accepted on any
pending charge, warrant, or indictment before any court; or

[(iii)] 3. The revocation or suspension of an alcoholic beverage
license by the Board because of a violation of any provision of this article or regulations
promulgated under it.

[(3)] (II) For the purpose of this subsection two or more violations against
the same licensee, agent, servant or employee or affecting the same premises occurring on
the same day shall be [deemed and] considered [as] TO BE one offense. [, and further,
the] THE provisions of this subsection [shall be] ARE applicable only to violations and
offenses occurring after June 1, 1957.

(3)      NOTWITHSTANDING any other provisions of this article, but in addition
[thereto] TO THEM, the Board of License Commissioners may suspend any license
issued under the provisions of this article for a minimum' period of 30 days for:

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