Ch. 241                                    1994 LAWS OF MARYLAND

(1)     For the first offense, a $100 fine; and

(2)     For each subsequent offense, a fine not to exceed $500 or a suspension
or revocation of the license or both.

(e)     (1) The State Comptroller:

(i) Shall approve and certify each alcohol awareness program that is
in compliance with this section; and

(ii) May require recertification of the approved program to insure
compliance with any changes in the program.

(2)     Each local licensing board is responsible for enforcing this section,
including the penalty provision.

(3)     (i) A certificate of completion shall be issued for each completion of a
certified program and it shall be valid for 4 years from the date of issuance:

(ii) An up-to-date valid certificate shall be presented to the proper
authority upon request.

(4)     (i) Within 5 days after a licensee or an employee of a licensee is sent
a certificate of completion, the program provider shall inform the appropriate local
licensing board of:

1.       The individual's name, address, and certification date; and

2.       The name and address of the licensed establishment.

(ii) Any program provider who violates the provisions of this
subsection is subject to a decertification of the program by the State Comptroller.

(f)      (1) This section may not be construed to create or enlarge any civil cause of
action or criminal proceeding against a licensee.

(2) Evidence of a violation of this section may not be introduced in any civil
or criminal proceeding, but may only be used as evidence before the local licensing board
in actions brought before the board for violations of this section.

SECTION 2. AND BE IT FURTHER ENACTED, That this Act shall take effect
October 1, 1994.

Approved May 2, 1994.

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