Ch. 91

2003 LAWS OF MARYLAND

Section 15-112(k)

Annotated Code of Maryland

(2001 Replacement Volume and 2002 Supplement)

SECTION 1. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF
MARYLAND, That the Laws of Maryland read as follows:

Article 2B - Alcoholic Beverages

15-112.

(a) (1) The boards of license commissioners in this State may issue the
alcoholic beverages licenses provided for by this article in their respective
jurisdictions.

(2)     Each board may employ a secretary and inspectors, clerical and other
assistance as is necessary, and fix the compensation of the employees, except as
otherwise provided by this article.

(3)     In this section, "Board" means the Board of License Commissioners,
unless otherwise noted.

(k) (1) This subsection applies only in Dorchester County.

(2)     (I) A member or employee of the Board may not:

[(i)] 1. Have any financial interest, directly or indirectly, in the
manufacture of any alcoholic beverage or in any alcoholic beverage purchased or sold
under the provisions of this article; or

[(ii)] 2. Derive any profit or remuneration from the purchase or
sale of any alcoholic beverage, other than the salary or wages payable for the
performance of the duties of the office or position as required and authorized under
this section.

[(3)] (II) A person who violates this [section] PARAGRAPH is guilty of a
misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $2,000 or a term of
imprisonment not exceeding 30 days.

(3)  (I) WITH THE APPROVAL OF THE DORCHESTER COUNTY COUNCIL,
THE BOARD MAY EMPLOY AN INSPECTOR AND A RECORDING SECRETARY WHO SHALL
BE EMPLOYEES OF THE COUNTY AS PROVIDED IN THE COUNTY BUDGET.

(II)  WITH THE APPROVAL OF THE DORCHESTER COUNTY COUNCIL,
THE BOARD MAY APPOINT LEGAL COUNSEL.

(III) RESTRICTIONS APPLICABLE TO BOARD MEMBERS SHALL APPLY
TO LEGAL COUNSEL AND STAFF ASSIGNED TO THE BOARD.

(IV)  COUNTY PERSONNEL POLICIES AND RULES SHALL APPLY TO:

1.   STAFF ASSIGNED TO THE BOARD; AND

2.   BOARD AND STAFF EXPENSES.

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