Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 22-1902
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§22–1902.
Official statutory text
(a) A license holder may not:
(1) employ or allow an individual under the age of 18 years to sell or serve alcoholic beverages; or
(2) except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, employ an individual under the age of 21 years to act as a bartender or to serve alcoholic beverages at a permanent full–service bar.
(b) An individual at least 18 years old may act as a bartender or serve alcoholic beverages at a permanent full–service bar if the individual is the son or daughter of the owner of the licensed premises.
(c) A license holder may employ:
(1) an individual at least 18 years old to serve alcoholic beverages while acting as a server; or
(2) an individual at least 16 years old to act as a bartender’s assistant who:
(i) may replace ice, remove trash, or perform similar tasks that do not involve alcoholic beverages; but
(ii) may not engage in the distribution or sale of alcoholic beverages.
(1) employ or allow an individual under the age of 18 years to sell or serve alcoholic beverages; or
(2) except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, employ an individual under the age of 21 years to act as a bartender or to serve alcoholic beverages at a permanent full–service bar.
(b) An individual at least 18 years old may act as a bartender or serve alcoholic beverages at a permanent full–service bar if the individual is the son or daughter of the owner of the licensed premises.
(c) A license holder may employ:
(1) an individual at least 18 years old to serve alcoholic beverages while acting as a server; or
(2) an individual at least 16 years old to act as a bartender’s assistant who:
(i) may replace ice, remove trash, or perform similar tasks that do not involve alcoholic beverages; but
(ii) may not engage in the distribution or sale of alcoholic beverages.
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