Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 26-2802
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§26–2802.
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(a) This section applies to a violation that is cause for suspension or revocation of a license.
(b) Instead of or in addition to suspending or revoking the license, the Board may:
(1) for a first offense:
(i) except as provided in item (ii) of this item, impose a fine not exceeding $1,500; or
(ii) for a violation of § 10–117 of the Criminal Law Article, impose a fine of $1,500;
(2) for a second offense in the same 24–month period, impose a fine not exceeding $6,000; and
(3) for a third offense in the same 24–month period, impose a fine of $7,500.
(c) For a fourth offense in the same 24–month period, the Board shall suspend the license for 30 days, unless the Board revokes the license.
(b) Instead of or in addition to suspending or revoking the license, the Board may:
(1) for a first offense:
(i) except as provided in item (ii) of this item, impose a fine not exceeding $1,500; or
(ii) for a violation of § 10–117 of the Criminal Law Article, impose a fine of $1,500;
(2) for a second offense in the same 24–month period, impose a fine not exceeding $6,000; and
(3) for a third offense in the same 24–month period, impose a fine of $7,500.
(c) For a fourth offense in the same 24–month period, the Board shall suspend the license for 30 days, unless the Board revokes the license.
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