Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 31-2802
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§31–2802.
Official statutory text
(a) The Board may impose a fine not exceeding $2,500 or suspend a license or both on a license holder who violates this article.
(b) In deciding whether to fine a license holder or suspend the license, the Board shall consider whether:
(1) the public welfare and morals would be impaired by allowing the license holder to operate during the suspension period; and
(2) the payment of the fine will achieve the desired disciplinary purposes.
(c) Fines collected under this section shall be paid to the Board.
(b) In deciding whether to fine a license holder or suspend the license, the Board shall consider whether:
(1) the public welfare and morals would be impaired by allowing the license holder to operate during the suspension period; and
(2) the payment of the fine will achieve the desired disciplinary purposes.
(c) Fines collected under this section shall be paid to the Board.
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