Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 32-303
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§32–303.
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(a) The Governor shall appoint three members to the Liquor Control Board with the advice and consent of the Senate.
(b) Each member of the Liquor Control Board shall be:
(1) a resident and voter in the county; and
(2) an individual of high character, integrity, and recognized business capacity.
(c) (1) A member of the Liquor Control Board may not:
(i) have a direct or indirect financial interest in the manufacture or sale of alcoholic beverages; or
(ii) derive profit or remuneration from the sale of alcoholic beverages other than the salary or wages payable for the discharge of the duties of the office.
(2) A person who violates this subsection is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 3 years or a fine not exceeding $2,000 or both.
(d) The term of a member is 2 years and begins on July 1.
(e) If a vacancy occurs, it shall be filled for the unexpired term in the same manner as the original appointment.
(b) Each member of the Liquor Control Board shall be:
(1) a resident and voter in the county; and
(2) an individual of high character, integrity, and recognized business capacity.
(c) (1) A member of the Liquor Control Board may not:
(i) have a direct or indirect financial interest in the manufacture or sale of alcoholic beverages; or
(ii) derive profit or remuneration from the sale of alcoholic beverages other than the salary or wages payable for the discharge of the duties of the office.
(2) A person who violates this subsection is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 3 years or a fine not exceeding $2,000 or both.
(d) The term of a member is 2 years and begins on July 1.
(e) If a vacancy occurs, it shall be filled for the unexpired term in the same manner as the original appointment.
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