§ 14-2802
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§14–2802.
(a)Subject to subsection
(d)of this section, the Board may:
(1)except for a violation regarding an unlicensed establishment, impose a fine not exceeding:
(i)$1,000 for a violation of State law; or
(ii)$500 for a violation of the regulations of the Board; or
(2)suspend a license for a violation of any alcoholic beverages law that applies in the county.
(b)If a license holder or an employee of a license holder sells alcoholic beverages to an individual under the age of 21 years, the Board may:
(1)for a first offense, impose a fine not exceeding $500 or suspend the license for not more than 3 days or both; and
(2)for an offense occurring within 3 years after a prior offense, impose a fine not exceeding $1,000 or suspend the license for not more than 30 days or both.
(c)In determining the length of a suspension under subsection (b)(2) of this section, the Board shall consider:
(1)the class of license; and
(2)the economic impact the suspension will have on:
(i)the business of the license holder; and
(ii)employees of the license holder.
(d)A fine under this section shall be imposed subject to § 10–1001 of the State Government Article.
(e)Fines collected under this section shall be paid into the general fund of the county.