§ 26-405
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§26–405.
(1)A cash deposit for a returnable container shall be required at the time of sale or delivery of beer.
(2)For purposes of construing § 2–215 of this article:
(i)a check accepted for payment that is not postdated and is promptly deposited for collection is considered cash; and
(ii)a check that is given in payment for alcoholic beverages to a holder of the license, and is returned uncollected, is prima facie evidence in a civil case of a violation of this section or § 2–215 of this article.
(b)A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 6 months or a fine not exceeding $500 or both.