§ 20-205. Inspectors

West's Annotated Code of MarylandAlcoholic Beverages and CannabisEffective: July 1, 2016

West's Annotated Code of Maryland
Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis (Refs & Annos)
Division II. Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions [Titles 9-33] (Refs & Annos)
Title 20. Frederick County (Refs & Annos)
Subtitle 2. Board of License Commissioners (Refs & Annos)
Effective: July 1, 2016
MD Code, Alcoholic Beverages, § 20-205
Formerly cited as MD CODE, Art. 2B, § 15-103; MD CODE, Art. 2B, § 16-408
§ 20-205. Inspectors
Currentness
Appointment
(a) The Board may appoint:
(1) one chief inspector; and
(2) not more than:
(i) one full-time inspector in addition to the chief alcoholic beverages inspector; or
(ii) two part-time inspectors.
Qualifications
(b) To qualify for appointment as an inspector of any type, an individual shall:
(1) be of high moral character; and
(2) possess a sound reputation for sobriety, honesty, and integrity.
Compensation
(c)(1) An inspector of any type shall:
(i) receive the compensation set by the governing body of the county and provided for in the county budget;
(ii) be reimbursed for reasonable expenses; and
(iii) receive reimbursement for mileage at the standard rate set by the governing body of the county.
(2) Reimbursement for mileage does not include travel to and from the inspector's home and office.
Powers and duties
(d)(1) An inspector of any type:
(i) may issue a civil citation as allowed under § 20-2603 of this title; and
(ii) shall:
1. possess the power of a peace officer in the State arising out of or relating to the enforcement of this article;
2. submit monthly reports in writing to the Board of the inspector's activities, setting forth complaints or violations that the inspector observed or that were reported to the inspector;
3. assist the Board to enforce the alcoholic beverages laws; and
4. have any other duties that the Board requires.
(2) The chief inspector shall determine the hours and assignments of all inspectors.
Restrictions
(e) The restrictions and penalty under § 20-202(c) of this subtitle regarding direct and indirect interests of members of the Board in alcoholic beverages activities apply to full-time and part-time inspectors.

Credits

Added by Acts 2016, c. 41, § 2, eff. July 1, 2016.
MD Code, Alcoholic Beverages, § 20-205, MD AL BEV § 20-205
Current through legislation effective through April 25, 2024, from the 2024 Regular Session of the General Assembly. Some statute sections may be more current, see credits for details.
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