Maryland Code, ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES AND CANNABIS 15-1406
Terms Used In Maryland Code, ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES AND CANNABIS 15-1406
- Affidavit: A written statement of facts confirmed by the oath of the party making it, before a notary or officer having authority to administer oaths.
- Conviction: A judgement of guilt against a criminal defendant.
- Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
- Person: includes an individual, receiver, trustee, guardian, personal representative, fiduciary, representative of any kind, corporation, partnership, business trust, statutory trust, limited liability company, firm, association, or other nongovernmental entity. See
(i) the applicant is at least 21 years old;
(ii) the applicant will carry on the business authorized by the license for the applicant or for a business entity and not as an agent of another person;
(iii) 1. the applicant will manage the business in person; or
2. if the license is issued to a business entity, an individual who is specified in the application will manage the business;
(iv) the applicant will not sell alcoholic beverages designated under the license to a person under the age of 21 years; and
(v) the applicant consents to the use of evidence discovered during a lawful inspection of the licensed premises as admissible in a prosecution or on a hearing for a revocation, suspension, or restriction of the license.
(2) The applicant shall verify the statements in the application by affidavit made before a notary or other person authorized to administer oaths.
(b) A person who makes a false statement in an application is guilty of the misdemeanor of perjury and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 10 years and license revocation.