Md. Code, Alco. Bev. § 1-304

Current with changes from the 2024 Legislative Session
Section 1-304 - Delegation - Licenses and permits
(a) A member of the Commission may not:
(1) have a direct or indirect financial interest, ownership, or management, including holding any stocks, bonds, or other similar financial interests, in the alcohol, tobacco, or cannabis industries;
(2) have an official relationship to a person who holds a license or permit under this article or Title 16, Title 16.5, Title 16.7, or Title 16.9 of the Business Regulation Article;
(3) be an elected official;
(4) receive or share in, directly or indirectly, the receipts or proceeds of any activities conducted in the alcohol, tobacco, or cannabis industries;
(5) have a beneficial interest in any contract for the manufacture or sale of any device or product or the provision of any independent consulting services in connection with a holder of a license or permit issued under this article or Title 16, Title 16.5, Title 16.7, or Title 16.9 of the Business Regulation Article; or
(6) accept a contribution of money or property worth at least $100 from an entity or individual associated with the alcohol, tobacco, or cannabis industries with respect to the regulation of alcohol, tobacco, or cannabis.
(b) A member of the Commission shall file a financial disclosure statement with the State Ethics Commission in accordance with Title 5, Subtitle 6 of the General Provisions Article.

Md. Code, AB § 1-304

Amended by 2023 Md. Laws, Ch. 255, Sec. 5, eff. 5/3/2023.
Amended by 2023 Md. Laws, Ch. 254, Sec. 5, eff. 5/3/2023.
Amended by 2022 Md. Laws, Ch. 743, Sec. 1, eff. 6/1/2022.
Amended by 2020 Md. Laws, Ch. 628, Sec. 1, eff. 5/8/2020.
Amended by 2020 Md. Laws, Ch. 360, Sec. 1, eff. 6/1/2020.
Amended by 2020 Md. Laws, Ch. 359, Sec. 1, eff. 6/1/2020.
Renumbered as § - 1-314 by 2019 Md. Laws, Ch. 12, Sec. 1, eff. 6/1/2020.
Added by 2016 Md. Laws, Ch. 41, Sec. 2, eff. 7/1/2016.