Section 31-405 - Beer sale on credit to retail dealer prohibited(a) This section and § 2-215 of this article do not apply to a:(1) club that is the holder of a Class C beer, wine, and liquor license; or(2) hotel that is the holder of a Class B beer, wine, and liquor license.(b)(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.(c) 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.Added by 2016 Md. Laws, Ch. 41, Sec. 2, eff. 7/1/2016.