Section 31-504 - Beer sale on credit to retail dealer prohibited(a) This section and § 2-314 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) For purposes of applying § 2-314 of this article:(1) a cash deposit for a returnable container shall be required at the time of sale or delivery of beer;(2) a check accepted for payment that is not postdated and is promptly deposited for collection is considered cash; and(3) a check that is given in payment for beer to a holder of the license, and is returned uncollected, is prima facie evidence of a violation by the wholesaler of § 2-314 of this article.(c) A suit or civil action to enforce or collect a claim for credit extended or enforce payment of a check given for payment in violation of this section may not be maintained in the State.(d) A person who violates § 2-314 of this article 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.