Maryland Statutes
Subtitle 26 - Enforcement
Section 17-2606 - Observation of Sales by Out-of-State Official

(a)    To protect the public safety and peace when law enforcement officials are present in the county enforcing the laws of other states, an agent, an employee, or a representative of an alcoholic beverages licensing board of another state who enters the county to observe an alcoholic beverage sale:
        (1)    shall register in person at least 30 days before entry into the county; and
        (2)    when registering, shall provide:
            (i)    a written statement setting forth the identity of the registrant;
            (ii)    the purpose of the entry into the county;
            (iii)    the make, model, and license number of each vehicle to be used for surveillance activity;
            (iv)    the names of the premises where surveillance will be conducted; and
            (v)    the specific time for surveillance of each establishment.
    (b)    (1)    The Sheriff’s office shall issue a certificate of registration to each registrant.
        (2)    A registrant shall keep the certificate in the registrant’s possession during all investigative activities.
    (c)    (1)    An individual who fails to register as required by this section may not register for 6 months after being found in violation of this section.
        (2)    The Board shall suspend the registration of a registrant who violates this section for 6 months.
    (d)    A person who violates this section when the person is prohibited from registering or when the person’s certificate of registration is suspended is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 2 years or a fine not exceeding $1,000 or both.

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