(a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, a warrant may not be issued to search a residence unless:
(1) the residence or part of the residence is used as a store, hotel, restaurant, or boarding house;
(2) the residence is used as a public resort; or
(3) the residence is used to keep, hide, or provide alcoholic beverages to sell or for another use that violates the law.
(b) A judge of the District Court may issue a warrant after determining that the issuance would be proper, based on an examination of:
(1) the applicant for the warrant; or
(2) other evidence.
Structure Maryland Statutes
Division II - Provisions Affecting Individual Jurisdictions
Title 27 - Queen Anne's County
Section 27-2601 - Application of General Provisions
Section 27-2602 - Legislative Intent; Construction of Subtitle
Section 27-2603 - Application of Subtitle
Section 27-2604 - Search Warrants
Section 27-2605 - Applicant May Assist in Execution of Warrant
Section 27-2606 - Search of Residence Prohibited; Exception
Section 27-2607 - When Posting of Copy of Warrant Is Required
Section 27-2608 - Requirements for Prosecution
Section 27-2609 - Receipt Is Prima Facie Evidence of Sale
Section 27-2610 - Items Seized as Evidence
Section 27-2611 - Scheduling of Trial
Section 27-2612 - Notice of Hearing
Section 27-2613 - Disposition of Seized Items
Section 27-2614 - Distribution of Fines