(a) Before the effective date of a suspension of a license or permit, the license holder or permit holder may make an offer of compromise consisting of money in lieu of serving the suspension.
(b) An offer of compromise may not exceed:
(1) $2,000 for retail license holders; and
(2) $50,000 for other license holders and permit holders.
(c) The Comptroller may accept the offer of compromise if:
(1) the public welfare and morals would not be impaired by allowing the license holder or permit holder to operate during the period set for the suspension; and
(2) the payment of the money will achieve the desired disciplinary purposes.
(d) Money in lieu of suspension shall be paid into the General Fund of the State.
Structure Maryland Statutes
Division I - General Provisions Affecting Multiple Jurisdictions
Subtitle 6 - Revocation and Suspension of State Licenses and Permits
Section 3-601 - Power of Comptroller
Section 3-602 - Revocation and Suspension Procedures
Section 3-603 - Grounds for Revocation or Suspension
Section 3-604 - Nudity and Sexual Displays