§ 16-409. Registration of out-of-state liquor control board agents in Cecil County

   (a) In general; information to be provided. --

   (1) In order to promote and protect the public safety and the peace of the community in Cecil County, by reason of the presence of many persons engaged in the enforcement of the laws of other states, in Cecil County any agent, employee, or representative of the liquor control board from another state shall register in person at the Sheriff's office not less than 30 days in advance of each entry into the county for the purpose of observing any alcoholic beverages sales.

   (2) At the time of registration the person shall provide the following information:

      (i) A written statement setting forth the identity of the out-of-state official;

      (ii) The purpose of the intended entry into Cecil County;

      (iii) The make, model, and license number of each and every vehicle to be used in the conduct of any surveillance activity;

      (iv) The specific establishments at which surveillance will be conducted; and

      (v) The specific times for surveillance of each establishment.

(b) Issuance of certificate of registration. -- Any person who registers shall be issued a certificate of registration which must be retained in the possession of the person during all investigative or surveillance activities.

(c) Failure to register or violation of provisions. -- Any person who fails to register as required by this section, or who having registered violates any provision of this section, shall lose his right to register or his registration, as the case may be, for a period of six months.

(d) Penalties. -- Any person who, during the period he has lost his right to register, violates this section, is guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction shall be fined not more than $ 1,000 or imprisoned for not more than two years, or both.

HISTORY: 1976, ch. 912; 1977, ch. 820; 1985, ch. 454; 1989, ch. 5, § 15; 2001, ch. 29, § 6.