§ 13-2437. Administrative and civil penalties  


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  •    (a) In general. -- If a person violates Part III of this subtitle, the person is subject to:

       (1) for a first violation, suspension of the person's tip jar license or wholesaler's license and a civil penalty not exceeding $ 1,500; or

       (2) for each subsequent violation, revocation of the person's tip jar license or wholesaler's license and a civil penalty not exceeding $ 5,000.

    (b) Action against liquor license. -- In addition to the penalties under subsection (a)(2) of this section, if the person has a liquor license, the agency may recommend to the Board of License Commissioners for Washington County that the Board suspend the person's liquor license for not less than 15 days for a subsequent violation.

    (c) Disposition of civil penalties. -- Civil penalties collected under subsection (a) of this section shall be credited to the general fund of the county.


HISTORY: An. Code 1957, art. 27, § 255C(s)(2)-(4); 2002, ch. 26, § 2; 2003, ch. 21, § 1.