Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 28–2705

(a) A person engaged in the manufacture or sale of alcoholic beverages, an agent or employee of the person, or a license holder may not, directly or indirectly, offer or make a payment or gift to:

(1) a member of the Board;

(2) an employee of the Board; or

(3) a person acting on behalf of a member or an employee of the Board.

(b) A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $1,000.