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Maryland · Through 2026-01-01

Md. Code, Local Government § 1–1202

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  1. Article - Local Government

(a) This section applies only in:

(1) Carroll County; and

(2) Garrett County.

(b) This section does not apply to:

(1) the sale of a tobacco product from a vending machine that

complies with State law;

(2) a tobacconist establishment that engages primarily in the sale of

tobacco products other than cigarettes, as defined in § 16–101 of the Business

Regulation Article; or

(3) a business that engages primarily in the retail sale of beer, wine,

and liquor.

(c) A person who owns or operates a business that engages in the retail sale

of a tobacco product may not store or display a tobacco product unless the tobacco

product:

(1) is not immediately accessible to customers; and

(2) is accessible only to the owner or operator of the business or an

agent of the owner or operator.

(d) A person who violates subsection (c) of this section commits a civil

infraction and is subject to a civil penalty of:

(1) $100 for the first violation; and

(2) $300 for any subsequent violation.

(e) A citation for a second violation may not be issued within 30 days after

the date of the first citation.

(f) After a citation is issued for a second violation, a citation may be issued

each day that the violation continues after the date of the second citation.

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