{"data":{"id":"us-md/md.-code-alcoholic-beverages-and-cannabis-26-504","jurisdiction":"us-md","citation":"Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 26–504","heading":"","body":"(a) For purposes of applying § 2–314 of this article:\n(1) a cash deposit for a returnable container shall be required at the time of sale or delivery of beer;\n(2) a check accepted for payment that is not postdated and is promptly deposited for collection by the license holder is considered cash; and\n(3) a check that is given in payment for beer to a license holder and is returned uncollected, is prima facie evidence of a violation by the wholesaler of § 2–314 of this article.\n(b) A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 6 months or a fine not exceeding $500 or both.","path":["Article - Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis"],"source_url":"https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Laws/StatuteText?article=gab\u0026section=26-504","current_through":"2026-01-01","vintage":"","retrieved_at":"2026-09-14T19:56:03Z","sha256":"0fc51cc0451c920cbdcde678475d5d40ce99c3aa466431b80ff7c9bc76d28d89","source_id":"us-md","stale":false,"prev":"us-md/md.-code-alcoholic-beverages-and-cannabis-26-503","next":"us-md/md.-code-alcoholic-beverages-and-cannabis-26-601"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}