{"data":{"id":"us-md/md.-code-alcoholic-beverages-and-cannabis-31-405","jurisdiction":"us-md","citation":"Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 31–405","heading":"","body":"(a) This section and § 2–215 of this article do not apply to a:\n(1) club that is the holder of a Class C beer, wine, and liquor license; or\n(2) hotel that is the holder of a Class B beer, wine, and liquor license.\n(b) (1) A cash deposit for a returnable container shall be required at the time of sale or delivery of beer.\n(2) For purposes of construing § 2–215 of this article:\n(i) a check accepted for payment that is not postdated and is promptly deposited for collection is considered cash; and\n(ii) a check that is given in payment for alcoholic beverages to a holder of the license, and is returned uncollected, is prima facie evidence in a civil case of a violation of this section or § 2–215 of this article.\n(c) 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=31-405","current_through":"2026-01-01","vintage":"","retrieved_at":"2026-09-14T19:56:03Z","sha256":"d60b0b710ba0c17388b113ef976a62d8506ce475dd8defcdb7072ad83939876c","source_id":"us-md","stale":false,"prev":"us-md/md.-code-alcoholic-beverages-and-cannabis-31-404","next":"us-md/md.-code-alcoholic-beverages-and-cannabis-31-501"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}