{"data":{"id":"us-md/md.-code-alcoholic-beverages-and-cannabis-31-504","jurisdiction":"us-md","citation":"Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 31–504","heading":"","body":"(a) This section and § 2–314 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) 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 is considered cash; and\n(3) a check that is given in payment for beer to a holder of the license, and is returned uncollected, is prima facie evidence of a violation by the wholesaler of § 2–314 of this article.\n(c) A suit or civil action to enforce or collect a claim for credit extended or enforce payment of a check given for payment in violation of this section may not be maintained in the State.\n(d) A person who violates § 2–314 of this article 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=31-504","current_through":"2026-01-01","vintage":"","retrieved_at":"2026-09-14T19:56:03Z","sha256":"de7b86c72e49753c10b0b9e5bc907d287330c3545a0bb9e1d3693a628ce336d6","source_id":"us-md","stale":false,"prev":"us-md/md.-code-alcoholic-beverages-and-cannabis-31-503","next":"us-md/md.-code-alcoholic-beverages-and-cannabis-31-601"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}