It cannot be stressed enough that the seller must be satisfied, without reservation, that every sale is being made lawfully. Failure to do so subjects the seller to a fine of up to $l,000 and/or two years in prison (Art. 2B, Sec. 16-503). Additionally, the license holder is subject to action by the Board of License Commissioners, who may impose fines up to $20,000 per VIOLATION, suspend, or revoke the alcoholic beverage license.(RULES AND REGULATIONS OF THE BOARD OF LICENSE COMMISSIONERS, M.C.C APPENDIX D)

Each sale should be considered on its own merit.

Any employee engaged in the sale, handling, or dealing in alcoholic beverages must be at least l8 years old. Tables may be bussed by employees under 18 years of age.

Beer, wine and liquor may be purchased by anyone 2l years of age, or older.

If there is a question that the purchaser (the person presenting the money) is not well over the age of 2l, then proof of age should be requested. (A good practice is to be certain that the purchaser appears to be at least 30).

Signed, valid State Drivers License with picture, Military I.D., State issued MVA Identification Card, Valid Passport, Immigration card.

Make certain that the person to whom you made the sale is in possession of the alcoholic beverages upon exit, not someone else.

Expired drivers permit, Social Security card, Birth Certificate, Credit Card, High School or College I.D. Any I.D. not issued by Federal, State or local authorities, any unsigned, expired or altered I.D.

Take the I.D. in hand, examine the front and back of the I.D., especially for height and weight, and note any alteration. The description and picture must match the purchaser, without doubt. If uncertain (change in hair or weight) ask purchaser to sign name and birthdate on a piece of paper. Match signature and date on the acceptable I.D. If you are not absolutely sure . . . . DON'T MAKE THE SALE.

A sale must not be made to anyone who is visibly under the influence of alcohol.

You may sell alcoholic beverages only within the hours prescribed on your license.

Gambling with the exception of MD state lottery, in any establishment is prohibited.

Be aware of anyone returning repeatedly, making purchases for others. Call 9ll if someone appears to be procuring for minors.

Purchases may not be opened or consumed on premises not having "on sale" privileges (including employees).

CONSUMPTION:

No license holder or anyone in his employ shall consume or permit patrons to consume alcoholic beverages on the licensed permises during when such sales are prohibited, by law, except that such beverages as have been purchased and paid for before the legal selling hour may be consumed on the premises until one-half hour after the legal selling time.

PURCHASE OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES:

All alcoholic beverages must be purchased from the Department of Liquor Control. Retail dealers shall be permitted to purchase alcoholic beverages from Montgomery County Dispensaries.

No retail dealers shall sell any other retail dealer any alcoholic beverages except to the holder of a Special Class C, ONE DAY, Beer, Wine and Liquor License.

FREE MERCHANDISE:

Free merchandise or prizes shall not be offered to encourage the sale of alcoholic beverages. No alcoholic beverages shall be given as prizes in connection with the playing of any game.

REVOCATION AND SUSPENSION OF LICENSES:

Any license may be suspended or revoked because of the following:

• The making of a false statement in the application for the license.
  
• Two or more convictions of one or more employees of the licensee of any violation of the alcoholic beverage laws within a period of two years.
  
• The possession upon the licensed premises of any alcoholic beverages which the licensee is not permitted to sell.
  
• Failure to keep required records on the licensed premises relative to employees and to the purchase of alcoholic beverages.
  
• Selling alcoholic beverages to a minor or intoxicated person.
  
• Selling alcoholic beverages after legal hours or failure to remove alcoholic beverages and containers from bars and tables one-half hour after legal selling hours.
  
• Permitting gambling or disorderly conduct on the licensed premises.