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Maryland Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 1-303

Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

(a)(1) The Commission consists of five members to be appointed by the Governor with the advice and consent of the Senate.

(2) The presiding officer of either House of the General Assembly may recommend to the Governor a list of individuals for appointment to the Commission.

(3) Of the Commission members:

(i) one shall be knowledgeable and experienced in public health matters;

(ii) one shall be knowledgeable and experienced in law enforcement matters;

(iii) one shall be knowledgeable and experienced in the alcoholic beverages industry; and

(iv) two shall be members of the public who are knowledgeable and experienced in fiscal matters and shall have substantial experience:

1. as an executive with fiduciary responsibilities in charge of a large organization or foundation;

2. in an academic field relating to finance or economics; or

3. as an accountant, an economist, or a financial analyst.

(4) In addition to the members appointed under paragraph (3) of this subsection, the Secretary of Health and the Secretary of State Police, or their designees, may participate in the Commission as ex officio nonvoting members.

(b) At the time of appointment, each member of the Commission shall be:

(1) at least 25 years old;

(2) a resident of the State who has resided in the State for at least 5 years;

(3) a qualified voter of the State; and

(4) an individual who has not been convicted of or granted probation before judgment for a serious crime or a crime that involves moral turpitude.

(c)(1) The term of a member is 5 years.

(2) The terms of members are staggered as required by the terms provided for members of the Commission on June 30, 2020.

(3) At the end of a term, a member continues to serve until a successor is appointed and qualifies.

(4) A member who is appointed after a term has begun serves only for the rest of the term and until a successor is appointed and qualifies.

(5) A member may not serve for more than two full terms.

(d)(1) Subject to the hearing requirements of this subsection, the Governor may remove a member for cause.

(2) Before the Governor removes a member, the Governor shall give the member notice and an opportunity for a public hearing.

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