Maryland Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 26-2606

(a)(1) This section applies only to inspections performed by or on behalf of the Board.

(2) Unless the inspection is performed on behalf of the Board and does not relate to health and safety, this section does not apply to inspections conducted by one or more of the following persons:

(1) provide assistance to the Board in any matter pertaining to alcoholic beverages;

(2) conduct background investigations and criminal history records checks on all license applicants;

(3) make routine inspections of licensed establishments in the county to ensure that they are in compliance with all appropriate State laws, local laws, restrictions, and Board rules and regulations;

(4) coordinate information with other appropriate regulatory agencies;

(5) take appropriate action on any written report of violations forwarded by a uniformed officer of a municipal or county police department, the Maryland-National Capital Park Police, or the State Police;

(6) investigate complaints made against a licensed establishment; or

(7) initiate covert inspections and investigations of licensed establishments that may be necessary to ensure compliance or to prove or disprove alleged violations.