§ 22-1902. Employment of underage individuals

MD Alcoholic B Code § 22-1902 (2019) (N/A)
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(a)    A license holder may not:

(1)    employ or allow an individual under the age of 18 years to sell or serve alcoholic beverages; or

(2)    except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, employ an individual under the age of 21 years to act as a bartender or to serve alcoholic beverages at a permanent full–service bar.

(b)    An individual at least 18 years old may act as a bartender or serve alcoholic beverages at a permanent full–service bar if the individual is the son or daughter of the owner of the licensed premises.

(c)    A license holder may employ:

(1)    an individual at least 18 years old to serve alcoholic beverages while acting as a server; or

(2)    an individual at least 16 years old to act as a bartender’s assistant who:

(i)    may replace ice, remove trash, or perform similar tasks that do not involve alcoholic beverages; but

(ii)    may not engage in the distribution or sale of alcoholic beverages.