§ 26-504. Beer sale on credit to retail dealer prohibited

MD Alcoholic B Code § 26-504 (2019) (N/A)
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(a)    For purposes of applying § 2–314 of this article:

(1)    a cash deposit for a returnable container shall be required at the time of sale or delivery of beer;

(2)    a check accepted for payment that is not postdated and is promptly deposited for collection by the license holder is considered cash; and

(3)    a check that is given in payment for beer to a license holder and is returned uncollected, is prima facie evidence of a violation by the wholesaler of § 2–314 of this article.

(b)    A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 6 months or a fine not exceeding $500 or both.