§ 15-202

Maryland § 15-202

• Jurisdiction: Maryland
• Article gab: Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis
• Title: 15

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(a) (1) The Governor shall appoint three members to the Board.

(2) The appointments shall be made:

(i) if the House of Delegates is in session, with the advice and consent of the House of Delegates; or

(ii) if the House of Delegates is not in session, by the Governor alone.

(3) An appointment made under paragraph (2)(ii) of this subsection shall continue in force until the end of the next session of the General Assembly.

(b) Each member of the Board shall be:

(1) a resident and voter of the county; and

(2) an individual of high character and integrity and of recognized business capacity.

(c) (1) The term of a regular member is 3 years.

(2) The terms of the regular members are staggered as required by the terms provided for members of the Board on July 1, 2016.

(d) (1) The Governor shall appoint an eligible individual to fill a vacancy that occurs during the term of office of the individual originally appointed in accordance with subsection (a) of this section.

(2) 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.

(e) (1) The Governor may remove a member for misconduct in office, incompetence, or willful neglect of duty.

(2) The Governor shall give a member who is charged a copy of the charges against the member and, with at least 10 days’ notice, an opportunity to be heard publicly in person or by counsel.

(3) If a member is removed, the Governor shall file with the Office of the Secretary of State a statement of charges against the member and the Governor’s findings on the charges.