§ 1-321

Maryland § 1-321

• Jurisdiction: Maryland
• Article gab: Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis
• Title: 1

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(a) In order to increase efficiency and accuracy in the performance of their respective duties and responsibilities under this article and other laws relating to alcohol and tobacco, the Commission and the Comptroller shall:

(1) cooperate and share information and personnel in investigations of licensed premises and other locations and materials relating to the enforcement of the alcohol and tobacco laws of the State;

(2) cooperate and share information and personnel in other matters relating to the manufacture, processing, importation, taxation, sale, and service of alcohol and tobacco in the State; and

(3) enter into a memorandum of understanding for cooperative activities in inspections and other enforcement activities relating to the alcohol and tobacco laws of the State.

(b) (1) The Commission may enter into memoranda of understanding and other cooperative arrangements with federal, State, and local governmental units in carrying out this article and other alcohol and tobacco laws of the State in the interest of reducing duplication of efforts and reducing the overall costs of administration of inspection and enforcement programs to the State.

(2) The Executive Director may also enter into memoranda of understanding and other cooperative arrangements with federal, State, and local governmental units to address operational matters and efficiencies in carrying out this article and other alcohol and tobacco laws of the State.