TAM Alcohol Laws & Regulatory Compliance 3 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: A Maryland bar receives a shipment of alcohol but the delivery driver has no accompanying invoice. What should the licensee do?
- Accept the delivery and request the invoice later
- Refuse the delivery until proper documentation is provided (Correct answer)
- Accept the delivery only if the driver is known personally
- Accept partial delivery and refuse the rest
Correct answer: Refuse the delivery until proper documentation is provided
Maryland regulations require that alcohol deliveries be accompanied by proper invoices; licensees should refuse deliveries without documentation.
Question 2: Under Maryland law, which of the following is TRUE regarding the sale of alcohol on Election Day?
- All alcohol sales are prohibited statewide on Election Day
- Alcohol sales are unrestricted on Election Day in Maryland
- Alcohol sales near polling places may be restricted by local jurisdiction (Correct answer)
- Only beer and wine sales are permitted on Election Day
Correct answer: Alcohol sales near polling places may be restricted by local jurisdiction
Maryland no longer has a statewide Election Day ban, but individual counties may impose local restrictions near polling locations.
Question 3: A licensee suspects that a regular customer, who appears intoxicated, is about to drive home. What is the correct response under Maryland TAM guidelines?
- Serve one more drink and call a cab after
- Refuse further service and offer alternative transportation options (Correct answer)
- Serve water and allow the customer to decide
- Ask another customer to drive them home without further action
Correct answer: Refuse further service and offer alternative transportation options
TAM guidelines require staff to refuse further alcohol service to intoxicated patrons and actively assist in arranging safe transportation.
Question 4: Maryland's Alcoholic Beverages Article sets 'closing time' requirements. Who has authority to set local closing times for alcohol service?
- Only the Maryland General Assembly can set closing times statewide
- Local Alcoholic Beverages Control Boards have authority to set closing times within their jurisdiction (Correct answer)
- The Governor's office sets universal closing hours each year
- Each individual licensee may set their own closing time without restriction
Correct answer: Local Alcoholic Beverages Control Boards have authority to set closing times within their jurisdiction
Local Alcoholic Beverages Control Boards have the authority to establish closing times for alcohol service within their county or jurisdiction.
Question 5: Under Maryland law, a 'club license' is typically issued to which type of establishment?
- Any restaurant with a bar area
- Non-profit organizations such as private clubs or veterans organizations (Correct answer)
- Hotels with more than 50 rooms
- Grocery stores with a dedicated wine section
Correct answer: Non-profit organizations such as private clubs or veterans organizations
Club licenses in Maryland are generally reserved for non-profit organizations like fraternal, veterans, or private membership clubs.
Question 6: If a Maryland alcohol licensee wants to expand their hours of operation, what must they do?
- Simply post updated hours without any formal process
- Apply to their local Alcoholic Beverages Control Board for a license modification (Correct answer)
- Notify only the Maryland Comptroller's office in writing
- Obtain written approval from neighboring businesses
Correct answer: Apply to their local Alcoholic Beverages Control Board for a license modification
Any change to hours of operation requires a formal license modification approved by the local Alcoholic Beverages Control Board.
Question 7: Under Maryland law, which of the following describes 'solicitation' that is prohibited in licensed establishments?
- Staff recommending a specific beer brand to a customer
- Employees encouraging customers to buy them drinks in exchange for company or entertainment (Correct answer)
- Bartenders suggesting food pairings with alcoholic drinks
- Managers asking customers to complete a satisfaction survey
Correct answer: Employees encouraging customers to buy them drinks in exchange for company or entertainment
Maryland law prohibits employees from soliciting customers to purchase drinks for the employee as a form of entertainment or companionship.
TAM Alcohol Laws & Regulatory Compliance 3
A Maryland bar receives a shipment of alcohol but the delivery driver has no accompanying invoice.
What should the licensee do?