Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 22-1902
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 22-1902
in effect(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.
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