Section 17-2606 - Observation of sales by out-of-state official(a) To protect the public safety and peace when law enforcement officials are present in the county enforcing the laws of other states, an agent, an employee, or a representative of an alcoholic beverages licensing board of another state who enters the county to observe an alcoholic beverage sale: (1) shall register in person at least 30 days before entry into the county; and(2) when registering, shall provide: (i) a written statement setting forth the identity of the registrant;(ii) the purpose of the entry into the county;(iii) the make, model, and license number of each vehicle to be used for surveillance activity;(iv) the names of the premises where surveillance will be conducted; and(v) the specific time for surveillance of each establishment.(b)(1) The Sheriff's office shall issue a certificate of registration to each registrant.(2) A registrant shall keep the certificate in the registrant's possession during all investigative activities.(c)(1) An individual who fails to register as required by this section may not register for 6 months after being found in violation of this section.(2) The Board shall suspend the registration of a registrant who violates this section for 6 months.(d) A person who violates this section when the person is prohibited from registering or when the person's certificate of registration is suspended is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 2 years or a fine not exceeding $1,000 or both.Added by 2016 Md. Laws, Ch. 41, Sec. 2, eff. 7/1/2016.