Terms Used In Maryland Code, ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES AND CANNABIS 6-203

  • Fraud: Intentional deception resulting in injury to another.
To prevent and detect fraud by manufacturers, wholesalers, and retail dealers, the Commission, the local licensing board, and an authorized deputy or inspector of the Commission or the local licensing board:

(1) may use hydrometers, saccharometers, weighing and gauging instruments, or other means, records, or devices to ascertain the quantity or quality of alcohol in an alcoholic beverage as they consider necessary; and

(2) may adopt rules and regulations to establish a uniform system of inspection, marking, and gauging of alcoholic beverages.