(a) A place where alcoholic beverages are sold in violation of this article or Title 5 of the Tax - General Article is a public nuisance. (b) (1) On conviction of the owner or operator of the place, the place may be closed and the public nuisance may be abated until a $2,000 bond is posted, payable to the State. (2) The bond shall be conditioned on the owner or operator: (i) not selling alcoholic beverages in violation of this article; and (ii) paying all fines, costs, and damages assessed against the owner. (3) If a condition of the bond is violated, the county may bring action against the owner or operator for fines, costs, and damages. (c) If a jury trial is requested or appeal is taken in a case in which a place is alleged to be a public nuisance, the place shall be closed until the defendant posts a $2,000 bond under the same conditions as those specified under subsection (b) of this section. (d) A person who owns or operates a public nuisance as described in subsection (a) of this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $200 or imprisonment not exceeding 6 months or both.
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