Sec. 03.02.06.05. Enforcement

A. Cigarettes seized under Business Regulation Article, §16-610(a), Annotated Code of Maryland, are considered to be noncompliant with the provisions of Business Regulation Article, §16-602, Annotated Code of Maryland, and the retailer, subwholesaler, vending machine operator, or wholesaler in possession of the cigarettes at the time they are seized shall be subject to penalties as provided in Business Regulation Article, §16-608, Annotated Code of Maryland.

B. A police officer or other authorized personnel may inspect the premises and records of a retailer, subwholesaler, vending machine operator, or wholesaler to determine whether cigarettes in their possession are in violation of Business Regulation Article, Title 16, Subtitle 6, Annotated Code of Maryland.

C. In addition to a police officer, inspectors employed by the Comptroller, or other persons designated by the Comptroller, shall be authorized personnel that may act in accordance with the provisions of Business Regulation Article, §16-610, Annotated Code of Maryland.