Maryland Alcoholic Beverages Section 10-402

      (a)      Whenever any license or permit issued under the provisions of this article is suspended by the Comptroller, the licensee or permittee may, before the effective date of the suspension, petition the Comptroller for permission to make an offer of compromise consisting of a sum of money in lieu of serving the suspension.

      (b)      Money paid in lieu of suspension shall be paid into the general funds of the State.

      (c)      An offer of compromise shall not exceed $2,000 in the case of retail licensees, and shall not exceed $50,000 for other licensees and permittees.

      (d)      The Comptroller may accept the offer of compromise if (1) the public welfare and morals would not be impaired by allowing the licensee or permittee to operate during the period set for the suspension and (2) the payment of the sum of money will achieve the desired disciplinary purposes.

      (e)      The Comptroller may promulgate rules and regulations necessary to carry out the purposes of this section.