116 LAWS OF MARYLAND. [CH. 65

holic beverages and import the same for resale, as here-
inafter provided; but such importations shall not be re-
sold until the excise tax has been paid.

(3) To sell such alcoholic beverages in such sealed con-
tainers or packages purchased as above provided, at such
prices as may be determined by the Board, which prices
shall be uniform in all stores in the said County and shall
in no case be less than the cost of such alcoholic beverages.

(4) To refuse to sell any such alcoholic beverages to
any person or persons, who, in the judgment of the Board,
is not a suitable person to purchase or consume such
beverages.

(5) To make any and all contracts, rules and regula-
tions which they may deem necessary or desirable to carry
out the powers conferred upon them by this Act.

(6) To sell and ship outside of Worcester County any
containers or packages of alcoholic beverages kept for sale
in the dispensaries or branch dispensaries, provided that
such shipment is not prohibited by law applicable in the
place where shipment is consigned.

The Liquor Control Board shall keep accurate records
of all purchases of alcoholic beverages, which records shall
be open to inspection by the Comptroller or any of his
Deputies or inspectors during all regular business hours,
and shall also prepare and forward to the Board of County
Commissioners, a report for the period ending on April
30th, in each year, which report shall contain a full and
complete statement of the business transacted by the Board
and the results of the operation of the dispensaries or
branch dispensaries established under the authority of this
Section.

All net profits arising from the operation of said dis-
pensaries shall be first applied towards the payment of
any and all sums advanced to or borrowed by the Liquor
Control Board. After such sums have been paid, the said
Board shall be authorized to create and maintain a re-
serve fund not to exceed $5, 000. 00, to provide adequate
working capital and to meet any losses that may be sus-
tained by the Board in the operation of such dispensaries.
All net profits in excess of the above shall belong to and be
paid over to the County Commissioners of Worcester Coun-
ty on or before June 1st, in each and every year.

SEC. 2. And be it further enacted, That this Act is
hereby declared to be an emergency law and necessary for
the immediate preservation of public health and safety and