(a) The Department shall appoint employees necessary to operate the dispensary system, set employee compensation, and require a bond for the faithful performance of employee duties.(b)(1) An employee of the Department may not: (i) have a direct or indirect financial interest in the manufacture or sale of alcoholic beverages; or(ii) derive profit or remuneration from the sale of alcoholic beverages other than the salary or wages payable for the discharge of the duties of the office.(2) A person who violates this subsection is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 3 years or a fine not exceeding $2,000 or both.Added by 2016 Md. Laws, Ch. 41, Sec. 2, eff. 7/1/2016.