1. (a) The Governor shall appoint three members to the Liquor Control Board with the advice and consent of the Senate.

2. (b) Each member of the Liquor Control Board shall be:

   1. (1) a resident and voter in the county; and
   2. (2) an individual of high character, integrity, and recognized business capacity.

3. (c)

   1. (1) A member of the Liquor Control Board may not:

      1. (i) have a direct or indirect financial interest in the manufacture or sale of alcoholic beverages; or
      2. (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. (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.
4. (d) The term of a member is 2 years and begins on July 1.
5. (e) If a vacancy occurs, it shall be filled for the unexpired term in the same manner as the original appointment.

Added by Acts 2016, c. 41, § 2, eff. July 1, 2016.