§17–2104.

    With the approval of the Comptroller or the Executive Director, as appropriate, the chief license inspector, an assistant license inspector, or an agent of the Field Enforcement Division of the Alcohol and Tobacco Commission shall begin proceedings to prosecute each person who:

        (1)    is required to get a license from a clerk under this title; but

        (2)    fails to get the license or to pay an adequate license fee.