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MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  2-153 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division I - General Provisions Affecting Multiple Jurisdictions|Title 2 - State-Issued Permits and Licenses|Subtitle 1 - State Permits|Part V - Direct Wine Shipper's and Common Carrier Permits|Section 2-153 - Direct Shipping Without Permit Prohibited

    A person without a direct wine shipper’s permit may not ship wine directly to a consumer in the State.
MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  2-154 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division I - General Provisions Affecting Multiple Jurisdictions|Title 2 - State-Issued Permits and Licenses|Subtitle 1 - State Permits|Part V - Direct Wine Shipper's and Common Carrier Permits|Section 2-154 - Violations of Part

    Each violation of this part is a separate violation.
MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  2-157 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division I - General Provisions Affecting Multiple Jurisdictions|Title 2 - State-Issued Permits and Licenses|Subtitle 1 - State Permits|Part VI - Alcohol Awareness Permits|Section 2-157 - Scope of Part

    This part applies statewide.
MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  2-158 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division I - General Provisions Affecting Multiple Jurisdictions|Title 2 - State-Issued Permits and Licenses|Subtitle 1 - State Permits|Part VI - Alcohol Awareness Permits|Section 2-158 - Alcohol Awareness Program Permit

    (a)    There is an alcohol awareness program permit.    (b)    The permit authorizes the holder to conduct an alcohol awareness program as certified by the Comptroller under § 4–505 of this article.    (c)    The permit fee is $15.
MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  2-159 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division I - General Provisions Affecting Multiple Jurisdictions|Title 2 - State-Issued Permits and Licenses|Subtitle 1 - State Permits|Part VI - Alcohol Awareness Permits|Section 2-159 - Alcohol Awareness Instructor's Permit

    (a)    There is an alcohol awareness instructor’s permit.    (b)    The permit authorizes the holder to conduct alcohol awareness training as an employee or agent of an alcohol awareness program permit holder.    (c)    The permit fee is $5.
MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  2-162 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division I - General Provisions Affecting Multiple Jurisdictions|Title 2 - State-Issued Permits and Licenses|Subtitle 1 - State Permits|Part VII - Miscellaneous Permits|Section 2-162 - Scope of Part

    This part applies statewide.
MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  2-163 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division I - General Provisions Affecting Multiple Jurisdictions|Title 2 - State-Issued Permits and Licenses|Subtitle 1 - State Permits|Part VII - Miscellaneous Permits|Section 2-163 - Fuel-Alcohol Permit

    (a)    There is a fuel–alcohol permit.    (b)    The permit authorizes the holder to establish a distilled spirits plant for the sole purpose to manufacture, process, store, use, or distribute distilled spirits exclusively for fuel.    (c)    A permit holder may not establish a distilled spirits plant for beverage purposes.
MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  2-164 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division I - General Provisions Affecting Multiple Jurisdictions|Title 2 - State-Issued Permits and Licenses|Subtitle 1 - State Permits|Part VII - Miscellaneous Permits|Section 2-164 - Nonbeverage Permit

    (a)    There is a nonbeverage permit.    (b)    The permit authorizes the holder to purchase alcohol and alcoholic beverages for:        (1)    use in compounding or manufacturing flavoring extracts;        (2)    medicinal, antiseptic, or toilet preparations or for other similar purposes;        (3)    scientific or laboratory purposes;        (4)    flavoring food products; or        (5)    sale by pharmacists on the written prescription of a qualified physician.    (c)    The permit holder may not use, sell, or deliver:        (1)    alcoholic beverages for beverage purposes; or        (2)    any other product that is:            (i)    produced with alcoholic beverages; and            (ii)    fit for beverage purposes.    (d)    The permit does not expire until it is revoked.    (e)    (1)    Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, the fee for the issuance or renewal of the permit is $50.        (2)    The Comptroller shall issue the permit without the payment of a fee to:            (i)    a charitable organization; or            (ii)    a holder of a fuel–alcohol permit.
MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  6-301 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division I - General Provisions Affecting Multiple Jurisdictions|Title 6 - Forfeitures; Enforcement; Prohibited Acts; Penalties|Subtitle 3 - Prohibited Acts|Part I - Scope of Subtitle|Section 6-301 - Scope of Subtitle

    Subject to Division II of this article, this subtitle applies statewide.
MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  6-304 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division I - General Provisions Affecting Multiple Jurisdictions|Title 6 - Forfeitures; Enforcement; Prohibited Acts; Penalties|Subtitle 3 - Prohibited Acts|Part II - Prohibited Acts by License Holder|Section 6-304 - Selling or Providing Alcoholic Beverages to Individual Under the Age of 21 Years

    A license holder or an employee of the license holder may not sell or provide alcoholic beverages to an individual under the age of 21 years.
MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  6-305 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division I - General Provisions Affecting Multiple Jurisdictions|Title 6 - Forfeitures; Enforcement; Prohibited Acts; Penalties|Subtitle 3 - Prohibited Acts|Part II - Prohibited Acts by License Holder|Section 6-305 - Proof of Age for Sale of Alcoholic Beverages

    A license holder or an employee of the license holder may accept as proof of an individual’s age:        (1)    if the individual is a resident of the State, the individual’s driver’s license or identification card as provided for in the Maryland Vehicle Law;        (2)    a United States military identification card; or        (3)    the individual’s electronic credential issued by the Motor Vehicle Administration under Title 16, Subtitle 10 of the Transportation Article.
MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  6-306 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division I - General Provisions Affecting Multiple Jurisdictions|Title 6 - Forfeitures; Enforcement; Prohibited Acts; Penalties|Subtitle 3 - Prohibited Acts|Part II - Prohibited Acts by License Holder|Section 6-306 - Defense to Prosecution for Sale to Underage Individual

    The establishment of the following facts by a seller of alcoholic beverages to an underage individual is prima facie evidence of innocence and a defense to a prosecution for serving alcoholic beverages to an underage individual:        (1)    the purchaser falsely represented in writing and supported with other documentary evidence that the purchaser was of legal age to purchase alcoholic beverages;        (2)    on the basis of the appearance of the purchaser, an ordinary and prudent individual would believe the purchaser to be of legal age to purchase alcoholic beverages; and        (3)    the sale was made in good faith and in reliance on the written representation and appearance of the purchaser.
MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  6-307 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division I - General Provisions Affecting Multiple Jurisdictions|Title 6 - Forfeitures; Enforcement; Prohibited Acts; Penalties|Subtitle 3 - Prohibited Acts|Part II - Prohibited Acts by License Holder|Section 6-307 - Selling or Providing Alcoholic Beverages to Intoxicated Individual

    A license holder or an employee of the license holder may not sell or provide alcoholic beverages to an individual who, at the time of the sale or delivery, is visibly under the influence of an alcoholic beverage.
MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  6-308 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division I - General Provisions Affecting Multiple Jurisdictions|Title 6 - Forfeitures; Enforcement; Prohibited Acts; Penalties|Subtitle 3 - Prohibited Acts|Part II - Prohibited Acts by License Holder|Section 6-308 - Allowing On-Premises Consumption of Alcoholic Beverages Not Purchased From License Holder

    (a)    This section does not apply to a Class 4 limited winery that brings wine or pomace brandy manufactured on its licensed premises onto a retail licensed premises if:        (1)    the wine or pomace brandy is being provided for a promotional activity conducted by the limited winery, a retail license holder, an alcoholic beverages trade association, or a nonprofit organization;        (2)    a representative of the limited winery or a trade association representing Maryland wineries is present at all times during the promotional activity;        (3)    the limited winery or winery trade association complies with any regulations that the Commission adopts relating to on–premises promotions and product sampling;        (4)    the limited winery or winery trade association has advance written permission of the retail license holder to bring wine products on the retail licensed premises for the promotional activity; and        (5)    all unopened or partially consumed containers of wine and pomace brandy are removed from the retail licensed premises at the end of the promotional activity.    (b)    A license holder may not allow an individual to consume on the licensed premises an alcoholic beverage that is:        (1)    not purchased on the premises from the license holder; and        (2)    not otherwise allowed by this article to be consumed on the premises.
MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  6-309 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division I - General Provisions Affecting Multiple Jurisdictions|Title 6 - Forfeitures; Enforcement; Prohibited Acts; Penalties|Subtitle 3 - Prohibited Acts|Part II - Prohibited Acts by License Holder|Section 6-309 - Allowing On-Premises Consumption or Possession of Alcoholic Beverages by Individual Under the Age of 21 Years

    (a)    A license holder, a proprietor, or an operator of an establishment that provides alcoholic beverages may not allow on–premises consumption or possession of alcoholic beverages by an individual under the age of 21 years, regardless of who purchased or obtained the alcoholic beverages.    (b)    In addition to any other penalty under this article, a license holder, a proprietor, or an operator who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $50.
MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  6-310 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division I - General Provisions Affecting Multiple Jurisdictions|Title 6 - Forfeitures; Enforcement; Prohibited Acts; Penalties|Subtitle 3 - Prohibited Acts|Part II - Prohibited Acts by License Holder|Section 6-310 - Providing Free Food

    (a)    (1)    Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, a license holder may not directly or indirectly give or offer without charge food to a customer to induce the customer to purchase alcoholic beverages for on–premises consumption.        (2)    This section does not apply to hors d’oeuvres, pretzels, cheese, or crackers that are placed on a counter in the licensed premises for customers to consume without charge.    (b)    The placement of food by a license holder in the licensed premises for customers to consume without charge is prima facie evidence of a violation of this section.    (c)    A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $10 for each offense.
MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  6-311 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division I - General Provisions Affecting Multiple Jurisdictions|Title 6 - Forfeitures; Enforcement; Prohibited Acts; Penalties|Subtitle 3 - Prohibited Acts|Part II - Prohibited Acts by License Holder|Section 6-311 - Restrictions on Purchases and Sales by Retail Dealer

    (a)    This section does not apply to a holder of a Class E, Class F, or Class G license.    (b)    A retail dealer may not:        (1)    purchase any alcoholic beverage except from a licensed manufacturer or wholesaler, private bulk sale permit holder, or nonresident winery permit holder;        (2)    sell any alcoholic beverage to any other retail dealer except the holder of a Class C per diem beer, beer and wine, or beer, wine, and liquor license; or        (3)    keep or allow to be kept any alcoholic beverage on the licensed premises except those that have been purchased by the retail dealer.
MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  6-312 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division I - General Provisions Affecting Multiple Jurisdictions|Title 6 - Forfeitures; Enforcement; Prohibited Acts; Penalties|Subtitle 3 - Prohibited Acts|Part II - Prohibited Acts by License Holder|Section 6-312 - Beverage Misrepresentation

    (a)    (1)    A person may not manufacture, sell, or offer for sale, or order or allow an employee or other person to sell or offer for sale, a beverage as malt extract or beer unless the beverage has been brewed and fermented as such.        (2)    A person may not sell or offer for sale, or order or allow an employee or other person to sell or offer for sale:            (i)    beer to which coloring or porterine has been added so as to represent the beer to be malt extract, porter, or another beverage; or            (ii)    a malt or liquor unless the malt or liquor is identified by its proper name.    (b)    A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 1 year or a fine not exceeding $500 or both.
MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  6-313 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division I - General Provisions Affecting Multiple Jurisdictions|Title 6 - Forfeitures; Enforcement; Prohibited Acts; Penalties|Subtitle 3 - Prohibited Acts|Part II - Prohibited Acts by License Holder|Section 6-313 - Tampering With Alcoholic Beverage Container

    (a)    (1)    A retail dealer or an agent or employee of a retail dealer may not:            (i)    tamper with or change the quantity or quality of the contents of a container of an alcoholic beverage:                1.    after the container has been lawfully sealed; and                2.    while the contents remain in the container; or            (ii)    except as specifically authorized by this article with respect to refillable beer and wine containers, refill a container of an alcoholic beverage with a substance after the container has been emptied of its original contents.        (2)    A retail dealer may not possess a container of an alcoholic beverage that has been tampered with or refilled in violation of paragraph (1) of this subsection.    (b)    A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 2 years or a fine not exceeding $1,000 or both.
MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  6-314 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division I - General Provisions Affecting Multiple Jurisdictions|Title 6 - Forfeitures; Enforcement; Prohibited Acts; Penalties|Subtitle 3 - Prohibited Acts|Part II - Prohibited Acts by License Holder|Section 6-314 - Sale of Alcoholic Beverage Container With Detachable Metal Tab

    (a)    (1)    Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, a person may not sell or offer for sale at retail an alcoholic beverage container that is:            (i)    made from metal or a composite material; and            (ii)    designed and constructed with an all–metal tab opening device that detaches from the container when the container is opened in a manner that is normally used to empty the contents of the container.        (2)    Paragraph (1) of this subsection does not apply to:            (i)    a beverage container sealed with a laminated tape seal, including one with aluminum foil, that is not rigid;            (ii)    an all–metal container with a detachable metal pull tab for a frozen beverage concentrate that is customarily and primarily purchased for dilution and use in the home or a similar purpose; and            (iii)    a metal beverage container with a detachable metal pull tab for a milk–based, soy–based, or similar product that requires sterilization and pressure in the canning process.    (b)    A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 90 days or a fine not exceeding $100 or both.
MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  6-315 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division I - General Provisions Affecting Multiple Jurisdictions|Title 6 - Forfeitures; Enforcement; Prohibited Acts; Penalties|Subtitle 3 - Prohibited Acts|Part II - Prohibited Acts by License Holder|Section 6-315 - Alcoholic Beverage in Container Without Regular Label Presumed Illicit

    (a)    Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, an alcoholic beverage is presumed to be an illicit alcoholic beverage if it is found in a container that does not have a regular label that:        (1)    describes the true contents of the container; and        (2)    states the true name of the importer, manufacturer, bottler, or rectifier.    (b)    The presumption under subsection (a) of this section does not apply to an alcoholic beverage found in:        (1)    a drinking glass or other similar open container for drinking purposes;        (2)    a home–type decanter found in a house or a punch bowl or similar receptacle if the circumstances indicate that the alcoholic beverage is for on–premises consumption and is not for sale; or        (3)    a container possessed by a retail license holder when the alcoholic beverage is premixed for lawful sale and consumption.
MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  6-316 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division I - General Provisions Affecting Multiple Jurisdictions|Title 6 - Forfeitures; Enforcement; Prohibited Acts; Penalties|Subtitle 3 - Prohibited Acts|Part II - Prohibited Acts by License Holder|Section 6-316 - Maximum Alcohol Content

    (a)    A person may not sell at retail an alcoholic beverage with an alcohol content by volume of 95% (190 proof) or more.    (b)    A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $1,000.
MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  6-319 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division I - General Provisions Affecting Multiple Jurisdictions|Title 6 - Forfeitures; Enforcement; Prohibited Acts; Penalties|Subtitle 3 - Prohibited Acts|Part III - Prohibited Acts by Individual Consumer|Section 6-319 - On-Premises Consumption of Alcoholic Beverages Not Purchased From License Holder

    (a)    This section does not apply to a Class 4 limited winery that brings wine or pomace brandy manufactured on its licensed premises onto a retail licensed premises if:        (1)    the wine or pomace brandy is provided for a promotional activity conducted by the limited winery, a retail license holder, an alcoholic beverages trade association, or a nonprofit organization;        (2)    a representative of the limited winery or a trade association representing Maryland wineries is present at all times during the promotional activity;        (3)    the limited winery or winery trade association complies with any regulations that the Comptroller adopts relating to on–premises promotions and product sampling;        (4)    the limited winery or winery trade association has advance written permission of the retail license holder to bring wine products on the retail licensed premises for the promotional activity; and        (5)    all unopened or partially consumed containers of wine and pomace brandy are removed from the retail licensed premises at the end of the promotional activity.    (b)    An individual may not consume on the licensed premises of a license holder an alcoholic beverage that is:        (1)    not purchased on the premises from the license holder; and        (2)    not otherwise allowed by this article to be consumed on the premises.
MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  6-320 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division I - General Provisions Affecting Multiple Jurisdictions|Title 6 - Forfeitures; Enforcement; Prohibited Acts; Penalties|Subtitle 3 - Prohibited Acts|Part III - Prohibited Acts by Individual Consumer|Section 6-320 - Disorderly Intoxication

    (a)    An individual may not:        (1)    be intoxicated and endanger the safety of another individual or property; or        (2)    be intoxicated or consume an alcoholic beverage in a public place and cause a public disturbance.    (b)    A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 90 days or a fine not exceeding $100 or both.
MD. Alcoholic Beverages Code Ann. §  6-321 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Alcoholic Beverages|Division I - General Provisions Affecting Multiple Jurisdictions|Title 6 - Forfeitures; Enforcement; Prohibited Acts; Penalties|Subtitle 3 - Prohibited Acts|Part III - Prohibited Acts by Individual Consumer|Section 6-321 - Consumption of Alcoholic Beverages in Public

    (a)    In this section, “public property” includes property that is:        (1)    a structure, road, parking area, or grounds; and        (2)    located on land owned, leased, or operated by:            (i)    the State;            (ii)    a county;            (iii)    a municipality;            (iv)    the Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission;            (v)    the Maryland–National Capital Park and Planning Commission;            (vi)    the Montgomery County Revenue Authority; or            (vii)    the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority.    (b)    (1)    Except as provided in paragraphs (2) and (3) of this subsection, an individual may not consume an alcoholic beverage:            (i)    on public property;            (ii)    on the mall, adjacent parking area, or other outside area of a shopping center;            (iii)    on an adjacent parking area or other outside area of any other retail establishment; and            (iv)    in a parked vehicle located in an area described under item (i), (ii), or (iii) of this paragraph.        (2)    An individual may consume an alcoholic beverage on:            (i)    public property if authorized by the governmental entity that has authority over the property; or            (ii)    private property described under paragraph (1)(ii) through (iv) of this subsection if authorized by the owner of the property.        (3)    If the owner or operator of a motor home or chartered bus has consented to the consumption of the alcoholic beverages, paragraph (1) of this subsection does not apply to passengers:            (i)    in the living quarters of a motor home equipped with a toilet and central heating; or            (ii)    of a chartered bus in transit.    (c)    (1)    A violation of this section is a Code violation and a civil offense.        (2)    A person who violates this section:            (i)    shall be issued a citation under § 10–119 of the Criminal Law Article; and            (ii)    is subject to a fine not exceeding $100.