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Maryland Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 18-2501

Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

(a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, an unlicensed establishment that offers or provides live entertainment may not, at a location under the control or possession of the establishment, sell, serve, keep, or allow to be consumed:

(1) alcoholic beverages;

(2) setups; or

(3) other component parts of mixed alcoholic drinks.

(b) As long as live entertainment is not offered or provided on more than 8 days in a calendar month, the following are exempted from the prohibitions in subsection (a) of this section:

(1) the room of a registered guest in a hotel or motel;

(2) property owned by a volunteer fire company;

(3) property owned and operated by a community or homeowners association composed only of property owners in a single subdivision; or

(4) property owned by a religious institution.

(c) A person that violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 2 years or a fine not exceeding $10,000 or both.

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Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Maryland Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 18-2501 - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/md/alcoholic-beverages-and-cannabis/md-code-al-bev-sect-18-2501/

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