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Maryland Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 20-2501

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

(a) After legal closing hours for licensed premises under §§ 20-2003 through 20-2006 of this title, an unlicensed establishment may not:

(1) serve alcoholic beverages or allow alcoholic beverages to be consumed by a customer from supplies that the customer previously purchased or reserved; or

(2) serve, keep, or allow to be consumed at its location or at a location under its control or possession alcoholic beverages, setups, or other component parts of mixed alcoholic drinks.

(b) The prohibitions against nudity or sexual displays under § 4-605 of this article apply to an establishment under subsection (a) of this section.

(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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