Maryland Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 6-310

(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.