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Maryland Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 6-322

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

(a)(1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, an individual may not possess an alcoholic beverage in an open container while:

(i) on the mall, adjacent parking area, or other outside area of a shopping center;

(ii) on an adjacent parking area or other outside area of any other retail establishment; or

(iii) in a parked vehicle located in an area described under item (i) or (ii) of this paragraph.

(2) An individual may possess an alcoholic beverage in an open container on private property described under paragraph (1) of this subsection if the individual is authorized by the owner of the establishment.

(b)(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.

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