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Maryland Code, Alcoholic Beverages § 31-2704

Current as of December 31, 2021 | Updated by FindLaw Staff

(a) In this section, “knowingly” means the knowledge a reasonable individual would have under ordinary circumstances based on the habits, appearance, or personal reputation of an individual.

(b) A license holder or an employee of a license holder may not knowingly sell or provide an alcoholic beverage to a habitual drunkard.

(c) A license holder who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to:

(1) for a first offense, a fine not exceeding $50;  and

(2) for each subsequent offense, imprisonment not exceeding 30 days or a fine not exceeding $100 or both.

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