Current with changes from the 2024 Legislative Session
Section 13-2501 - Serving, keeping, or allowing consumption of alcoholic beverages(a) This section: (1) applies to an establishment that: (i) is not licensed under this title; and(ii) serves or gives alcoholic beverages to a customer or allows a customer to consume alcoholic beverages that are from supplies that the customer previously purchased or reserved; and(2) does not apply to an establishment licensed under this title.(b) After legal closing hours for licensed premises under §§ 13-2004 and 13-2005 of this title, an unlicensed establishment may not serve, keep, or allow to be consumed alcoholic beverages, setups, or other component parts of mixed alcoholic drinks at a location under its control or possession.(c) A person who 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.Added by 2016 Md. Laws, Ch. 41, Sec. 2, eff. 7/1/2016.