Section 25-2709 - Sale and consumption of alcoholic beverages contrary to article prohibited(a) Except as specifically authorized or provided in this article and except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, in a licensed establishment or other licensed premises that is open to the public:(1) a person may not sell or provide alcoholic beverages; and(2) alcoholic beverages may not be consumed.(b) Subsection (a) of this section does not apply in the room of a registered guest in a hotel that meets the minimum requirements under § 25-904 of this title.Amended by 2018 Md. Laws, Ch. 125, Sec. 1, eff. 7/1/2018.Added by 2016 Md. Laws, Ch. 41, Sec. 2, eff. 7/1/2016.