Md. Code, Alco. Bev. § 9-2501

Current with changes from the 2024 Legislative Session
Section 9-2501 - Hours when consuming or allowing consumption of alcoholic beverages is prohibited
(a)
(1) An individual may not possess or consume an alcoholic beverage during the hours stated in paragraph (2) of this subsection in an establishment that:
(i) is not licensed by the Board; but
(ii) is:
1. a restaurant, tavern, hotel, club, dance studio, or disco;
2. a place of public entertainment;
3. a place open to the public;
4. a place that is licensed by the State or the county; or
5. a place at which setups or other component parts of mixed alcoholic drinks are sold.
(2) The prohibition under paragraph (1) of this subsection is in effect:
(i) from Monday to Saturday, from 1 a.m. to 7 a.m.; and
(ii) on Sunday, after 1 a.m.
(b) An owner or a manager of an establishment under subsection (a) of this section may not allow consumption or possession of alcoholic beverages that is prohibited under this section.
(c) A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $500 for each offense.

Md. Code, AB § 9-2501

Added by 2016 Md. Laws, Ch. 41, Sec. 2, eff. 7/1/2016.