Maryland · Maryland Code — Criminal Law Article
Md. Code, Crim. Law § 10-114: (a) Except as provided in subsection (b)(1) of this section, and subject to subsection (b)(2) of this section, an individual under the age of 21 years may not: (1) possess or have under the individual’s charge or control an alcoholic beverage unless the individual is a bona fide employee of the lice
What this law says, in plain English
Individuals under 21 cannot possess or consume alcohol, except as employees during work, in private family settings, in religious ceremonies, or in accredited educational programs.
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