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
Persons under 21 may not possess or consume alcohol, except as a bona fide employee during work, with family consent in a private residence, in religious ceremonies, or as students in higher education beverage programs.
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