Maryland · Maryland Code — Criminal Law Article
Md. Code, Crim. Law § 10-117: (a) Except as provided in subsection (c) of this section, a person may not furnish an alcoholic beverage to an individual if: (1) the person furnishing the alcoholic beverage knows that the individual is under the age of 21 years; and (2) the alcoholic beverage is furnished for the purpose of consum
What this law says, in plain English
It is illegal to furnish alcohol to anyone under 21 knowing their age and intent to consume it, or to knowingly allow someone under 21 to possess or consume alcohol at a residence. Family members and religious ceremonies are exempt.
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