Md. Code Ann., Crim. Law § 10-121
Underage consumption; fines and penalties
Effective May 3, 2023Added by Acts 2009, c. 499, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2009. Amended by Acts 2016, c. 228, § 1, eff. July 1, 2016; Acts 2016, c. 513, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2016; Acts 2023, c. 49, § 6.State of Maryland
(a) This section does not apply to a person who:
- (1) was acting in the capacity of a licensee, or an employee of a licensee, under the Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis Article; and
- (2) has committed a violation of and is subject to the penalties under § 6-304, § 6-307, § 6-308, or § 6-309 of the Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis Article.
(b) Except as provided in subsection (c) of this section, an adult who violates § 10-116 or § 10-117 of this subtitle is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to:
- (1) a fine not exceeding $2,500 for a first offense; or
- (2) a fine not exceeding $5,000 for a second or subsequent offense.
- (c) An adult who violates § 10-117(d) of this subtitle is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 1 year or a fine not exceeding $5,000 or both.
Added by Acts 2009, c. 499, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2009. Amended by Acts 2016, c. 228, § 1, eff. July 1, 2016; Acts 2016, c. 513, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2016; Acts 2023, c. 49, § 6.