1. (a) This section does not apply to an alcoholic beverage delivered or possessed in a manner authorized by the managing official.

2. (b) A person may not:

   1. (1) deliver an alcoholic beverage to a person detained or confined in a place of confinement; or
   2. (2) possess an alcoholic beverage with the intent to deliver it to a person detained or confined in a place of confinement.
3. (c) A person detained or confined in a place of confinement may not knowingly possess or receive an alcoholic beverage.
4. (d) A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 3 years or a fine not exceeding $1,000 or both.

Added by Acts 2002, c. 26, § 2, eff. Oct. 1, 2002. Amended by Acts 2007, c. 535, § 2, eff. Oct. 1, 2007; Acts 2007, c. 536, § 2, eff. Oct. 1, 2007; Acts 2014, c. 142, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2014; Acts 2014, c. 143, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2014.

Formerly Art. 27, § 138.