Exceptions.
Baltimore City Code, Health Code, § 12-503
in effect§ 12-503. Exceptions.
(a) Published coupon.
This subtitle does not apply to the distribution of a coupon that is:
(1) contained in a newspaper, magazine, or other type of publication in which the coupon is incidental to the primary purpose of the publication; or
(2) sent through the mail.
(b) Identification of age.
A person has not violated this subtitle if:
(1) the person examined a buyer’s or recipient’s driver’s license or other identification issued by an employer, governmental entity, or institution of higher education; and
(2) the license or other identification identified the buyer or recipient as being at least 21 years old.
(c) Active duty military.
A person has not violated this subtitle if:
(1) the person examined a buyer’s or recipient’s valid military identification; and
(2) the identification indicated that the buyer or recipient is:
(i) an active duty member of the military; and
(ii) at least 18 years old.
(Ord. 20-340; Ord. 02-322.)
Source: City of Baltimore Department of Legislative Reference, City of Baltimore Law Library (codes.baltimorecity.gov; Open Law Library bulk XML)URL: https://codes.baltimorecity.gov/us/md/cities/baltimore/code/health/12-503Fetched: 10/25/2026