Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 27-2704
Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 27-2704
in effect(a) In this section, “knowingly” means the knowledge a reasonable individual would have under ordinary circumstances based on the habits, appearance, or personal reputation of an individual.
(b) A license holder or an employee of a license holder may not knowingly sell or provide an alcoholic beverage to a habitual drunkard.
(c) A license holder who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to:
(1) for a first offense, a fine not exceeding $50; and
(2) for each subsequent offense, imprisonment not exceeding 30 days or a fine not exceeding $100 or both.
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