Md. Code, Criminal Law § 9-415
Md. Code, Criminal Law § 9-415
in effect(a) This section does not apply to an alcoholic beverage delivered or possessed in a manner authorized by the managing official.
(b) A person may not:
(1) deliver an alcoholic beverage to a person detained or confined in a place of confinement; or
(2) possess an alcoholic beverage with the intent to deliver it to a person detained or confined in a place of confinement.
(c) A person detained or confined in a place of confinement may not knowingly possess or receive an alcoholic beverage.
(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.
Source: Open US Law by Vaquill AI (CC BY 4.0)URL: https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Laws/StatuteText?article=gcr§ion=9-415&enactments=falseFetched: 10/16/2026