Maryland § 33-2503
Full text of Maryland Maryland Code § 33-2503, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 33-2503.
(a) Except as otherwise provided in subsection (b) of this section and elsewhere in this article, a person may not consume alcoholic beverages at any time on any day of the week in a restaurant, tavern, hotel, club, dance studio, disco, and any other place of public entertainment.
(b) Exempt from subsection (a) of this section are:
(1) the room of a registered guest in a hotel, motel, or hospice;
(2) the property of a volunteer fire company;
(3) a fishing club established before January 1, 1970; and
(4) if it has been in existence for at least 3 years:
(i) a catering establishment;
(ii) a community or civic association;
(iii) a swim club;
(iv) a social, civic, nonprofit, charitable, fraternal, patriotic, educational, or public service organization; and
(v) a religious institution.
(c) The Board shall adopt regulations to carry out this section.
(d) An owner, a manager, or an employee of an establishment or a place subject to the prohibitions of this section who knowingly allows consumption in violation of this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and, on conviction, is subject to a fine not exceeding $10,000.
Frequently Asked Questions About Maryland § 33-2503
What does Maryland Code § 33-2503 cover?
Section 33-2503 is part of the Maryland Code, the codified statutory law of Maryland. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Maryland § 33-2503?
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