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§ 10-121. Underage consumption; fines and penalties

West's Annotated Code of MarylandCriminal LawEffective: May 3, 2023

West's Annotated Code of Maryland
Criminal Law (Refs & Annos)
Title 10. Crimes Against Public Health, Conduct, and Sensibilities
Subtitle 1. Crimes Against Public Health and Safety
Part II. Alcoholic Beverage Violations (Refs & Annos)
Effective: May 3, 2023
MD Code, Criminal Law, § 10-121
§ 10-121. Underage consumption; fines and penalties
Currentness
Application of section
(a) This section does not apply to a person who:
(1) was acting in the capacity of a licensee, or an employee of a licensee, under the Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis Article; and
(2) has committed a violation of and is subject to the penalties under § 6-304, § 6-307, § 6-308, or § 6-309 of the Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis Article.
Maximum fines for first, second offenses
(b) Except as provided in subsection (c) of this section, an adult who violates § 10-116 or § 10-117 of this subtitle is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to:
(1) a fine not exceeding $2,500 for a first offense; or
(2) a fine not exceeding $5,000 for a second or subsequent offense.
Penalty for adults
(c) An adult who violates § 10-117(d) of this subtitle is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 1 year or a fine not exceeding $5,000 or both.

Credits

Added by Acts 2009, c. 499, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2009. Amended by Acts 2016, c. 228, § 1, eff. July 1, 2016; Acts 2016, c. 513, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2016; Acts 2023, c. 49, § 6.
MD Code, Criminal Law, § 10-121, MD CRIM LAW § 10-121
Current through legislation effective through April 25, 2024, from the 2024 Regular Session of the General Assembly. Some statute sections may be more current, see credits for details.
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