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Terms Used In Maryland Code, CRIMINAL LAW 10-121

  • Adult: means an individual at least 18 years old. See
  • Conviction: A judgement of guilt against a criminal defendant.
  • Person: includes an individual, receiver, trustee, guardian, personal representative, fiduciary, representative of any kind, corporation, partnership, business trust, statutory trust, limited liability company, firm, association, or other nongovernmental entity. See
(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 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 Article.

(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.

(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.