Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 12-208
This is the official text of Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 12-208, part of Maryland’s Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis — regulates the sale and licensing of alcohol and cannabis.
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§12–208.
Official statutory text
(a) (1) Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, an inspector may examine any identification used as proof of age by an individual to purchase alcoholic beverages.
(2) The examination shall be made on the premises of the licensed establishment where the purchase is attempted.
(b) An inspector may serve a summons under § 12–2603 of this title.
(2) The examination shall be made on the premises of the licensed establishment where the purchase is attempted.
(b) An inspector may serve a summons under § 12–2603 of this title.
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