Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 16-2703
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§16–2703.
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(a) An individual may possess an alcoholic beverage in an open container on private property described under § 6–322(a)(1) of this article only if the individual possesses and presents the written consent of the owner of the property.
(b) In addition to the prohibitions listed in § 6–321 of this article, an individual may not possess in an open container an alcoholic beverage while on a motorcycle located in the places listed in § 6–321 of this article, unless the individual possesses and presents the written consent of the owner of the property.
(b) In addition to the prohibitions listed in § 6–321 of this article, an individual may not possess in an open container an alcoholic beverage while on a motorcycle located in the places listed in § 6–321 of this article, unless the individual possesses and presents the written consent of the owner of the property.
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