Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 20-2501
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§20–2501.
Official statutory text
(a) After legal closing hours for licensed premises under §§ 20–2003 through 20–2006 of this title, an unlicensed establishment may not:
(1) serve alcoholic beverages or allow alcoholic beverages to be consumed by a customer from supplies that the customer previously purchased or reserved; or
(2) serve, keep, or allow to be consumed at its location or at a location under its control or possession alcoholic beverages, setups, or other component parts of mixed alcoholic drinks.
(b) The prohibitions against nudity or sexual displays under § 4–605 of this article apply to an establishment under subsection (a) of this section.
(c) A person that violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 2 years or a fine not exceeding $10,000 or both.
(1) serve alcoholic beverages or allow alcoholic beverages to be consumed by a customer from supplies that the customer previously purchased or reserved; or
(2) serve, keep, or allow to be consumed at its location or at a location under its control or possession alcoholic beverages, setups, or other component parts of mixed alcoholic drinks.
(b) The prohibitions against nudity or sexual displays under § 4–605 of this article apply to an establishment under subsection (a) of this section.
(c) A person that violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 2 years or a fine not exceeding $10,000 or both.
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