Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 24-2705
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§24–2705.
Official statutory text
(a) An individual under the age of 21 years may not:
(1) enter the licensed premises; or
(2) knowingly make a false statement concerning the individual’s age to gain entrance to the establishment.
(b) An individual who violates subsection (a)(2) of this section:
(1) shall be issued a citation under § 10–119 of the Criminal Law Article by a police officer or alcoholic beverages inspector; and
(2) is subject to the penalties provided in § 10–119 of the Criminal Law Article.
(1) enter the licensed premises; or
(2) knowingly make a false statement concerning the individual’s age to gain entrance to the establishment.
(b) An individual who violates subsection (a)(2) of this section:
(1) shall be issued a citation under § 10–119 of the Criminal Law Article by a police officer or alcoholic beverages inspector; and
(2) is subject to the penalties provided in § 10–119 of the Criminal Law Article.
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